It may be okay for your Sailor to use a cell phone on their way from MEPS to Recruit Training in Great Lakes.
Look inside "The Box" for their cell phone and mobile battery possibly stored separately in a shoe.
Learn more about Safe Travel with Batteries and Devices by U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
16 June 2009
15 June 2009
Flash Gordon
Former U.S. Navy Commander Chris Cassidy will be the 500th astronaut in space > > More
My father told me that during his youth he enjoyed space hero Steven Flash Gordon.
My father told me that during his youth he enjoyed space hero Steven Flash Gordon.
10 June 2009
START Guide
The U.S. Navy Delayed Entry Program (DEP) Standards - Transition - Acknowledgement - Requirements - Training (S.T.A.R.T.) Guide is used to ensure all DEPpers are informed of their Navy opportunities and acknowledge receipt of this information.
All 72-Hour DEP Indoctrinations will be documented and a copy will be placed in DEPper’s training folder. In cases where a DEPper is under the age of 18 years old or married the DEPper’s Parents/spouse must attend the 72-Hour Indoctrination. This allows parents/spouse to ask questions and understand the requirements the DEPper must fulfill while in DEP. The 72-Hour Indoctrinations will be completed no later than three days following the DEPpers enlistment unless scheduling conflicts do not allow the DEPper’s parents/spouse to be present.
All 72-Hour DEP Indoctrinations will be documented and a copy will be placed in DEPper’s training folder. In cases where a DEPper is under the age of 18 years old or married the DEPper’s Parents/spouse must attend the 72-Hour Indoctrination. This allows parents/spouse to ask questions and understand the requirements the DEPper must fulfill while in DEP. The 72-Hour Indoctrinations will be completed no later than three days following the DEPpers enlistment unless scheduling conflicts do not allow the DEPper’s parents/spouse to be present.
09 June 2009
World War II Folklore?
Yesterday, Good Morning America on ABC News discussed the new book, "SOUL SURVIVOR: The Reincarnation of a World War II Fighter Pilot” with the authors and their son James that had the reincarnation dreams at such a young age.
Other military reincarnation stories can be found at "Axis Past Life Bunker" and "Past Life Memory Bank."
Reincarnation research describe memories of children in a previous life in psychiatrist Ian Stevenson book "Twenty Cases Suggestive of Reincarnation" and I found the reference to "Confabulation" very interesting.
Other military reincarnation stories can be found at "Axis Past Life Bunker" and "Past Life Memory Bank."
Reincarnation research describe memories of children in a previous life in psychiatrist Ian Stevenson book "Twenty Cases Suggestive of Reincarnation" and I found the reference to "Confabulation" very interesting.
01 June 2009
B-I-N-G . . .O
Microsoft's "Bing" search engine went live today with our listing:
Navy Dads
Navy Dads - Supporting our daughters and sons in the U.S. Navy uniform
navydads.blogspot.com
Here are other product names using the word Bing:
Bing Energy Drink
Bing Surfboards
Bing Agency
Ba Da Bing Records
Bing Group
Bing Bong
And an old Auction listing describing a Bing submarine.
Navy Dads
Navy Dads - Supporting our daughters and sons in the U.S. Navy uniform
navydads.blogspot.com
Here are other product names using the word Bing:
Bing Energy Drink
Bing Surfboards
Bing Agency
Ba Da Bing Records
Bing Group
Bing Bong
And an old Auction listing describing a Bing submarine.
22 May 2009
All Hands Manual
Read or download pdf version of the US Navy's All Hands 2009 Owners' and Operators' Manual.
Filled with helpful information about Navy; pay, benefits, ships, submarines, aircraft, weapons, medicine and much more.
Your Move
Filled with helpful information about Navy; pay, benefits, ships, submarines, aircraft, weapons, medicine and much more.
Your Move
09 May 2009
Disney's Armed Forces Salute
Disney Parks Celebrate U.S. Military With Free, Multi-day Admission to Theme Parks in 2009.
As Disney Parks ask “What will you celebrate?” and invite guests to turn their personal milestones into magical family vacations in 2009, America’s military personnel will have one more reason to celebrate: Free multi-day admission to Disney’s U.S. theme parks.
