Navy News Houston

2012-01-14T09:20:00.002-06:00

Found a interesting story this morning.

Six Seabees and a forklift helped rescue a woman and her two daughters trapped in a smashed BMW that was on the verge of plummeting about 75 feet off a bridge after a fatal accident south of Buellton on Thursday.

Read More at
http://www.vcstar.com/news/2012/jan/13/seabees-help-save-family-in-dramatic-rescue-on/

OOrah Seabees !!!

Senior Chief Gibbons Retirement Ceremony

2011-05-23T10:16:00.002-05:00

After a long and successful Naval Career, Senior Chief Michael Gibbons retires. We all wish you and your family the best.

CSC (SCW) Bravo Retirement Ceremony

2010-11-29T14:39:00.001-06:00

NOSC Houston Change of Command and Retirement Ceremony for Capt. Pish

2010-08-08T10:01:00.004-05:00

Former President visits Houston Navy Reserve Center

2010-03-30T11:51:00.002-05:00

By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jerry Mullins, Navy Operational Support Center, Houston Public Affairs
Photo By SK2 (SCW) John Stone

Former President George H.W. Bush and wife Barbara visited the Joint Forces Reserve Center at Ellington Field in Houston recently to thank the Navy and Marine reservists for serving their country and to tour the Navy and Marine Corps wing of the center named in his honor.

“This is a great honor for me,” said the former commander in chief, as he viewed a new plaque designating the facility as the President George H.W. Bush Wing. “But it’s more of an honor to be here with all of you today.”

With the former First Lady by his side, Mr. Bush noted the important role of the Reserves and said it was encouraging to see the new generation of men and women now in service.

“Barb and I just can’t thank you all enough for what you do for this great nation of ours,” Bush said. “You are the backbone our country’s national defense.”

During his address, the former president reminisced about his career and said that serving in the U.S. Navy was his greatest source of pride. Bush flew combat missions in the South Pacific during World War II and, at age 18, was once the youngest aviator in the Navy.

“I’m no hero, but I’m very proud of my service and I wish I could do it all over again. I’m also proud of my family members who have carried on the tradition of military service, one of whom served at this base.”

The President’s son, George W. Bush, who served as the 43rd president of the United States, flew at Ellington Field during the Vietnam conflict as flight trainer with the Texas Air National Guard.

“I’m also proud to say that I have a grandson who has followed in his grandfather’s footsteps and is now an officer in the Navy Reserves,” Bush added.

George Prescott Bush, the oldest son of former Florida Governor Jeb Bush, is an intelligence officer in the U.S. Navy Reserve.

During the visit, the former President also took time to recognize two local Reservists and congratulate them on their accomplishments.

Marine Gunnery Sergeant Coleman has over 21 years of service including three tours of duty in Iraq where he earned the Navy and Marine Corps Medal with Combat "V" and received a Purple Heart during the battle of Ramadi in 2004.

“Your valor and service are an inspiration to all of us,” Bush told Coleman. “Thank you for all you’ve done for our country.”

Bush also recognized Navy Legalman 1st Class Harrold Henck on his selection as Reserve Sailor of the Year for both the Houston Navy Operational Support Center and for the Navy Region Southeast Reserve Component Command.

“You’re a true example of the citizen sailor who gives freely of his time to serve our great nation,” said Bush to Henck. “This award really shows your dedication.”

The Bush Wing is one of many new buildings comprising the Joint Forces Reserve Center at Houston’s Ellington Field. The base currently includes a Navy Operational Support Center; the 1st Battalion, of the 23rd Marines, 4th Division; and the Army Reserve’s 75th Battle Command Training Division. The base will eventually be home to over 6,000 Reservists from all branches.

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NOSC HOUSTON NAVY RESERVIST SELECTED REDCOM SOUTHEAST SAILOR OF THE YEAR

