MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS) - The Career Intermission Pilot Program (CIPP) is a continuum of service initiative that allows Sailors to take a break from active duty without permanently separating, officials said Aug. 28. As outlined in NAVADMIN 198/13, CIPP provides eligible service members a one-time temporary transition from active duty to the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) … [Read more...]

MANGILAO, Guam (NNS, August 26,2013) - Representatives from dozens of government, military, aviation and shipping organizations partnered to educate and understand threats to airline security and commercial aircraft in Mangilao, Aug. 23. Sponsored by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), explosive specialists from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) … [Read more...]

MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS, 08/21/2013) - Conversion programs allow Sailors from all walks of life to make a major job change and continue their Navy careers, officials said Aug. 21. Several Continuum of Service (CoS) conversion programs that apply to eligible officer and enlisted Sailors who are currently serving on active duty or in the Reserves are outlined in NAVADMIN … [Read more...]

WASHINGTON (NNS, 08/21/2013) - Upon the recommendation of the Chief of Naval Operations, the Secretary of the Navy has approved the initial step to reduce, eliminate or consolidate a net of 35 Navy flag officer positions in the ranks of rear admiral (lower half) (O-7), rear admiral (O-8), and vice admiral (O-9) Navy officials announced Aug. 20. "We had to make tough choices … [Read more...]

FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. (NNS) -- All Hands Magazine launched the new digital archive of print editions Aug. 19. All Hands has been the official magazine of the U.S. Navy since 1922, highlighting news and topics important to Sailors and their families. It was brought back as an online magazine at www.ah.mil in February, and the new archive design offers 89 years of an … [Read more...]