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Local Navy man does 'OK' in upcoming 'Wheel of Fortune'
The one thing Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Nick Maisonet did not want to do on national television was embarrass himself in front of his wife, Billie ...
Marine commended for rescuing man from burning home
Yuma Marine Cpl. Vincent P. Saldaña was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal on Wednesday for rescuing a man from a burning home in Au ...
Tuition program now offering loans only
As a safeguard against the buckling U.S. economy, the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society recently changed its overseas Spouse Tuition Assistance Program ...

Navy News
Navy to commission aircraft carrier
The Navy's newest nuclear-powered aircraft carrier George H. W. Bush will be commissioned Jan. 10, 2009, during a ceremony at Naval Station Norfolk, V ...
Navy's Blue Angels announce 2009 schedule
The Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, The Blue Angels, has announced its show schedule for the 2009 season.
Following winter training, the team b ...
Navy Signs Third Virginia-Class Construction Contract: Meets Cost-Reduction Goal
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The Navy signed a five-year, $14 billion Multi-Year Procurement (MYP) contract for eight Virginia-class submarines Dec. 22.
The co ...

Holiday news and information
CNO, Mrs. Roughead release holiday greeting
WASHINGTON (NNS) — Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), Adm. Gary Roughead and his wife, Ellen, released a holiday greeting to the fleet Dec. 6. CNO and M ...
Parade of Lights & Fireworks
The Ventura Harbor lights up both sea and the sky with a spectacular 32nd Annual Boat Parade of Lights & Fireworks display Friday, Dec. 19 and Sat ...
8th Annual Holiday Gift Program
This is the 8th Annual Holiday Gift Program where individuals and community organizations have come forward to show their support for our military and ...

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Defense Department News
DOD contracts
MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY CONTRACT AWARD
Boeing’s Integrated Defense Systems, Huntsville, Alabama, is being awarded $397,900,000 (not-to-exceed ceilin ...
Armed Forces Inaugural Committee moves into high gear
Exactly three weeks before Inauguration Day, the buzz of activity at the Armed Forces Inaugural Committee here is a notable exception to the tradition ...

Commentary
Jauregui: Teenager from Santa Paula fought in 2 major WW II battles
Its a simple silver watchband made from stainless steel. The watchband may not look special, but to John Bailey its priceless.
In the spring of 1944, B ...
Homefront in Focus: The economical good news
There is good news? Good ‘economical’ news? Well, I confess I used that title to get your attention but I believe there is some good economical news i ...
Communication skills to help your children feel secure
You help your child feel safe and worthwhile when you follow these 10 suggestions:
• Play down personalities. Discuss specific problems with the child. ...

Community News
Annual Toys for Tots still accepting donations
Annual Toys for Tots drive will take place until Dec. 23. Barrels and/or boxes are located at the following facilities for your donations:
Port Hueneme ...
New extended gate hours
The Pleasant Valley Gate at NBVC Port Hueneme is now open for a six month trial period.  
NBVC decided to extend the gate hours as the result of a ...
Navy Lodge – great value – great price – great location
Visiting family and friends this holiday season is as important as ever. Saving money is also important during these economic times. Navy Lodges help ...