2010-03-30T11:48:00.000-05:00

By MC1 Jerry Mullins

Legalman First Class Harrold Henck has been selected Navy Reserve Readiness Command (REDCOM) Southeast Sailor of the Year.
“I am truly humbled by my selection as REDCOM SOY,” Henck said. “I can’t imagine a greater honor in my Navy career.”
Petty Officer Henck, a reservist with Navy Operational Support Center (NOSC) Houston, was chosen REDCOM Southeast SOY from among 28 Reserve Center Sailors of the Year from the Southeast District.
REDCOM Southeast’s area includes reserve commands in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida and Puerto Rico.
As REDCOM Southeast Sailor the Year, Henck will compete with five Sailors of the Year from the other Readiness Commands from across the nation for the honor of Reserve Sailor of the Year.
Henck is Leading Petty Officer for his unit, Operational Support Unit (OSU). The reservists attached to OSU are tasked with supporting the NOSC’s mission through administration support, watch standing, I.D. cards and funeral honor detail. It is Henck’s duty to supervise over 60 sailors who comprise OSU and ensure that the support mission of the unit is fulfilled.
Senior Chief Electrician’s Mate (SS) Michael Gibbons, Henck’s Leading Chief Petty Officer said that as LPO, Henck is an inspiring motivator and trainer who ensures junior officers and enlisted sailors reach their highest level of growth and development.
“LN1 truly cares for every sailor in his unit,” Gibbons said. “He gives freely of his time to ensure his sailors are well taken care of. Petty Officer Henck is a true advocate for all.”
Petty Officer Henck, a Galveston, Tex. native, is a public school educator who has taught social studies and German language courses. He joined the Navy Reserves in 2000 as a Navy Journalist.
Henck noted two men in his life who had a strong influence on his desire to serve in the Navy.
“My grandfather served in the South Pacific during World War II,” Henck said, “and my great uncle was aboard USS Missouri at the Japanese surrender in 1945.”
During Henck’s years in Navy public affairs, he contributed articles to Naval Aviation News, Navy Reserve News, and assisted with media training and press conferences for Naval War College students.
Since his assignment to OSU ten years ago, Henck has served the Houston Reserve Center as Public Affairs Officer and, having earned the Instructor NEC, has taught Petty Officer Indoctrination and General Military Training to reserve center sailors.
CAPT McKinney, commanding officer of OSU, said that when Petty Officer Henck first reported to the unit, he challenged Henck to be extremely proactive and actively seek out as much responsibility as he could handle.
“He took those words to heart and in a very short amount of time not only assumed the unit duties as the LPO but has become a very impressive leader,” the captain said. “I have never been prouder of any individual under my command.”
Two years ago, Henck converted to Legalman and attended the 6-week Legalman school. He has since assisted his NOSC with Administrative Separation efforts and has provided command legal assistance in cooperation with JAG officers.
His Legalman billet is with U.S. European Command in Stuttgart, Germany where he serves on a joint forces legal team responsible for military justice and rules of engagement in theater-wide exercises.
Henck’s journalism skills are still serving him well as a Legalman. He currently serves as the Reserve Enlisted Public Affairs Liaison for Vice Admiral Steven Talson at Office of the Judge Advocate General (OJAG) and has written articles related to the military legal field for Navy Reservist News and JAG Magazine.
Petty Officer Henck resides in Galveston, Tex., and is active with several community and civic groups, including the American Legion and the Galveston County Historical Commission.

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2010-03-22T09:01:00.002-05:00

By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Charles White, Navy Region Southeast Reserve Component Command Public Affairs

HOUSTON (NNS) -- Former President George H.W. Bush congratulated a Sailor from Navy Operational Support Center (NOSC) Houston, for his selection as Navy Region Southeast Reserve Component Command's Reserve Sailor of the Year (SOY).

Bush, a World War II veteran who was at one point the youngest naval aviator in the U.S. Navy, was on hand for the dedication of the Navy and Marine Corps wing of the Joint Forces Reserve Center at Ellington Field. The wing was named in honor of Bush. The former president also set aside time to personally recognize Legalman 1st Class Harrold Henck for the milestone achievement in his career.

"You're a true example of the citizen Sailor who gives freely of his time to serve our great nation," said Bush to Henck. "This award really shows your dedication. Keep up the good work."

"It was an honor to meet the president… but I felt like I should be thanking him… He's a real war hero," Henck said.

Henck, leading petty officer of Operational Support Unit 0823, was named NOSC SOY in a command of 1,100 selected Reservists before being selected as SOY in the U.S. Navy's largest Reserve region. The region encompasses seven states and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. He will now compete with four other regional SOYs for the title of Commander, Navy Reserve Force SOY.

For more news from Commander, Navy Reserve Force, visit www.navy.mil/local/nrf/.

Navy Operational Support Center, Houston NOSC

2010-02-18T15:46:00.000-06:00

Navy Operational Support Center, Houston (NOSC). After operating at a downtown location for over 50 years NOSC Houston has relocated to the Armed Forces Reserve Center at Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base. Over 1100 active and reserve Sailors along with the Army’s 75th Battle Command Training Division and the 1st Battalion, 23rd Marines, 4th Marine Division. All services participated and showcased the new center to U.S. Representative John Culberson and staff members from the offices of Senator John Cornyn and U.S. Representative Pete Olsen.

Future proposed projects at Ellington Field include lodging, dining facility, commissary, expanded exchange, fitness center, track, small arms complex and medical clinic to support over 6K service members.

