all hands update

USS Jackson is commissioned in Gulfport, Mississippi.

USS Simpson, the Navy's last Oliver Hazard Perry class frigate is decommissioned.

Naval Munitions Command Sigonella completed a bi-annual certification to demonstrate their ability to safely move large munitions.

Fleet Activities Sasebo Post Office Sailors help their shipmates stay connected.

This edition features stories on the Office of Naval Research (ONR) receiving the Bronze Workforce Development award, November being designated as Native American Heritage month, the Navy using the Naval Aviation Training System during two upcoming exercises, the USS California Virginia-class submarine christening. Hosted by Petty Officer 2nd Class Shannon Renfroe.

This edition features stories on High-Speed Vessel (HSV 2) Swift departing Jacksonville, Fla., for a deployment in support of Southern Partnership Station in 2011, implementing of a plan to commission Naval Reserve officers in the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR). Hosted by Petty Officer 2nd Class Patrick Gearhiser.

This edition features stories on Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV), Ray Mabus’ Veteran’s Day message to the Navy, and Navy Personnel Command releasing a NAVADMIN reaffirming Navy’s physical fitness assessment codes due to a slight increase in rejected evaluations. Hosted by Petty Officer 2nd Class Liz Vlahos.

This edition features stories on ammunition ship, USNS Kiska’s scheduled departure from the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility (AOR) for the last time in preparation for deactivation in Pearl Harbor, the Navy still accepting Spirit Spots, validation on the E/A-18G Growler aircraft, Sailors of Pre-Commissioning Unit Gravely bringing the ship to life during a live broadcast of the vessel’s commissioning on the Pentagon Channel. Hosted by Petty Officer 2nd Class Liz Vlahos.

This edition features stories on the George Washington carrier strike group conducting an air defense exercise with Republic of Korea forces off the coast of the Korean peninsula Nov. 28 to Dec. 1, a holiday travel safety advisory for Sailors from the Naval Safety Center, and turkey fryer safety during the holidays. Hosted by Petty Officer 2nd Class Liz Vlahos.

This edition features stories on Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Carderock Division celebrating 100 years of research and development Nov. 18, and USS Enterprise turning 49 on Nov. 25. Hosted by Petty Officer 2nd Class Liz Vlahos.

This edition features stories on the United Services Apprenticeship program announcing the availability of the Master Homeland Security Specialist apprenticeship, and a retired Recruit Company Commander sharing his thoughts on past and present Basic Training. Hosted by Petty Officer 1st Class Patrick Gearhiser.

This edition features stories on more than 8,700 candidates reviewed by the Navy’s senior enlisted continuation board being selected to continue service, the scheduled christening of the Navy’s newest Littoral Combat Ship, Fort Worth, in Marinette, Wisc., on Dec. 4. Hosted by Petty Officer 1st Class Patrick Gearhiser.

This edition features stories on the Office of Naval Research (ONR) testing its experimental Electromagnetic Rail Gun at the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Va., Dec. 10, and USS Essex conducting flight deck landing qualifications with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 7. Hosted by Petty Officer 2nd Class Liz Vlahos.

This edition features stories on a new NAVADMIN announcing command members can view their service members Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) with the new OMPF Command View online tool, the USS Essex arriving in Japan after completing a three and one-half month patrol of the western Pacific Ocean. Hosted by Petty Officer 2nd Class Patrick Gearhiser.

This edition features stories on the Navy successfully completing the first phase of Mine Countermeasure Mission Package (MCMMP) testing on the USS Independence (LCS 2) Dec. 10, and USS Pasadena departing Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Dec. 14, for a scheduled six-month deployment to the western Pacific region. Hosted by Petty Officer 1st Class Patrick Gearhiser.

This edition features stories on the Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus sending a holiday message of thanks to Sailors, the Perform to Serve fleet rating identification system creating two new formulas to better identify top performing Sailors, and the Naval Academy football team playing San Diego State University in the Poinsettia Bowl in San Diego on Dec. 23. Hosted by Petty Officer 2nd Class Shannon Renfroe.

This edition features stories on the Navy earning 15 national awards in 2010 competing against Fortune 500 companies, and Sailors from USS Theodore Roosevelt giving books to Lindenwood Elementary school in Norfolk, Va. Hosted by Petty Officer 2nd Class Shannon Renfroe.

This edition features stories on the Naval Safety Center warning Sailors to be cautious and follow basic risk management procedures during winter months and activities, and the Knowledge Base Navy search engine. Hosted by Petty Officer 2nd Class Liz Vlahos.

This edition features stories on the Enterprise Carrier Strike Group preparing for deployment to the Fifth and Sixth Fleet areas of responsibility (AOR’s), and the USS Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group visiting the Republic of Korea (ROK). Hosted by Petty Officer 2nd Class Liz Vlahos.

This edition features a story on Sailors with Naval Support Activity Souda Bay’s flight line and the vital services they provide to pilots, their aircraft, and passengers in their area of responsibility (AOR). Hosted by Petty Officer 2nd Class Mat Gleeson.