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FORT WORTH, Texas (Apr. 22, 2021) – A Full-Time Support staff member assigned at Navy Operational Support Center (NOSC) New Orleans was recently selected as the sole recipient of the 2021 Exceptional Military Victim Advocate Award for outstanding contributions supporting service members and dependents. Hospital Corpsman First Class Patrick Kilcline, from Kokomo, Indiana, received the news of his selection by the National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA) Board of Directors and staff in a congratulatory letter earlier this month. “I was surprised,” said Kilcline. ...

After spending a short amount of time with Lt. Cmdr. Joshua Turner, it is obvious this naval officer places country – as well as his shipmates and family – always before himself. Many of his loved ones and those who work alongside him at the Navy base in Poland and at previous duty stations would quickly agree with this characterization of Turner. Even to those who are only getting to know him, this trait of selflessness is apparent. How so? For starters, the public works officer of Naval Support Facility (NSF) Redzikowo is not one to talk about himself. Even giving it a go for this news ...

Newly deployed sailors are now getting counseling assistance aboard ship 2 hours ago The cruiser Vella Gulf and the destroyer Laboon, right, come alongside the fleet-replenishment oiler USNS Kanawha in the Atlantic Ocean Jan. 15. Crew members of both ships have benefited from a new Navy program to provide emotional support to deploying sailors. (MC2 Dean Cates/Navy) The Navy has started providing sailors mental health support in the early stages of deployments so they are better equipped to manage common stressors they may encounter while getting underway. Under the Navy’s new Depart...

“These annual awards encourage excellence in Navy Food Service programs with the objective of improving the quality of life for our Navy personnel,” said Harker. “I commend the Navy Undersea Enterprise, Surface Warfare Enterprise, Naval Aviation Enterprise, CNIC, and individual commands for their hard work and commitment to excellence.” “The Captain Edward F. Ney Memorial Award represents the highest honor given to U.S. Navy Food Service operations in recognition of food service excellence,” said Commander NAVSUP Rear Adm. Peter Stamatopoulos. “The award encourages friendly...

The Naval Academy is taking part in the Navy’s annual anti-terrorism force protection exercise for the National Capitol region.