With the “Disney’s Armed Forces Salute” offer, active and retired U.S. military personnel, including active and retired members of the United States Coast Guard and activated members of the National Guard or Reservists, can enjoy complimentary, multi-day admission into Disney’s U.S. theme parks, great rates at select Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort hotels, and additional special ticket offers for family members and friends.
“For so many of the men and women who serve in our U.S. military, time together with their families is cause enough for celebration,” said Jay Rasulo, chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. “We are grateful for their service and hope ‘Disney’s Armed Forces Salute’ will allow our troops to create wonderful, magical memories with their family and friends.”
At the Disneyland Resort in Southern California:
Through June 12, 2009, each active or retired member of the U.S. military can receive one complimentary three-day “Disney’s Armed Forces Salute” Park Hopper ticket valid for admission to both Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure parks. During the offer period, active or retired U.S. military personnel also may make a one-time purchase of an adult or child three-day “Disney’s Armed Forces Salute Companion” Park Hopper ticket for up to five family members (including spouse) or friends for the price of an adult 1-Day Park Hopper ticket.
Disneyland Resort hotels are also offering special room rates for active or retired military personnel. For example, at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel, active or retired members of the military and their families may find hotel rooms starting at $119 per night during value season, with great savings during other times of the offer period. This offer is available through June 12, 2009, and the number of rooms available at these special rates is limited.
For information regarding “Disney’s Armed Forces Salute” at the Disneyland Resort, or to make reservations, military personnel may call 714/956-6424.
At Walt Disney World Resort in Florida:
From Jan. 4 to Dec. 23, 2009, each active or retired member of the U.S. military may obtain one complimentary 5-day “Disney’s Armed Forces Salute” ticket with Park Hopper and Water Park Fun & More options. This ticket is valid for five days of admission into the four Walt Disney World theme parks, plus a total of five visits to a choice of a Disney water park, DisneyQuest Indoor Interactive Theme Park or certain other attractions. During this offer period, active or retired U.S. military personnel may also purchase up to a maximum of five 5-Day “Disney’s Armed Forces Salute Companion” tickets (one theme park per day) for $99 per ticket, plus tax, for family members (including spouse) or friends. Although this ticket for family members and friends does not include either the Park Hopper or Water Park Fun & More options, this ticket can be upgraded to add either such option, or both, for an additional $25, plus tax, per option. All tickets and options are non-transferable and must be used by Dec. 23, 2009. Actual prices may be less.
Ask about the great rates that may be available at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels for active or retired U.S. military personnel during this offer period.
For information on the “Disney’s Armed Forces Salute” offer at Walt Disney World Resort or the Disneyland Resort, or to make reservations, active and retired U.S. Military personnel may call the ITT office on their base.
Information about “Disney’s Armed Forces Salute” offer at Walt Disney World Resort is also available at www.disneyworld.com/military.
Through the years, The Walt Disney Company has demonstrated its support of United States’ servicemen and women through a variety of initiatives. Disney’s support for the U.S. Marines’ Toys for Tots program started 58 years ago – when Walt Disney became one of the original sponsors. Since 1995, Disney’s Operation Uplift program has sent over 90,000 postcards to troops worldwide, thanking them for their service. The company also supports U.S. service members and their families as a sponsor of the USO and its centers. Each year, Operation Disney Care packages, containing Disney DVDs, books, magazines and games, are sent to centers around the world to help entertain the servicemen/women and their families, Disney Minnie Grants are used to host family appreciation events, while Disney VoluntEARS donate many hours participating in local USO projects.
Other Offer Details:
• Complimentary "Disney’s Armed Forces Salute" tickets may be obtained only by active or retired U.S. military personnel, including activated members of the National Guard or Reservists and active or retired members of the United States Coast Guard. Spouses are not eligible.
• Complimentary “Disney’s Armed Forces Salute" tickets for admission to the Walt Disney World Resort can be obtained only at participating U.S. military base ticket offices (including at the Shades of Green Resort at the Walt Disney World Resort), or at Main Entrance theme park ticket windows. Those tickets at Main Entrance theme park ticket windows in order to use these tickets (no more than 1 such complimentary ticket per service member will be activated).
