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Tuesday, December 04, 2012 8:29 PM |
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Navy Fireman Apprentice Chad H. Means, son of Cindy S. Hinkel, Cleves, and Dwayne H. Means, Cleves, recently arrived in Norfolk, Va, following a seven-and-a-half-month deployment supporting operations in the Mediterranean and the Arabian Seas as part of the Enterprise Carrier Strike Group.
The USS Enterprise’s return to Norfolk was the 25th and final homecoming in her 51 years of service. The aircraft carrier will be be inactivated Saturday, Dec. 1. While deployed, Enterprise CSG served in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet, conducting security operations, theater security cooperation efforts, and missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
Enterprise was commissioned Nov. 25, 1961, as the eighth ship to bear the name Enterprise. Big E was the world’s first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. Enterprise participated in every major conflict since the Cuban Missile Crisis, and conducted operations in every region of the world.
The December ceremony will serve as a celebration of life for the ship and the more than 100,000 sailors who have served aboard the ship.
Means, a 2006 graduate of Taylor High School, North Bend, joined the Navy in May 2011.
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Navy Seaman James C. Brown, son of Pat L. Brown, Loveland, and Micheal N. Brown, North Bend, recently arrived in Norfolk, Va, following a seven-and-a-half-month deployment supporting operations in the Mediterranean and the Arabian Seas as part of the Enterprise Carrier Strike Group.
The USS Enterprise’s return to Norfolk was the 25th and final homecoming in her 51 years of service. The aircraft carrier will be be inactivated Saturday, Dec. 1. While deployed, Enterprise CSG served in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet, conducting security operations, theater security cooperation efforts, and missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
Enterprise was commissioned Nov. 25, 1961, as the eighth ship to bear the name Enterprise. Big E was the world’s first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. Enterprise participated in every major conflict since the Cuban Missile Crisis, and conducted operations in every region of the world.
The December ceremony will serve as a celebration of life for the ship and the more than 100,000 sailors who have served aboard the ship.
Brown, a 2004 graduate of Harrison High School, Harrison, joined the Navy in June 2010.
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Navy Seaman Katherin M. Jackson, daughter of Shirly R. and Tom E. Jackson, Cleves, recently was promoted to her current rank upon graduation from Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.
Jackson received the early promotion for outstanding performance during all phases of training, including classroom study, naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety. Physical fitness also was emphasized.
The capstone event of boot camp is Battle Stations, which gives recruits the skills and confidence to succeed. Battle Stations galvanizes attributes of sacrifice, dedication, teamwork and endurance, and core values of honor, courage and commitment.
Jackson is a 2011 graduate of Taylor High School, North Bend.
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Marine Corps Pfc. Christina J. Broyles, daughter of Cheryl and Greg Broyles, Cleves, earned the title of United States Marine after graduating from recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C.
For 13 weeks, Broyles stayed committed during some of the world’s most demanding entry-level military training to be transformed from civilian to Marine, instilled with pride, discipline and the core values of honor, courage and commitment.
Training included close-order drill, marksmanship with an M-16A4 rifle, physical fitness, martial arts, swimming, military history, customs and courtesies.
A week before graduation, Broyles endured The Crucible, a 54-hour final test of recruits’ minds and bodies. Upon completion, she was presented the Marine Corps emblem and called Marines for the first time.
Broyles is a 2010 graduate of Taylor High School, North Bend.
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Pvt. 2 Steven Kyle Lovins, a 2010 graduate of South Dearborn High School, is serving in the US Army as an aircraft and systems repairer.
Lovins completed basic training at Fort Benning, Ga., in July. He completed AIT training at Fort Eustis, Va., in October.
The aviation branch shaped the student soldier into a member through lessons in aviation safety, army values, warrior tasks, battle drills and a solid physical training program to continue to be “above the best.”
Lovins is the son of Steven and Heidi Lovins and brother to Amanda and Sarah Lovins of Aurora, formerly of Harrison. His family wishes him the best of luck!
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Tuesday, October 30, 2012 8:10 PM |
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Navy Seaman Aaron T. Jaeger, son of Kandi S. and Steve Jaeger, Harrison, recently cmpleted U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.
During the eight-week program, Jaeger completed classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety. An emphasis was placed on physical fitness.
