Happy holidays – A well-deserved break!

Admiral Moon posted on December 01, 2011 00:20

December is a time of joy and celebration as we share the holiday season with our friends and families. People travel from faraway places to relax, sp...

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Posted in: President's Message, December 2011 - January 2012

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AUSN attends VSO roundtable

Casey Coane posted on December 01, 2011 00:19

Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and a wish for a great holiday season from the staff here at headquarters. Last month, we had a wonderful Veterans&rs...

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Posted in: Editor's View, December 2011 - January 2012

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Joining forces to support military spouse education and employment

Content Manager posted on December 01, 2011 00:18

Joining forces to support military spouse education and employment

Today’s military spouses are skilled, diverse, and motivated, with sound work values and a strong work ethic. And because of the unique military...

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Posted in: Guest Column, December 2011 - January 2012

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Legislative Priorities 2012-2015: It is up to us

Ike Puzon posted on December 01, 2011 00:17

Legislative Priorities 2012-2015: It is up to us

The following are the legislative priorities that I believe that AUSN should pursue for the next few years. These are based on different inputs: AUSN ...

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Posted in: On the Hill, December 2011 - January 2012

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Tribute to military families

Content Manager posted on December 01, 2011 00:16

Every November, our nation observes Military Family Month to pay tribute to their lasting contributions and the sacrifice they’ve made in the na...

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Posted in: Senior Enlisted Voice, December 2011 - January 2012

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Old Mother Hubbard...

Aaron Bresnahan posted on December 01, 2011 00:14

“Old Mother Hubbard went to the cupboard and found that the cupboard was bare.” This old nursery rhyme seems quite appropriate in today&rs...

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Posted in: Communications, December 2011 - January 2012

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Navy Riverines – Experienced and ready

LCDR John Gay posted on December 01, 2011 00:13

The Navy Riverine Force completed its mission in Iraq with great success in October 2010, and the lessons learned from multiple deployments validate t...

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Posted in: Feature, December 2011 - January 2012

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Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society - Dedication to military families

Content Manager posted on December 01, 2011 00:12

Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society was founded in 1904. At the time, there were no federal programs to provide for the widows and orphans of Sailors and...

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Posted in: Feature, December 2011 - January 2012

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Josh: Profile of a Wounded Marine Hero

Content Manager posted on December 01, 2011 00:11

On September 12, 2001, Josh informed his parents that he was joining the Marine Corps. He felt strongly that he had a responsibility to his country. I...

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Posted in: Feature, December 2011 - January 2012

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Not outreach – It’s reaching out

Jon Altmann posted on December 01, 2011 00:09

Support to our Fleet and deployed services and their families are challenged today at levels not seen in decades. Deployments are longer––...

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Posted in: Enlisted Affairs, December 2011 - January 2012

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Chief Petty Officers

Mark Weber posted on December 01, 2011 00:08

The Chief Petty Officer rate was established in the United States Navy on 1 April 1893 to recognize the skilled senior enlisted leaders necessary to r...

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Posted in: Tales from the Navy Log, December 2011 - January 2012

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Caregiver Stress

Kathy Serbin posted on December 01, 2011 00:07

Advances in science, better nutrition and improvements in health care have allowed people to live to unprecedented ages. But this blessing of longevit...

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Posted in: Health Talk, December 2011 - January 2012

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Some resources to assist our Navy families

Raymond Torp posted on December 01, 2011 00:06

We often hear of the Navy referred to as a family, and in many ways the Navy is a second family to those who serve. Whether we are currently serving i...

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Posted in: Officer Affairs, December 2011 - January 2012

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USS New Mexico Commissioning Committee is akin to an extended family

Content Manager posted on December 01, 2011 00:04

The relationship between the Navy League’s New Mexico Commissioning Committee and the crew of USS New Mexico (SSN 779) during its 33-year life s...

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Posted in: Commands in Action, December 2011 - January 2012

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Fleet Admiral Nimitz chapter reactivation

Content Manager posted on December 01, 2011 00:01

Many San Francisco Bay Area Navy people will warmly remember the well-attended dinings-out the FADM Nimitz-Golden Gate Chapter of the old Naval Reserv...

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Posted in: Commands in Action, December 2011 - January 2012

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