• Please see a participating U.S. military base ticket office for an exchange certificate for the complimentary “Disney’s Armed Forces Salute” ticket for the Disneyland Resort. The exchange certificate will need to be redeemed for such ticket by the active or retired military personnel at a Main Entrance theme park ticket window (maximum of 1 such complimentary ticket per service member).
• "Disney’s Armed Forces Salute Companion" tickets for family members and friends may be purchased only by active or retired U.S. military personnel, including activated members of the National Guard or Reservists and active or retired members of the United States Coast Guard (or, in each case, their spouses, but not both).
• "Disney's Armed Forces Salute Companion" tickets for admission to the Walt Disney World Resort can be purchased only at participating U.S. military base ticket offices (including at the Shades of Green Resort at the Walt Disney World Resort), or at Main Entrance theme park ticket windows. “Disney’s Armed Forces Salute Companion" tickets for admission to the Disneyland Resort can be purchased only at participating U.S. military base ticket offices.
• Military personnel (or their spouses) who purchase "Disney’s Armed Forces Salute Companion” tickets for admission to the Walt Disney World Resort for family members and friends will need to activate those tickets at Main Entrance theme park ticket windows in order for those tickets to be used (regardless of where those tickets are purchased).
• Military personnel (or their spouses) who purchase "Disney’s Armed Forces Salute Companion” tickets for admission to the Disneyland Resort for family members and friends will receive exchange certificates to be redeemed by such military personnel (or their spouses) for tickets at Main Entrance theme park ticket windows (one ticket per exchange certificate).
• The military personnel (or spouse) will be required to present valid military identification for all ticket transactions (including to activate tickets, and/or redeem exchange certificates for tickets, at Main Entrance theme park ticket windows). A valid ID may also be required for admission.
• "Disney’s Armed Forces Salute Companion” tickets are limited to five per service member (regardless of place of purchase and whether purchased by service member or spouse). Accordingly, no service member (or spouse) will be permitted to activate, and/or to redeem exchange certificates for, more than a total of five "Disney’s Armed Forces Salute Companion" tickets for the Walt Disney World or Disneyland Resort (regardless of whether activated or exchanged by the service member or spouse).
• First day of use of “Disney’s Armed Forces Salute” complimentary tickets and "Disney's Armed Forces Salute Companion" tickets at the Disneyland Resort must be no later than June 12, 2009, and tickets expire 13 days after the first day of use or June 25, 2009, whichever occurs first. Last day of use on “Disney’s Armed Forces Salute” complimentary tickets and "Disney's Armed Forces Salute Companion" tickets at the Walt Disney World Resort is Dec. 23, 2009.
• Tickets must be used by the same person on any and all days. "Disney’s Armed Forces Salute" complimentary tickets may be used only by the service members to whom they are issued. "Disney's Armed Forces Salute Companion" tickets may be used only by the friends and family members for whom they are purchased.
• This offer may not be combined with any other offer.
“What Will You Celebrate?”
Military personnel taking advantage of this offer will find even more to celebrate during their stay. Beginning now, Disney Parks is embracing a newly identified nationwide travel trend called “celebration vacations,” in which Americans mark special occasions in their lives with a family vacation. In 2009, Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resorts ask guests “What Will You Celebrate?” and lead this growing trend with new entertainment and services that allow guests to turn their personal milestones – a birthday, an anniversary, Quinceañera or any special occasion – into magical Disney experiences.
Attraction Ticket Prices office hours are 8am - 9pm daily, with the exception of New Year's Day, they close at 7pm.
For valuable information on Walt Disney World that includes all dining options and menus go to www.allearsnet.com
To find the Shades of Green® on WALT DISNEY WORLD® Resort, follow the signs to The Magic Kingdom. When you approach the W - E - L - C - O - M - E toll plazas where you pay to park in The Magic Kingdom, enter under the "O" or "M" toll plazas, show them your Military I.D. and you can go through without paying. You will then go straight ahead to the Resort area. After going under the monorail tracks, get into your left lane. At the stop light you will turn left. You will go by the Kennels and the Ticket and Transportation Center for Walt Disney World, then by Disney's Polynesian Resort. Keep going straight until you come to the end. You turn right and then take the 1st left into our driveway. Show your Military I.D. to the guard at the gate. He/She will provide you with a free 1 hour parking pass, or tell you where to check in and where to park after.
