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Optional Swimwear, Cold Weather Outerwear Lead 2019 Uniform Updates (Dec. 9, 2019)
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The Navy announced updates to uniform policy and uniform design improvement in NAVADMIN 282/19. Read more on Navy.mil
Navy Announces Merger of Combat Systems Designators to Streamline Accessions (Dec. 9, 2019)
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The Navy announced the merger of limited duty officer (LDO) and chief warrant officer (CWO) Surface Ordnance designators into the Surface Electronics (LDO/CWO) designator to form a combined combat systems designator in NAVADMIN 280/19. Read more on Navy.mil
Navy Announces Launch of New Assignment Interface (Dec. 3, 2019)
MILLINGTON, Tennessee (NNS) -- An overhaul of how Sailors review and apply for billets — fundamentally changing the future of Navy detailing — was unveiled in NAVADMIN 276/19, released Dec. 3. Read more on Navy.mil
Undesignated Sailors Now Have Clear Path to Ratings (Dec. 3, 2019)
MILLINGTON, Tennessee (NNS) -- Any undesignated Sailor will now be approved for a rating based on the billet they're selected for in MyNavy Assignment, the Navy announced Dec. 3. Read more on Navy.mil
Navy Announces Updates to Sea Shore Flow (Dec. 2, 2019)
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The Navy announced updates to the sea and shore tour lengths affecting Sailors in 47 ratings in NAVADMIN 274/19. Read more on Navy.mil
Select Reenlistment Bonus and Pay for Performance Pilot Update (Dec. 2, 2019)
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- How does a little extra cash sound? The Navy is looking to retain talented and skilled Sailors by offering reenlistment bonuses for critical billets; some as high as $100,000. Read more on Navy.mil
MyNavy HR Navy Region Southeast Career Development Symposium Wraps Up (Nov. 21, 2019)
KINGS BAY, Georgia (NNS) -- The MyNavy HR Career Development Symposium (CDS), hosted by Navy Personnel Command, visited Sailors stationed throughout Navy Region Southeast at Naval Station Mayport, Naval Air Station Jacksonville and Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay Nov. 18-20. Read more on Navy.mil
Navy Announces FY-20 Senior Enlisted Continuation Board (Oct. 11, 2019)
MILLINGTON, Tennessee (NNS) -- The fiscal year 2020 (FY-20) Senior Enlisted Continuation Board (SECB) will convene Dec. 9, according to NAVADMIN 233/19 released Oct. 11. Read more on Navy.mil
Navy Sets Up Permanent Advancement-to-Position Program for Enlisted Sailors (Oct. 7, 2019)
MILLINGTON, Tennessee (NNS) -- Based on positive fleet feedback and the success of recent pilot programs, the Navy announced Oct. 7 that it has permanently established the Active Duty Enlisted Advancement-to-Position (A2P) program, via NAVADMIN 230/19. Read more on Navy.mil
'Man the Torpedoes!' Navy Announces Re-establishment of Torpedoman's Mate Rating (Sept. 30, 2019)
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Navy announced the re-establishment of the Torpedoman’s Mate rating (TM) in NAVADMIN 225/19, released Sept. 30. Read more on Navy.mil
Navy Awards Largest IT Contract to Date in Support of MyNavy HR Transformation (Sept. 6, 2019)
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The Navy awarded CACI Enterprise Solutions, Inc., based in Chantilly, Virginia a $385 million task order Sept. 6 in support of MyNavy HR Transformation, the Navy’s Manpower, Personnel, Training and Education (MPT&E) efforts to modernize human resource systems. Read more on Navy.mil
MyNavy HR Career Development Symposium Wraps up in Pacific Northwest (Aug. 15, 2019)
EVERETT, Wash. (NNS) -- The MyNavy HR Career Development Symposium (CDS) wrapped up three days of briefings and on-site detailing to Sailors based at commands throughout Navy Region Northwest, Aug. 12-14. Read more on Navy.mil
New Training Continuum Replaces Petty Officer Selectee Leadership Courses (Aug. 7, 2019)
PENSACOLA, Fla. (NNS) -- The Navy announced an overhaul to its approach to enlisted leadership training, transitioning to junior Sailor development courses that focus on building character, Aug. 7, in NAVADMIN 185/19. Read more on Navy.mil
Career Development Symposium Heads to Pacific Northwest (Aug. 5, 2019)
MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS) -- Sailors in the Pacific Northwest will soon have the opportunity to explore the benefits of Sailor 2025 and its impact upon their professional lives during an upcoming 2019 Career Development Symposium Aug. 12-14. Read more on Navy.mil
Navy Announces FY20 Senior Enlisted Advancement-to-Position Selection Board (July 17, 2019)
MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS) -- Active duty senior enlisted Sailors looking for their next billet in a higher paygrade will soon have the opportunity to get a jump on the process thanks to the Advancement-to-Position (A2P) selection board, the Navy announced July 17. Read more on Navy.mil
Navy Accepts Continuous Applications for Enlisted Women in Submarines (July 15, 2019)
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The Navy is now continuously accepting applications for female enlisted Sailors in pay grades E1-E8 to convert to Submarine Force non-nuclear trained ratings, as announced in NAVADMIN 159/19, July 15. Read more on Navy.mil
Do You Want to be a Career Recruiter? (June 25, 2019)
MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS) -- The Navy announced the convening of the Career Recruiter Force (CRF) selection board to allow select enlisted Sailors to serve as Navy recruiters in NAVADMIN 139/19, June 25. Read more on Navy.mil
Navy Launches Advancement-to-Position Program (June 3, 2019)
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Navy announced the creation of a program with an advancement incentive to fill priority recruiter and recruit division commander (RDC) billets June 3, in NAVADMIN 122/19. Read more on Navy.mil
Meritorious Advancement Program Gains a Season, Quotas Increase (Feb. 8, 2019)
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The Navy released the calendar year (CY) 2019 Meritorious Advancement Program (MAP) plan, Feb. 8, in NAVADMIN 031/19, announcing the transition from one to two MAP seasons and increasing quotas in a continuing effort to empower command triads to recognize their most highly-talented Sailors through immediate advancement. Read more on Navy.mil
FY19-20 Tours with Industry Applicants Sought (Feb. 7, 2019)
MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS) -- Navy announced Feb. 7 that select Sailors can apply to participate in the Secretary of the Navy Tours with Industry (SNTWI) program. Read more on Navy.mil
No Ordinary Day, Flag Writers Get the Job Done (April 1, 2019)
There are speeches to write, naval correspondence on your desk to be edited and travel plans to be scheduled. Days are a balancing act between meticulously scheduled events and last-minute changes, but no day is ever the same as the one before. It's a fast-paced environment at times, but you have what it takes. Why? Because you are a Navy flag writer. Read more on Navy.mil
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U.S. Fleet Forces Command Kicks Off Navy Civilian Acculturation Program (July 16, 2019)
NORFOLK (NNS) -- The Chief of Navy Operations (CNO) announced the rollout of the Navy Civilian Acculturation Program (NCAP) in NAVADMIN 158/19 July 15, providing details of a new orientation program that is now available for newly hired civilians with no prior experience or background in the Navy. NCAP is designed to provide the Navy’s newest employees exposure and familiarization to naval culture to enable them to better integrate into the organization. Read more on Navy.mil
Naval War College Launches Shorter Program for Earning JPME-I Credit (Dec. 9, 2019)
NEWPORT, R.I. (NNS) -- U.S. Naval War College’s College of Distance Education has launched a streamlined version of its online program for delivering professional military education coursework required by the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Read more on Navy.mil
New Training Advances PR Rating Skills (Nov. 12, 2019)
FORT LEE, Va. (NNS) -- Instructors at Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit (CNATTU) Norfolk, Learning Site Fort Lee, completed the pilot for new “C”-school level training, called the Non-Tactical Parachute Systems course. Read more on Navy.mil
Secretary of the Navy Visits the Pensacola Force Development Team (Nov. 6, 2019)
PENSACOLA, Fla. (NNS) -- The Pensacola-area MyNavy HR force development team hosted the secretary of the Navy Nov. 5. Read more on Navy.mil
OS “A” School: The First in Ready, Relevant Learning (Nov. 5, 2019)
When Seaman Damyon Black arrived to Operations Specialist (OS) “A” School at Naval Station Great Lakes, he was uncertain how the program’s new curriculum would affect his ability to succeed in training. What he discovered was the Navy’s renewed investment in training and thoughtful instruction from experienced Sailors, the combination of which would challenge him and better prepare him for his job in the fleet. Read more on Navy.mil
First Warrant Officer 1 Grads in Decades Hailed at LDO/CWO Academy (Nov. 1, 2019)
