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NEWSPAPER HIGHLIGHTS- Jan-Feb-Mar 2010 Edition A Tale of Two Kidds One Tough Assignment (Part 1) Squadron News Financial Report Recent changes to the Tin Can Sailors Web Site March 9, 2010 News From Today's Navy: Navy Reservists from all 50 States Reenlist During 95th Birthday Event; Navy to Commission Guided Missile Destroyer Dewey Poet's Corner: The Renshaw Updated Reunion Listings Added memorial plaque for USS Hanson (DD/DDR-832) March 5, 2010 News From Today's Navy: Headlines From Around the Fleet; Pinckney Sailors Enjoy Cultural Exchange with Tokushima Citizens; Headlines From Around the Fleet; Photo of the Day; Commander, US Pacific Fleet Attends Iwo Jima Reunion of Honor; Pinckney Sailors Visit Tokushima Red Cross Hospital Tin Can Trivia: Announced February's winner and posted March's question Added to Announcements Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day March 4, 2010 Updated Tributes March 3, 2010 News From Today's Navy: Photo of the Day; USS Freedom (LCS 1) seized more than a quarter ton of drugs during a routine patrol of the Caribbean Sea; United States Navy Ship Ingraham Arriving in Bangladesh; Swift, Nicholas Visit Port Est, Reunion; Academy Women to Be Among First Female Submariners; Tempo Takes Toll On Navy, Marine Equipment; T-AKE Ship Class Grows: USNS Matthew Perry Delivered to MSC, USNS Charles Drew Launched; U.S. Navy in the Pacific Responds to Tsunami Warning; Tsunami Warning Cancelled, Pearl Harbor-based Navy Ships to Return; Pinckney Arrives in Tokushima; Naval History Web Site Highlights Women's History Month; Shipping Industry's 'Best Practices' Deter Piracy; USNS Charles Drew (T-AKE 10) is christened in San Diego; Headlines From Around the Fleet News From HNSA: Pas Council approves maritime museum study, welcomes additional funds to restore historic house; Overfalls slip bid goes to Kuhn Construction. Project set to start in March March 2, 2010 Shipmate Registry updated (129 entries added) Added Today in Naval History March 1, 2010 Updated Reunion Listings February 26, 2010 New Item in Ship Store: A Destroyer Sailor's War by Jerome S. Welna Ship Patches: USS Capodanno (FF-1093); USS Mahan (DLG-11) Memorabilia: USS Gurke (DD-783) Thanksgiving Menu 1956 and 1959; USS Gurke (DD-783) Change of Command 1958; USS Gurke (DD-783) Welcome Aboard Shoulder Patches: USS Gurke (DD-783) February 25, 2010 Updated Tributes Added link fors USS Edward McDonnell (DE/FF-1043), USS Plymouth Rock (LSD-29), USS Stevens (DD-479), USS Benjamin Stoddert (DDG-22), USS Kirk (FF-1087), USS Kittyhawk (CVA/CV-63) Veterans Association, USS Constellation (CVA/CV-64), USS Nimitz (CVA-68) Association, USS Yosemite (AD-19), USS Marvin Shields (DE/FF-1066), USS Sims (DE/FF-1059), USS Pollux (AKS-2/AKS-4), USS Thomas C. Hart (DE/FF-1092), USS Vance (DE/DER-387), USS Truxtun (DLGN/CGN-35/DDG-103), USNTC Bainbridge Updated link for USS Buchanan (DDG-14) News From Today's Navy: Headlines From Around the Fleet; Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Gary Roughead, talks about mentoring future leaders of the Navy.; Historical Project Documents Navy Diversity; Benfold Hosts Subject Matter Exchange and Tours while in Manila; Expeditionary Strike Group 5 Participates in Multinational Maritime Defense Exercise; Freedom Interrupts Drug Delivery in Western Caribbean Added to Announcements 2010 Society of Miniature Ship Collectors Society-Boston February 24, 2010 Updated Tributes Updated Reunion Listings News From Today's Navy: California Looks to Veterans to "Serve Again"; USMAP Enables Service Members to Receive Journeyman-level Civilian Certifications; Seabees Provide Electricity to Cap-Haitien Orphanage; Navy Reaches out to Total Force; Photo of the Day February 23, 2010 News From Today's Navy: The United States Postal Service dedicates stamps to distinguished Sailors; NSWC Panama City Hosts Ceremony for