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On this episode:
This episode starts with a Medal of Honor citation reading for Sergeant First Class Paul R. Smith, United States Army (06:21). The guys discuss the recent impact of Hurricane Ida (11:04) and how it personally impacts them in completely different ways. Welcome aboard to The Honorable Carlos Del Toro, the 78th Secretary of the Navy (18:48). Damon and Damo take the time to read his inaugural ALNAV (ALNAV 056/21) and discuss his philosophy. Changes to the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill were announced in NAVADMIN 170/21 (23:01). Congratulations to all of the FY-20 Sailors of the Year (25:22), they will be promoted to Chief Petty Officer in November. In recent news, Lt. Col. Stuart P. Scheller becomes the latest military leader to have some choice questions regarding how his superiors are making decisions (26:48). Damon and Damo take a ‘deep dive’ regarding how this is being handled by all parties involved. Alas, our “longest war ever” is over, but, how do we really feel about it (01:04:11). It’s finally here! The ALNAV and NAVADMIN have been released regarding the mandate for vaccinations against COVID (01:15:55). Damo reads all messages and discuss exemption options. Is this the biggest news of the year? NAVADMIN 183/21 was recently released outline multiple updates to the Navy Uniform Policy(01:44:02). Damon and Damo break these changes down “line by line.” These and more topics are covered on this episode. Remember to follow the ‘Permission to Speak Freely Podcast’ on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and subscribe on Youtube.
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Links and more information from this episode:
Sergeant First Class Paul R. Smith Medal of Honor Citation
https://www.army.mil/medalofhonor/smith/citation/index.html
Hurricane Ida Impacts
https://www.cnn.com/2021/09/05/weather/hurricane-ida-aftermath-louisiana-sunday/index.html
https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/hurricane-ida-remnants-flooding-death-toll-northeast/
Hurricane Ida Took Out MyNavyAssignment Site
https://www.navytimes.com/news/your-navy/2021/08/30/hurricane-ida-took-out-the-mynavy-assignment-site/
Honorable Carlos Del Toro (SECNAV) Bio
https://www.navy.mil/Leadership/Biographies/BioDisplay/Article/2725564/carlos-del-toro/
Message From the 78th Secretary of the Navy (ALNAV 056/21)
https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Portals/55/Messages/ALNAV/ALN2021/ALN21056.txt?ver=txYQbA38CZWc1ar_66xRsg%3d%3d
Post-9/11 G.I. Bill Update (NAVADMIN 170/21)
https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Portals/55/Messages/NAVADMIN/NAV2021/NAV21170.txt?ver=a6UOW3cwkoaFOg21AQR9EA%3D%3D
FY-20 Navy Sailors of the Year
https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Portals/55/Messages/NAVADMIN/NAV2021/NAV21166.txt?ver=6eWYkM3e9LZSuD0e_Rj84g%3d%3d
Lt. Col. Stuart P. Scheller News
https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/your-marine-corps/2021/08/30/marine-relieved-for-viral-video-now-says-hes-resigning-his-commission/
The U.S. War In Afghanistan
https://www.cfr.org/timeline/us-war-afghanistan
2021-2022 DoN Mandatory Covid-19 Vaccination Policy (ALNAV 062/21)
https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Portals/55/Messages/ALNAV/ALN2021/ALN21062.txt?ver=Vbl_3soAE1K4DhYwqjSGLw%3d%3d
2021-2022 Navy Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination and Reporting Policy (NAVADMIN190/21)
https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Portals/55/Messages/NAVADMIN/NAV2021/NAV21190.txt?ver=mG6Zday9ICjIOVsV4HyZEw%3D%3D
Accommodation of Religious Practices (BUPERSINST 1730.11A)
https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Portals/55/Reference/Instructions/BUPERS/BUPERSINST_1730_11A.pdf
Immunization Exemptions For Religious Beliefs (MILPERSMAN 1730-020)
https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Portals/55/Reference/MILPERSMAN/1000/1700Morale/1730-020%20.pdf?ver=c6WJ56qzUXFwgnPmAAx6-w%3D%3D
Navy Uniform Policy Update (NAVADMIN 183/21)
https://www
