WASHINGTON (NNS, July 9, 2013) -- In a message to flag officers, commanding officers, and officers in charge, Vice Chief of Naval Operations (VCNO) Adm. Mark Ferguson highlighted Navy-wide accountability for sexual assault July 8. The message from Adm. Mark Ferguson explains the Navy will soon announce policies and programs to address sexual assault across the fleet and sets … [Read more...]

FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. (NNS, July 2, 2013) -- The Navy Live blog (http://navylive.dodlive.mil/), in coordination with Navy Public Affairs Support Element in Norfolk, and Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, will carry three live broadcast events July 3 for audiences interested in engaging in the Navy's story. Audience members will be able to interact live during all … [Read more...]

FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md (NNS, July 1, 2013) -- The Chief of Naval Operations' Reduce Administrative Distractions (RAD) Team website launched July 1, and the effort is underway to get direct input from Sailors on how the Fleet can streamline or eliminate administrative processes to allow more time to focus on mission readiness. The interactive RAD website provides all ranks, … [Read more...]

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (NNS, 6/21/2013) -- Members from U.S. Fleet Forces Command visited Naval Air Station Jacksonville June 17 to provide Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) and suicide prevention training to the senior leadership of Navy Region Southeast's tenant commands. The visit was in preparation for the SAPR/Suicide Prevention stand down that commands must … [Read more...]

MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS, June 20, 2013) -- Planning ahead can be one of the biggest stress relievers when it comes to a permanent change of station (PCS) move, Fleet and Family Service Center (FFSC) officials said June 20. "For a lot of people [who move], the pre-departure can be both positive and negative," said Diane Brown, Work and Family Life specialist, Fleet and Family … [Read more...]