MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (NNS, September 10, 2013) - Sailors not receiving mail as expected should remind senders about the United States Postal Service (USPS) requirement to use the nine-digit ZIP code on all mail sent to FPO and APO addresses. Every mobile unit - ships, squadrons, detachments, et cetera, and OCONUS Shore installations - has a unique nine-digit ZIP code," said … [Read more...]

NORFOLK (NNS, September 09, 2013) -- The Chief of Naval Operations recently approved the Undersea Domain Operating Concept (UDOC) to ensure the U.S. Navy maintains undersea superiority into the future. Navy Warfare Development Command (NWDC) worked with commander, Submarine Forces and other stakeholders to develop this concept. Navy concepts are ways to stimulate innovation … [Read more...]

CARTAGENA, Colombia (NNS, September 09, 2013) - Naval forces from Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Honduras, Peru, the United Kingdom and the United States kicked off UNITAS 2013, an annual multinational exercise, Sept. 8 in Cartagena, Colombia. This year's exercise is hosted by the Colombian navy and will include 19 warships that will conduct … [Read more...]

WASHINGTON (NNS, 09/06/2013) - Even without the uncertainty caused by budget negotiations, it will take years for the Navy to recover from the effects of sequestration, the chief of naval operations told an audience at the American Enterprise Institute in Washington Sept 5. Sequestration and the effects of the continuing budget resolution damaged readiness, Chief of Naval … [Read more...]

MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS, September 05, 2013) - Each year America's Armed Forces recognize September as Suicide Prevention Month. For 2013, Navy is focusing on the importance of community and self-purpose when dealing with adversity, officials announced in NAVADMIN 212/13. The theme of this year's Navy Suicide Prevention (SP) Month is "Thrive in Your Community," encouraging … [Read more...]