New Littoral Warfare Facility; Civil Affairs Team Helps Strengthen U.N., Government of Haiti, NGO Network in St. Marc; DoD Identifies Navy Casualty; SECNAV Swears In New NCIS Director; December 26, 1944 - Navy Commissions First Black Female Officers; Photo of the Day; USS Reuben James Arrives in Dili, East Timor; Sampson Sailors Volunteer at Tao Fong Shan Christian Center; Headlines From Around the Fleet; Naval Base Kitsap Bangor receives its newest class of tugboat Updated Ship Christenings/Commissionings February 22, 2010 Updated Reunion Listings Shipmate Registry updated (178 entries added) February 19, 2010 Updated Tributes page February 18, 2010 News From Today's Navy: Freedom Gets Underway for Maiden Deployment; Nimitz Strike Group Arrives in Hong Kong; The Navy is ending the use of paper service records throughout the fleet Reunions in Review: USS Mansfield (DD-728) February 17, 2010 News From HNSA: USS Edson committee plans flagpole fundraiser for Bay City area ship site Updated Reunion Listings News From Today's Navy: X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System Taking Shape On Board Lincoln; Commander, Naval Surface Forces Welcomes New Surface Warriors from Naval Academy; Bulls Special Recruit Division Takes Oath of Enlistment; Navy Ten Nautical Miler; Headlines From Around the Fleet; Photo of the Day February 16, 2010 Updated Tributes Page Added link for USS Ernest G. Small (DD/DDR-838) February 12, 2010 Updated Reunion Listings February 11, 2010 Tin Can Trivia: Added February's question and announced January's winner. Shipmate Registry updated (154 entries added) February 9, 2010 Updated Reunion Listings News From Today's Navy: Sailor Receives Battlefield Promotion For Heroic Actions Under Fire News From the Historic Fleet: USS Laffey proves mettle, lasts through hull repairs; Varna Makes Urgent Appeal to Save Bulgarian Naval Legend February 8, 2010 Updated links for USS Bordelon (DD/DDR-881), USS Little (DD-803), USS Savage (DE/DER-386), USS Delong (DE-684), USS John A. Bole (DD-755) and USS William M. Wood (DD-715) Add list of Ship Hull Designations (DD, FF, etc.) to Ship Information Center February 5, 2010 News From Today's Navy: Headlines From Around the Fleet; Battleship Missouri Memorial reopens after a three month overhaul; Climate Change On Navy's Radar Updated Reunion Listings Added to Announcements USS Orleck Update February 4, 2010 Updated Dispositions News From HNSA: Maine Group In Running To Land Aircraft Carrier; Port of LA pressured on USS Iowa   February 3, 2010 Patches: USS Walker (DDE-517) Des Squadron 25; USS Walker (DDE-517) Mighty Johnny Walker; USNTC FT Drill Team News From Today's Navy: Fiscal Year 2011 Department of the Navy Budget Submission; Navy Confirms Sunken Sub in Balabac Strait is USS Flier; Haiti Multimedia - a one minute look at the Navy's humanitarian relief effort in Haiti; The cast and crew of the movie Avatar visit USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69); Comfort Reunites Mother, Daughter Separated by Earthquake; Comfort Corpsmen Give Infant Another Shot at Life; Naval Station Pearl Harbor, Hickam Air Force Base Combine To Form Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam February 2, 2010 Shipmate Registry updated (162 entries added) News From Today's Navy: Photo of the Day; Headlines From Around the Fleet; Service members and veterans gather for groundbreaking of Miramar National Cemetery; Prospective Commanding Officers Complete First SOSMRC Course; Lincoln Strike Group Changes Command; Comfort Cares for Man Buried Alive After 13 Days in Rubble; Freedom Arrives In Mayport, Prepares For Maiden Deployment; Gunston Hall, Underwood Work Quality of Life Issues at Killick; Underwood Sailors Provide Medical Care to Injured Haitians Added to Announcements US Postal Service to Unveil New Stamp February 1, 2010 Updated Reunion Listings January 29, 2010 News From Today's Navy: Photo