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July 12, 2011
Summer Newsletter in PDF format is on the site!
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CurrentNews: This is a short list of projects we're working on.
April 2012
2012 NANP Convention is set for September in San Antonio. Mail in registration forms have been sent and the on-line registration form is working.
The NANP On-line Merchandise catalog is ready to go. I'll have it uploaded and published in the next few days. Doing final checks to make sure everything works correctly.
RecentEvents:
April 2012
2012 DC Shoot off (Stills) is finished. Photos are on the site.
Video Shoot Off starts in May 2012.
DC Video Shoot Off Results! Competition for the "Viewers Choice" Award is still open so follow the links below to vote for your favorite!
Read the comments posted on Facebook. You can also find a list of teams and view their final projects. The final award for "Viewers Choice" has yet to be awarded and the competition will remain open until June 9, 2012. Follow this link and vote for your favorite video from the 14 submissions. Viewers choice votes will be tallied at the end of the completion and the results posted here and on Facebook.
Fleet Imaging Command Pacific Begins Disestablishment Process
Story By Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Adriana J. Cantu, Fleet Combat Camera Group PacificPhotos by MC2(EXW) Jamar Perry.
CDR Brad Fagan, FICP Commanding Officer stands with CAPT Greg Hicks, Deputy Chief of Information and
LCDR Mathew Young, Combat Camera Group Pacific Officer In Charge during Relinquishment of Command ceremonies
held at Building 251, NAS North Island on Friday, 27 April 2012.
Photo by MC2(EXW) Jamar Perry.
SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- The next step in the disestablishment process of Fleet Imaging Command Pacific (FICP), came April 27 when the unit's final commanding officer relinquished command. Cmdr. Brad Fagan, relinquished command during a ceremony at Naval Air Station North Island (NASNI). "The thing I'm most proud of is the command being awarded the meritorious unit commendation," Fagan said. "It is fitting to recognize these combat cameramen and women for the enormous success they've achieved over the last four years." |
The Meritorious Unit Commendation was given to FLTCOMBATCAMGRUPAC for service from March 1, 2007 to March 1, 2010. During that time the unit's personnel participated in more than 600 combat missions and effectively provided vital imagery support to various combatant commands. Deputy Chief of Information Capt. Greg Hicks was the guest speaker at the ceremony"There are few Meritorious Unit Commendation awards given, its takes extraordinary, superior, sustained, performance on behalf of everyone in this command in order to merit that award and each and every one of you who have played a role in receiving this should be very proud," said Hicks. |
They maintain trained still and video teams, combat camera crews and specialized imaging equipment to provide Fleet Commanders and Combatant Commanders with specialized imaging capabilities for the attainment of naval and national objectives. Fagan was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal and will report to has next assignment at Navy Region Southwest in San Diego as the Director of Public Affairs. Editors Note: CDR Fagan noted that during his three year tenure as Commanding Officer of FICP, crews completed 40 deployments, received one Purple Heart and six Bronze Stars for Bravery. |
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| Official Party including L-R: CAPT (Chaplain) Timothy Eichler, CDR Brad Fagan, CAPT Greg Hicks and
LCDR Matt Young salute the Parade of Colors during Relinquishment of Command Ceremonies for Fleet Imaging Command Pacific on April 27, 2012 at Fleet Imaging Command Pacific Headquartes, Build 251, NAS North Island. Photo by MC2(EXW) Jamar Perry. |
CAPT Greg Hicks, Deputy Chief of Information presents the Meritorious Service Medal to CDR Brad Fagan during Relinquishment of Command Ceremonies held at Fleet Imaging Command Pacific on April 27, 2012. CRD Fagan will report to has next assignment at Navy Region Southwest in San Diego as the Director of Public Affairs. Photo by MC2(EXW) Jamar Perry. |
March 2012 Newsletter is on the site.
Find out what's going on with your association!March 2012 Newsletter
2012 DC Shoot Off
We now have the portfolio photos from the D.C. Shoot Off on the site!
Here are some photos from the most recent DC shoot Off held in March 2012. There is no question that Johnny Bivera deserves all the credit we give him for putting these events together but he'd be the first to tell you that he doesn't do it alone. It takes a staff of dedicated volunteers to make these events a success so I've included a link to the workshop's faculty page so you can see who these people are. We owe them a huge debt of gratitude for what they do.
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DC Shoot Off Faculty
Workshop Photos
2012 DC Shoot Off Portfolios
Registration information
NANP Membership information must now include your ZIP +4
We need to update our membership database with Zp+4 information. The US Post Office requires we include the +4 for our bulk mail permit so please go to the NANP Membership Tab on the side menu, select "Update Membership Information" and fill in the form.
We need to get this done as quickly as possible.
If you don't know your Zip+4, use this link to the USPS website to find it.
2012 NANP Convention Registration Forms
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The 2012 NANP convention On-line Registration form has been uploaded and it's ready to go.
If you prefer to download and mail-in your registration form you can get it here.
IMPORTANT NOTE:This registration form has nothing to do with your hotel reservations...this is just for NANP Convention events so don't get confused. You'll still need to make your Hotel Reservations separately and directly with the Grand Hyatt. We have very special room rates so get your hotel reservations NOW!
2012 Shoot Off information:
NANP will be sponsoring three Shoot Off workshops this year including two in DC and one in San Antonio.
Washington DC (Stills) March 15-18, 2012
Washington DC (Video) May 3-6, 2012
San Antonio TX (Stills) Sept 14-17, 2012
Registration for both the still photo and video shoot off programs are now up and running. Please visit Visual Media One's website and get registered now.
