Scuttlebutt June 2008

Here it is hot off the presses – My humble apologies for the tardiness.
Editors note: This is not late as it is the 30th of the month! –D/C
June 2008 Scuttlebutt Newsletter!
DeeDee
Editor
Corpsman.com

Bond, James Bond, is back Baby!!!

Can’t WAIT!!
D/C

Force Hospital Corpsman Master Chief Weekly Newsletter –USN– June 30 2008

“From the Desk of the BUMED FORCE MASTER CHIEF”
and Director of the Hospital Corps
30 June 2008

1. CREATION OF E7-E9 EVALUATION AND COUNSELING FORM
This NAVADMIN replaces the current FITREP for E-7 through E-9. The new Chief Evaluation will incorporate CPO expectations as performance traits, which completes alignment of CPO expectations, selection guidance, [...]

President Bush Signs War Supplemental Bill (New GI BILL!)

President Bush Signs H.R. 2642, the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008

Oval Office
9:48 A.M. EDT
THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. A few moments ago I signed legislation that funds our troops who are in harm’s way. Our nation has no greater responsibility than supporting our men and women in uniform — especially since we’re at war. This is [...]

The Best “SUMMER PARENT” Article Ever.. Words to live by..

Ok.. You all have to read this. It is so funny.  The best part, it’s about my kids.
Just read it.. If your a parent you will understand..
WARNING!!!! Do not Drink COKE While reading.. you will snort it out your nose!!
“Everyday Memoir”
Enjoy!

Da-Chief

New E7-E9 Fitrep / Eval form (NAVY)

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R 271125Z JUN 08
FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1//
TO NAVADMIN
INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1//
BT
UNCLAS //N01610//
NAVADMIN 176/08
MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/JUN//
SUBJ/NAVY PERFORMANCE EVALUATION AND COUNSELING SYSTEM POLICY/CREATION
OF E7-E9 EVALUATION AND COUNSELING FORM// REF/A/DOC/NAVPERS 1616/27//
REF/B/DOC/ NAVPERS 1610/2// REF/C/DOC/BUPERSINST 1610.10A/20 SEP 05//
REF/D/DOC/OPNAVINST 6110.H/15 AUG 05// NARR/REF A IS NAVPERS 1616/27
(6-08), EVALUATION AND COUNSELING RECORD (E7-E9). REF B IS NAVPERS
1610/2 [...]

NAVY RESERVE & (FTS) FULL TIME SUPPORT CPO RESULTS!

Congrats to all who were selected!!—D/C
UNCLASSIFIED//

ROUTINE

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FM OU=CNO WASHINGTON DC(UC),L=WASHINGTON,L=DISTRICT OF
COLUMBIA,OU=ORGANIZATIONS(UC),OU=NAVY,OU=DOD,O=U.S. GOVERNMENT,C=US

TO CN=AL NAVADMIN(UC),OU=ADDRESS LISTS(UC),OU=NAVY,OU=DOD,O=U.S.
GOVERNMENT,C=US OU=NAVADMIN,OU=N,OU=AUTODIN PLAS,OU=DOD,O=U.S.
GOVERNMENT,C=US

INFO OU=CNO WASHINGTON DC(UC),L=WASHINGTON,L=DISTRICT OF
COLUMBIA,OU=ORGANIZATIONS(UC),OU=NAVY,OU=DOD,O=U.S. GOVERNMENT,C=US

BT
UNCLAS
FM CNO WASHINGTON DC
TO NAVADMIN
INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1//
NAVADMIN 177/08

MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/JUN//

SUBJ/FY-09 NAVY RESERVE E7 SELECTION BOARD RESULTS//

RMKS/1. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING PERSONNEL WHO HAVE BEEN
SELECTED FOR ADVANCEMENT TO CHIEF PETTY OFFICER [...]

MCPON Guidance for Active Duty Selection Board

MCPON To Chief Selection Board: What I Expect of First Classes
Story Number: NNS080625-11
Release Date: 6/25/2008 4:51:00 PM
By Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist (SW/AW) Bill Houlihan, Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Public Affairs
MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS) — Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON)(SW/FMF) Joe R. Campa Jr addressed the active duty chief [...]

The “PERFECT” Movie, Pixar’s Wall-E

I have seen the perfect movie…from beginning to end, the “WALL-E” movie experience is a joy to behold.
Great Story Telling–Check
Great Effects–(Pixar movie what do you think?)–Check
John Ratzenburger–Check
Musical Score–Check
A Story line that preaches without being preachy—Check
Folks, if you want to actually want to spend your money on a worthwhile entertainment experience for you and your family, [...]

Things that make you go hmmmmm….A Comment that needs to be clarified (GI BILL & TAXES)

In a earlier article I wrote about the new GI bill and taxes .. I received this response today. I just thought you all should see my response.
From: Chris
Sent: Friday, June 27, 2008 8:37 AM
To: admin1@corpsman.com
Subject: GI Bill Comment

Are you insinuating that high earners don’t support the military and don’t pay enough in taxes by [...]

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