CNP Launches New Leadership Website

WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The Chief of Naval Personnel launched a Web page to serve as an additional resource for the Navy Total Force and their families. The new page, located at www.navy.mil/cnp, features news stories, podcasts and videos to update the force on the latest in personnel programs, policies and other areas which impact today's force.

"We live in an age where our force increasingly turns to the Internet for timely and accurate information. This is just one more option to provide information to our Sailors," said Vice Adm. Mark Ferguson, chief of naval personnel.

The page features links of interest for families, active duty Sailors, Navy civilians and Reservists. Topics range from health care and financial preparedness to education resources for families.

Also found on the new leadership page is information on CNP's top priorities to include training, manpower and diversity outreach policies and programs.

For more news from the Chief of Naval Personnel, visit www.navy.mil/cnp.

Navy Still Reigns Supreme!

Congrats to the Navy football team in beating Army yesterday 17-3, making it the eighth straight win over the Army. As the Navy coach states in the video below, this is just a game between two friendly rivals. In reality what we're watching is America's future leaders showing their grit and determination, and these players--on both sides of the ball--are there to learn how to lead in the trenches and work as a team to get the job done.

But, while this may be just a game, it's still a point of pride for us in the Navy. And the Navy still reigns supreme! It's okay though, there's always next year, right Army? :oP

**HOT** Information For Our Next Meeting

Brothers and Sisters,

Here's the info for the next CSRA CPOA meeting:

Date: 22 January 2010
Time: 1700
Location:
Wild Wings Cafe
3035 Washington Rd
Augusta, GA 30908

Topics for discussion:
-Volunteers to fill out some of our other positions?
-Small update on possible merger with NIOC's CPOA functions
-Any updates from last meeting's questions
-Updates on technology-type initiatives

Catch up a little by looking through the minutes from last meeting below.  If I don't see you all beforehand, I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and a safe, fun New Year's Eve celebration!

 Looking forward to getting 2010 off to a strong start! See you all there!


V/r,

Derek Beck
President, CSRA CPOA

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Minutes from last meeting:

Date: 20 November 2009
Location: Wild Wings Cafe, Augusta, GA
Time Convened: 1609
Time Adjourned: 1648

Treasury Report: $1,570.08

New Business:
- Elections:

     President: Derek Beck
     Vice President: Eric Ahlstrom
     Treasurer: Dan Moore


Old Business:
-Camp Out: Tabled until Spring
-Merger Proposal: Presented to and gained initial support from NIOC CMC. Will be presented to CSRA CMC's in January 2010.
-Facebook Page: Up and running.

  
Discussion:
- Merger with NIOC:
     * Need to look up tax status information/requirements
     * Executive Board Committee
     * Business Manager

Piece of History Finds Its Way Home

MCPON Pimps Social Media

In recent news, MCPON Rick West made a push for the use of social media like Twitter, Facebook and Myspace.

According to reports, the MCPON's Facebook page has more than 10,000 fans and receives more than 2,000 visits a day to read about his travels and meetings with Sailors across the Fleet.The MCPON likes the use of social media because of the 2-way communication that social media brings to the table.

It makes sense that we would see this day though. Facebook now has more than 350 Million users, and more and more our Sailors are congregating in the cyber realm talking about the issues they face today. In order to stay connected and keep people informed you have to adjust to the information age.

Like it or not, these are the days where we will see Career Development Boards taking place on Facebook. Live, breaking news will be seen on Twitter before we hear about it on CNN or read it in the Washington Post. Hell, we even have a Cyber Command that is responsible for space.

Welcome to the future, Shipmates!

R/

Derek Beck

Senior Enlisted Leadership Course, NWUs, and more!

The Naval Justice School is offering "The Senior Enlisted Leadership Course: A Seminar In Military Justice and Civil Law" to senior enlisted members of all branches of service. It is primarily directed to personnel serving in the paygrades of E8/E9, but personnel serving at the E7 paygrade may attend on a space available basis.

The course is a 3-day seminar that will be held at several locations throughout the year and will "address a wide range of legal issues:

-Non-punitive measures.

-Non-judicial punishment

-Administrative Separation

-Legal assistance

-Self-incrimination

-Drug abuse detection

-Search and Seizure

-Dealing with civil authorities

-Naturalization

This course has been incorporated into the Senior Enlisted Academy, so if you're already slated for that then you shouldn't attend this seminar. For more information regarding seminar locations and how to apply, see NAVADMIN 312/09.

In other messages recently released:

• NAVADMIN 316/09 announced the establishment of the Deputy CNO for Information Dominance (N2/N6), marking a major "transition in the evolution of Naval warfare." Effective 02NOV09, this position assumes responsibility for Intelligence Information, Information Warfare, Cyber, Communications, Networks, Oceanography, and Space, as well as Maritime Domain Awareness and Navy Unmanned Systems.
• NAVADMIN 328/09 issues new rollout dates for the new Navy Working Uniforms (NWU). Mandatory wear date is now December 2010.
• NAVADMIN 341/09 calls out for Subject Matter Experts (E7/8/9) on active duty in select rates to participate in the Advancement Exam Development Conference (AEDC) January - June 2010.