NOSC Houston Family Day 2009

2009-12-12T18:28:00.003-06:00

Navy reservists attached to Navy Operational Support Center (NOSC) at Ellington Field in Houston proudly showed off their new reserve center to their spouses and children at Family Readiness Day which was held Dec. 12.
NOSC Houston hosted the Family Readiness to help reservists and family members live up to the motto of “Mission Readiness through Family Readiness.” Visitors and their sponsors heard over and over throughout the day that it is imperative that reservists properly prepare their spouse and children for potential mobilization so that their family is taken care of while the military member strives to complete his or her mission.
Following welcoming remarks from CAPT Cliff Pish, NOSC commanding officer, reservists and their families visited information tables set up by invited organizations, including USO, the Ombudsman, Military One Source, Returning Warrior Workshop, American Legion, Military Family Counsel, U.S. Family Health Plan, Tricare, Operation Military Kids, American Red Cross, Veteran’s Administration, Navy & Marine Corps Relief Society, USAA, Navy Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), and Legal Services.
Many of these organizations also conducted informative seminars throughout the day for reservists and family members.
BettyLynn Ulrich, wife of EO1 Christopher Ulrich, said she was very thankful for the information provided during the Readiness Conference. “Family Day was a good refresher on what is available to military families,” Mrs. Ulrich said.
Mrs. Ulrich and her husband have two young sons.
She said her husband has just begun a deployment. “The speakers made me aware of the changes that have taken place since the last time I attended a Family Readiness Conference.”
Mrs. Ulrich said the legal and financial briefings were the most helpful to her.
A blood mobile was also stationed at the center for those wanting to give blood during Family Day.
While reservists and their spouses learned how to be prepared for mobilization, their children were able to stay in the children’s room where they played games, watched movies, and made gingerbread houses.
For lunch, reservists and their families were treated to a catered meal while YN1 “Santa” Thomas made his rounds.

Story by MC1 Jerry Mullins / Photos by SK2 (SCW) John Stone

CMDCM Mitchell Transition Ceremony

2009-08-10T12:56:00.004-05:00

Following 25 years of service CMDCM Clenon Mitchell retires. The ceremony was held at Hanger 990, Ellington Field in Houston on Friday 31July09. Visitors came from all over the Country wish Master Chief Mitchell fair winds and following seas and look on as he was piped ashore for the last time. Master Chief Mitchell intends following up his extensive Navy career as an NJROTC instructor at a local school. Good luck to you Master Chief and my wife and I wish you and yours the very best...

Pictures With Santa 2008

2008-12-27T10:32:00.004-06:00

Thanks to everyone for your wonderful support this year. Because of our efforts, lots of happy children were able to visit with Santa and Kroger #376 store Manager Mike Medved was able to donate hundreds of dollars to The Kroger Co. Foundation. Each year, The Kroger Co. Foundation provides charitable assistance in the hundreds of communities across the country that their customers and associates call home. Please check back here in November 2009 for scheduling info for the 2009 Christmas season.

For more information about The Kroger Co. Foundation click here.

Congressman Al Green host first of kind event

2008-06-11T12:41:00.002-05:00

Congressman Al Green, Ninth Congressional District Houston, Texas, hosts the first ever HEALTH & BENEFITS FAIR FOR VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILES at the Michael E. Debakey V.A. Medical Center. This groundbreaking event sets a precedent, since previous events have only been slated for the veterans themselves, Until now, families have not been extended invitations to former “veterans’ health fairs.

More than 400 veterans are expected to participate in free vision, dental, blood pressure, diabetes and various other health screenings. Both Veterans’’ Service Officers and representatives from the Veteran’s Land Board will be available.

For more information contact:
Revlon Belle
Cell: 832-282-5644

Memorial Day

2008-05-24T14:07:00.003-05:00

Memorial Day is here. Lots of festivities will be available to us this weekend I hope all of you enjoy them. Please remember the drinking and driving thing as too many people die or are seriously injured each year as a result and also remember to reason behind Memorial Day and take a Moment to remember the fallen heroes of OIF and wars past. I found a very thorough description of the holiday on Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memorial_day follow that link if you would like to know more...

Frocking 18 May 2008

2008-05-19T14:18:00.000-05:00

Another exciting Frocking ceremony where many of my shipmates were advanced to the next paygrade. It's always an exciting time for me to watch and capture the moment as my friends are recognized for their acheivements...

Navy News Houston

2008-05-19T13:54:00.000-05:00

A new site dedicated to the Men and Women of the Navy located in Houston TX. Check Back here on a regular basis to see what's going on and what's coming up. Please also check out the news page at www.johnstonephoto.net for more news stories and photos...