Chief of Naval Personnel (CNP) Vice Adm. Bill Moran met with more than 800 Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC) Sailors during an all-hands call on Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Oct. 21.

During Moran's visit to Little Creek he provided an update on uniform changes, military pay, retirement, bonuses, advancement opportunities, training, and education.

"I wanted to come back to meet with the NECC forces," said Moran. "It's important for our leaders in Washington to know more about the important work you are doing for the Navy around the world."

CNP stated that he had visited with members of the NECC forces in Gulfport, San Diego and other locations, but enjoyed an opportunity to meet with a large group that comprise the expeditionary forces.

Moran also focused on the quality of service members the Navy is attracting and retaining in the all-volunteer force.

"If you have great people and talent on your team, the team will be strong," said Moran who praised the quality of recruits who have recently joined the Navy. "We have service members who are the most talented and high performing recruits in the Navy."

CNP also spoke to the Seabees attending the hour-long discussion where he provided encouraging words on future advancement opportunities on the horizon.

"You should start to see an increase in advancement it will be slow, but steady," said Moran.

Moran also informed NECC forces about some new initiatives to be launched in 2016 to include a new portal called "My Navy Portal" that will provide one-stop location for Sailors to get the information they need, as well as Billet Based Detailing to assist Sailors find the right fit for their next duty assignment. Moran also updated the forces on a new social media app the Navy recently launched to reduce domestic violence.

As the Chief of Naval Personnel, Vice Adm. Moran is responsible for all recruiting, training and detailing policies. He and his staff ensure Navy has the right number of Sailors with the needed skill sets to carry out operations across the Fleet.

NECC is an enduring war fighting force providing sea-to-shore and inland operating environment capabilities across the full range of military operations that is focused on delivering combat effective expeditionary forces ready for worldwide operations now and into the future.


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