NEWPORT, R.I. (Nov. 1, 2019) (NNS) -- The first eight Navy warrant officer 1 (WO1) Sailors in decades graduated from the Limited Duty Officer/Chief Warrant Officer (LDO/CWO) Academy at Officer Training Command, Newport (OTCN), Nov. 1. Read more on Navy.mil
Sailors Should Apply Now for Tuition Assistance, Distance Learning for FY2020 (Sept. 5, 2019)
PENSACOLA, Fla. (NNS) -- Sailors whose plans for this fall include taking college courses, should act now to select courses and apply for Tuition Assistance (TA) and Navy College Program for Afloat College Education Distance Learning (NCPACE DL) funding. Read more on Navy.mil
Navy Announces FY-20 General Military Training Requirements (Aug. 13, 2019)
PENSACOLA, Fla. (NNS) -- The Navy announced fiscal year (FY) 2020 General Military Training (GMT) requirements via Naval Administrative Message (NAVADMIN) 191/19, released Aug. 13. Read more on Navy.mil
Post-9/11 GI Bill Education Benefits Transfer Deadline Extended for Members with 16 Years of Service (July 10, 2019)
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The deadline for Sailors who have over 16 years of service to transfer their Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits to dependents has been extended to Jan. 12, 2020 based on recently revised guidance issued by the Department of Defense (DoD). Read more on Navy.mil
Navy Implements Change to Education Program Announcements (May 10, 2019)
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The Navy announced that education program information, application processes and deadlines will be announced through personalized notifications to eligible Sailors in NAVADMIN 106/19, May 10. Read more on Navy.mil
Department of the Navy Announces New Education Initiatives (Feb. 12, 2019)
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The Department of the Navy (DoN) released its Education for Seapower report Feb. 12, along with the Secretary of the Navy’s action memorandum providing the way forward for the new education initiatives for the department. Read more on Navy.mil
DoD Announces Post-9/11 GI Bill Education Benefits Transfer Exception (Jan. 24, 2019)
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The Department of Defense (DoD) has granted a temporary exception to policy to allow select service members to transfer their Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits to dependents until July 12, 2019. Read more on Navy.mil
More Ways to Complete Professional Military Knowledge Eligibility Exam (June 26, 2019)
PENSACOLA, Fla. (NNS) -- Sailors eligible for advancement to paygrades E-4/5/6/7 can now complete their Professional Military Knowledge Eligibility Exam (PMK-EE) requirements anytime, anywhere in the world, through a self-service app announced in NAVADMIN 140/19, June 26. Read more on Navy.mil
Mobile App Lets Sailors Prepare for and Take Advancement Exams (May 28, 2019)
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The Navy’s Professional Military Knowledge Eligibility Exam (PMK-EE) mobile application conveniently allows Sailors to prepare for and complete these exams, which they must pass to advance through the E4/5/6/7 paygrades. Read more on Navy.mil
Going Digital: MyNavy Portal Introduces Advancement Dashboard for Enlisted Sailors (March 8, 2019)
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- It just got a lot easier for Sailors preparing for the Navy-wide Advancement Exam (NWAE) with the roll-out of the Advancement Dashboard on MyNavy Portal (MNP), March 8. Read more on Navy.mil
Sailors PCSing Overseas Now Eligible for GTCC Pilot Program (Dec. 20, 2019)
MILLINGTON, Tennessee (NNS) -- Sailors moving overseas are now eligible to use their Government Travel Credit Card (GTCC) as part of a pilot program launched this summer initially only for permanent change of station (PCS) moves in the U.S. Read more on Navy.mil
Navy Exchange Introduces Reduced-Interest Payment Plans (Nov. 19, 2019)
Virginia Beach, VA (NNS) -- The Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) is now participating in the Exchange Credit Program’ s new “Pay Your Way” flexible payment plans, to meet the needs of service members and their families through every stage of their careers. Read more on Navy.mil
MyNavy Financial Literacy App Provides Roadmap to Success (Aug. 27, 2019)
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Achieving your personal financial goals is not easy, but the Navy is helping Sailors and their families with the updated release of MyNavy Financial Literacy app, Aug. 26. The app is part of Sailor 2025, the Navy’s program to empower Sailors by providing them the necessary tools to easily manage all aspects of their careers and life. Read more on Navy.mil
