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Pdf 50170.Pdf AHM AHM AHM AHM AHM TOP NEWS AHM TOP NEWS AHM USS John S. McCain's Return to AHM AHM11 2019 Huan Nguyen First Vietnamese American Warfighting Readiness AHM AHM Navy Rear Admiral From U.S. Pacific Fleet Public Affairs ALLAHM HANDS MAGAZINE From Naval Sea Systems Command Public Affairs MAGAZINE OF THE U.S. NAVY he Arleigh Burke-class guided- return to operational tasking. efforts they've made over the last AHM uan Nguyen became the first our country, to support and defend our Tmissile destroyer USS John S. “The USS John S. McCain embodies the two years to bring the ship back to AHMSECRETARY OF THE NAVY HVietnamese American promoted Constitution," Nguyen said. McCain (DDG 56) completed her absolute fighting spirit of her namesakes, fighting shape, and the energy they've The Honorable Richard V. Spencer to the rank of rear admiral during a Nguyen was born in Hue, Vietnam, the necessary repairs and is underway to and shows the resiliency of our Sailors. put into preparing themselves for the AHM ceremony at the Navy Memorial in son of an armor officer in the Army of the conduct comprehensive at sea testing. She has completed her maintenance rigors of at-sea operations," said Cmdr. CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONSAHM Washington, D.C., Oct. 10. Republic of Vietnam. During the 1968 Tet During the at-sea testing, the ship period with the most up-to-date multi- Ryan T. Easterday, John S. McCain's ADM Mike Gilday Nguyen, 60, will serve as the Deputy Offensive, Nguyen’s mother and father, and her crew will perform a series of mission offensive and defensive commanding officer. "I'm extremely AHM Commander for Cyber Engineering along with his five brothers and sister, demonstrations to evaluate that the capabilities, preparing her to successfully proud of them as we return the ship to NAVY CHIEF OF INFORMATION at the Naval Sea Systems Command were killed by Viet Cong communist ship’s onboard systems meet or exceed execute a multitude of high-end sea, and return to the operational fleet RADM Charles W. Brown (NAVSEA) on the Washington Navy guerillas in their family home outside Navy performance specifications. operations,” said Capt. Steven DeMoss, more ready than ever to support security DEFENSE MEDIA ACTIVITY Yard. NAVSEA Commander Vice Saigon. Nine-year-old Nguyen was shot Among the systems that will be tested commander, Destroyer Squadron 15. and stability throughout the region." Adm. Tom Moore served as the in the arm and thigh, with another bullet are navigation, damage control, “As a guided-missile destroyer assigned Multiple upgrades to the ship’s SEA / SENIOR EDITOR presiding officer. piercing his skull. He stayed with his mechanical and electrical systems, to Destroyer Squadron 15, the John S. computer network, antenna systems, MCCM David Crawford “Today we will welcome the first mother for two hours, until she bled out combat systems, communications, and McCain is poised and ready to contribute radar array, combat weapons systems Vietnamese-born U.S. Navy officer and died. Amazingly, Nguyen survived U.S. Navy photo by Laura Lakeway propulsion application. to the lethal and combat ready forward- and berthing have ensured John S. EDITOR-IN-CHIEF to achieve flag rank, and that is a and escaped after dark. John S. McCain, assigned to Destroyer deployed naval force in the free and open McCain will return to operational Andrew Carlson significant event,” Moore said. Nguyen was taken in by his uncle, Park, were of American sailors and Nguyen’s operational tours include Squadron FIFTEEN (DESRON 15) and Indo-Pacific region.” missions with improved capability Nguyen addressed the audience after a colonel in the Republic of Vietnam Marines toiling in the hot sun, setting up a number of waterfront maintenance forward-deployed to Yokosuka, Japan, John S. McCain completed repairs and and lethality. LCPO / MANAGING EDITOR being promoted. "It is a great honor Air Force. In 1975, at age 16, they fled tents and chow hall, distributing water assignments: Ship Repair Facility completed her in-port phase of training, extensive, accelerated upgrades over the John S. McCain, is assigned to MCC Ryan Tabios to attain the rank of admiral," Nguyen Vietnam, seeking refuge in the United and hot food, helping and caring for the Yokosuka as testing officer on USS Kitty and will continue Basic Phase at-sea last two years, following a collision in Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, said. "I am tremendously humbled to States following the fall of Saigon. people with dignity and respect. Hawk availability; Officer in Charge, DESIGNER training in the upcoming months to August 2017. the Navy's largest forward-deployed MC2 Timothy Hale become the first Vietnamese American Transported through Guam, U.S. Navy "I thought to myself how lucky I am to Ship Repair Facility, Detachment 113. certify in every mission area the ship "This whole crew is eager to get DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet's