April 21, 2014 - There have been many efforts made to repeal or replace the Jones Act in recent years. Foreign interests in the American shipping industry have been pressuring Congress hard to repeal this nearly 100 year old law, but to date have been unsuccessful. The U.S. Navy as well as the Department of Defense have both stated that any change to the Jones Act would … [Read more...]

April 17, 2014, SAN DIEGO (NNS) - A light breeze comes in from the Pacific Ocean as the sun begins to burn off the fog over La Jolla Shores. The surf is mellow and all is calm, with the exception of the seals playing in the water and barking on the rocks. Anticipation begins to build among the growing group of kayakers. They are excited. Conversations about the coming event … [Read more...]

April 15, 2014, WASHINGTON (NNS) - As part of efforts to eliminate the crime of sexual assault in the military, Defense Department officials announced April 14 improvements to sexual assault prevention and response training for all members of the armed forces and civilian employees. Officials said the improvements center on development of consistent sexual assault prevention … [Read more...]

April 15, 2014, WASHINGTON (NNS) - The increase to Career Sea Pay (CSP) and Career Sea Pay Premium (CSP-P), announced in March by Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus, will be implemented May 1 and eligible Sailors will see the increase in their mid-month paycheck according to Navy officials. In addition to base pay, CSP and CSP-P compensate Sailors and Marines serving aboard … [Read more...]

April 10, 2014, NEWPORT, R.I. (NNS) - The U.S. Naval War College (NWC) is now accepting online applications through June 30 for the College of Distance Education's 2014-2015 Fleet Seminar Program (FSP). The FSP serves as an avenue for officers to complete Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) Phase I, without attending the year-long resident program in Newport, … [Read more...]