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Naval Oceanography, National Weather Service Streamline Aviation and Maritime Forecasting
November 9, 2021 — The Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) and Fleet Weather Centers (FWC), San Diego and Norfolk, implemented advanced software—Automated Weather Interactive Processing System II (AWIPS)—acquired from the National Weather Service (NWS) creating operational advantages for the U.S. Navy Fleet and American aviation industry. AWIPS processes large data that will significantly decrease time to issue accurate meteorological conditions, or Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF), at airports and airfields within a 24-hour timeframe. ... MORE

Fleet Survey Team, USM build STEM workforce with Pearl River College
November 8, 2021 — Fleet Survey Team (FST), in collaboration with University of Southern Mississippi’s (USM) School of Ocean Science and Engineering, demonstrated hydrographic systems to Pearl River Community College’s (PRCC) STEM club, this Oct.19, 2021. PRCC recently added two new hydrographic classes to its Unmanned Aerial Systems Program, and FST was able educate future STEM professionals on hydrography’s wide-range of applications, namely used by the U.S. Navy. ... MORE

Naval Oceanography Officer Battles Breast Cancer While Active-Duty
October 27, 2021 — The noble call to serve in our nation’s military is a demanding feat requiring high-moral character and, as Army Gen. (Ret.) Colin Powell would say, “…a vigilance that is perpetually optimistic.” In a relatively short timeframe, Naval Meteorology-Oceanography (METOC) Officer, Oviedo, Florida-native and proud mustang, Lt. Sarah Beemiller— championed the U.S. Navy—completing the Seaman-to-Admiral 21 (STA-21) program for mid-career arrival as a Naval Officer... MORE

Naval Oceanography celebrates U.S. Navy’s 246th birthday
October 15, 2021 — Four years away from its Semiquincentennial celebration (quarter millennial), Commander, Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command (CNMOC), and the entire Naval Oceanography enterprise is celebrating the U.S. Navy’s 246th birthday, this Oct. 13... MORE

U.S. Naval Oceanography participates in LSE 2021
October 15, 2021 — Military and civilian Naval Meteorology and Oceanography professionals around the world provided oceanographic, meteorological, hydrographic, and astrometric data to fleet partners during Large Scale Exercise (LSE) 2021, a global evolution that involved every aspect of the U.S. Navy... MORE

Naval Oceanography Mine Warfare Center Change of Command
October 8, 2021 — Stennis Space Center, MS -- Commander Stephen McIntyre was relieved by Commander Matthew Watts as Commanding Officer, Naval Oceanography Mine Warfare Center (NOMWC) at Stennis Space Center on the 8th of October. In a ceremony at the NASA facility in southern Mississippi, the command’s Sailors and dozens of military and civilian guests bid farewell to CDR McIntyre while offering a warm welcome to the incoming CDR Watts. ... MORE

FLEET SURVEY TEAM CHANGE OF COMMAND
September 3, 2021 — Stennis Space Center, Ms. -- CDR Jonathan Savage was relieved by CDR Jennifer Landry as Commanding Officer, Fleet Survey Team in a ceremony at Stennis Space Center, September 3, 2021. The Change of Command ceremony is not prescribed specifically by U.S. Navy Regulations, but rather is a time-honored naval tradition. 50 civilian and military guests gathered to bid fair winds and following seas to Savage, as he departs after two years in command, and to welcome Landry as the new Commanding Officer. ... MORE

Change of Command for Naval Oceanography Anti-Submarine Warfare Center Yokosuka
August 20, 2021 — Yokosuka, Japan -- CDR Erin Ceschini was relieved by CDR Christopher Tuggle as Commanding Officer, Naval Oceanography Anti-Submarine Warfare Center (NOAC) Yokosuka, in a ceremony at Fleet Activity Yokosuka, Aug. 20,2021. The Change of Command ceremony is not prescribed specifically by U.S. Navy Regulations, but rather is a time-honored naval tradition. Dozens of civilian, military guests, and Japanese partners gathered to bid fair winds and following seas to CDR Ceschini, as she departs after two years in command, and to welcome CDR Tuggle as the new Commanding Officer. ... MORE

U.S. National Ice Center Welcomes New Director
July 12, 2021 — SUITLAND, MD — The U.S. National Ice Center (USNIC) comprises elements of the U.S. Navy, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the United States Coast Guard (USCG). The Naval Ice Center (NAVICECEN), a military unit under Commander, Navy Meteorology and Oceanography Command, is the largest component of the U.S. National Ice Center and the Center’s only independent command. The Commanding Officer of NAVICECEN also serves simultaneously as the Director of USNIC, Jul. 12, 2021... MORE

U.S. Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Changes Command
June 25, 2021 — Stennis Space Center, Miss. —— Rear Adm. John A. Okon was relieved as commander, Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command (CNMOC) by Rear Adm. Ron Piret in a change of command ceremony, Friday June 25. Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFFC) Adm. Christopher W. Grady provided remarks as the ceremony’s guest speaker, highlighting advancements in operational capabilities during Okon’s tenure as commander. “Understanding the physical environment and battlespace conditions are the first critical steps in preparing our Navy as we navigate this era of ‘Great Power Competition’ to be ready and lethal upon arrival,” said. Grady. “John, as we reflect on your time here at CNMOC, you have performed superbly as commander.” ... MORE

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