APRIL 20, 2020 - The U.S. Navy commissioned USS Vermont (SSN 792), the 19th Virginia-class attack submarine, April 18. Although the traditional public commissioning ceremony was canceled due to public health restrictions on large public gatherings, the Navy commissioned USS Vermont administratively and transitioned the boat to normal operations. Meanwhile, the Navy is … [Read more...]

APRIL 17, 2020 - The Navy has released the mid-2020 Selective Reenlistment Bonus offerings and the news is good for many Sailors in key skillsets looking to stay in and cash out. With a total bonus budget of $382.7 million this fiscal year, $230.1 million is available for new contracts. As of March 24th, 4,225 Sailors across reenlistment zones A, B and C have taken home $77 … [Read more...]

APRIL 17, 2020 - On April 16, Commander, Navy Reserve Force (CNRF) issued ALNAVRESFOR 011/20, which announces several new policies for Navy Reserve Sailors, consolidates temporary COVID-19 guidance for ease of reference, and postpones all drill weekends until the end of May. “We are extending our current drill weekend-postponement until May 31 in order to protect our force … [Read more...]

APRIL 16, 2020 - On April 15, eleven Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGCN) vessels repeatedly conducted dangerous and harassing approaches of the USS Lewis B. Puller (ESB 3), USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60), USS Firebolt (PC 10), USS Sirocco (PC 6), USCGC Wrangell (WPB 1332) and USCGC Maui (WPB 1304) while the U.S. vessels were conducting joint integration … [Read more...]

APRIL 15, 2020 - Navy SEALs (Sea, Air, Land) special operators epitomize strength, fitness and readiness. Their work is inherently dangerous, and the training to become a SEAL, and their subsequent mission-specific training is both mentally and physically challenging. In a five-year study funded by the Defense Health Agency, a team headed by Dr. Michael J. Roy, MD, MPH, … [Read more...]