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By Petty Officer 1st Class Dan Meaney,
U.S. Naval Forces Europe, U.S. Sixth Fleet
NAPLES, Italy - Following a world-wide, Web-based, and months' long survey of Sailors and civilians, the Chief of Naval Operations has announced the creation of a new United States Navy Ethos.
The Oxford English Dictionary defines ethos as "the characteristic spirit, prevalent tone of sentiment, of a people or community; the 'genius' of an institution or system". The Navy ethos is meant to identify the distinguishing character, culture, and beliefs of the Navy.
Approved by CNO Adm. Gary Roughead as an underpinning to mission success Navy-wide, the ethos reflects the values Sailors and Navy civilians around the world need to accomplish their many and varied missions.
"The Navy Ethos is intended to be a statement of principles that recognizes the contributions of the military and civilian personnel who serve on the Navy team," according to Adm. Mark Fitzgerald, Commander of U.S. Naval Forces in Europe and Africa. "Our ethos captures the fundamental principles stated in our core values and the Sailor's Creed."
The ethos is entirely new and is meant to compliment the written - and often memorized - Navy Core Values and Sailors Creed. It is the first such statement in 25 years.
"Each member of the Navy team – military and civilian – plays a part in ensuring high standards of integrity and mission accomplishment," said Fitzgerald. "I have seen these principles at work every day since I first joined the Navy and I am proud to play a part today in living these words."
"From the North Cape of Norway, through the waters of the Baltic, Black and Mediterranean seas, Africa and parts of the Middle East, our Sailors play a critical role in maintaining the Global sea lines of communication," he said. "Along with the more than 400,000 military and 180,000 civilian personnel worldwide, we share a common bond of service, regardless of background, personal experience, or position."
| Date Taken: | 11.07.2008 |
| Date Posted: | 11.07.2008 09:06 |
| Story ID: | 26043 |
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