SAN DIEGO (NNS, August 30, 2013) - The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) announced that they will be reclassifying the two plants from endangered to threatened under the Endangered Species Act. The San Clemente Island (SCI) lotus and the SCI paintbrush are two names that you nearly never heard again, unless you were talking about dinosaurs and dodo birds. The lotus and … [Read more...]

NEWPORT, R.I. (NNS, 08/29/2013) - Center for Service Support (CSS) is reminding Sailors, Department of the Navy civilians and their families to be safe this Labor Day weekend. Labor Day weekend, Aug. 30 - Sept. 1, marks the final weekend of summer and the final weekend of the Critical Days of Summer. "We place a lot of emphasis on safety, especially during the summer … [Read more...]

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (NNS, 08/29/2013) - Have you ever made a decision that locks you into a commitment for seven years of your life? A lot happens in seven years. It is a decision that must not be made lightly. The class of 2015 at the U.S. Naval Academy just made that "2 for 7" decision Aug. 17. Freshman year at the USNA: "Plebe year." You are dealing with constant running … [Read more...]

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...]