by user | Mar 8, 2017 | Fleet Order
To: All TRMN personnel
From: Commanding Officer 2nd Fleet.
Re: Promotion to O-2, Grace Bitker
FLEET ORDER 1703-A, 08MAR2017
Having confirmed that Ensign Grace BITKER, HMS Merlin, has met the criteria for promotion as laid out in Admiralty Order 1701-01, and by my authority as Commanding Officer, Second Fleet, in accordance with Admiralty Order 1701-04, the above named officer is hereby promoted to the rank of O-2 LIEUTENANT (JUNIOR GRADE) in the Royal Manticoran Navy, effective 8 March 2017.
Congratulations and well done, Lieutenant Bitker!
The Tradition Lives! WESTMARCH
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Issued by:
JOHN NEITZ, MC, KR, DSO
Rear Admiral of the Red, RMN
Commanding Officer, 2nd Fleet
Earl of Westmarch
by user | Feb 21, 2017 | Fleet Order
To: All TRMN personnel
From: Commanding Officer 2nd Fleet.
Re: OPERATIONAL AWARDS, CAPRICON 2017, 21FEB2017
FLEET ORDER 1702-B, 21 February 2017
Congratulations to TRMN personnel who conducted the successful operations at CapriCon in Wheeling, IL, 17-19 February, including a recruiting table and hosting a hospitality party suite on Friday and Saturday night.
Several new recruits enlisted in TRMN and, at CapriCon Closing Ceremonies, The Royal Manticoran Navy was awarded the STAFF CHOICE AWARD by the convention’s Party Staff.
Effective 21 February 2017, the following personnel are awarded the HAVENITE OPERATIONAL SERVICE MEDAL for their participation:
CAPTSG Sherman DAY
CAPTSG Garret BITKER
CAPTJG Geoff STRAYER
CAPTJG Justin DUPRAS
CAPTJG Tim BAILEY
LTSG Rex HOOD
ENS Lee MCKINNIS
WO Ursula DAY
S2C Julianne WHITE
S2C Aundrea PRICE
C-2 Tammy COLLINS
C-2 N. Frances MORITZ
C-1 Karen BARNES
For any personnel that have been awarded the HOS previous to 2017, this award shall entitle them to add a cluster to their HOS ribbon.
Additionally, CAPTSG Garret BITKER is awarded the SILESIAN ANTI-PIRACY CAMPAIGN MEDAL (cluster) for travelling a qualifying distance to volunteer.
Well done, all!
The Tradition Lives! WESTMARCH
Issued by:
JOHN NEITZ, MC, KR, DSO
Rear Admiral of the Red, RMN
Commanding Officer, 2nd Fleet
Earl of Westmarch
by user | Feb 16, 2017 | Fleet Order
To: All TRMN personnel
From: Commanding Officer 2nd Fleet.
Re: Operational Awards, HonorCon 2016, 16FEB2017
FLEET ORDER 1702-A, 16 February 2017
My thanks to the personnel who, as is our tradition, represented Gryphon Fleet with distinction in Royal Manticoran Navy operations at HonorCon, held in Raleigh, NC, 28-30 October 2016:
RADM Laura LOCHEN, BuTrain
RADM Heidi NELSON, BuSup
CDRE Wayne BRUNS, BuShips
CAPTJG Jackie SNEDDEN, HMS Ajax
MAJ Leah BLOODGOOD, RMMC, MarDet Incincible
LTJG Sophia BULL, HMS Valkyrie
MCWO Michael CUCCHIARELLA, HMS Invincible
SMCPO Bill LOCHEN, BuPlan
SMCPO Jacia BRUNS, HMS Imperatrix
S1C Terry LASSALINE, HMS Ajax
All of the above performed qualifying activity for the Havenite War Campaign medal, but were previously awarded the HWC in 2016 for MantiCon participation.
Additionally, although all travelled a qualifying distance for the Silesian Anti-Piracy Campaign medal, some were previously awarded the SAPC in 2016. Therefore, by my authority as Commanding Officer 2nd Fleet, the following personnel are awarded the SILESIAN ANTI-PIRACY MEDAL, effective 31 OCTOBER 2016:
RADM Laura LOCHEN
RADM Heidi NELSON
CDRE Wayne BRUNS
MAJ Leah BLOODGOOD
MCWO Michael CUCCHIARELLA (Posthumous)
SMCPO Bill LOCHEN
SMCPO Jacia BRUNS
Well done, all!
The Tradition Lives! WESTMARCH
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Issued by:
JOHN NEITZ, MC, KR, DSO
Rear Admiral of the Red, RMN
Commanding Officer, 2nd Fleet
Earl of Westmarch
by user | Jan 15, 2017 | Fleet Order
To: All TRMN personnel
From: Commanding Officer 2nd Fleet.
Re: Mention in Dispatch
FLEET ORDER 1701-B, 15 January 2017
For performance of tasks to a high standard of excellence, CAPTJG Jackie SNEDDEN, Fleet Intel Officer, is MENTIONED IN DISPATCHES.
I gave Captain Snedden the responsibility to plan and execute the administration of the fleet’s challenge program, requiring considerable time and effort throughout 2016. She took on every task cheerfully, unhesitatingly, and efficiently. We would not have been able to do it without her, and she has my gratitude for her work on the fleet’s behalf.
The Tradition Lives!
