JANUARY 28, 2021 - The U.S. Navy and several maritime partner nations successfully completed operations for the multilateral exercise Sea Dragon 2021 in Guam on Jan. 27. For two weeks, over 190 personnel from five nations conducted over 250 hours of ground and classroom training, culminating in high-level exercises to track a real-world U.S. Navy submarine. Commander Task … [Read more...]
DoD Responds to COVID-19 in Navajo Nation
JANUARY 21, 2021 - At the request of the Department of Health and Human Services, approximately 12 Navy personnel deployed to the Navajo Nation reservation in New Mexico and Arizona to provide support to the Northern Navajo Medical Center in Shiprock, New Mexico. The medical personnel have been working side-by-side with civilian and U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps … [Read more...]
Fleet Manning is Now the Highest Since 2015
JANUARY 15, 2021 - Chief of Naval Personnel has re-dedicated the nearly 20,000 MyNavy HR personnel to the task of making sure the fleet has enough sailors to meet its missions, stating that his first strategic goal in 2021 is to "Build a Navy that Can Fight and Win." As the Navy moves into 2021, more Sailors are serving at sea today than at any time in the past seven years, … [Read more...]
Meritorious Advancement Program Updates for Navy Reserve Sailors
JANUARY 13, 2021 - Commander, Navy Reserve Force (CNRF) has released ALNAVRESFOR 001/21, announcing the latest changes and improvements to the Navy Reserve’s Meritorious Advancement Program (MAP-R). The changes align MAP-R seasons with the Navy-wide advancement exam (NWAE) cycles, effectively doubling the advancement opportunity for Sailors and further supporting the intent … [Read more...]
CNO Visits Naples, Engages with Forward-Deployed Sailors
JANUARY 12, 2021 - Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Gilday and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Russ Smith traveled to Naples, Italy, Jan. 11 to meet with forward-deployed Sailors at Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples. “This is a dynamic part of the world, and what you do day-in and day-out has strategic significance,” Gilday said. “Today China and … [Read more...]