MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (NNS, September 04, 2013) - The Naval Supply Systems Command's (NAVSUP) Postal Policy Division mail-by dates for pre-Dec. 25 delivery of holiday cards, letters, and packages were released Sept. 3. For Mail Addressed to: APO/FPO/DPO AE zips 090-098 (except 093); AA zips 340; AP zips 962-966 * Express Mail: Dec. 17 * First-Class Mail (letters/cards and … [Read more...]

WASHINGTON (NNS, 09/03/2013) - The Departments of Defense, Veterans Affairs, Labor, Education, the Office of Personnel Management and the Small Business Administration codified their continued commitment to help transitioning service members be "career ready" for civilian life by signing a statement of intent Aug. 15. "This [statement of intent] puts our shared commitment to … [Read more...]

SAN DIEGO (NNS, August 30, 2013) - The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) announced that they will be reclassifying the two plants from endangered to threatened under the Endangered Species Act. The San Clemente Island (SCI) lotus and the SCI paintbrush are two names that you nearly never heard again, unless you were talking about dinosaurs and dodo birds. The lotus and … [Read more...]

NEWPORT, R.I. (NNS, 08/29/2013) - Center for Service Support (CSS) is reminding Sailors, Department of the Navy civilians and their families to be safe this Labor Day weekend. Labor Day weekend, Aug. 30 - Sept. 1, marks the final weekend of summer and the final weekend of the Critical Days of Summer. "We place a lot of emphasis on safety, especially during the summer … [Read more...]

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (NNS, 08/29/2013) - Have you ever made a decision that locks you into a commitment for seven years of your life? A lot happens in seven years. It is a decision that must not be made lightly. The class of 2015 at the U.S. Naval Academy just made that "2 for 7" decision Aug. 17. Freshman year at the USNA: "Plebe year." You are dealing with constant running … [Read more...]