MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS, 08/21/2013) - Conversion programs allow Sailors from all walks of life to make a major job change and continue their Navy careers, officials said Aug. 21. Several Continuum of Service (CoS) conversion programs that apply to eligible officer and enlisted Sailors who are currently serving on active duty or in the Reserves are outlined in NAVADMIN … [Read more...]
Navy Announces Plan to Reduce Flag Officer Structure
WASHINGTON (NNS, 08/21/2013) - Upon the recommendation of the Chief of Naval Operations, the Secretary of the Navy has approved the initial step to reduce, eliminate or consolidate a net of 35 Navy flag officer positions in the ranks of rear admiral (lower half) (O-7), rear admiral (O-8), and vice admiral (O-9) Navy officials announced Aug. 20. "We had to make tough choices … [Read more...]
New All Hands Magazine Digital Archive Launched
FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. (NNS) -- All Hands Magazine launched the new digital archive of print editions Aug. 19. All Hands has been the official magazine of the U.S. Navy since 1922, highlighting news and topics important to Sailors and their families. It was brought back as an online magazine at www.ah.mil in February, and the new archive design offers 89 years of an … [Read more...]
Navy Researcher: Historic Study May Lead to Malaria Vaccine
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15, 2013 - A small clinical trial of a malaria vaccine candidate recently showed 100-percent protection against the disease. This could mean, with enough funding, that a first-generation vaccine may be ready in 4 to 5 years for deployed warfighters and people in endemic areas, a Navy researcher said. Dr. Judith Epstein, clinical director of malaria vaccine … [Read more...]
First Term Sailors Receive Career Decision Help
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (NNS, 08/15/2013) - Sailors in their first enlistment have better information on which to base career decisions with the release of the First Term Success Workshop (FTSW), said Center for Personal and Professional Development (CPPD) officials Aug. 15. The revised version of the workshop is now available for use by commands across the fleet, according to … [Read more...]