KEY WEST, Fla. October 24, 2013 (NNS) - Service in the military often requires immeasurable sacrifice, which is unique to every member. One of the most important services provided in keeping people safe cannot be described or told by these members: military working dogs. Military working dogs are bred and live for the sole purpose of assisting civilian and military law … [Read more...]

WASHINGTON (NNS) October 16, 2013 - The Secretary of the Navy has announced a new Department of the Navy sexual assault survey for 2013, which started Oct. 15, and can be taken online via any device that can access the internet. The Department of the Navy Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office (DoN SAPRO), which answers directly to Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus, … [Read more...]

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...]