AUSN is hosting its third annual meet and greet reception at Newport on Monday, 11 June 2012.

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In January, 1812, the total number of the enlisted U.S. Navy personnel was 4,000; the Marines, 1,800; naval officers 494, including 400 midshipmen and 38 Marine officers. Six months later, this tiny force would be at war with the most powerful fleet in the world.

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Beginning this month and continuing through 2015, the U.S. Navy, The U.S. Marine Corps, and the U.S. Coast Guard will commemorate the bicentennial of the War of 1812 and the writing of "The Star Spangled Banner" with a series of public events in 16 cities across the nation.

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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and this April, communities across the country are proclaiming “It’s time … to talk about it!” This year’s campaign encourages individuals and communities to bring healthy sexuality into the conversation on how we connect with and respect one another in order to prevent sexual violence.

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Fellow Companions, reservations are now being accepted for the 70^th Anniversary of the Battle of Midway Dining-Out at the Naval Postgraduate School on Saturday 2 June. This annual event is led by the Student Council in coordination with the Monterey Bay Commandery of the Naval Order of the United States, the Monterey Peninsula Council of the Navy League, and the Monterey Bay AFCEA Chapter.

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Passed down through generations of mariners and navies around the world, the annual Blessing of the Fleets tradition will be held for the 21st consecutive year at the United States Navy Memorial on Saturday, April 14 at 1:00pm. Held on the outdoor plaza, the event is free and open to the public and begins immediately following the Cherry Blossom Festival Parade.

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In honor of the Chief Petty Officers’ (CPO) 119th Birthday, the United States Navy Memorial unveils a new exhibit to support the nationwide celebration of the Year of the Chief. The exhibit, on display from April 2, 2012 through March 2013, will depict Chief life, work, history and accomplishments through historical artifacts, art and imagery.

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The following Active Duty Officers have been promoted to the permanent or temporary grades of Captain, Commander, Lieutenant Commander, and Lieutenant, Line and Staff Corps, and Chief Warrant Officer W5, W4 and W3.

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The following Navy Reserve Officers have been promoted to the grades of Captain, Commander, Lieutenant Commander, and Lieutenant, Line and Staff Corps, and Chief Warrant Officers.

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The following is a list of potential initiatives sent to the White House for consideration in building an Interagency plan to address the need for better oversight and management of tuition assistance and GI Bill programs by the government.

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On Wednesday, January 18, 2012, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will host a special outreach event targeting Veterans in Washington DC, Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware and West Virginia. The event will take place at the Washington, DC Convention Center and will include several VA organizations.

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The following Navy Reserve Officers have been promoted the grades of Captain, Commander, Lieutenant Commander, and Lieutenant, Line and Staff Corps.

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The following Active Duty Officers have been promoted to the permanent or temporary grades of Captain, Commander, Lieutenant Commander, and Lieutenant, Line and Staff Corps, and Chief Warrant Officer, W5, W4 AND W3.

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The Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development today announced that a new national report shows that homelessness among Veterans has been reduced by nearly 12 percent between January 2010 and January 2011. The 12 percent decline keeps the Obama Administration on track to meet the goal of ending Veteran homelessness in 2015.

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Doyle Quisenberry was honored as one of the ten Hampton Roads veterans/retirees for the “2011 Still Serving” award for having served our country and still serving the Hampton Roads region by making significant contribution to the Hampton Roads community through his volunteer efforts with the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) organization for the past 14 years.

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The IT industry is screaming for more qualified skilled workers. What if you could complete valuable career training in weeks?

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The following outlines the revised special duty assignment pay (SDAP) levels for the regular component, reserve component full time support (FTS) and qualified selected reserve (SELRES) sailors on active duty.

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The following Navy Reserve Officers have been promoted the grades of Captain, Commander, Lieutenant Commander, and Lieutenant, Line and Staff Corps, and Chief Warrant Officers.

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The following Active Duty Officers have been promoted to the permanent or temporary grades of Captain, Commander, Lieutenant Commander, and Lieutenant, Line and Staff Corps, and Chief Warrant Officer.

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The DoD encourages all Guard and Reserve members to nominate employers who have provided exceptional support of their military service. Nominations may be submitted by service members, or a family member acting on their behalf, at www.FreedomAward.mil through January 16, 2012.

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