PEARL HARBOR (NNS) -- Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Pacific kicked off Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a May Day celebration, May 9. "Today, we pause and reflect on our friendship and camaraderie, and take time to appreciate and enjoy Hawaii's culture," said NAVFAC Pacific Commander Rear Adm. Scott Weikert. "It's important to embrace and … [Read more...]
Career Intermission Pilot Program Revisions Open Positions, Change Leave Policy
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- New guidance for the Career Intermission Pilot Program (CIPP), released with the update of OPNAVINST 1330.2B, includes a provision that now permits Full Time Support (FTS) personnel to apply for CIPP. Announced in NAVADMIN 125/13, the revised instruction authorizes FTS personnel the option to participate in CIPP, which was previously closed to all Navy … [Read more...]
Sooner Is Better When Transferring Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits
MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS, May 13, 2013) -- Sailors who wish to transfer Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits to eligible family members should act sooner rather than later to avoid missing out, according to Navy officials. "The transferability option must be elected while the service member is serving in the armed forces," said Paul Wilder, program manager, Post-9/11 GI Bill, … [Read more...]
Physicians and Corpsmen Gather to Support 2013 Warrior Games
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (NNS) -- Navy physicians and corpsmen have assembled in Colorado Springs, Colo. to support Team Navy's wounded warrior athletes in the 2013 Warrior Games May 11 - 16. "The medical staff makes competing each day a little easier," said retired Navy Culinary Specialist Seaman Judi Boyce. "Without them, Team Navy would be struggling with sore muscles and … [Read more...]
Naval Academy Offers Cyber Operations Major
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (NNS) -- The Naval Academy announced May 9, that a new major is available for the Class of 2016 and beyond, bringing the number of technical majors offered to midshipmen to 18. Cyber operations is an interdisciplinary major that covers the entire scope of cyberspace and related operations, both technical and non-technical. The new major provides a basic … [Read more...]