FEBRUARY 6, 2020 - The readiness of sailors and Marines, along with ensuring their safety, is the premier concern of leadership of the two sea services, senior officials from both services said at a joint hearing of two House Armed Services Committee subcommittees. Navy Vice Adm. Richard A. Brown, commander of Naval Surface Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet, and Lt. Gen. Steven R. … [Read more...]
Navy Sailors Reenlist for $2.3 Million Bonus
FEBRUARY 5, 2020 - Thirty-nine Sailors from Reactor Department stationed aboard Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) reenlisted on the deck of the USS Wisconsin for a combined 232 years, advancing 38 Sailors to Petty Officer Second Class, and received a combined selective reenlistment bonus totaling $2,388,273. "Conducting a reenlistment ceremony for this … [Read more...]
Pensacola International Training Center Welcomes Foreign Military Students
JANUARY 30, 2020 - The Naval Education and Training Security Assistance Field Activity (NETSAFA) International Training Center (NITC) held a welcome reception for international students onboard Naval Air Station Pensacola Jan. 29. The reception hosted 38 international military students from 28 countries whom are currently attending professional military education or … [Read more...]
Navy Reserve Announces One-Stop Shop For Reserve Order Opportunities
JANUARY 28, 2020 - Commander, Navy Reserve Forces Command (CNRFC) announces the release of ZipServe, a new application that allows Reservists to apply for all Reserve order opportunities. ZipServe is a complete overhaul of the advertising and application process for mobilizations, Annual Training (AT), Active Duty for Training (ADT), Active Duty for Special Work (ADSW) and … [Read more...]
Army Corps Assists in Recovery of World War II Navy Aircraft
JANUARY 27, 2020 - From boat slips to seawalls to bridge maintenance, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Chicago District’s Regulatory Branch has been issuing permits for years. But back in 2011 there was one permit application that took the district back – way back to World War II. For the past several years, the Chicago District has been involved in the recovery of the once … [Read more...]