NANP's Sponsor a Sailor program will cover tuition cost for any Active Duty Service Member that would like to attend ether workshop and can't get command sponsorship. Please contact Johnny for more information.
Honor Flights
Professional photographer and writer Stephen R. Brown has been working with Honor Flight for several years, a volunteer program which has transported 81000 WWII Veterans for “absolutely no cost” to DC. He has been helping them with their advertising and getting down to the Mall with Senator Dole to greet and photograph these veterans at the Memorial. Honor Flight Chicago expects to fly 1000 veterans and produce ten books (one per trip) this year. They need help with photography volunteers who are veterans that could be part of the program. If you are interested please contact Stephen at srb@srbphoto.com or call 202-667-1965 or his cell at 202-255-8635
Overseas Service Photography Project Announced
The Department of Defense announced today that it seeks donations of photographs of U.S. military service life overseas from current and former service members for use in a photo recognition exhibition planned in conjunction with the State Department.
The project called "Serving Abroad...Through Their Eyes" will choose images that depict six specific categories: daily life, friendship, places, faces, loss or triumph. Selected images may be used for display in a special photography exhibition planned for the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the Pentagon and other prominent venues, stateside and overseas. Submissions will be accepted beginning Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2011, through Presidents Day, Feb 20, 2012.
"It is simply phenomenal, and absolutely fitting that photos by America's bravest during tough duty abroad get this sort of national recognition. I can't wait to see them and take part in the new conversations and relationships this is sure to inspire," said Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta.
Offical News Release
Advanced Photojournalism at Syracuse UPDATE:
CHINFO, RDML Moynihan has been successful in getting the Advanced Photojournalism program at Syracuse back on track. No one knows how long this will last but even in the short term this is great news!
The deadline for the Advanced Navy Visual Journalism (ANVJ) Program applications is extended to 23 March 2012. A NAVADMIN will be released soon announcing the extension and reiterating the submission requirements.
Building 1500 photos needed!
U.S. NAVAL SCHOOLS OF PHOTOGRAPHY GRADUATES:
WE NEED PHOTOS of you and your class going through the Navy photo school or DINFOS in Pensacola, FL. We need them from all of the various courses from 1950-1998 and from all services. We are currently working on the photo school’s historical display and this is a great way for you to be a part of it.
Simply, we need images that best capture the experience of going to school in Building 1500. Please send high-resolution images on a disc or prints to one of my addresses below:
Todd Beveridge, LT, USNR (Ret.)
National Association of Naval Photography Historian and 1st V.P. (Pres. On 01JAN 12)
Email: toddbeveridge@gmail.com
Cell Phone: (704) 906-6879
Dragonfly Film & Video
645 Pressley Road
Suite N
Charlotte, NC 28217
Work Phone: (704) 525-1773
6501 Ciscayne Place
Charlotte, NC 28211
Home Phone: (704) 365-1523
Work Continues on the Building 1500 Photo Museum
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Art Giberson put a working party togther and cleaned up the old Building 1500 Pariscope.
The periscope room will be the site of the Photo Museum inside Building 1500 which is scheduled to open in a few days. There's still a lot of work to be done and both Art and Todd are looking for help in setting up the displays. One of the goals is to make sure the display is accurate meaning they don't want anything on display that wasn't an actual part of the Photo Schools curriculum. I think we all know the Fleet had equipment the photo school never got so if you remember a specific piece of equipment you trained on during your time in Pensacola, let them know.
More Photos of the working party attached.
New Orleans Shoot Off Results!
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Here's a link to Johnny's online after action report. The shoot off was a great success and I'd like to thank everyone that helped make it such a great training experience.
Use this link to see the Portfolios New Orleans Wonderwall
Sign up for the NANP EMAIL Newsletter!
We've added a new option for subscribing to the quarterly newsletter. Now you can get a "Readers Digest" version in your email with links to all the stories and information contained in the full, pdf version. If your name is listed in the NANP Membership Data Base,(and it's current information) you should have received the first email newsletter on July 9th. If you don't see it in you in-box check your junk mail folder and make sure you add us to your approved list so the email can get through your email filters.
The PDF version isn't going away and you can always use the "Newsletter" tab on the side menu to find the most current issue.
You don't have to be an NANP member to sign up for our newsletter! Just sign up! We promise not to fill your inbox with junk! If it's important we'll let you know as soon as possible, otherwise we're not going to bother you.
Sponsor A Sailor Program:
NANP's Sponsor a Sailor program is becoming the cornerstone of our assoication.
This is how we actually "Do What We Can Do!" The page has a more detailed discription of where we are and where I think we should be going. There are a few significant changes coming and as members of the association you need to be kept up to date and please voice your opinion. This association doesn't operate in a vacuum but without your input it might as well. Get involved and make a difference!
Current Member Information Update form now available online.
A new form to update your memberhsip information in now online. This helps Ralph keep the database up to date so if you need to update your contact info pleae use this form.
My Account info:
You only need to worry about this once I get the catalog up and running but here's the latest info. Your "My Account" is tied to the shopping cart and you have two options for setting it up. One is to buy something from the catalog and you'll be asked to set up your account when you check out. The second option is to set it up before you start shopping and you can do that on the My Account Registration page.
Your "My Account" info has nothing to do with NANP Membership or the Database, it just keeps track of items you purchase from the catalog.
Photomate Database:
This is one of the main reasons this site exist and we need to keep it updated. If you or someone you know isn’t on the list please submit the name to Ralph. Use the online Photomate database form.
This isn’t the same as the NANP Membership Database which list only NANP Members. The photomate database is for anyone associated with Naval Photography in any manor what so ever and is not restricted to NANP members. If you’re looking for old shipmates as far back as WWII, this is the first place to look.
