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#HireWW12: Rise To The Challenge - Diversify Your Workforce

The Department of the Navy (DoN) will host the 3rd Annual Wounded Warrior Hiring and Support Conference Oct. 29-30 in San Diego.

#Warfighting: Deputy Secretary of Defense Visits USS Dwight D. Eisenhower

Deputy Secretary of Defense visited Nimitz-carrier aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) to thank Sailors for the role they are playing in support to regional partners as the ship operates in the U.S. 5th Fleet Area of Responsibility, Oct. 19.

Professional Military Knowledge Redefined for Advancement Exams

Following advancement exam construction changes announced in Naval Administrative Message (NAVADMIN) 197/11, a Test Plan Development Panel (TPDP) of force and command master chiefs redefined Professional Military Knowledge (PMK) the week of Oct. 19 at the Navy Advancement Center.

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Blue Family's Navy Connection Comes Full Circle

By Capt. Harry Thetford Serving in the Nation's capital offers many opportunities to shape the Navy and participate in military events and ceremonies. On October 18th, 2012, I was honored...

Power Projection and #WARFIGHTING

This is the third of five entries looking at Navy #Warfighting by Rear Adm. Michael Smith, Director, Strategy and Policy Division (N51). “It is the function of the Navy to carry...

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SAN DIEGO (Oct. 18, 2012)1 of 4

Vice Adm. Tom Copeman, commander of Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, renders a salute during a pass in review by the Freedom-class littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) as she arrives in San Diego. Fort Worth was commissioned Sept. 22, 2012, in Galveston, Texas, and will be assigned to U.S. Pacific Fleet. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Rosalie Garcia (Released) 121018-N-DH124-060

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 19, 2012)2 of 4

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) fires its MK45 5-inch lightweight gun during a live-fire exercise. McCampbell is part of the George Washington Carrier Strike Group, the U.S. Navy's only continuously forward-deployed carrier strike group, based out of Yokosuka, Japan, and is currently conducting a routine western Pacific patrol in support of regional security and stability of the vital Asia-Pacific region. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Declan Barnes (Released) 121019-N-TG831-116

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Oct. 12, 2012)3 of 4

Aviation Machinist's Mate Airman Kenzie Lane, left, Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class John Goyarola and Aviation Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Anthony Boccanelli lift an AGM-114N Hellfire missile from its case to load onto an SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter from the Proud Warriors of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light (HSL) 42, Det. 7, on the flight deck of the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109). Jason Dunham is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. America's Sailors are Warfighters, a fast and flexible force deployed worldwide. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Deven B. King (Released) 121012-N-XQ375-101

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NORFOLK (Oct. 18, 2012)4 of 4

Sailors assigned to the pallbearer detail walk up the brow of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) while carrying the coffin of a former service member for an upcoming burial at sea. Wasp is currently preparing for a scheduled underway. The U.S. Navy has a 237-year heritage of defending freedom and projecting and protecting U.S. interests around the globe. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gretchen Albrecht (Released) 121018-N-NR998-107

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