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- Teammates, I want to take a few minutes

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to talk to you about the latest FRAGO

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issued by Fleet Forces on June 20th.

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This FRAGO updates Navy COVID-19

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standard operational guidance,

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and it outlines specific requirements

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and restrictions that we all must follow.

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As we continue to the deal
with the threat of COVID

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and execute a conditions-based approach

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to health protection conditions

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and a lifting of travel restrictions,

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we must still ensure the health
and safety of our workforce

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in order to guarantee that we will meet

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Navy and Marine Corps
mission requirements.

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COVID-19 has not been eradicated.

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It still represents risk to our nation,

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our service members,
our civilian workforce,

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and all of our families and loved ones.

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In some locations, the easing
of community restrictions

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are not aligned with the Navy's imperative

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to prevent and control
COVID infection levels

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in support of our mission requirements.

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Medical intelligence
and analysis is clear:

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Inaction or misaction related
to mitigation measures

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puts us and the Navy's mission at risk.

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As San Diego and other
California communities

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continue to relax social
and community restrictions

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and our local businesses are reopening,

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service members are reminded

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that we are still in HPCON Charlie Minus,

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which requires a much
more stringent adherence

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to force health protection.

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More simply put, even though
social requirements are easing,

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our requirement to shelter in place

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and avoid community
contact remains the same

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as it has since the beginning of COVID.

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On the screen right now, you will see

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the restrictions being listed.

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I will also have this information
forwarded to all hands.

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I know these restrictions
are difficult to sustain,

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for all of us and our families,

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especially when we see our
communities opening around us.

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I sympathize with each of you,

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but it is imperative that
we maintain a healthy force

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in order to ensure the mission of our Navy

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and the defense of our nation.

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Thank you for what you
do for this command,

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the Navy and our country.

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Without you, none of the freedoms we enjoy

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would be possible.

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Please stay safe, and
trust that we will all

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get through this difficult time.

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As your commanding officer,

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you make me proud each and every day.

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Thank you for your dedication.