WESTMARCH
Issued by:
JOHN NEITZ, MC, KR, DSO
Rear Admiral of the Red, RMN
Commanding Officer, 2nd Fleet
Earl of Westmarch
by user | Jan 15, 2017 | Fleet Order
To: All TRMN personnel
From: Commanding Officer 2nd Fleet.
Re: Gryphon Trophy winner for 2016 challenges
FLEET ORDER 1701-A, 15 January 2016
The results have been tabulated for the three cup challenges held in Second Fleet for 2016. Winning two challenges and with a strong second place in the third, the GRYPHON TROPHY is hereby presented to HMS VALKYRIE SD-355.
In accordance with Black Sphinx Cup rules, Valkyrie personnel are authorized to wear the FLEET EXCELLENCE AWARD with gold E and HMS Valkyrie’s results have been submitted to the 1SL Intelligence Office to be considered for the navy-wide Black Sphinx Cup.
Well done, Valkyries! To all ships: the cup challenges will continue in 2017; let this inspire and challenge you to excellence!
The Tradition Lives!
WESTMARCH
Issued by:
JOHN NEITZ, MC, KR, DSO
Rear Admiral of the Red, RMN
Commanding Officer, 2nd Fleet
Earl of Westmarch
by user | Nov 15, 2016 | Fleet Order
To: All TRMN personnel
From: Commanding Officer 2nd Fleet.
Re: OPERATIONAL AWARDS, WINDYCON 2016
FLEET ORDER 1611-B, 15 November 2016
Congratulations to TRMN personnel for conducting successful operations at Windycon in Lombard, IL, 11-13 November 2016, including a recruiting table and hosting a hospitality party suite on Friday and Saturday night. At least two dozen new members registered for TRMN, including some for ships in other fleets. Notably, two of these newly registered recruits jumped right in and volunteered for party volunteer shifts the same day they enlisted, and are included in these operational awards. Additionally, TRMN made contacts and formed alliances with other fan organizations in the region.
At Windycon Closing Ceremonies, The Royal Manticoran Navy was awarded BEST PARTY as well as BEST NON-ALCOHOLIC DRINK (for the ECM) based on a popular vote of con attendees. This is a good indication of the impact of TRMN’s presence at this convention.
The following Second Fleet personnel participated in TRMN operations at Windycon in Lombard, IL, 11-13 November 2016:
Awarded the HAVENITE OPERATIONAL SERVICE MEDAL:
Captain (JG) Justin Dupras, HMS Demon
Lieutenant Commander Martin Garcia, HMS Demon
Corporal Thomas Paukstis, RMMC, HMS Demon
Spacer 2/c Lee McKinnis, HMS Demon
Spacer 2/c Cassandria Vestweber, HMS Demon
Spacer 3/c Ann Erikson, HMS Lodestone
Spacer 3/c Danielle Erikson, HMS Lodestone
Spacer 3/c Julianne White, HMS Demon
Also participating in Windycon TRMN operations, but previously awarded the HOS in 2016:
Rear Admiral John Neitz, Second Fleet
Captain (SG) Sherman Day, HMS Demon
Captain (SG) Garret Bitker, HMS Merlin
Captain (JG) Geoff Strayer, HMS Demon
Commander Teresa Remaly, HMS Apollo
Warrant Officer Ursula Day, HMS Demon
Command Senior Master Chief Petty Officer Bill Lochen, BuPlan
Awarded the SILESIAN ANTI-PIRACY CAMPAIGN MEDAL:
Lieutenant Commander Martin Garcia, HMS Demon
Rear Admiral John Neitz, Second Fleet
Captain (SG) Garret Bitker, HMS Merlin
Command Senior Master Chief Petty Officer Bill Lochen, BuPlan
Spacer 3/c Ann Erikson, HMS Lodestone
Spacer 3/c Danielle Erikson, HMS Lodestone
Awarded the NAVY ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL for above and beyond service to TRMN’s Windycon operations:
Spacer 3/c Ann Erikson, HMS Lodestone
Spacer 3/c Danielle Erikson, HMS Lodestone
Awarded the NAVY COMMENDATION DECORATION:
Commander Teresa Remaly, commanding HMS Apollo, for her outstanding contribution in providing and operating the chocolate fountain, which was a popular feature with party attendees.
Captain Junior Grade Justin Dupras, for his outstanding contribution in sourcing and providing a popcorn machine, appreciated by the party attendees.
PARTICULAR MENTION IS GIVEN to Captain (Senior Grade) Sir Sherman Day, commanding HMS Demon, for his leadership in planning and executing TRMN’s Windycon operations.
PARTICULAR MENTION has been already given in Captain Day’s AAR to Captain (Senior Grade) Garret Bitker for “taking one for the team” to open the party room while everyone else dined out. I will add that Captain Bitker’s consistently outstanding level of service is inspirational to me personally and to all of our fleet personnel. His performance all weekend at Windycon was no exception.
PARTICULAR MENTION IS GIVEN to Warrant Officer Ursula Day, HMS Demon, for her cheerful steward service throughout the weekend, putting in a huge number of volunteer hours.
PARTICULAR MENTION IS GIVEN to Command Senior Master Chief Petty Officer Bill Lochen, whose entertaining Missile Pod presentations make such a memorable experience for attendees. His outstanding performance was undoubtedly a major factor in TRMN’s “Best Party” award.
My thanks to all for their service!
The Tradition Lives!
WESTMARCH
Issued by:
JOHN NEITZ, MC, KR, DSO
Earl of Westmarch
Rear Admiral, RMN
Commanding Officer, 2nd Fleet
