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Changes the bottom rim text to CHARLIE MIKE signal flags from the phrase, "Medical Power for Naval Superiority"
CHARLIE MIKE
Rendering Assistance
In an era long before the advent of satellites, cell phones, and radios, seafarers used a communication system based on flags and pennants. Transmitting messages over long distances is called Semaphore, and these visual signals enabled ships to “speak” with other ships at sea.
For more than 30 years, Navy Medicine has used Semaphore Flags part of the International Code of Signals to convey our posture and activity within the Fleet.
In 1987, we adopted the motto “Charlie Golf One” to signify Navy Medicine was “Standing By, Ready to Assist.”
Following the attacks on September 11th, Navy Medicine shifted to “Charlie Papa” meaning that we were “Steaming to Assist” in times of crisis.
In November 2021, we shifted our colors to reflect our active mission of “Rendering Assistance” to our warfighters. We are keeping them in the Fight and ensuring they are operationally ready for that next mission.
In Semaphore, Rendering Assistance is communicated by an Answer Pennant and two Flags -- “Charlie” and “Mike.”
These signal flags will help guide us forward as we continue to deliver operational medical capabilities to our Sailors and Marines.
| Date Taken: | 09.22.2023 |
| Date Posted: | 10.10.2023 15:44 |
| Photo ID: | 8064261 |
| VIRIN: | 230922-N-EJ475-1001 |
| Resolution: | 2071x2071 |
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| Location: | FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA, US |
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