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SecNav Names Multiple Ships  (6 June 2013)
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus announced today the next three joint high speed vessels (JHSV) will be named USNS Yuma, USNS Bismarck and USNS Burlington, and two littoral combat ships (LCS) will be named USS Billings and USS Tulsa.
PCU Gerald R. Ford Officially Establishes Crew  (6 June 2013)
More than 100 Sailors from the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) attended a special ribbon-cutting ceremony, May 15, to officially establish the crew of the first Ford class aircraft carrier and open the building where they will work while the ship is constructed.
Career Waypoints Replaces Perform to Serve  (5 June 2013)
The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) initiated the Career Waypoints Program, replacing the Perform to Serve process and other associated programs, June 3.
Focusing on Resilience: 21st Century Sailor Office Established  (5 June 2013)
Effective June 1, Navy headquarters staff realigned in support of the establishment of 21st Century Sailor office (OPNAV N17).
MCPON Visits Moore, Oklahoma  (4 June 2013)
Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON)(AW/NAC) Mike D. Stevens visited Oklahoma and Tinker Air Force Base Monday to talk with service members, comfort families, and offer reassurance that the Navy is prepared to assist with recovery from severe weather that devastated the area last week.
Benefit Training for Same-Sex Partners and Children Begins  (4 June 2013)
The Navy will begin training for leadership and support elements to be ready to provide eligible benefits to same-sex domestic partners of service members and their children beginning August 31.
DDG 51 Multiyear Procurement Contract Awarded  (3 June 2013)
The Navy awarded two contracts for the DDG 51 fiscal years (FY) 2013-2017 multiyear procurement (MYP) for DDG 51 Arleigh Burke-class destroyers June 3.
Battle of Midway: 71st Anniversary Commemoration  (2 June 2013)
Active duty, retired service members and civilians observed the heroism of World War II veterans at the 71st Anniversary Battle of Midway commemoration aboard the USS Midway Museum, June 1.
SECDEF Visits USS Freedom in Singapore  (2 June 2013)
Sailors aboard the littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) had the unique opportunity of interacting with the nation's highest ranking military advisor when Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel visited the ship, June 2.
Career Navigator Goes Online  (31 May 2013)
The Navy announced May 30, it is bringing together all enlisted career management policies, processes and multiple information technology systems under the umbrella of the Career Navigator program in order to provide Sailors with tools and information to plan and execute their career decisions.
USS Shiloh Sailors Visit Zhanjiang, China  (30 May 2013)
USS Shiloh (CG 67) arrived at the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy (PLA(N)) South Sea Fleet headquarters in Zhanjiang, China, for a port visit, May 30.
Global Drifter Buoys Released in Pacific Ocean  (30 May 2013)
Sailors from the office of Naval Meteorology and Oceanography released ten global drifter buoys belonging to the University of California, San Diego Scripps Institution of Oceanography from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52), May 28, during Pacific Partnership 2013.
USFF, PACFLT Announce Shipboard Organizational Clothing Update  (30 May 2013)
U.S. Fleet Forces (USFF) and U.S. Pacific Fleet (CPF) announced the recommendations from a working group's review on the requirements and the flame-resistant qualities of fleet organizational clothing, May 29.
New Chief's Mess Training Course Released  (28 May 2013)
The Center for Personal and Professional Development (CPPD) has released the revised Chief's Mess Training (CMT) course, CPPD leadership said May 28.
EODMU 11 Participates in Mine-Pouncing Training Exercise  (27 May 2013)
Members of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 11 participated in a mine pouncing training exercise in the Indian Ocean May 26.

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