JUNE 16, 2026 – Recognizing the indispensable role and daily dangers faced by Civil Service Mariners (CIVMARs), the U.S. Navy has officially designated several key maritime regions as hazard areas, authorizing premium pay when operating in these dangerous waters. The designation serves as a direct acknowledgment of the significant risks these mariners shoulder to support … [Read more...]

JUNE 16, 2026 - The U.S. Naval Test Pilot School (USNTPS) graduated its Class 168 during a ceremony near Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland on June 12. Retired Navy Capt. Reid Wiseman, a USNTPS graduate who serves as a NASA astronaut and Artemis II mission commander, delivered the graduation ceremony's keynote address. “When NASA wants to do something for the … [Read more...]

JUNE 15, 2026 - Adm. George M. Wikoff, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Africa (NAVAF), visited Tunisia June 8, underscoring the growing strength of the U.S.–Tunisia maritime security partnership in North Africa and the Mediterranean. During his visit, Wikoff met with U.S. Ambassador to Tunisia Bill Bazzi to discuss the longstanding bilateral relationship with Tunisia, one of … [Read more...]

JUNE 15, 2026 - Navy Lodges have launched the "Building a Better Breakfast" program, providing guests with a more consistent breakfast experience and expanded menu options worldwide. “We designed a streamlined, consistent breakfast experience that delivers seamlessly across our global Navy Lodge portfolio,” said Ron Loman, Senior Vice President, Navy Exchange Service Command … [Read more...]

JUNE 15, 2026 - The Department of the Navy is launching a targeted national talent search to recruit elite commercial technology professionals into the Navy Reserve’s Navy Innovation Unit (NIU). This strategic initiative will bridge the gap between the speed of commercial technology and the Fleet's operational needs. The program is designed specifically for technical … [Read more...]