Did you know that the eight submarines in Disneyland’s fleet were originally named after the U.S. Navy’s atomic submarines? The Nautilus, The Seawolf, The Skate, The Triton, The Ethan Allan, The Patrick Henry, The Skipjack, and the George Washington.
DisneySubmarines.com provides history about the submarine rides at Disneyland and Disney World.
As Disney Parks ask “What will you celebrate?” and invite guests to turn their personal milestones into magical family vacations in 2009, America’s military personnel will have one more reason to celebrate: Free multi-day admission to Disney’s U.S. theme parks.
With the “Disney’s Armed Forces Salute” offer, active and retired U.S. military personnel, including active and retired members of the United States Coast Guard and activated members of the National Guard or Reservists, can enjoy complimentary, multi-day admission into Disney’s U.S. theme parks, great rates at select Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort hotels, and additional special ticket offers for family members and friends.
“For so many of the men and women who serve in our U.S. military, time together with their families is cause enough for celebration,” said Jay Rasulo, chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. “We are grateful for their service and hope ‘Disney’s Armed Forces Salute’ will allow our troops to create wonderful, magical memories with their family and friends.”
At the Disneyland Resort in Southern California:
Through June 12, 2009, each active or retired member of the U.S. military can receive one complimentary three-day “Disney’s Armed Forces Salute” Park Hopper ticket valid for admission to both Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure parks. During the offer period, active or retired U.S. military personnel also may make a one-time purchase of an adult or child three-day “Disney’s Armed Forces Salute Companion” Park Hopper ticket for up to five family members (including spouse) or friends for the price of an adult 1-Day Park Hopper ticket.
Disneyland Resort hotels are also offering special room rates for active or retired military personnel. For example, at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel, active or retired members of the military and their families may find hotel rooms starting at $119 per night during value season, with great savings during other times of the offer period. This offer is available through June 12, 2009, and the number of rooms available at these special rates is limited.
For information regarding “Disney’s Armed Forces Salute” at the Disneyland Resort, or to make reservations, military personnel may call 714/956-6424.
At Walt Disney World Resort in Florida:
From Jan. 4 to Dec. 23, 2009, each active or retired member of the U.S. military may obtain one complimentary 5-day “Disney’s Armed Forces Salute” ticket with Park Hopper and Water Park Fun & More options. This ticket is valid for five days of admission into the four Walt Disney World theme parks, plus a total of five visits to a choice of a Disney water park, DisneyQuest Indoor Interactive Theme Park or certain other attractions. During this offer period, active or retired U.S. military personnel may also purchase up to a maximum of five 5-Day “Disney’s Armed Forces Salute Companion” tickets (one theme park per day) for $99 per ticket, plus tax, for family members (including spouse) or friends. Although this ticket for family members and friends does not include either the Park Hopper or Water Park Fun & More options, this ticket can be upgraded to add either such option, or both, for an additional $25, plus tax, per option. All tickets and options are non-transferable and must be used by Dec. 23, 2009. Actual prices may be less.
Ask about the great rates that may be available at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels for active or retired U.S. military personnel during this offer period.
For information on the “Disney’s Armed Forces Salute” offer at Walt Disney World Resort or the Disneyland Resort, or to make reservations, active and retired U.S. Military personnel may call the ITT office on their base.
Information about “Disney’s Armed Forces Salute” offer at Walt Disney World Resort is also available at www.disneyworld.com/military.
Through the years, The Walt Disney Company has demonstrated its support of United States’ servicemen and women through a variety of initiatives. Disney’s support for the U.S. Marines’ Toys for Tots program started 58 years ago – when Walt Disney became one of the original sponsors. Since 1995, Disney’s Operation Uplift program has sent over 90,000 postcards to troops worldwide, thanking them for their service. The company also supports U.S. service members and their families as a sponsor of the USO and its centers. Each year, Operation Disney Care packages, containing Disney DVDs, books, magazines and games, are sent to centers around the world to help entertain the servicemen/women and their families, Disney Minnie Grants are used to host family appreciation events, while Disney VoluntEARS donate many hours participating in local USO projects.
