Posted on 01/06/2004 3:57:57 AM PST by LaDivaLoca
STay safe - and warm...
ROFL! :-)
Sorry to disappoint, but unless your family was run out of GA and into FL, that may not be the case. See, I'm *really* from FL and just spending some temporary time here in GA until I am able to return.
But I *am* always glad to find a kindred soul. :-)
The FSO-CS is essentially the flotilla's webmaster and the organization's web watcher who exercises staff responsibility and supervision over electronic communication services. This officer will create and maintain Flotilla website that is in full compliance with Auxiliary web policies and will maintain personal e-mail and Internet access. The officer will foster an interest in electronic communication among the members and will encourage and facilitate the use of electronic communication throughout the Flotilla. He or she will maintain close liaison with the Division Staff Officer of Communication Services (SO-CS) and will coordinate and cooperate with the FSO-PB and FSO-PA to ensure that both electronic and print media are used to their fullest extent in providing information to the Auxiliary membership and to the boating public. The FSO-CS will keep a regular Internet vigil as web watcher all Auxiliary E-mail NETS and the Auxiliary National Website (CGAUXWEB) for important information to disseminate to members in a timely manner. The officer will attend flotilla meetings and report on official information obtained from the web to members who do not have access to electronic media. Other duties outlined in the Auxiliary Member Manual and Flotilla Procedures Manual should also be followed. In addition, due to the dynamic nature of the electronic communications industry, the future AOR of this office may experience changes requiring the officer to be flexible with regard to those changes which may be passed on down through the chain of leadership.
In case we should ever meet...
The FSO-CS is essentially the flotilla's webmaster and the organization's web watcher
Geez, Tonk, no one can tell you what you can or can't surf?!?
The FSO-CS will keep a regular Internet vigil as web watcher
Hey, that's kind of what I do...
Other duties outlined in the Auxiliary Member Manual and Flotilla Procedures Manual should also be followed.
Ah, those dreaded words: "Other Duties As Required".
I'm jealous, Skipper, I truly am...
Don't Stand between me and the LUV!
USS OGDEN (LPD 5), one of the mainstays of the Pacific Fleet's amphibious forces, is capable of launching
amphibious assaults by sea and air simultaneously.
USS OGDEN is named for the city of Ogden, Utah. The principal elements of the seal of the city of Ogden are a beehive mounted on a stand, and a number of bees flying about the hive which is flanked by two flowers. A circle encloses these elements on which "City of Ogden" is inscribed. The ship's insignia utilizes these elements in a symbolic way to depict OGDEN's mission. The ship, like a beehive, is the center of activity and industry, a self-contained and self- sufficient unit.The flower in the ring encircling the elements of the insignia is taken from the seal of the City of Ogden. It is used symbolically to represent the ship's peaceful applications. Through the use of her boats and helicopters, she is able to perform missions of mercy and aid those in need. The bee on the opposite side of the circle is also taken from the seal and represents the ship's ability to strike an opponent swiftly when provoked. The lightning bolt has long been symbolic of power and speed and represents OGDEN's ability to bring her power to a precise point quickly. It also shows OGDEN's air and surface capability facing the opposing lightning bolt which serves to symbolize the U.S. Navy's willingness to face great adversity. The cross anchor and rifle represents the Navy-Marine Corps Team of which OGDEN is proud to be a member.
General Characteristics: Launched: June 27, 1964
Commissioned: June 16, 1965
Builder: New York Naval Shipyard, Brooklyn, N.Y.
Propulsion system: Two Babcock Willcox 600 psi boilers, two steam turbines
Propellers: Two
Length: 569 feet (173.4 meters)
Beam: 105 feet (32 meters)
Draft: 23 feet (7 meters) ballasted: 34 feet (10.4 meters)
Displacement: approx. 16,900 tons
Max Speed: 21 knots
Well deck capacity: One LCAC or one LCU or four LCM-8 or nine LCM-6 or 24 amphibious assault vehicles (AAV) Aircraft: none, but telescopic hangar installed aboard. The hangar is not used to accommodate helicopters but on the flight deck there is space for up to six CH-46 helicopters.
Crew: Ship: 24 officers, 396 enlisted. Marine Detachment: approx. 900
Armament: Two 20mm Phalanx CIWS, two 25mm Mk 38 guns, eight .50-calibre machine guns
Homeport: San Diego, CA
1942 1st around world flight (Pan Am "Pacific Clipper")
Now I feel like one of the girls!
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