NEWPORT, R.I., Feb. 05, 2014 (NNS) - The voting assistance team (VAT) assigned to Center for Service Support (CSS) is ensuring that Sailors and civilian employees assigned to the command's large network of schools and learning sites have the tools and information necessary to vote in upcoming elections. "CSS encourages everyone who does not reside within their home voting … [Read more...]

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5, 2014 - About 30 of 150 watch-standers at the Navy’s Charleston Nuclear Power Training Unit in South Carolina are being investigated for alleged cheating on a written qualification exam, the chief of naval operations said today. The incident came to light yesterday, and Navy officials are taking quick action to investigate the situation and apply … [Read more...]

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5, 2014 (NNS) - Navy Fitness recently conducted a 12-week study to evaluate the relative effectiveness of Navy Operational Fitness and Fueling Series (NOFFS) workouts and released the outcomes on Jan. 31. The results revealed that NOFFS participants showed greater improvements in all areas than those participating in command fitness leader (CFL) led physical … [Read more...]

MILLINGTON, Tenn., January 30, 2014 (NNS) - Selection board season runs January throgh October and affects nearly every Sailor in the Navy. Taking the time to prepare in advance can relieve a lot of stress when your record goes before a board, Navy officials said Jan. 30. About 20,000 first classes took the exam this month and from them will be those who are selection board … [Read more...]

OKINAWA, Japan, January 28, 2014 (NNS) - Adm. Harry Harris, Pacific Fleet commander, saw firsthand the advanced capabilities of the P-8A Poseidon on a flight with the War Eagles of Patrol Squadron (VP) 16, Jan. 24. The P-8A flew an eight-hour maritime surveillance mission over the East China Sea, highlighting the full range of the Poseidon's game-changing intelligence, … [Read more...]