Other Offer Details:
• Complimentary "Disney’s Armed Forces Salute" tickets may be obtained only by active or retired U.S. military personnel, including activated members of the National Guard or Reservists and active or retired members of the United States Coast Guard. Spouses are not eligible.
• Complimentary “Disney’s Armed Forces Salute" tickets for admission to the Walt Disney World Resort can be obtained only at participating U.S. military base ticket offices (including at the Shades of Green Resort at the Walt Disney World Resort), or at Main Entrance theme park ticket windows. Those tickets at Main Entrance theme park ticket windows in order to use these tickets (no more than 1 such complimentary ticket per service member will be activated).
• Please see a participating U.S. military base ticket office for an exchange certificate for the complimentary “Disney’s Armed Forces Salute” ticket for the Disneyland Resort. The exchange certificate will need to be redeemed for such ticket by the active or retired military personnel at a Main Entrance theme park ticket window (maximum of 1 such complimentary ticket per service member).
• "Disney’s Armed Forces Salute Companion" tickets for family members and friends may be purchased only by active or retired U.S. military personnel, including activated members of the National Guard or Reservists and active or retired members of the United States Coast Guard (or, in each case, their spouses, but not both).
• "Disney's Armed Forces Salute Companion" tickets for admission to the Walt Disney World Resort can be purchased only at participating U.S. military base ticket offices (including at the Shades of Green Resort at the Walt Disney World Resort), or at Main Entrance theme park ticket windows. “Disney’s Armed Forces Salute Companion" tickets for admission to the Disneyland Resort can be purchased only at participating U.S. military base ticket offices.
• Military personnel (or their spouses) who purchase "Disney’s Armed Forces Salute Companion” tickets for admission to the Walt Disney World Resort for family members and friends will need to activate those tickets at Main Entrance theme park ticket windows in order for those tickets to be used (regardless of where those tickets are purchased).
• Military personnel (or their spouses) who purchase "Disney’s Armed Forces Salute Companion” tickets for admission to the Disneyland Resort for family members and friends will receive exchange certificates to be redeemed by such military personnel (or their spouses) for tickets at Main Entrance theme park ticket windows (one ticket per exchange certificate).
• The military personnel (or spouse) will be required to present valid military identification for all ticket transactions (including to activate tickets, and/or redeem exchange certificates for tickets, at Main Entrance theme park ticket windows). A valid ID may also be required for admission.
• "Disney’s Armed Forces Salute Companion” tickets are limited to five per service member (regardless of place of purchase and whether purchased by service member or spouse). Accordingly, no service member (or spouse) will be permitted to activate, and/or to redeem exchange certificates for, more than a total of five "Disney’s Armed Forces Salute Companion" tickets for the Walt Disney World or Disneyland Resort (regardless of whether activated or exchanged by the service member or spouse).
• First day of use of “Disney’s Armed Forces Salute” complimentary tickets and "Disney's Armed Forces Salute Companion" tickets at the Disneyland Resort must be no later than June 12, 2009, and tickets expire 13 days after the first day of use or June 25, 2009, whichever occurs first. Last day of use on “Disney’s Armed Forces Salute” complimentary tickets and "Disney's Armed Forces Salute Companion" tickets at the Walt Disney World Resort is Dec. 23, 2009.
• Tickets must be used by the same person on any and all days. "Disney’s Armed Forces Salute" complimentary tickets may be used only by the service members to whom they are issued. "Disney's Armed Forces Salute Companion" tickets may be used only by the friends and family members for whom they are purchased.
• This offer may not be combined with any other offer.
“What Will You Celebrate?”
Military personnel taking advantage of this offer will find even more to celebrate during their stay. Beginning now, Disney Parks is embracing a newly identified nationwide travel trend called “celebration vacations,” in which Americans mark special occasions in their lives with a family vacation. In 2009, Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resorts ask guests “What Will You Celebrate?” and lead this growing trend with new entertainment and services that allow guests to turn their personal milestones – a birthday, an anniversary, Quinceañera or any special occasion – into magical Disney experiences.
Attraction Ticket Prices office hours are 8am - 9pm daily, with the exception of New Year's Day, they close at 7pm.
