3-7-2012 21st Century Sailor and Marine initiative
// March 07, 2012
NORFOLK, Va.- The Navy soon will begin giving Breathalyzer tests to many of its Sailors before they report to work aboard a ship under a new program that will spread to the Marine Corps later this year. Navy Secretary Ray Mabus announced the plan Monday during a rare "all hands" call from aboard the USS Bataan at Naval Station Norfolk.
2-16-2012 Motor vehicle safety top priority for NAVSAFECEN
// February 16, 2012
NORFOLK, Va. -- The Naval Safety Center (NAVSAFECEN) offers resources to help manage driving risks. Fiscal year 2011 was the safest on record in terms of four-wheel motor vehicle fatalities. Car and truck operators did a great job of managing the risks of driving. However, mid-way through the second quarter of FY2012, fatalities are in danger of creeping back up.
2-16-2012 Navy Operational Stress Control goes mobile to accommodate high operational commitments
// February 16, 2012
NORFOLK, Va. -- The Navy has taken a holistic approach to building psychological resilience, and its' Operational Stress Control Program (OSC) is taking a step forward to reach Sailors throughout the fleet utilizing a new spin on an old program, capitalizing on the need for flexibility and team building.
4-25-2012 Naval Consolidated Brig Chesapeake to hold Change of Command Ceremony
// April 25, 2012
Chesapeake, VA - CDR Erik Spitzer will be relieved of command of the Naval Consolidated Brig Chesapeake (NAVCONBRIG) by CDR Sean Higgins during a change of command ceremony on April 26 at 10 a.m. at the NAVCONBRIG at Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads, Northwest Annex.
4-19-2012 Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads Commanding Officer to Change
// April 19, 2012
Norfolk, VA - CAPT Charles P. Melcher will be relieved of command of Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads (NSA HR) by CAPT Michael H. Johansson during a traditional military change of command ceremony on April 20 at 10 a.m. at NSA HR's POW/MIA Park.
3-29-2012 First Female Group Superintendent to speak at Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads
// March 29, 2012
Norfolk, VA – To commemorate Women’s History Month, Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads will host a ceremony featuring guest speaker, Ms. Carol Pugh, on March 29 at 11 a.m. at the POW/MIA Chapel. Pugh is the first female Group Superintendent in Norfolk Naval Shipyard's 243-year history.