NOVEMBER 9, 2020 - Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the Fleet has shown some confusion regarding placing Sailors in a Restriction of Movement (ROM) status and how that effects leave. According to NAVADMIN 295/20, personnel executing a Restriction of Movement (ROM) are considered to be in a duty status and ROM periods will not be charged as leave. Leave is the authorized … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2020
3 Tips for Sailors to Ensure Safe Arrival of Holiday Packages
NOVEMBER 9, 2020 - "With more boxes, parcels, and packages being shipped than ever before, it’s important for mailers to select boxes and packing materials that can withstand mechanical processing at post office facilities, transportation overseas and manual processing at servicing military post offices,” said Tommie Tate, Deputy Postal Operations Manager, Naval Supply Systems … [Read more...]
2020 Military Family Month
NOVEMBER 9, 2020 - The National Military Family Association, NMFA, manifested over fifty years ago, when a group of military spouses wanted to ensure that their friend and newly widowed military spouse was not forgotten. The organization’s site states “November is Military Family Appreciation Month—a time when America honors and recognizes those unique sacrifices and … [Read more...]
DoD Works with International Partners to Halt Illicit Drug Flow
NOVEMBER 9, 2020 - The administration's National Drug Control Strategy continues to focus on halting drug trafficking and the use of illicit drugs, said a Defense Department official. The Department's statutory mission is to serve as the single lead agency for the detection and monitoring of the aerial and maritime transit of illicit drugs into the United States, another … [Read more...]
Happy Anniversary: Commissaries Honor Marines’ 245 Years of Service
NOVEMBER 6, 2020 - On Nov. 10 the Defense Commissary Agency will celebrate the 245th birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps. That date marks the anniversary of the Continental Congress establishing the Corps to create a seafaring infantry for the U.S. Navy during times of battle at sea and ashore. “I’m proud to join the men and women of DeCA in saying ‘Happy birthday!’ to the … [Read more...]