of the Day; Headlines From the Active Fleet; USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) uses ordnance elevators for transporting Haitian patients; High-Speed Ferry Ships to Support Haiti Relief; Seabees Departing to Support Haiti Relief Operations; Operation Unified Response Support Flows Nonstop; Navy Leads Haitian Harbor Assessment; Bataan Provides Vital Link to Haiti Relief Patches: USS Noa (DD-343); USS Bullard (DD-660); USS Twiggs (DD-591); USS Laub (DD-613) January 28, 2010 Updated Reunion Listings News From Today's Navy: Photo of the Day; USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) chaplains help in Haiti; Headlines From Around the Fleet; U.S. Postal Service to Honor Four Distinguished Sailors with Special Stamps; Navy Ships Provide Critical Resources in Haiti; Bataan Receives First Landing Craft MEDEVACs; USS Carl Vinson Releases Haitian MEDEVAC Patients; Haiti Multimedia - a one-minute look at the Navy's humanitarian relief effort in Haiti; Headlines From Around the Fleet; Center for Surface Combat Systems Provides Training to Support Navy's Newest Ship; Commodore Conveys Gratitude for Multinational Effort in Haiti; USS Samuel B. Roberts Departs Congo January 27, 2010 News From Today's Navy: Carl Vinson Touches Hearts, Saves Lives at Haitian Clinic; Bataan LCACs Land Ashore to Bring More Relief in Haiti; Navy Aircraft Carrier Playing Major Role in Relief Efforts; USS Los Angeles Decommissions at the Port of Los Angeles; Nassau Arrives in Haiti; USS Fort McHenry Treats MEDEVAC Patients from Haiti; Gunston Hall Sailors Help Haitians in Quake Aftermath; Bataan's First 'Miracle' Patient in Haiti Returns Home January 26, 2010 News From Today's Navy: USS Reuben James Deploys to the Western Pacific; Gunston Hall Arrives in Haiti to Assist Earthquake Victims; Headlines From Around the Fleet; Coalition Counter Piracy Task Force Changes Command; Merchant Vessel Repels Pirate Attack; USS Eisenhower Relieves USS Nimitz to Continue Navy Support to Coalition Troops in Afghanistan Photos from the Arizona 2010 Bull Session Book Reviews: A Destroyer's Sailors War by Jerome S. Welna Updated Reunion Listings January 25, 2010 Shipmate Registry updated (138 entries added) January 22, 2010 Added Tin Can Sailors histories for USS Robert A. Owens (DD-827) and USS Spruance (DD-963) Updated Ship Christenings/Commissionings Updated Reunion Listings News From Today's Navy: Enterprise Sailors Support Haitian Relief Effort; USS Fort McHenry Arrives in Haiti; Normandy, HSL 46 Det 3 Provide Relief to Haitian Earthquake Victims; USS Bataan Receives MEDEVAC, Treats Three Injured Haitians; Comfort Receives First Patients; Carl Vinson Sends Desperately Needed Water Ashore; Carl Vinson Reunites 12-Year Old Haitian with Family; USS Bataan Ready to Help in Haiti; Higgins Crew Makes a Difference in Haiti; Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Gary Roughead, talks about USS Independence (LCS 2) crew; Headlines from around the fleet; Surgery performed on board USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) saves life of Haitian girl; VIDEO Haiti Multimedia - a one-minute look at the Navy's humanitarian relief effort in Haiti; Sailors from USS Lassen (DDG 82) and JS Ohnami (DD 111) observe 50th anniversary of U.S.-Japanese partnership; USS Independence (LCS 2) revolutionizes naval technology; VIDEO -- Haiti Multimedia - a one-minute look at the Navy's humanitarian relief effort in Haiti; Photo of the Day; New Radar Detection Lab Will Enhance Navy's Ability to Protect Nation; CNO Approves Service Dress Khaki Uniform Design, Initial Wear Policy; Bataan Receives MEDEVAC, Treats 19 Injured Haitians; Maritime Force Serves as Cornerstone of Relief Operations in Haiti; USNS Comfort Begins Work in Haiti, Prepares To Expand Medical Capability; George H.W. Bush Sailors Assisting in Haiti Relief Effort; Coalition Counter-piracy Task Force Changes Command; USS