June 18, 2014, NEWPORT, R.I. (NNS) - The U.S. Naval War College (NWC) kicked off the 65th annual Current Strategy Form (CSF) with a keynote address from the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan W. Greenert, June 17, at the NWC in Newport, Rhode Island. As NWC's capstone academic event, the two-day forum brings together distinguished guests and students to explore … [Read more...]

June 17, 2014, PEARL HARBOR (NNS) - The senior hands of deck-plate leadership changed recently with the arrival of the 15th Force Master Chief to Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet. Force Master Chief Russ Mason relieved Force Master Chief Cash Caldwell in a time-honored change of office and retirement ceremony for Caldwell and Mason with family and friends … [Read more...]

June 13, 2014, MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS) - The Navy launched a new innovative app June 13 entitled "Anatomy Study Guide App - America's Navy." This new, first-of-its-kind app is now available for free in the App Store and Google Play Store. Created by the Navy's advertising agency, Lowe Campbell Ewald, the app will serve as a relevant tool to help students with their studies … [Read more...]

June 11, 2014, WATERS NEAR OKINAWA (NNS) - Recruits new to the Navy have the option to select many different rates, but some choose to join undesignated, making them a seaman, fireman or airman. Joining the Navy without a rate gives those Sailors an opportunity to explore career options and find what best suits them while in the fleet. Seaman Devon Santos, from New Bedford, … [Read more...]

June 10, 2014, WASHINGTON (NNS) - In a major step for the Department of the Navy's efforts to increase operational readiness and mission effectiveness by reducing its reliance on petroleum, at least 37 million gallons of drop-in biofuels are being sought as part of its F-76 marine diesel and JP-5 shipboard jet fuel supply in the upcoming Inland/East/Gulf Coast bulk fuels … [Read more...]