For valuable information on Walt Disney World that includes all dining options and menus go to www.allearsnet.com
To find the Shades of Green® on WALT DISNEY WORLD® Resort, follow the signs to The Magic Kingdom. When you approach the W - E - L - C - O - M - E toll plazas where you pay to park in The Magic Kingdom, enter under the "O" or "M" toll plazas, show them your Military I.D. and you can go through without paying. You will then go straight ahead to the Resort area. After going under the monorail tracks, get into your left lane. At the stop light you will turn left. You will go by the Kennels and the Ticket and Transportation Center for Walt Disney World, then by Disney's Polynesian Resort. Keep going straight until you come to the end. You turn right and then take the 1st left into our driveway. Show your Military I.D. to the guard at the gate. He/She will provide you with a free 1 hour parking pass, or tell you where to check in and where to park after.
Did you know that the eight submarines in Disneyland’s fleet were originally named after the U.S. Navy’s atomic submarines? The Nautilus, The Seawolf, The Skate, The Triton, The Ethan Allan, The Patrick Henry, The Skipjack, and the George Washington.
DisneySubmarines.com provides history about the submarine rides at Disneyland and Disney World.
08 May 2009
Time Square Nurse
64 years ago today!
Alfred Eisenstaedt’s most famous photo, “Times Square, May 8th, 1945,” tells an extraordinary story without a word. Eisenstaedt (1898 – 1995), whose masterful, candid photography of celebrities filled Life’s pages and covers for 50 years, was one of the magazine’s four original photographers.
Alfred Eisenstaedt’s most famous photo, “Times Square, May 8th, 1945,” tells an extraordinary story without a word. Eisenstaedt (1898 – 1995), whose masterful, candid photography of celebrities filled Life’s pages and covers for 50 years, was one of the magazine’s four original photographers.
27 April 2009
..- -. .. - . -.. / ... - .- - . ... / -. .- ...- -.--
The inventor of Morse code and the single wire telegraph, Samuel F. B. Morse, was born on this date, April 27, 1791 in Charlestown, MA.
The 1917 edition of the US Navy Bluejackets Manual describes Morse's Dot and Dash code. Now try to decipher the title of this post!
Students of all ages can gain knowledge of the Morse code system and apply knowledge in order to decipher coded messages from other students by using a Navy lesson plan for teachers.
For more in-depth information, visit the Morse code and Telegraph wiki's.
Still can't figure out the blog title? Copy it and paste it into the Input field of the Morse Code Translator, click on the Translate button and click on Toggle next to the Output field. to see the result.
The 1917 edition of the US Navy Bluejackets Manual describes Morse's Dot and Dash code. Now try to decipher the title of this post!
Students of all ages can gain knowledge of the Morse code system and apply knowledge in order to decipher coded messages from other students by using a Navy lesson plan for teachers.
For more in-depth information, visit the Morse code and Telegraph wiki's.
Still can't figure out the blog title? Copy it and paste it into the Input field of the Morse Code Translator, click on the Translate button and click on Toggle next to the Output field. to see the result.
22 April 2009
Earth Day
The Navy is celebrating the 39th anniversary of Earth Day April 22 by ensuring disposables are recycled properly and incandescent light bulbs replaced for energy conservation.
USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) follows strict guidelines when it comes to the proper disposal of trash and managing recyclables. Sailors on board have the responsibility of making sure those guidelines are met.
"During our last deployment, Lincoln recycled approximately 22,000 pounds of plastic waste-pucks, about 80,000 pounds of incinerator and pulpable trash," said Chief Machinist Mate (SW) Ramon Mota, repair chief from Chicago. "I feel we do an awesome job in protecting [the earth] and making sure plastics get to shore.
"Machinist's Mate 1st Class (SW/AW) Claudetta Rhaburn, a Chicago native and leading petty officer in the Engineering Department, said the primary reason for the prohibition on plastic waste-disposal at sea is to stop the harming of marine life. Plastic causes a special problem since it neither sinks like glass and metal nor disintegrates like (biodegradable) garbage, paper and cloth. It also causes hazards to ships by fouling propellers, clogging seawater-intakes and evaporators, all of which cause engine failure.
The task of separating trash for recyclables is an extensive job but each department starts the process of separation in their respective shop due to the large amounts of disposables to work with.
A compressing melting unit (CMU) aboard Lincoln compresses, melts and shrinks plastic, turning it into seven to 10 pound pizza-sized pucks, later to be recycled once the ship pulls into port.
