NOVEMBER 19, 2019 - A wetsuit to help Navy divers fight the deadly effects of hypothermia. A portable power source for warfighters serving in desolate combat zones. These are just two products to emerge from the Naval Enterprise Partnership Teaming with Universities for National Excellence initiative—known as NEPTUNE. NEPTUNE’s mission: leveraging the unique experiences, … [Read more...]
Have Holiday Mail? Know your Navy Mailing Deadlines
NOVEMBER 18, 2019 - As holidays are fast approaching, so are the deadlines — first is Nov. 27. Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Postal Operations has recommendations to follow to make sure packages arrive in time. “Most ashore Navy Post Offices will extend package pick up and customer service hours to support the holiday rush, so mail or order early to ensure packages … [Read more...]
Navy Researchers Look for Safer Firefighting Foams
NOVEMBER 15, 2019 - Researchers at the Naval Research Laboratory in Chesapeake Beach, Maryland, are part of a group of Defense Department scientists looking to develop or find a commercial replacement for firefighting foams containing fluorine. Firefighting foams — called aqueous film-forming foams — are used by the military to rapidly extinguish liquid fuel fires on … [Read more...]
Taking a Load off the Sailors’ Shoulders with Exoskeletons
NOVEMBER 15, 2019 - The Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division, Keyport is striving to take a load off the shoulders of the Sailors and civilian workforce by developing technology such as exoskeletons. Human Assistive Technology (HAT) is the development and use of technology to reduce the load and strain a person’s body experiences while performing a task, such as … [Read more...]
Navy Exchange To Honor Veterans
NOVEMBER 8, 2019 - In celebration of Veterans Day, the Navy Exchange (NEX) will be presenting Veterans a 2019 commemorative coin and select NEX mini mart locations will be offering all customers free coffee. The coin will be presented to retired Veterans at select NEX stores on Monday, Nov. 11 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. It will also be available online at myNavyExchange.com when a … [Read more...]