Since 1936, the last Sunday in September has been designated as Gold Star Mother's Day to recognize and honor those who have lost a child serving in the United States Armed Forces...

On Friday Sept. 15 Naval Station Great Lakes (NSGL) held a pinning ceremony for the FY-18 Chief Petty Officers. Of the 41 selectees pinned, Chief Engineman Jeff Kohn, has made an enormous impact on the local community and Neal Math and Science Academy (NMSA)...

According to folklore, goats were kept aboard Navy ships during the days of the wooden sailing ship. They were highly valued for their ability to provide milk and cheese for sustenance and to do the work of consuming shipboard refuse...

The U.S. Navy conducts inspections and reviews on everything, from the proper appearance and wear of a Sailor's uniform to the water integrity of its largest warships. All inspections, no matter how small, contribute to the mission readiness of our nation's naval forces...

No matter what duty station a Sailor get assigned to, they are accompanied with endless paperwork and documents under their name. From Page 2's to performance evaluations to even pay issues, the paper trail seems endless and without any sense of organization...

As the end of summer draws near, children begin to finish their outdoor games and head back to school. Instead of relaxing on the beach under the warm sunlight, people are returning indoors to plan for the autumn festivities...

Getting selected for advancement is a phenomenal moment in every Sailor's career. This year one Sailor aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) (GW) was selected to advance to the highest enlisted rank of E-9, or, master chief...

For active duty, civilian personnel and families who evacuated to Atlanta and are now moving to the Jacksonville, Florida, area on or about Sept. 18, there are many questions about per diem...

Navy Environmental Preventive Medicine Unit (NEPMU) 5 is participating in nine health fairs at Lincoln Military Housing centers in the San Diego area, Sept. 13-27, as part of the unit's robust health promotion program...

Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) play different yet pivotal roles in supporting the ship's mission during refueling and overhaul complex (RCOH)...