Higgins Supports Relief Effort from Coast of Haiti; PWD GTMO Prepares Airfield to Support Logistics Mission in Haitian; Commander Discusses the Role of USS Bataan in Humanitarian Efforts January 19, 2010 News From Today's Navy: Photo of the Day; Headlines From Around the Fleet; USS Carl Vinson Arrives in Haiti; NTTC Meridian Named Bainbridge Award Winner; NATO Commander Expects 'Significant Progress' in Afghanistan; Sailors from MSRON-6 Prepare for Deployment en route to Haiti; Sailors from MCAST Prepare for Deployment en route to Haiti; Obama Makes Haiti Response Top U.S. Priority; Military Preps for Broader Haiti Relief Mission; Photo of the Day; Headlines From Around the Fleet; Hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) deploys to Haiti; Top Navy Doc Predicts Long USNS Comfort Deployment; USNS Comfort Readies to Leave for Haiti; Vinson Helicopters Perform Medical Evacuations; "Sea Base" On the Way; Navy Medicine Responds to Haiti Earthquake Disaster; Carl Vinson Begins Humanitarian Operations in Southern Command; USS Independence Commissioned; CNO Speaks at LCS 2 Commissioning in Mobile; USS Underwood En Route to Haiti; NHB Staff Preparing to Support Relief Efforts in Haiti; Gunston Hall Deploys in Support of Relief Operations in Haiti; USS Carl Vinson Receives Haitian MEDEVAC Patients; USS Normandy Arrives off Coast of Port-Au-Prince; UPDATE: U.S. Navy Delivers Assistance, Capabilities to Unified Response; Safety Measures Protect Ship From Piracy; Hospital Ship Comfort to Support Operation Unified Response Haiti; USNS Grasp, Divers Arrive in Port-au-Prince, Begin Port Assessments; Sanjay Gupta Assists Vinson Medical Team Patches: USS Fitzgerald (DDG-62) Envelope: USS George K. MacKenzie (DD-836) Shipmate Registry updated (181 entries added) January 15, 2010 Updated link for USS George K. MacKenzie (DD-836) January 14, 2010 News From Today's Navy: Navy assists in US relief efforts in Haiti; The Naval Undersea Museum in Keyport, Wash., unveils a display featuring 50th anniversary of the ballistic missile submarine; USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) deploys in support of Southern Seas 2010; Headlines From Around the Fleet; U.S.-Japan Alliance is Cornerstone of Security in Asia, says 7th Fleet Commander; Mission Packages Key to LCS Capabilities; Navy to Commission Littoral Combat Ship Independence; SOUTHCOM to Deploy Assessment Team to Haiti; Vinson Deploys to Respond to Haiti Earthquake January 13, 2010 News From Today's Navy: Sailors reenlist aboard the former USS Missouri (BB 63) during its return to Battleship Row; USS Missouri Returns, 100 Service Members Reenlist Updated Newspaper Highlights Added to Events Bull Session Coupons for  New Jersey, Texas, Midwest, Up-Midwest, Michigan, and Pennsylvania/Delaware. Updated Reunion Listings January 12, 2010 Updated Tributes Page News From Today's Navy: Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy, Rick West, talks about social media.; American Hero Awarded Purple Heart and POW Medals; Two New Navy Working Uniforms Announced; Former USS Oriskany (CVA 34) becomes artificial reef.; Navy's Second Littoral Combat Ship to be Commissioned; Keep Your Family Safe: Practice Operational Security on Social Media; Navy Supply Corps School Commanding Officer Relieved; Yokosuka Morale, Welfare and Recreation department hosts Polar Bear Plunge. January 11, 2010 Book Review: Due to Enemy Action January 8, 2010 Added ship history from the Tin Can Sailor for USS Richard E. Byrd (DDG-23) News From Today's Navy: Navy Non-Kinetic Air Power for OEF; Revolutionary Ship Readies for Commissioning; CNO Lands on Carrier Operating in the North Arabian Sea; From Sculptor to Sailor; Pre-Commissioning Unit Independence (LCS 2) features new surface warfare technology Book Review: CAPTAIN A Sea Story HNSA News: Battleship marks 45th anniversary as local attraction; Battleship NJ Cutting Staff, Hours; Battleship