by khurst2@gmail.com | Apr 21, 2021 | News
There seems to be growing awareness of longstanding issues regarding race and equity.
Just another example of how important our mission is in the NNOA.
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Gen. Charles “C.Q.” Brown Jr. has spent much of his career flying F-16 fighter jets and other aircraft, as well as commanding all U.S. air forces in the Pacific. Since August, he has navigated a new role: as the top officer for the U.S. Air Force. Brown has been a pioneer throughout his military tenure, including becoming the first African American service chief and the second ever on the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He recently spoke with U.S. News as part of The Racial Divide, a series that explores race relations in America and how to improve diversity and inclusion in a range of fields.
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by khurst2@gmail.com | Apr 20, 2021 | Announcements, Memoriam, Navy, Passing
Arlene Turner-Magee attended Southern University A&M College while on NROTC Scholarship. She was commissioned in the US Navy in May 1985. She was stationed in San Diego (Coronado), CA then New Orleans, LA. She was retired on active duty in 1991 after a tragic car accident that left her a paralyzed. She leaves behind three children, her father, a sister and a brother.
A Celebration Service honoring the Life and Spirit of Arlene MaGee, USN (Retired) LT/0-3 at US Navy of Atlanta, Georgia formerly of Pensacola, Florida was held Saturday, April 10, 2021, 2:00 p. m. at New Life Tabernacle Church of God In Christ, 715 Cleveland Avenue, SE Atlanta, Georgia; Bishop J. E. Hogan, officiating. Interment, Georgia National Cemetery. Remains will lie in repose from 12:00 noon until the hour of service. Survivors are three children, Brandon Bolden, Ashley Bolden and Elisha MaGee; parents, Archie (Beverly) Turner, Sr.; sister, Cynthia (Lorenzo) Robinson; brother, Archie Turner, Jr.; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Family and friends are asked to assemble at the church at 1:30p.m.
by khurst2@gmail.com | Apr 8, 2021 | News
Join us Thursday, April 22, 2021 at 6:00 PM for a chat with Captain Cynthia Miller, USN (ret). She will share her vast knowledge of positioning yourself to take advantage of opportunities available to transitioning service members. Register today.
by khurst2@gmail.com | Apr 3, 2021 | Chaplain, News
“Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works”- NLT Hebrews 10:24
When the writer of the book of Hebrews wrote this letter, it encouraged the Christians to remember who they are and not give up. Because there were similar struggles of persecution and oppression, the writer tells them this is not the time to turn away from each other but draw closer. To remain united as a village, encourage, and uplift as they are not a singular island but an isthmus connecting them. Division among one another tears away what can/could be, and nothing can be achieved. However, to remain as one united front is the key to the success of change to better humanity. The writer understood the power of unity and motivating each other to acts of love and good works.
The writer can be interpreted as saying even in the chaos of a pandemic, racial and social injustice, and the struggle of poverty, find ways to motivate one another to provide acts of love and good works. Be the light to a struggling world. Do not allow the present circumstances to change your character. It is natural to give what you receive. However, what pricks a heart to change is giving someone what they feel or believe they might not deserve. One of my favorite quotes is from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. “I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.” People misunderstand love as a weakness when in actuality, to love in the face of hate is strength. Love and acts of kindness can change any environment over time, if not immediately. The writer does not encourage people to allow others to mistreat them or not stand up for what is right. Love can be seeing something that is wrong and saying something. Acts of kindness can be demonstrated in our willingness to connect regardless of differences.
As we journey through life, may we not forget what is essential. The love for one another, being kind to others and encouraging our village. It is in the unity of our village that we find the strength to move forward.
Blessings,
Reverend Takana L. Jefferson, Chaplain, United States Navy
by khurst2@gmail.com | Apr 2, 2021 | News, Podcast
In today’s episode, LT Jai Gilchrist, USN joins This is NNOA to talk about his Naval Career. Gilchrist is a Naval Aviator and in this episode, we learn more about his young but amazing career.
“This is NNOA” is a weekly discussion about the news, views, and perspectives from around the National Naval Officers Association. As well as a look into the United States Navy, United States Coast Guard, and the United States Marine Corps. Every week a guest joins This is NNOA’s host CAPT Roosevelt “Rick” Wright Jr Ph.D., USN (Ret)
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