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P2P software creates P2P networks, which directly link computers to one another, enabling users to share files while circumventing security controls & network defenses thus allowing malware and cyber intrusions...or worse. Don't jeopardize the mission & your career. C-Way User Guide Updated, Available for Download The C-Way User Guide has been updated and is available for download and viewing at this link: http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/career/careercounseling/Documents/C-WAY%20USER%20GUIDE%20UPDATED%208Jul2014.pdf. Ensure your fellow leaders use this to fully understand how C-Way works and its impact on your Sailors careers. Navy Wants You to Take PCS Survey All service members and their spouses, who moved recently, or within the last year, are encouraged to log on and take the short survey. The online survey is quick, easy and can be completed in less than 20 minutes. The survey is located at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/dps_pcs_move Sailors Should Prepare for Advancement Exams Sailors should review bibs and study rate training manuals now for the NWAE in Sept. Exam dates are: Sept. 4 for E6; Sept. 11 for E5, and Sept. 18 for E4. Security Clearances are required by the Navy Advancement Manual (BUPERSINST 1430.16F). The Final Multiple Score computation has changed: to learn more: http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/reference/messages/Documents/NAVADMINS/NAV2014/NAV14114.txt On the Minds of the Detailers From the FTS PS/NC Detailers: Ensure your career is well-rounded; new conversions are detailed directly, not through CMS-ID for their first orders; you will only be sent to school if your next billet has an NEC; PSCs, CSs, and CMs are needed for command billets - contact the detailer before your negotiation window; find more info at www.npc.navy.mil/enlisted/detailing/fts/Pages/Administrative%20Rates.aspx. 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This Day in Naval History - Aug 06 History RSS Story Number: NNS020718-22 Release Date: 7/18/2002 15:18:00 From the Navy News Service A A A FIND ANOTHER DAY IN HISTORY: Aug Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 06 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1862 - During the Civil War, CSS Arkansas is destroyed by Cmdr. Isaac N. Brown, CSN, to prevent her capture when her engines fail during an encounter with USS Essex. 1917 - During World War I, the tank steamer, USS Campana, is captured and sunk by the German submarine (U 61) in the Bay of Biscay. Four out of the five Naval Armed Guard ships are captured, along with the ship's captain, and become the first American sailors to be taken prisoner since war is declared on Germany. Chief Gunner's Mate Delaney receives the Navy Cross for commanding the Armed Guard on this occasion. 1943 - Just before midnight, Task Force 31.2 waits at Vella Gulf as four Japanese destroyers carrying soldiers and supplies steam into radar range. Not giving away the position until firing their torpedoes, all four Japanese destroyers were subsequently hit. Bursting into flames, the destroyers, Hagikaze, Arashi, and Kawakaze were sunk. The last one, Shigure, is hit by a dud and escapes into the night. 1944 - PV-1 (VB 130), PBMs (VP 204 and 205), along with USAAF B-18 aircraft sink German submarine U 615 off Venezuela. 1945 - The atomic bomb "Little Boy" is detonated over Hiroshima, Japan by the (B 29) bomber, Enola Gay, piloted by U.S. Army Air Force Col. 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