Missouri back home Shipmate Registry updated (186 entries added)   January 7, 2010 Reunions in Review: USS Lyman K. Swenson (DD-729) January 6, 2010 News From Today's Navy: Headlines From Around the Fleet Updated Reunion Listings January 5, 2010 Added to Crests and Seals: USS Columbia (SSN-771); Retired Navy Envelopes: USS Conyngham (DDG-17) Shoulder Patches: Joint Forces Intelligence CMD; COMARSURVRECFORSIXTHFLT News From Today's Navy: Ike Strike Group Deploys; Nimitz Keeps Golden Anchor for Fourth Year Added recipes to That Good Navy Chow Added link for USS Samuel B. Roberts (DD-823) January 4, 2010 Tin Can Trivia: Posted December's answer and added January's question. December 31, 2009 Patches: USS Cape Cod (AD-43); USS Donald B. Beary (FF-1085) Added to Announcements USS Joseph P. Kennedy DD-850 is looking for parts. December 30, 2009 News From Today's Navy: UK Flagged MV ST JAMES PARK Pirated in Gulf of Aden; President Obama Calls Corpsman on USS Rentz; Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program services are not only for active duty service members; Headlines From Around the Fleet; NAVSEA Shipyard Completes USS Chung-Hoon Availability Early Envelopes: USS Rhind (DD-404) Book Review: U.S. Destroyers 1934-45: Pre-War Classes Shipmate Registry updated (192 entries added) December 29, 2009 Added License Plate for USS Richard P. Leary (DD-664) to Memorabilia. December 28, 2009 News From Today's Navy: Civilians send holiday greetings to service members; Headlines From Around the Fleet; Photo of the Day; Headlines From Around the Fleet; Secretary of the Navy, Ray Mabus, sends a holiday message to Sailors and Marines; Packages boost morale during holidays Updated Tributes page December 24, 2009 Added to Announcements Operation Punchlist Added to Events Liberty Call Charleston 2010   December 22, 2009 News From HNSA: Group wants WWII battleship moved to San Pedro News From Today's Navy: Naples Area Toys for Tots Brings Smiles to Hundreds; Army, Navy Bands Team Up for Holiday Concert; Naval Base San Diego Collects 23 Tons of Electronic Material at Recycling Event; Telework: DON Keeps Working Through Flu Season; Sailors Assemble Toys for the Holidays; Chief of Naval Operations Cycles With Wounded Vets In Jacksonville December 21, 2009 News From HNSA: Ship's legacy could rise again; 'Ingham' a living history lesson Cutter to open to the public early next year Added photo taken at USS Jason Dunham (DDG-109) commissioning News From Today's Navy: Law Allows Spouses to Keep Residency While Under Orders; Construction Commences on First Joint High Speed Vessel; H1N1 Vaccines Crucial To Fleet Readiness; CNO Rides for Recovery in Florida; Navy Accepts Delivery of Future USS Independence December 18, 2009 News From Today's Navy: The Wreaths Across America program arrives at Arlington National Cemetery.; Marines collect toys for a good cause; Wounded Warriors Attend Army-Navy Game; New Qualification Standards Released; Oceanographer of the Navy Speaks at U.N. Climate Change Summit Updated Tributes December 17, 2009 News From Today's Navy: International Delegates Visit Coalition Destroyer; USS Ingraham Holds Change of Command John Barrett Profile Prints: USS Benham (DD-397) WWII Class; USS Mitscher (DL-2) pre-FRAM 1966 Color Profiles December 16, 2009 News From Today's Navy: USS Underwood (FFG-36) holds a Pearl Harbor remembrance ceremony.; NJROTC Cadets Lauded as Heroes after Saving Lives; Navy Begins Production on Newest Commercial "The Shield"; Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Gary Roughead shows spirit for the Army-Navy football game.; USS Nicholas Arrives in 6th Fleet AOR; USS De Wert Assists Iranian Dhow; Naval Station Pearl Harbor rolls out new Navy Working Uniform.; Headlines From Around the Fleet; Navy Beats Army Again; Optimas Award Gives Navy 'Top 50' Credence; Civilians send holiday greetings to service members.; Navy League Honolulu