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MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS) -- The Drug Education For Youth (DEFY) program, geared toward keeping kids drug free and teaching them various life skills, begins this summer Navy leaders said, May 7. The Drug Education For Youth (DEFY) program is a year-long, two-phased substance abuse prevention and comprehensive life skills program designed for 9-12 year olds. DEFY begins with a … [Read more...]
NMCPHC Launches Psychological and Emotional Well-Being Campaign
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (NNS) -- The Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center's (NMCPHC) Health Promotion and Wellness (HPW) campaign announced the launch of its Psychological and Emotional Well-Being program May 7. The sub-campaign is part of a fleet wide effort to encourage Sailors, Marines, their families and health educators to access resources that help strengthen and maintain … [Read more...]
May Application Phase to Open for Sailors Seeking PCS Orders
MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS) -- The Career Management System Interactive Detailing (CMS/ID) application phase is scheduled to begin, May 9, and remain open until 5 a.m., May 21, for Sailors in their permanent change of station (PCS) orders negotiation window. CMS/ID is the web-based program enlisted Sailors use to review and apply for PCS orders nine to seven months from their … [Read more...]
May is National Military Appreciation Month
SAN ANTONIO (May 3, 2013) -- The President of the United States has proclaimed May as National Military Appreciation Month to remind Americans of the importance of the U.S. Armed Forces in history. It is a symbol of unity, honoring today's military men and women, veterans and those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in the defense of freedom. The U.S. Army Installation … [Read more...]
41 Nations Gather in Bahrain for IMCMEX 13
MANAMA, Bahrain (NNS) -- Representatives from 41 nations have assembled in Bahrain to prepare for International Mine Countermeasures Exercise (IMCMEX) 13, May 6-30, in the Gulf Region. International Mine Countermeasures Exercise (IMCMEX) 13, is the largest exercise of its kind in the region and will exercise a wide spectrum of defensive operations designed to protect … [Read more...]