NOVEMBER 13, 2020 - Are you a high school or college student interested in STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) and seeking career development? Do you know someone who fits this description? The Office of Naval Research (ONR) and the Department of the Navy’s (DoN) Naval STEM education and outreach program are offering two Navy and Marine Corps science and … [Read more...]
Sailors Reflect on Veterans Day
NOVEMBER 12, 2020 - Veterans Day marks the anniversary of the end of World War I in 1918 and honors those who served in the armed forces. Formerly celebrated as Armistice Day, until it was renamed in 1954, Veterans Day is a day to not only honor those who have served, but for those still serving, it is an opportunity to reflect on their service and what it means to be a … [Read more...]
Navy Develops Unmanned Air System for Ship Cargo Resupply
NOVEMBER 10, 2020 - The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) recently acquired a logistics Unmanned Air System (UAS) prototype to demonstrate long-range naval ship-to-ship and ship-to-shore cargo transport at Naval Air Station Patuxent River. Delivered in late October, NAWCAD engineers, testers and military test pilots are now evaluating the commercially … [Read more...]
Navy Explains That ROM is an Official Duty Status
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...]
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...]