Navy Announces Updated Shaving Guidelines for Sailors With Skin Condition (Oct. 4, 2019)
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The Navy plans to release changes early next week to how commands manage individual readiness of Sailors diagnosed with the facial shaving-related condition pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB). Read more on Navy.mil
Navy Releases Hemp Policy (Aug. 7, 2019)
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Department of the Navy continues to direct Sailors and Marines not to use hemp-derived products in a message released Aug. 7. Read more on Navy.mil
More Sailor-Friendly Options for PCS Moves (Aug. 6, 2019)
MILLINGTON, Tenn (NNS) -- Navy Personnel Command leaders announced Aug. 6 that they are expanding options and capabilities offered to further improve the Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move experience for Sailors and their families. This comes only a few weeks after the release of MyPCS Mobile, and more capabilities are expected in the near future. Read more on Navy.mil
Navy Announces Expansion of Urinalysis Testing Program (June 3, 2019)
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Navy announced that the Department of Defense has expanded its ability to conduct random drug testing for manufactured opiate drugs June 3, in NAVADMIN 125/19. Read more on Navy.mil
Navy Announces Universal Training Precautions for Physical Exercise (June 3, 2019)
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Navy released NAVADMIN 108/19, May 10, alerting Sailors and command leadership of the importance of universal training precautions (UTP) to reduce the risk of exercise-related collapse and death during physical exercise, to include the Physical Readiness Test (PRT) and command physical training. Read more on Navy.mil
Navy Updates Medical Waiver Process (Feb. 15, 2019)
FALLS CHURCH, Va. (NNS) -- U.S. Navy surgeon general Vice Adm. Forrest Faison, on behalf of the Department of the Navy (DoN), instituted a new policy regarding the medical waiver process. The changes were officially signed Feb. 15, and impacts all applicants, with greater emphasis on enlisted to officer commissioning programs. Read more on Navy.mil
Navy Announces Upcoming Administrative Processes to Achieve Best-Ever Performance (Aug. 9, 2019)
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The Navy announced a series of forthcoming administrative changes meant to foster a culture of excellence and assist the service achieve best-ever performance in NAVADMIN 188/19, released Aug. 9. Read more on Navy.mil
June 2019 SRB and Pay for Performance Pilot Update Announced (June 11, 2019)
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The Navy updated the Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB) award plan for Active Component and Full Time Support Sailors and announced the continuation of an incentivized performance program in NAVADMIN 129/19, released June 11. Read more on Navy.mil
Enlisted Supervisor Retention Pay Update Announced (April 8, 2019)
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The Navy updated Enlisted Supervisor Retention Pay (ESRP) award levels for senior active-duty nuclear-trained Sailors in NAVADMIN 085/19, released April 8. Read more on Navy.mil
Navy Region Southeast Urges Sailors/Families to Use Housing Resources (Nov. 19, 2019)
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (NNS) -- Constantly moving every two to three years is one of the toughest, and most rewarding, aspects of a military lifestyle. While the chance to see the world is one of the appeals for a career in uniform, finding a new house, wondering what community to live in, and uprooting family members creates significant stresses for service members. Read more on Navy.mil
Navy Modernizing PCS Move Process (July 17, 2019)
MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS) -- Continuing efforts to improve the Permanent Change of Station (PCS) experience for Sailors and their families, the Navy is launching the MyPCS Mobile app July 17. Read more on Navy.mil
Navy Announces Spouse Licensure and Certification Reimbursement Policy (June 24, 2019)
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- As part of ongoing Navy Family Framework efforts to expand and improve the experience for spouses, Navy announced Sailors may be reimbursed up to 500 dollars for state licensure and certification costs of a spouse arising from relocation to another state due to a permanent change of station (PCS) move in NAVADMIN 134/19, June 24. Read more on Navy.mil