Battle Stations, the capstone event of boot camp, gives recruits the skills and confidence they need to succeed in the fleet. Battle Stations galvanizes the basic warrior attributes of sacrifice, dedication, teamwork and endurance in each recruit through basic Navy skills and the core values of honor, courage and commitment. Its distinctly Navy flavor is designed to take into account what it means to be a sailor.
Jaeger is a 2012 graduate of Harrison High School.
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Navy Airman Recruit Samantha L. Jensen, daughter of Bradley A. and stepdaughter of Vonda J. Jensen, Lawrenceburg, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.
During the eight-week program, Jensen completed classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety. An emphasis was placed on physical fitness.
Battle Stations, the capstone event of boot camp, gives recruits the skills and confidence they need to succeed in the fleet.
Battle Stations galvanizes the basic warrior attributes of sacrifice, dedication, teamwork and endurance in each recruit through basic Navy skills and the core values of honor, courage and commitment.
Its distinctly Navy flavor is designed to take into account what it means to be a sailor. Jensen is a 2012 graduate of Lawrenceburg High School.
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Tuesday, October 16, 2012 8:53 PM |
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Navy Seaman Katherin M. Jackson, daughter of Shirly R. and Tom E. Jackson, Cleves, recently promoted to her current rank upon graduation from recruit training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.
Jackson received the early promotion for outstanding performance during all phases of the training cycle.
Training included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety. An emphasis was also placed on physical fitness.
The capstone event is Battle Stations. The exercise gives recruits the skills and confidence they need to succeed in the fleet.
Battle Stations galvanizes basic warrior attributes of sacrifice, dedication, teamwork and endurance in each recruit through the practical application of basic Navy skills and the core values of Honor, Courage and Commitment.
Its distinctly “Navy” flavor was designed to take into account what it means to be a Sailor.
Jackson is a 2011 graduate of Taylor High School.
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Tuesday, October 02, 2012 8:00 PM |
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Navy Seaman Katherinew M. Jackson, daughter of Shirly R. and Tom E. Jackson of Cleves, was recently promoted to her current rank upon graduation from recruit training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.
Jackson received the early promotion for outstanding performance during all phases of the training cycle. Training which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety. An emphasis was also placed on physical fitness.
The capstone event of boot camp is “Battle Stations.” This exercise gives recruits the skills and confidence they need to succeed in the fleet. “Battle Stations” is designed to galvanize the basic warrior attributes of sacrifice, dedication, teamwork and endurance in each recruit through the practical application of basic Navy skills and the core values of Honor, Courage and Commitment. Its distinctly “Navy” flavor was designed to take into account what it means to be a sailor.
Jackson is a 2011 graduate of Taylor High School of North Bend, Ohio.
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Marine Corps Pfc. Christina J. Broyles, daughter of Cheryl and Greg Broyles of Cleves, Ohio, earned the title of United States Marine after graduating from recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S. C.
For 13 weeks, Broyles stayed committed during some of the world’s most demanding entry-level military training in order to be transformed from civilian to Marine instilled with pride, discipline and the core values of honor, courage and commitment. Training subjects included close-order drill, marksmanship with an M-16A4 rifle, physical fitness, martial arts, swimming, military history, customs and courtesies.
One week prior to graduation, Broyles endured The Crucible, a 54-hour final test of recruits’ minds and bodies. Upon completion, recruits are presented the Marine Corps emblem and called Marines for the first time.
Broyles is a 2010 graduate of Taylor High School of North Bend, Ohio.
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On the 16th day of July, 2012, Derek Birkenheuer was presented the appointment of Petty Officer by Jeffrey S. Ruth, Captain, U.S. Navy, Commanding Officer. HT3 Birkenheuer’s appointment as a petty officer in the United States Navy makes him heir to a long and proud tradition of Naval leadership. By accepting this appointment, HT3 Birkenheuer is charged with demonstrating those standards of performance, moral courage, and dedication to the Navy and the Nation which may serve as an enviable example of his fellow Navy men and women.
HT3 Birkenheuer’s desire to excel and to guide others must be boundless; his appearance must be a model for others and his performance must be a continual reflection of his sincerity, attention to duty, and moral responsibility. By exhibiting unfailing trust and obedience toward superiors, cooperation and loyalty to his peers, and understanding and strength to his subordinates, he will contribute greatly to the effectiveness and good name of the United States Navy.
Derek is the son of Dawn and Mike Birkenheuer, Bright, and the fiancée of Ashley Helton, Harrison.
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