54 years ago today a fire broke out in one of the operational buildings, killing twelve United States military personnel.
Continue reading “Remembering NSGA Kamiseya, Japan Fire – September 24, 1965”
Standards and expectations from Captain Glen Zeiders (ret), last Commanding Officer of USS Ticonderoga (CG 47) for the Chief’s Mess.
CWO2 David Vest recently graduated Afloat Cryptologic Managers (ACM) course at Corry Station, Pensacola, Florida. Before receiving a commission, CWO2 Vest was Cryptologic Technician (Maintenance) Senior Chief Petty Officer. He has 17 years of naval service and he will be reporting for duty onboard the USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) later this month.
All ACM students are required to write their division expectations. Here is CWO2 Vest’s OT Division expectations:
Standards and expectations from Captain Glen Zeiders (ret), last Commanding Officer of USS Ticonderoga (CG 47). Following his command at sea tour, Captain Zeiders served as Surface Operations CSG-SIX onboard USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67), Commanding Officer of Afloat Training Command Mayport followed by Commander, Destroyer Squadron FOURTEEN. Continue reading “Standards and Expectations from Commanding Officer USS Ticonderoga (CG 47)”
The United States’ National POW/MIA Recognition Day is observed across the nation on the third Friday of September each year. Many Americans take the time to remember those who were prisoners of war (POW) and those who are missing in action (MIA), as well as their families.
Below are the “CT” POWs during World War Two:
LT Thomas Coleman Fouke, USN
September 19, 1983 – January 17, 2012
Station HYPO 