Reserve Component Adds New Command Senior Enlisted Ratings (Dec. 20, 2019)
MILLINGTON, Tennessee (NNS) -- Reserve Sailors are getting a big boost in leadership opportunities as the Navy announced today three new command senior enlisted ratings that are now available to Reserve Forces. Read more on Navy.mil
NEX and Navy Lodge Welcome Home Veterans, Caregivers (Nov. 14, 2019)
Virginia Beach, VA (NNS) -- Beginning next year, the Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) is expanding NEX in-store shopping and Navy Lodge guest privileges to eligible veterans and their primary-selected caregiver. Read more on Navy.mil
Navy Updates Mobilization Deferment Policy for Selected Reserve Affiliation (July 1, 2019)
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The Navy announced updates to the mobilization deferment policy for Sailors and veterans of other military services who choose to affiliate with the Selected Reserve (SELRES) in NAVADMIN 145/19, July 1. Read more on Navy.mil
MyNavy Family app Introduces Improved Services (Nov. 19, 2019)
ARLINGTON, Va. (NNS) -- The Navy continues to focus on families with the latest update of the MyNavy Family app. First released in May, the free app has been downloaded over ten thousand times. Read more on Navy.mil
The Navy Family eLearning is Now Available (Oct. 4, 2019)
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) just made it easier for Navy spouses to learn all they need to navigate their way through the Navy in the palm of their hand. Read more on Navy.mil
Navy Announces Spouse Licensure and Certification Reimbursement Policy (Jan. 24, 2019)
Service Secretaries Tackle Employment Challenges for Overseas Spouses (May 15, 2019)
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- All three military service secretaries signed a memorandum today to jointly explore how military spouses can find employment and sustain careers at overseas bases. Read more on Navy.mil
MyNavy Family App Focuses on Stronger Families and Fleet (May 8, 2019)
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Navy families navigating military life can now find support by downloading the MyNavy Family application which was released in the days leading up to Military Spouse Appreciation Day, May 10. The free app can be found in the Navy App Locker, https://applocker.navy.mil. Read more on Navy.mil
Updated Final Multiple Score Calculator App Released (Sept. 5, 2019)
PENSACOLA, Fla. (NNS) -- The Final Multiple Score (FMS) Calculator app is ready for download after undergoing a redesign that complements the MyNavy Portal FMS Calculator. The app, which calculates projected FMS for E-3 through E-6 Sailors who are eligible for advancement to paygrades E-4 through E-7, hit the app stores. Read more on Navy.mil
New Uniform Mobile App Has New Name, Guidance (July 24, 2019)
ARLINGTON, Va. (NNS) -- One of the more popular mobile applications the Navy has is the OPNAV Uniform Regulations app released in October 2017. Just like your worn out uniforms, the app needed updated. With a new name and more information, the OPNAV Uniform Regulations is now MyNavy UNIFORMS which hit app stores, July 18. Read more on Navy.mil
MyNavy Family App Offers One-Stop Shop for Various Needs (May 28, 2019)
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- From military installation searches to special family needs, relocation and retirement, the MyNavy Family mobile application is a one-stop shop for Navy spouses and Sailors’ families, combining official information from more than 22 websites. Read more on Navy.mil
Navy Announces Officer Photo Electronic Submission Capability (May 13, 2019)
MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS) -- Officers now have another way to submit their official photographs to their Official Military Personnel File (OMPF), Navy leaders said May 13. Read more on Navy.mil
CONUS Sailors Have New Leave Scheduling Tool (Jan. 23, 2019)
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The Navy launched an “eLeave” self-service tool capability within MyNavy Portal (MNP) Jan. 17, which allows CONUS-based Sailors to manage their ordinary leave using MNP. Read more on Navy.mil
New Uniform Mobile App Has New Name, New Guidance (July 24. 2019)
Navy Uniform Policy Update Announced (March 25, 2019)
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The Navy announced updates to uniform policy, grooming standards, uniform item availability and mandatory possession dates for new uniform items in NAVADMIN 075/19, released March 25. Read more on Navy.mil
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