AUGUSTA, Ga., December 16, 2013 (NNS) - Sailors from Navy Information Operations Command (NIOC) Georgia collected gifts for nearly 300 children this December as part of the command's annual Sailor Santa Program on Fort Gordon, Ga. The toy drive concluded Dec. 12 when Sailors delivered toys, gift cards, and other presents to a local charity, Child Enrichment Incorporated of … [Read more...]

WASHINGTON, December 12, 2013 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus today announced the U.S. Departments of Agriculture (USDA) and Navy's joint "Farm-to-Fleet" venture will now make biofuel blends part of regular, operational fuel purchase and use by the military. The announcement incorporates the acquisition of biofuel blends into regular … [Read more...]

MILLINGTON, Tenn., December 12, 2013 (NNS) - Most people take medicines only for the reasons their doctors prescribe them. However, an estimated 20 percent of people in the United States use prescription drugs for nonmedical reasons. Understanding how to take prescription drugs correctly can not only keep a Sailor safe, but it can save their careers as well. "The Navy's … [Read more...]

MILLINGTON, Tenn., December 12, 2013 (NNS) - Navy Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention (NADAP) office has just released two new Public Service Announcement videos regarding the career risks of the synthetic drugs known as "bath salts" and "Spice" Dec. 12. The public service announcement videos air on the Direct to Sailor Television aboard ships and are available for download at … [Read more...]

USS PHILIPPINE SEA, At Sea, December 9, 2013 (NNS) - Boot camp can humble anyone. The college graduate and the high school slacker get treated just the same. Each new arrival wears the same clothes and has the same name, recruit. While most would say this training process is necessary, few would call it fun. It is designed to build confidence, resolve and instill the … [Read more...]