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...]

WASHINGTON (NNS, 09/06/2013) - Even without the uncertainty caused by budget negotiations, it will take years for the Navy to recover from the effects of sequestration, the chief of naval operations told an audience at the American Enterprise Institute in Washington Sept 5. Sequestration and the effects of the continuing budget resolution damaged readiness, Chief of Naval … [Read more...]

MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS, September 05, 2013) - Each year America's Armed Forces recognize September as Suicide Prevention Month. For 2013, Navy is focusing on the importance of community and self-purpose when dealing with adversity, officials announced in NAVADMIN 212/13. The theme of this year's Navy Suicide Prevention (SP) Month is "Thrive in Your Community," encouraging … [Read more...]

MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (NNS, September 04, 2013) - The Naval Supply Systems Command's (NAVSUP) Postal Policy Division mail-by dates for pre-Dec. 25 delivery of holiday cards, letters, and packages were released Sept. 3. For Mail Addressed to: APO/FPO/DPO AE zips 090-098 (except 093); AA zips 340; AP zips 962-966 * Express Mail: Dec. 17 * First-Class Mail (letters/cards and … [Read more...]

WASHINGTON (NNS, 09/03/2013) - The Departments of Defense, Veterans Affairs, Labor, Education, the Office of Personnel Management and the Small Business Administration codified their continued commitment to help transitioning service members be "career ready" for civilian life by signing a statement of intent Aug. 15. "This [statement of intent] puts our shared commitment to … [Read more...]