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This edition features stories on the upcoming christening of the USS Arlington (LPD 24), more than 40 applications on BUPERS online being placed behind increased levels of security causing them to be offline for a period of time between March 25 and March 28. Hosted by Petty Officer 2nd Class Liz Vlahos.

This edition features a story on the Japanese Defense Minister boarding USS Ronald Reagan on April 4 to thank U.S. service members for their help since a major earthquake and tsunami struck Japan on March 11, and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) releasing a message to the fleet about a new Department of Defense (DOD) website to help victims of sexual assault. Hosted by Petty Officer 2nd Class Liz Vlahos.

This edition features stories on ships from Commander Destroyer Squadron 24 participating in the multi-national exercise Joint Warrior 2011, the U.S. Navy Strategic Diversity Working Group receiving national recognition from the Association of Diversity Councils by winning the Diversity Council Honors award. Hosted by Petty Officer 2nd Class Liz Vlahos.

This edition features stories on the Navy’s online academic skills course logging its 10,000th Navy user one year after it became solely web-based, and the Pacific Partnership team visiting Tonga for the first phase of its 2011 mission. Hosted by Petty Officer 2nd Class Liz Vlahos.

This edition features headlines on the importance of a deployed flexible fleet and the Bataan amphibious readiness group and 22nd Marine Expeditionary Group assuming responsibilities in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility to provide support for Operation Unified Protector. Hosted by Petty Officer 2nd Class Liz Vlahos.

This edition features stories on Carrier Strike Group-1 arriving in the Philippines for a scheduled port visit on May 15, and USS McCampbell arriving in Singapore for a port visit on May 16. Hosted by Petty Officer 2nd Class Liz Vlahos.

This edition features stories on the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit arriving home to Norfolk Naval Station on May 16 after over 250 days at sea, and Space Shuttle Endeavor launching from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center for the International Space Station on May 16. Hosted by Petty Officer 2nd Class Liz Vlahos.

This edition features stories on the Essex Amphibious Ready Group departing Sasebo, Japan, on June 23 for exercise Talisman Sabre 2011, the Navy and the American Red Cross opening a new emergency call center in San Diego, Calif., on June 23. Hosted by Petty Officer 1st Class Liz Vlahos.