Council 'Adopts' USS Chung-Hoon; Headlines From Around the Fleet; Navy To Play Missouri in Texas Bowl News From HNSA: Navy transfers battleship to Norfolk Updated Reunion Listings December 15, 2009 News From HNSA: Orleck expected to depart in January; Group seeks, support, funds to save the U.S.S. Iowa December 14, 2009 Shipmate Registry updated (106 entries added) December 11, 2009 News From Today's Navy: Cryptologists in Monterey Preview Navy's Newest Numbered Fleet; A World War II veteran looks back on Pearl Harbor Poet's Corner: What Sailors Know Memorabilia: Added license plate for USS Dashiell (DD-659) Reunions in Review: USS William M. Wood (DD/DDR-715); USS Ross (DD-563) December 10, 2009 News From Today's Navy: Photo of the Day; Fitzgerald Concludes SHAREM 163; Mustin Departs Malaysia After International Exhibition; USS Wayne E. Meyer(DDG 108) arrives to new homeport; Ion Tiger Fuel Cell Unmanned Air Vehicle Sets Flight Endurance Record; Underwood Hosts Pearl Harbor Day Memorial Ceremony; Ford, Everett Remember Pearl Harbor; Pearl Harbor Survivors Lauded as Heroes; USFF Commander Speaks at Memorial Ceremony On Board Historic Ship; Heroes Remembered During the 68th Pearl Harbor Day; Pearl Harbor veterans are remembered; Headlines from around the fleet Memorabilia: USS Henderson (DD-785) Christmas Menu Poet's Corner: A Destroyerman's Creed Tin Can Trivia: Added December's question.  Added to Announcements Laffey Update December 9, 2009 Updated Tributes Page December 7, 2009 Shipmate Registry updated (125 entries added) December 4, 2009 News From Today's Navy: More than 17,000 Sailors on Fall Advancement List; Headlines From Around the Fleet; Headlines From Around the Fleet; Naval Cemetery in Oahu Not Forgotten; USS Nicholas Sets Sail for Africa; New Navy Website Comment Feature Enhances Visitor Feedback; U.S. Navy receives Optimas Award; Navy Announces Contract Award Values for Littoral Combat Ships 3 and 4 December 3, 2009 News From Today's Navy: Photo of the Day; Surface Forces Awards First Ever SWO of the Year Award; Headlines From Around the Fleet; Balboa Naval Medical Center, San Diego provides H1N1 flu vaccines for all patients; USS Wayne E. Meyer to Homeport in San Diego Added links for USS Richard B. Anderson (DD-788) and USS Wilhoite (DE/DER-397) Updated Reunion Listings December 2, 2009 News From Today's Navy: Headlines From Around the Fleet; Navy Recruiting Command Meets Recruiting Goals for 31st Consecutive Month; Klakring Volunteers for Charity During Week Of Valor November 29, 2009 Shipmate Registry updated (206 entries added) November 25, 2009 News From Today's Navy: LCS 2 Completes Acceptance Trials; Navy Trains NASA Astronaut Candidates; Photo of the Day; M/V Maersk Alabama Captain Receives Valor Award; M/V Maersk Alabama Captain Thanks Bainbridge Crew; The captain of the Maersk Alabama thanks the crew of USS Bainbridge; Everett Honors Locally Homeported Ship; USS DeWert Sailors Earn Warfare Pins Book Reviews: The German Invasion of Norway-April 1940 News From HNSA: Ingham soon to head south; Hidden Battleship Tour offers a glimpse into history; Score one for Old Ironsides; NavSea: JFK available to become a museum; USS Iowa discussion today Reunions in Review: USS Miller (DD-535) November 23, 2009 Updated Reunion Listings Reunions in Review: USS Myles C. Fox (DD/DDR-829) Matchbooks: USS Samuel B. Roberts (DD-823) November 20, 2009 Crests: USS Thomas C. Hart (FF-1092); Destroyer Squadron 47; USS Milwaukee (AOR-2); USS Sculpin (SSN-590); Torpedo MK 50; USS Albacore (SSN-569); MK 46 Shop; Commander Naval Surface Force; In Service Engineering Fleet Support; Naval Undersea Warfare Engineering Station Patches: USS Sculpin (SSN-590); REDESRON-34; Eager Beavers Div 3-4; Historic Naval Ships Association Reunions in Review: USS Ingersoll (DD-652/DD-990) November 19, 2009 News From Today's Navy: Soldiers, Sailors Keep Nimitz CSG In Line With Tactical