Chief of Naval Personnel Story Archive
Olympians, Paralympians Get White House Welcome (17 September 2012)
Brad Snyder, a triple medalist in swimming in the recently concluded 2012 Paralympic Games, was here today, along with most of the other Paralympians and Olympians who represented the United States in London, to meet with President Barack Obama at the White House.
Sports Have Transformative Effect on Wounded Warrior, Family (14 September 2012)
Twelve Navy wounded warriors are attending an adaptive athletics clinic that kicks off Sept. 14 at Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC) - Pt. Hueneme, Calif.
Navy Adjusts Selective Reenlistment Bonus Plan to Retain Skilled Sailors (10 September 2012)
Navy announced updates to the Selective Reenlistment Bonus award plan, Sept. 8, in NAVADMIN 273/12.
Navy Announces RC to AC Program for Reservists to Pursue Active Duty Careers (10 September 2012)
The Navy is establishing a new augmentation program that will offer enlisted Reservists opportunities to convert to permanent active duty careers, as outlined in NAVADMIN 274/12, released September 9.
Navy Safe Harbor Enrollee Swims for Gold in 2012 Paralympics (6 September 2012)
Navy wounded warrior Lt. Bradley Snyder will compete on behalf of the U.S. Paralympic Swimming Team in London Sept. 7, precisely one year after a combat wound left him blind.
Chief of Naval Personnel Visits Tinker Sailors (5 September 2012)
The Chief of Naval Personnel Vice Adm. Scott R. Van Buskirk visited Tinker Air Force Base, Sept. 5, to conduct an all hands calls with Navy leaders and Sailors stationed with Strategic Communications Wing One.
As announced in NAVADMIN 267/12, the deadline to submit nominations for the 2012 Human Resources (HR) Junior Officer of the Year Award is Sept. 14.
A Sailor was awarded the Bronze Star with Combat "V" in a ceremony Aug. 27 at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for his valorous conduct during Operation Enduring Freedom.
The Navy will join the nation in commemorating Prisoners of War/Missing in Action (POW/MIA) Recognition Day Sept. 21, as announced in NAVADMIN 262/12.
The Navy Pay and Allowance Continuation (PAC) program was realigned with Navy Safe Harbor, the Navy's wounded warrior program, effective Aug. 1, according to the Defense Finance and Accounting System (DFAS) Military Pay Advisory 32/12, released Aug. 20.
Chief of Naval Personnel Visits Mayport, Jacksonville Sailors (23 August 2012)
As part of an effort to inform the fleet of key personnel policies, the chief of naval personnel held several all hands calls at Naval Station Mayport and Naval Air Station Jacksonville Aug. 22-23.
'Joining Forces' Exceeds Hiring Goals for Vets, Spouses (22 August 2012)
The White House initiative to hire veterans and military spouses has surpassed its goals, having led to the hiring or training of more than 125,000 veterans and spouses in the past year, First Lady Michelle Obama announced Aug. 22.
More than 50 people teed off at the second annual Navy Safe Harbor Foundation Golf Tournament in Springfield, Va. to support the Navy and Coast Guard's wounded warriors, Aug. 13.
The Navy is extending the Voluntary Sea Duty Program for an additional year and adding High Year Tenure waiver consideration as an incentive for senior enlisted Sailors who volunteer, according to NAVADMIN 229/12, released July 26.
More Sailors Now Eligible for Sea Duty Incentive Pay (30 July 2012)
The Navy has expanded the number of ratings currently eligible for Sea Duty Incentive Pay, as announced in NAVADMIN 231/12, released July 30.