R/

Derek Beck

President, CSRA CPOA

FY11 Senior And Master Chief Selection Board Info

Brothers and Sisters,

Just in case you hadn't seen it, the message announcing the POA&M for the 2010 active duty and reserve SCPO/MCPO selection boards was released back on 14 September 2009. Here's the basic info:

-Boards will convene March/April 2010.
-The requirement to complete the Leading Chief Petty Officer Leadership Course (LPOLC) in order to be Select Board Eligible has been removed. (See NAVADMIN 272/08 for more info).
-Correspondence to the selection board must be post marked NLT 29 January 2010.
-Requirements for correspondence are:

• Review BUPERSINST 1430.16F, Ch. 12, and MILPERSMAN 1070-080 concerning selection board record review and selection board package submissions.
• Third Party correspondence will NOT be premitted.
• Must be on plain white paper, paper clipped (no staples, binders, folders, or tabs), and submitted under cover letter to the President of The Board.
• Ensure that the correct subject line and board number are on the cover letters to ensure the packages appear before proper board.
• Full name and full SSN must be affixed and legible on all documents submitted.
• Submit packages to the following addresses as it pertains to your situation:

(FOR SELRES/MOBILIZED IRR)
NAVY PERSONNEL COMMAND CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER
PRESIDENT
FY-11 RESERVE ENLISTED SELECTION BOARD # 205
5640 TICONDEROGA LOOP BLDG 768 RM E302
MILLINGTON TN 38055-6300

(FOR FTS)
NAVY PERSONNEL COMMAND CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER
PRESIDENT
FY-11 RESERVE ENLISTED SELECTION BOARD # 206
5640 TICONDEROGA LOOP BLDG 768 RM E302
MILLINGTON TN 38055-6300

(FOR ACTIVE E-9 BOARD)
NAVY PERSONNEL COMMAND CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER
PRESIDENT
FY11 ACTIVE ENLISTED SELECTION BOARD # 210
5640 TICONDEROGA LOOP BLDG 768 RM E302
MILLINGTON TN 38055

(FOR ACTIVE E-8 BOARD)
NAVY PERSONNEL COMMAND CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER
PRESIDENT
FY11 ACTIVE ENLISTED SELECTION BOARD # 235
5640 TICONDEROGA LOOP BLDG 768 ROOM E302
MILLINGTON TN 38055

-Communication of specific achievements (Awards, qualifications, etc.) received or awarded after 29 January 2010 may be forwarded by CO's via record Naval message traffic to COMNAVPERSCOM MILLINGTON TN (PERS-81), but must be received by the board prior to the board convening date.

To see the whole message click here.

Good luck!

R/

Derek Beck
President, CSRA CPOA

Sailor-English Translator

Gotta love Sailors and their creativity!

Remembering Pearl Harbor

Shipmates,

Today marks the 68th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. All tolled at the end of the day on 7 December 1941, the Japanese sank four battleships (two of which were raised and returned to service later in the war), three cruisers, three destroyers and one minelayer, and destroyed 188 aircraft. The attack killed 2,402 and left 1,282 wounded.

Through their heroic actions fourteen officers and sailors were awarded the Medal of Honor, including Chief Petty Officers John W. Finn, Edwin J. Hill, Thomas J. Reeves and Peter Tomich.

I've posted a couple of short videos about that "day of infamy" below to commemorate this solemn anniversary and remember the fighting spirit of those who have gone before us.

Also, a little known fact: The last surviving vessel from the Pearl Harbor attack that is still afloat is the USCGC Taney (WHEC-37), located in the Inner Harbor in Baltimore, MD as a museum.


R/

Derek Beck
President, CSRA CPOA



Tribute to: Pearl Harbor

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A Tribute To Chief Petty Officers

Here's a great video about Chief Petty Officers.  I'm sure we've all seen it before, but I love to bring it back from time to time. I still haven't figured out how to embed this one, so just click on the link below to watch the video.

Tribute to Chief Petty Officers


R/

Derek Beck
President, CSRA CPOA

Welcome aboard!

This is the new site created specifically for the CSRA CPOA. Our intent is to keep its members informed of what is going on in our great Navy, local commands and communities, and how our CPOA is involved in all of them.

We'll post pictures from our events, alerts for future events and meetings, and whatever else seems pertinent to Chief Petty Officers located in the CSRA--past and present.

We do not pay dues, so any initiated Chief Petty Officer who is currently, or has ever been, located in the CSRA is more than welcome to participate at our meetings and within this blog. The greater the participation the stronger we are.

If you'd like to see something specific on here, have an issue with our site, have a suggestion for improvement or would like to be a contributer of original content, please email us at csracpoa@gmail.com.

See you all soon!

R/

Derek Beck
President, CSRA CPOA