Not only has Lincoln taken part in properly sorting and recycling her disposables, but she's making strides with conserving energy-cost and reducing gas-emissions by replacing incandescent light bulbs for fluorescent ones.
In accordance with the "Energy Star Operation Change Out - The Military Challenge" campaign, Lincoln has followed suit with the Navywide demand for conservation and becoming more environmentally friendly by swapping out its lights.
Energy Star Operation Change Out is a joint effort from the Department of Energy and the Department of Defense. [The Change Out] is the first national, military-focused, energy-efficiency campaign encouraging service members to save energy, money, and protect the environment by replacing the inefficient, incandescent light bulbs with Energy Star-qualified light bulbs.
As of April 1, 12,358 incandescent bulbs have been replaced with "Energy Star" qualified, fluorescent bulbs on more than 20 Navy bases, saving over 3.4 million kilowatt-hours. Over the life of the bulbs the Navy saves $238,173 in energy-costs, and reduces greenhouse gases by 5.2 million pounds.
With the Navy's emphasis on the importance of environmental conservation, Lincoln plans to continue being at the forefront.
Learn more about the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72).
09 April 2009
Chat 1 on 1 with Navy Personnel
Chat one on one with a Navy expert about career opportunities, boot camp, Navy life, education, etc.
Chat room hours are Eastern Time Zone:
Monday, Thursday and Friday: Noon – 8:30pm
Tuesday and Wednesday: 3:00pm – Midnight
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
Chat Rules:
Chat room hours are Eastern Time Zone:
Monday, Thursday and Friday: Noon – 8:30pm
Tuesday and Wednesday: 3:00pm – Midnight
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
Chat Rules:
- To use Navy Chat, you must enter a Username.
- Chats will only be conducted during specified hours of operation.
- If you attempt to use profanity or abusive language, or provide material deemed unacceptable, the chat will be terminated and you may be barred from future sessions.
28 March 2009
Green Military Exercise
Be eco-friendly and get exercise while helping a homeowner in your community that has a bread winner serving in the military!
Learn from the Toro company on how to mow a lawn while shedding pounds or volunteer with GreenCare for Troops which is sponsored by another lawn mower company, Cub Cadet.
If the two links above from the land of Minnesota did not get you excited about being green for a military family in need, read about the giant tale of Paul Bunyan in MN and make a donation toward the FedEx Trees for Troops program or read a past post about Operation Christmas Tree.
Be sure to ask your nurseries, greenhouses and state forest service or natural resources conservation service, about their tree and shrub seedling sales!
Learn from the Toro company on how to mow a lawn while shedding pounds or volunteer with GreenCare for Troops which is sponsored by another lawn mower company, Cub Cadet.
If the two links above from the land of Minnesota did not get you excited about being green for a military family in need, read about the giant tale of Paul Bunyan in MN and make a donation toward the FedEx Trees for Troops program or read a past post about Operation Christmas Tree.
Be sure to ask your nurseries, greenhouses and state forest service or natural resources conservation service, about their tree and shrub seedling sales!
19 March 2009
Navy Re-enlistment Reductions
Sailors may find themselves in unemployment lines since reenlistment may no longer be an option as described in the following CNN - Cable News Network video. Will they be replaced with future National Service personnel?
12 March 2009
Place US phone calls for free?
I have received many questions about calling sailors at Navy bases in the United States.
Soon you will be able to call your loved one within the U.S.A. for FREE using Google Voice on your phone!
How?
Watch the video that appears after clicking on the hypertext "Place calls" at https://www.google.com/voice/about
I can't wait to use the unified messaging (UM) integration between Gmail and Google voicemail.
Be sure to read their Terms of Service that includes services that are NOT available at his time (e.g. 911).
Get notified by email when Google Voice service is made available.
Soon you will be able to call your loved one within the U.S.A. for FREE using Google Voice on your phone!
How?
Watch the video that appears after clicking on the hypertext "Place calls" at https://www.google.com/voice/about
I can't wait to use the unified messaging (UM) integration between Gmail and Google voicemail.
Be sure to read their Terms of Service that includes services that are NOT available at his time (e.g. 911).
Get notified by email when Google Voice service is made available.
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