CORONADO, Calif. (NNS) October 15, 2013 - The staff of Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet held a bell ringing ceremony at their headquarters building in Coronado, Calif.,to recognize and celebrate the 238th birthday of the United States Navy, Oct. 11. "Since 1775, the surface Navy has been around, operating on the high seas and around the borders of our country. From … [Read more...]

MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS) October 08, 2013 - In support of the Navy's 21st Century Sailor initiative, NAVADMIN 262/13 announced that starting Jan. 1, Sailors will be required to participate in Navy Operational Stress Control (OSC) skills training within the six months prior to deployment. According to Rear Adm. Sean S. Buck, director, 21st Century Sailor Office, the training … [Read more...]

WASHINGTON (NNS) October 07, 2013 - All currently furloughed Navy Department employees should return to work today or as soon as practical with the exception of the employees in the categories listed below: 1 - Chief Information Officer (CIO) functions, not previously excepted from furlough based on the Contingency Plan Guidance for Continuation of Essential Operations in … [Read more...]

WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The Pentagon and the Navy are reviewing security procedures worldwide in the wake of last week's tragic shootings at the Washington Navy Yard, Deputy Defense Secretary Ash Carter said today, with the aim of enhancing prevention of and response to any future such incidents. Carter offered his sympathies to everyone affected "by this deplorable act of … [Read more...]

EVERETT, Wash. (NNS) 9/24/2013 - Sailors assigned to the Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate USS Ford (FFG 54) organized and participated in a suicide awareness run on Naval Station Everett's multipurpose track and field Sept. 20. The 15 Sailors who participated in the event ran a cumulative 32 miles, one mile for each suicide in the Navy this year. "It is a problem ... If we … [Read more...]