NOVEMBER 9, 2022 - Since 1997, the Navy Exchange Service Command’s (NEXCOM) NEXT gen Scholars Program has been rewarding students for getting good grades. The NEXT gen Scholars Program awards $2,500, $1,500, $1,000 or $500 to qualified students each quarter. The next drawing is in December 2022. To enter the drawing, students must be full-time with a “B” grade point … [Read more...]
Navy Updates Retirement and Separation Policy
NOVEMBER 9, 2022 - Navy Personnel Command recently updated timelines and procedures for submitting separation and retirement packages to make the process both smooth and timely. Released Nov. 2, MILPERSMAN 1900-015 outlines what is required of both Sailors, their commands and the Transaction Service Centers. Separation packages must be submitted no less than 60 days … [Read more...]
USNS Comfort Provides Support to Honduras After Hurricane
NOVEMBER 8, 2022 - Hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) moored in Puerto Cortes, Honduras, following the passage of Hurricane Lisa, in support of U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet’s Continuing Promise 2022 (CP22) mission, Nov. 3. Due to Hurricane Lisa, a group of Continuing Promise personnel debarked the Comfort on Oct. 31 for travel to Honduras to continue … [Read more...]
Japanese Prime Minister Visits USS Ronald Reagan
221106-N-LI114-1097 SAGAMI WAN (Nov. 6, 2022) Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, left, Honorable Rahm Emanuel, right, U.S. ambassador to Japan, and Vice Adm. Karl Thomas, center, commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, tour the hangar led by Capt. Michael Sweeny, commander, Carrier Air Wing 5, aboard the U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), … [Read more...]
60 Years of Navy SEALs
CORONADO, Calif. (Nov. 2, 2022) Former SEAL Team 1 members and their families look at memorabilia while taking a tour of SEAL Team 1's command building following a ceremony celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Navy SEAL Teams at Silver Strand Training Complex. The 60th anniversary is a chance to celebrate Naval Special Warfare's rich history, heritage, and time-honored … [Read more...]