[MilCom] Re: NavNews for Friday, June 04, 2004

[Greg Brazil]

OK, so here is more proof I goofed, sorry all.
Worst part is I know the CO of the ship & just saw him a
a couple of months age in San Diego next to his ship.
Greg (SF Bay Area)


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>  NNS040603-15. Nimitz Earns Third NUC, Battle "E" 
> 
>  By Journalist 2nd Class Ahron Arendes, USS Nimitz Public
>  Affairs
> 
>  NORTH ISLAND, Calif. (NNS) -- The crew of USS Nimitz
>  (CVN 68) was presented the coveted Navy Unit
>  Commendation (NUC) and Battle Efficiency Award (Battle "E")
>  during a ceremony on the flight deck May 20.
> 
>  In previous years, Nimitz earned the NUC in 1980 and 1998.
>  She won the Battle "E" in 1976 and 1996. 
> 
>  According to the Navy and Marine Corps Award Manual, the
>  NUC is awarded by the Secretary of the Navy "to any ship,
>  aircraft, detachment or other unit of the Navy, which has
>  distinguished itself by outstanding heroism in action against the
>  enemy." It may also be awarded to a unit that "distinguishes itself
>  by extremely meritorious service not involving combat (but in
>  support of military operations), which renders that unit
>  outstanding when compared to other units performing similar
>  service."
> 
>  According to Commander, Naval Surface Force U.S. 
>  Pacific Fleet (COMNAVSURFPAC) Surface Force Training
>  Manual, the Battle "E" is given annually to the best ships in the
>  Atlantic and Pacific fleets and recognizes a command's sustained
>  superior performance in an operational environment. To qualify
>  for award consideration, a ship must be nominated by their
>  immediate superior in command, as well as win a minimum of
>  three of five command excellence awards, which include the
>  Type Commander Ship's Safety; Maritime Warfare Excellence;
>  Engineering and Survivability; Command, Control and
>  Information Warfare Excellence; and the Supply and
>  Management Awards.
> 
>  "My last ship didn't win any awards, so it feels good to win the
>  NUC," said Interior Communications Electrician 2nd Class
>  (SW/AW) Branden Baker. "It means we effectively put bombs
>  on target and that all of our hard work paid off."
> 
>  Boatswain's Mate 1st Class (SW) Melvin Davis said, "I've been
>  very fortunate in my career, because Nimitz is the fourth ship
>  I've been on in my career and all four ships have won the Battle
>  'E.' It always makes me proud to be on a ship that has
>  accomplished this. I'm glad to be a part of it."
> 
>  According to Nimitz' Commanding Officer, Capt. Robert J.
>  Gilman, despite the ship's combat operations during Operation
>  Iraqi Freedom, it was the consistent hard work of the crew that
>  really earned the awards.
> 
>  "I'm very, very proud," Gilman said. "This is a significant
>  accomplishment that this ship is just what I knew it was - on top
>  in the Pacific Fleet.
> 
>  For related news, visit the USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Navy
>  NewsStand page at www.news.navy.mil/local/cvn68. 
>