Nimitz News - March 29, 2012

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March 29, 2012

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In a league of their own

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Ongoing Nimitz CBR Readiness

Vol. 37, No. 11

TRICARE Dental Update MetLife has been awarded the TRICARE Dental Program (TDP) contract and will begin administering TDP benefits on May 1, 2012. For Family members already enrolled in the program, no further action is needed to be covered under the MetLife umbrella. For new enrollees, they must enroll with an initial premium payment by the 20th of the month for coverage starting the first day of the month following the date of receipt. For example, if the premium payment is recieved by April 20, coverage will be effective May 1. For more information on the MetLife program, please refer to: mybenefits.metlife.com/ tricare or the ship's TRICARE representative, Lt. Weiss.

Capt. Paul O. Monger

Capt. Jeffrey S. Ruth

USS Nimitz changes command today Story by MCSA Vanessa Y. David

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he aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) is scheduled to hold a change of command ceremony today at 10:00 a.m. Capt. Jeffrey S. Ruth will relieve Capt. Paul O. Monger as commanding officer. Monger assumed command of Nimitz Aug. 24, 2009. Since then, the ship completed a deployment to the 5th Fleet area of responsibility, Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) and finished its Docked Planning Incremental Availability (DPIA).

“It has been a true privilege to serve as commanding officer for such a historic and storied ship,” said Capt. Paul O. Monger. “I couldn’t have asked for a more professional and dedicated crew to serve with. They have made me proud every day of my tour.” Ruth reported to Nimitz following his tour as the Fleet Readiness Officer of Commander Naval Air Forces, Pacific Fleet, in San Diego. “To say this ship and crew have a sterling reputation would be an understatement,” said Ruth.

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