MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS, 9/12/2013) - The Career Management System Interactive Detailing (CMS-ID) application phase started Sept. 11, and is scheduled to remain open through Sept. 19 for active duty and Full-Time Support Sailors in their orders-negotiation window, officials said Sept. 12. Enlisted Sailors use CMS-ID to review and apply for permanent change-of-station (PCS) … [Read more...]

ARLINGTON, Va. (NNS, 09/11/2013) - The Office of Naval Research (ONR) is seeking applications from college and university professors for its 2014 Summer Faculty Research and Sabbatical Leave programs, ONR officials announced Sept. 11. "This year, we hope to increase the number of applications for potential research that will further introduce the academic community to Navy … [Read more...]

MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (NNS, September 10, 2013) - Sailors not receiving mail as expected should remind senders about the United States Postal Service (USPS) requirement to use the nine-digit ZIP code on all mail sent to FPO and APO addresses. Every mobile unit - ships, squadrons, detachments, et cetera, and OCONUS Shore installations - has a unique nine-digit ZIP code," said … [Read more...]

NORFOLK (NNS, September 09, 2013) -- The Chief of Naval Operations recently approved the Undersea Domain Operating Concept (UDOC) to ensure the U.S. Navy maintains undersea superiority into the future. Navy Warfare Development Command (NWDC) worked with commander, Submarine Forces and other stakeholders to develop this concept. Navy concepts are ways to stimulate innovation … [Read more...]

CARTAGENA, Colombia (NNS, September 09, 2013) - Naval forces from Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Honduras, Peru, the United Kingdom and the United States kicked off UNITAS 2013, an annual multinational exercise, Sept. 8 in Cartagena, Colombia. This year's exercise is hosted by the Colombian navy and will include 19 warships that will conduct … [Read more...]