to wear the flag’s rank in the U.S. Navy. and Marine Corps personnel took care be in a place like America. Those sailors Later, he served as Executive Officer/ is required to perform and prepare for back to sea, and that's evident in the principal surface force. All Hands Number 11, 2019 is published by "The honor actually belongs to the of Nguyen and his family. The U.S. 7th inspired me to later serve in the United Chief Engineer at the Joint Counter the Defense Media Activity, Navy Production Vietnamese American community, Fleet helped to evacuate thousands States Navy,” Nguyen said. Radio-Controlled Improvised Explosive Department, 6700 Taylor Avenue, Fort George G. which instilled in us a sense of of Vietnamese refugees and transport Later that year, U.S. Air Force Colonel Device (CREW) Field Office in Baghdad Under, VCNO Engage Press at Meade, Maryland 20755. patriotism, duty, honor, courage and them to safety in Guam. Seeing the U.S. Ed Veiluva and his wife Dorothy supporting Task Force Troy/18th commitment to our adopted country, Navy take care of his family would later sponsored his uncle’s family, allowing Airborne Corps and V Corps, CREW FRONT COVER: The guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne Reporters, Editors Conference E. Meyer (DDG 108) transits through a lightning storm the United States of America,” he added. inspire Nguyen to serve in the Navy. them to officially come to the United Engineer at Task Force Paladin and From Vice Chief of Naval Operations Public Affairs in the South China Sea. (U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Rawad “This is our America. A country built “I was one of those refugees, States as political refugees. Nguyen Combined Explosive/Exploitation Cell Madanat) on service, kindness and generosity, apprehensive about an uncertain future, moved with his uncle’s family to (CEXC) in Afghanistan. Navy leadership spoke to reporters us to focus on how we connect with “We’ve talked about the maritime opportunity--the freedom to hope and yet feeling extremely grateful that I was Midwest City, Oklahoma, just outside of Staff assignments included duties as at the 2019 Military Reporters and America and our allies and partners.” environment being a central focus BACK COVER: Graduating recruits stand in formation dream. These values are what inspired here at all," he recalled. "The images Tinker Air Force Base. Deputy Chief Information Officer, Naval Editors Conference, Oct. 25. The open, on-the-record engagement of our National Defense Strategy, inside Midway Ceremonial Drill Hall during a pass me to serve. And what a great honor and that I remember vividly when I arrived Nguyen graduated with a bachelor of Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) from Undersecretary Thomas B. Modly reinforced the Navy’s resolve to and many of you understand the in review graduation ceremony at Recruit Training privilege it is to serve our Navy, to serve at Camp Asan, Guam, now Asan Beach science degree in Electrical Engineering 2017-2019, Director Military Programs, and Vice Chief of Naval Operations connect with the press, Congress, “why” behind this sense of urgency,” Command. (U.S. Navy photo by MC1 Spencer Fling) from Oklahoma State University in Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) (VCNO) Adm. Robert Burke industry leaders, and the American said Burke. “But I have to tell you, 1981. He holds master’s degrees in and Executive Officer, NAVSEA Enlisted emphasized the need to engage people. I don’t think the American public Electrical Engineering from Southern Personnel from 2013 - 2017. He with the public and communicate “I want to express the Department of understands that yet.” Methodist University, in Engineering also served as Community Manager, department strategy and goals as the Navy’s respect and gratitude for During the conference that focused (Manufacturing Concentration) from Engineering Duty Officer (Reserve the Navy operates in this era of great the military press,” said Modly. “And on military-media relations, a Purdue University, and in Information Component). Reserve assignments power competition. I want to affirm our commitment to panel of military public affairs Technology with Highest Distinction include multiple command tours with “Everyone in this room is transparency and accessibility as you representatives discussed the OUR MISSION IS SHARING THE NAVY STORY from Carnegie Mellon University. He various units at NAVSEA, Pacific Fleet instrumental in telling the stories go out and do your jobs.” challenges and opportunities faced received a Navy direct commission (PACFLT), and Office of Naval Research. of our military, our Navy, and of our Both leaders discussed focus areas by military leaders when seeking a through the Reserve Engineering Duty Nguyen’s personal awards include Sailors and Marines – whether those of the Department of the Navy, their balance between transparency and Officer program in 1993.
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