The White Falcon - 23.07.1993, Blaðsíða 3

SECNAV nominee makes statement before Congress
Editor’s note: The following are excerpts
m a statement given by Mr. John H. Dai-
1, Nominee for Secretary of the Navy, be-
e the Committee on Armed Services, U. S.
Senate, July 13,1993.
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Just over 33 years ago, I took my first oath
of office in the service of the United States. It
was my induction as a Midshipman at the
United States Naval Academy. Today, I
again ask to serve the United States Navy and
Marine Corps. Should I be confirmed, I
pledge to support and defend those principles
for which our nation proudly stands; to serve
the President, the Secretary of Defense —
work closely with this committee and the
Congress to insure our naval forces maintain
the capabilities essential for carrying out our
national security strategy; and to pursue the
goal that each and every man and woman
within the Department of the Navy, military
and civilian, uphold the best standards of
leadership, professionalism and personal
conduct.
My love for the naval service runs deep. I
spent almost 12 years in uniform, proudly
wearing the Navy blue and gold as a Midship-
man, as an active duty naval officer and as a
:rve officer. Those past years of service
t an indelible impression on me that re-
gains the cornerstone of my feelings toward
the people who wear the uniform today — an
admiration for our sailors, Marines and civil
servants who sacrifice every day for their
country, an admiration for their dedication to
team work and professionalism, their pride in
being the best in their skills, their purpose in
mission and commitment to honesty and
integrity. Our sailors and Marines are the
finest in the world — prepared to go any-
where, anytime, survive the most hazardous
of conditions and successfully defend the
nation’s interest. I am inspired by these
heroes and heroines of today’s naval service,
and I seek to lead this force into the challeng-
ing future.
The largest part of what being Secretary of
the Navy is all about is the challenge of
leading the magnificent men and women that
make the Navy and Marine Corps the finest
fighting force in the history of our nation.
Our obligation to them is to ensure we main-
tain our technological edge in equipment
they require and provide the very best train-
ing to insure readiness and prepare them to
carry out missions assigned. Inherent in this
commitment to quality is a renewal of ethics
and values.
The values of honor, courage and commit-
ment are the values our men and women in
the Navy and Marine Corps live by in Somalia,
in the waters and skies off Bosnia, in the
Full steam ahead at Dental Clinic
By SA Sam Stelnline
Important changes are under way at the
Branch Dental Clinic, Keflavik. First, a new
vacuum system is being installed and will
soon be operational. This new system will
clean a patient’s mouth more quickly than
does the current system, allowing the dentists
to work more efficiently. The installation of
the system is about 70 percent completed.
In addition, after several months of being
undermanned, the clinic is up to full staff
with the arrival of two new dentists. “Now
that we are up to full steam, we can accom-
modate everybody, providing they make the
proper appointments” explained C APT David
Koffler, Commanding Officer at the clinic.
Although the dental office provided care to
family members while they were underman-
ned, the addition of the new dentists will
allow them to see more patients.
To make an appointment for general den-
tistry, cleanings or minor surgery, call ext.
7425 or 4591. Sick Call hours for walk-ins
are from 8-9 a.m. and from 1-2 p.m.
Persian Gulf, on all the seas, in the far reaches
of the globe and in homeport. These are the
values I will constantly strive to reinforce.
Such values transcend probable threats,
changes in force structure or courses of strat-
egy-
The Department of theNavy’s approach to
down-sizing, or “rightsizing” as I prefer to
call it, will recognize the importance of our
people... We cannot afford to squander the
talented people we have today. Instead, we
must encourage, inspire and empower them
to achieve the excellence to which they are
dedicated.
Today, the Department of the Navy is up to
the mission that Congress and the American
people have entrusted to it. It would be a
privilege and an honor for me to take the
helm.
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By Chaplain Janies Asparro
It costs nothing, but creates much. It
enriches those who receive without im-
poverishing those who give. It happens
in a flash, and the memory of it some-
times lasts forever. None are so rich
they can get along without it, and none
so poor they aren’t richer for its bene-
fits. It creates happiness in the home,
fosters goodwill in a business and is the
countersign of friends. It is the rest to
the weary, daylight to the discouraged,
sunshine to the sad and nature’s best
antidote for trouble. Yet it cannot be
bought, begged, borrowedor stolen, for
it is no earthly good to ankyone until it
is given away. If in the course of the
day, some of your friends should be too
tired to give you a smile, why dont’ t you
give them one of yours? For nobody
needs a smile so much as those who
have none left to give!
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