MARCH 19, 2020 - The Navy has given commanding officers discretion to temporarily relax grooming standards for men’s and women’s hair length, but only if those COs believe the move is necessary to maintain proper social distancing guidelines and limit Sailor exposure to the coronavirus. According to NAVADMIN 073/20, the policy only applies to hair length. It does not apply … [Read more...]

MARCH 18, 2020 - The Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Community is seeking highly motivated officer candidates for their annual Officer Candidate School (OCS) accession board, which will be held in September 2020. The application is due by August 7 and is open to both civilians and Fleet transfers who have completed a Bachelor’s degree. Interested civilian candidates … [Read more...]

MARCH 17, 2020 - The Navy has issued amplifying guidance to the recently issued “stop movement” order that has frozen non-mission essential transfers and official travel until May 11. Additional guidance is now available concerning travel for Sailors on temporary duty orders for training or permanent change of station (PCS) orders with intermediate stops for training. As … [Read more...]

MARCH 16, 2020 - In the wake of the rapidly expanding world-wide coronavirus outbreak, the Navy has issued two administrative messages outlining new travel and transfer rules in effect until May 11. The temporary change in policies is needed to protect Sailors, families and civilians while helping combat the spread of the virus. In place now is a 60-day stop for … [Read more...]

MARCH 9, 2020 - Thomas B. Modly, Acting Secretary of the Navy, hosted an International Women’s Day Salute March 5 in recognition of Women’s History Month and the March 8 global observance of International Women’s Day. The Salute provided an opportunity for the Department of the Navy to reflect on progress made and to celebrate the acts of courage, determination, and … [Read more...]