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MC2 Ronald Gutridge
Commander Submarine Force U.S. Pacific Fleet Public Affairs Office

Cmdr. Scott Young relieved Cmdr. Butch Dollaga as commanding officer of Los Angeles-class submarine USS Charlotte (SSN 766) during a change of command ceremony April 16 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.

The guest speaker was Capt. Lee Hankins, chief of staff, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet. He praised Dollaga for his exceptional performance as commanding officer from April 2008 to April 2010.

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Dr. Philip Breeze
Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Public Affairs

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MC2 Robert Stirrup | U.S. Navy

Since its inception, Commander, Navy Installations Command has been involved with anti-terrorism and emergency preparedness training in response to lessons learned from previous natural and man-made disasters. Those lessons are outlined in the Presidential Report on the Federal Response to Hurricane Katrina, which read, "An investment in the continued training and exercises of our command and control is a top priority."

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Karen S. Spangler
Managing Editor

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David D. Underwood Jr. | Joint Base

Approximately 40 Air Force spouses received answers to their questions about joint basing for Hickam and Pearl Harbor at a town hall meeting hosted by Navy and Air Force leadership on April 14 at Hickam Community Housing recreation center.

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MC2 (SW) Mark Logico
Navy Region Hawaii Public Affairs

More than 200 Pearl Harbor-based Sailors joined forces with 300 local volunteers in the community to remove more than five tons of burnable trash and bulky recyclables during the Fourth Annual Pearl Harbor Bike Path Cleanup on April 17.

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Lt. j.g. Thomas W Gallagher
Patrol Squadron Nine Public Affairs

Members of Patrol Squadron Nine recently returned from a trip to Kadena Air Force Bawe, Japan, wrapping up a pre-deployment tour of the base and its facilities.

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Randy Dela Cruz
Contributing Writer

Joint Intelligence Operation Center (JIOC) used a strong first quarter to beat Nasty Pac, a team from Naval Submarine Training Center Pacific, 48-34, in an Ashore Intramural Basketball League at Naval Station Gym, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, on April 12.

JIOC, the league's second-place team, improved its overall record to 11-2, while Nasty Pac dropped to 3-9.

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Navy Exchange Service Command
Public Affairs

Navy exchanges (NEX) worldwide are initiating a new program to help customers save money and to help the environment. Beginning April 21, customers will receive a five-cent credit toward their purchase for each eco-friendly reusable bag that is carried into the NEX by the customer and used to bag that day's purchase.

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Ryan Wilson
Communications Coordinator, Forest City Navy Housing Residential Management, Inc.

Navy family housing residents have been asking for speed bumps in their communities to help reduce traffic speed. Now, Forest City is following up on those requests and has begun installing speed bumps in almost all of the Navy family housing neighborhoods on Oahu.

"This project shows that we listen and respond to our residents," said Kari Diaz, general manager. "It shows our commitment to improving our neighborhoods whenever possible."

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Randy Dela Cruz
Contributing Writer

After coming up short over the last few years, the men and women of the All-Navy bowling squad are bringing the team trophy back to Pearl Harbor after capturing the 2010 Hawaii All-Military Bowling Tournament at Naval Station Bowling Center (NSBC), Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, on April 9.

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MC2 Ronald Gutridge
Commander Submarine Force U.S. Pacific Fleet Public Affairs Office

The Los Angeles-class submarine USS Tucson (SSN 770) departed Joint Base Pearl-Hickam Harbor for a scheduled deployment to the western Pacific region on April 8.