Official Discusses Transition Assistance Program at House Hearing  (29 April 2013)

The Defense Department, in concert with the military services and interagency partners are successfully implementing the department's revamped Transition Assistance Program, a senior DOD official told a House Armed Services Committee subcommittee here April 24.

Family Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance Benefit Changes  (29 April 2013)

Service members married to other service members are no longer automatically enrolled in the Family Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance program, Pentagon officials said.

Chief of Naval Personnel Announces 2012 N1 Civilian of the Year   (15 April 2013)

The Chief of Naval Personnel announced the 2012 OPNAV N1 Civilian of the Year during a ceremony at the Pentagon April 2.

Dempsey Lauds Honorees at Military Child of the Year Gala  (12 April 2013)

Compassion, faith and patriotism earned five youths, each representing a service branch, acclaim from senior leaders during the 5th Annual Military Child of the Year Awards Gala at the Ritz-Carlton hotel in Pentagon City here April 11.

Still Time to Enter Video Contest   (9 April 2013)

Sailors still have time to take part in the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Public Service Announcement (PSA) video contest, officials said April 9.

Navy Announces Navy Working Uniform Type I Update  (1 April 2013)

NAVADMIN 084/13 released April 1 provides a summary on all Navy Working Uniform (NWU) Type I related guidance and announces the authorized wear of the aiguillette and the expanded wear of the 9-inch rough side out and 8-inch flight deck steel toed safety boots with the NWU Type I.

Reenlistment Bonuses Update Released  (26 March 2013)

Navy announced updates to the Selective Reenlistment Bonus award plan, March 26 in NAVADMIN 077/13.

Creative Sailors Needed for Video Contest   (26 March 2013)

As part of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month Navy is seeking creative and tech savvy Sailors to promote an important message through a Sexual Assault Prevention and Response(SAPR) Public Service Announcement (PSA) video contest, officials said March 25.

Navy Announces SAAPM 2013 Theme   (26 March 2013)

The Navy announced the 2013 Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM) theme of "Courage" and issued guidance to focus efforts on awareness and prevention of sexual violence in NAVADMIN 075/13 released March 25.

CNP Talks Tuition Assistance, PTS and More with Sailors in Norfolk  (19 March 2013)

Chief of Naval Personnel addressed Sailors during an all-hands call aboard Naval Station Norfolk, March 18.

Chief of Naval Personnel Announces 2012 MPT&E Sailor of the Year  (14 March 2013)

Chief of Naval Personnel announced Manpower, Personnel, Training and Education (MPT&E) 2012 Sailor of the Year (SOY) during an award ceremony at Naval Support Facility Arlington March 7.

CNP Discusses Sailor and Family Budget Impacts with Congress  (14 March 2013)

The Chief of Naval Personnel joined personnel chiefs from the other services and Department of Defense civilian leadership March 13 in testifying before the House Armed Services Committee on the impacts of the current budget environment on military personnel and family related programs.

Same-sex Family Benefits Available by October 1  (12 February 2013)

Department of Defense announced the extension of benefits to same-sex partners to ensure fairness and equal treatment to the extent allowable under law on Feb. 11.

Panetta Signs Memo Extending Benefits to Same-sex Partners  (11 February 2013)

Calling it "a matter of fundamental equity," Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta today signed a memorandum to the service secretaries and the Pentagon's top personnel official extending benefits to same-sex partners of service members.

Spirit of Hope Award Nominations Deadline Announced  (25 January 2013)

Chief of Naval Personnel is seeking nominations for the 2012 Spirit of Hope award, which must be submitted by March 15.