April 03, 2014, WASHINGTON (NNS) - The Navy has opened a voluntary online survey to all female enlisted Sailors to understand the level of interest among women to serve aboard submarines. A Navy task force was formed last summer to develop options for integrating enlisted women into the submarine force. The survey results will be used to help guide ongoing planning … [Read more...]

April 2, 2014, MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS) - The Navy launched a survey April 1 asking participants their attitude and perceptions of alcohol abuse in the Navy. The survey is available at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/KWYE, and should take participants less than five minutes to complete. "Since the "Keep What You've Earned" campaign's inception a year ago, we've involved … [Read more...]

March 31, 2014, USS BONHOMME RICHARD, At Sea (NNS) - Sailors across the fleet work and study to earn the Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist (ESWS) pin, but what does the ESWS pin signify? What does it mean to the Navy as a whole? "The ESWS program is designed to teach Sailors the minimum basics of every department on the ship," said Navy Counselor 1st Class Min Jun, USS … [Read more...]

March 28, 2014, NORFOLK (NNS) - The E-2D Advanced Hawkeye officially became ready for tasking with Airborne Early Warning Squadron 125 (VAW-125) during a ceremony at Naval Station Norfolk Chambers Field, March 27. "This is a revolutionary jump in capabilities," said Capt. Todd Watkins, commander, Airborne Command Control and Logistics Wing. "The E-2D serves as the eyes of … [Read more...]

March 27, 2014, ARLINGTON, Va. (NNS) - Hunches are 50-50 propositions, but Navy researchers want to know if those facing the unexpected in the heat of battle can be trained to guess right more often than not, according to a new research effort announced today. In February, the Office of Naval Research (ONR) hosted leading experts in neural, cognitive and behavioral science … [Read more...]