MAY 23, 2019 - To encourage innovation, experimentation, and combat readiness, Vice Adm. Richard Brown, Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CNSP), announced the establishment of Surface Development Squadron ONE (SURFDEVRON ONE) during a ceremony, May 22. SURFDEVRON ONE will integrate unmanned surface vessels (USV) and support fleet experimentation to … [Read more...]
New PCS Services Simplify Sailor Moves
MAY 23, 2019 - To support the summer Permanent Change of Station (PCS) season, Navy Personnel Command (NPC) is taking action to improve the PCS move experience for Sailors and their families. Sailors who have already completed at least one PCS move, know the process can be quite complex – from the household goods shipment to budgeting for potential out-of-pocket expenses. … [Read more...]
Tuition Assistance and Navy College Program Policy Updates Announced
MAY 22, 2019 - Navy announced changes to Tuition Assistance (TA) and Navy College Program for Afloat College Education (NCPACE) program management May 21, in NAVADMIN 114/19. Beginning Oct. 1, 2019, enlisted Sailors and officers must complete a minimum of two years of service before becoming eligible to use TA or NCPACE instructor-led or Distance Learning (DL) courses. This … [Read more...]
Navy Announces Universal Training Precautions for Physical Exercise
MAY 14, 2019 - The U.S. Navy released NAVADMIN 108/19, May 10, alerting Sailors and command leadership of the importance of universal training precautions (UTP) to reduce the risk of exercise-related collapse and death during physical exercise, to include the Physical Readiness Test (PRT) and command physical training. As part of military readiness, Sailors are expected to … [Read more...]
MyNavy Family App Focuses on Stronger Families and Fleet
MAY 9, 2019 - Navy families navigating military life can now find support by downloading the MyNavy Family application which was released in the days leading up to Military Spouse Appreciation Day, May 10. The free app can be found in the Navy App Locker, https://www.applocker.navy.mil. The MyNavy Family App was developed as a result of the Navy asking spouses about their … [Read more...]