Directive November 18, 2009 Reunions in Review: USS Hanson (DD/DDR-832); USS Samuel B. Roberts (DD-823); USS Tattnall (DDG-19) Memorabilia: TCS sign made for automobile rear window November 16, 2009 Shipmate Registry updated (202 entries added) News From Today's Navy: National World War II Museum Honors 'Greatest Generation' Veterans; A Fitting Tribute to the Newest Navy Warship; Fitzgerald Arrives in Hong Kong; Lassen Visits Vietnam in Storybook Return of Its Commander; Navy Commissions USS New York in Big Apple; American Sailor Returns Home to Egypt; Headlines From Around the Fleet November 13, 2009 Updated Net Schedule for Tin Can Sailors Radio Net November 12, 2009 News From Today's Navy: Photo of the Day; First Group of Navy Chaplains Graduate from NSCS Fort Jackson; Naval ROTC Units Experience Surge; The Marine Corps celebrates its 234th birthday Ship Model: USS Parrott (DD-218) November 9, 2009 Added info about online access to DD-214s. November 9, 2009 New items added to the Ship Store: Ship, Squadron and Rating Patches; Laser Tribute Plaque; Ball Caps; At War with the Wind by David Sears News From Today's Navy: Doctor Discusses Navy's Role in Detecting H1N1; Lassen Earns Golden Anchor for Q3; Photo of the Day; Navy To Commission Amphibious Transport Dock Ship New York; U.S. 7th Fleet to Participate in ANNUALEX; Thach Completes Around the World Deployment; Army Navy Game spirit spots are being accepted; A Sailor aboard Pre-Commissioning Unit New York shares her experiences; Pre-Commissioning Unit New York's Sailors and Marines appear on the Today Show; Marines aboard Pre-Commissioning Unit New York host tours; Photo of the Day; Pre Commissioning Unit New York receives ceremonial silver from Tiffany and Co.; Vietnamese-born U.S. Commander Humbled to Visit Three Decades Later; ESG 5 Assumes Command of Amphibious Forces in 5th Fleet Reunions in Review: USS Van Valkenburgh (DD-656); USS Sierra (AD-18); USS Perkins (DD/DDR-877/DD-337); USS Benson (DD-421); USS Floyd B. Parks (DD-884); USS Newman K. Perry (DD/DDR-883) November 4, 2009 Shipmate Registry updated (112 entries added) News From Today's Navy: New York Lands Marines, Full USMC Static Display in Transit to City; Retired Senior Chief Returns to College; Pre-Commissioning Unit New York (LPD 21) conducts flight and embarkation operations.; Photo of the Day; NYC Guests Visit PCU New York; Cole Completes Security Cooperation Port Visits in Finland, Estonia; PCU New York Crew Hosts Mayor Bloomberg; Headlines From Around the Fleet; New York Arrives in Big Apple; GW Carrier Strike Group Departs Hong Kong Following First Visit; Expeditionary Strike Group 5 Assumption of Command in Bahrain Reunions in Review: USS Kimberly (DD-521); USS Grand Canyon AD/AR-28; USS Walker (DD/DDE-517) Added ship photo: Multiple ships--AD-9, DD-213, 217, 227, 212, and 226 November 3, 2009 News From Today's Navy: DESRON 50 Expands Maritime Security Mission November 2, 2009 Patches: USS O'Callahan (DE-1051); USS Koelsch (DE-1049); USS Hepburn (DE-1055); USS Rathburne (DE-1057); USS Stein (DE-1065); USS Donald B. Beary (DE-1085); USS Barbey (DE-1088); USS Pharris (DE-1094); USS Ouellet (FF-1077) Reunions in Review: USS Melvin (DD-680); USS Walton (DE-361); USS Jarvis (DD-799), USS Zellars (DD-777) Tin Can Trivia: Announced October's winner and added November's question. News From Today's Navy: USS Lassen's (DDG 82) Vietnamese-American commanding officer prepares the ship to visit Vietnam; H1N1 Vaccine Order Includes Enough for National Guard; USS Turner Joy Museum Ship Transforms into Haunted Ship; US, Australian Boarding Teams Conduct Joint Training for Deep Sabre II; USS John L. Hall Visits Klaipeda, Lithuania; Navy to Commission Guided Missile Destroyer Dewey at Seal Beach; Pre-Commissioning Unit New York (LPD 21) heads to its namesake for commissioning.; Headlines From Around the Fleet; Future USS New York Sets Sail for the Big Apple