21 March 2019 Follow this blog to keep an eye on actions the U.S. Navy is taking to address issues faced by Sailors and their families who live in government and public private venture (PPV) housing. All Sailors living in government or Private Partner Venture (PPV) housing are strongly encouraged to participate in surveys to share their overall experience about their current living conditions: Let Your Voice Be Heard, Participate in PPV Housing Survey which will be available April 2-May 9. * * * * Navy Makes Progress to Expand Oversight of PPV Housing Program (11 June 2019) A central housing electronic data warehouse that will provide consistent oversight of the Navy's Private Partner Venture (PPV) and government housing programs is currently in development and expected to be up and running by the end of September 2019. Housing Program Reviews: A Team Approach to Monitoring the Navy's Housing Program (22 May 2019) There is a dedicated staff of Navy employees as well as tools to manage, improve and provide oversight for privatized and Navy housing. New PCS Services Simplify Sailor Moves (22 May 2019) To support the summer Permanent Change of Station season, Navy Personnel Command is taking action to improve the PCS move experience for Sailors and their families. Installation Commands Continue to Focus on Military Housing (21 May 2019) The Navy is committed to ensuring its Sailors and their families have safe, healthy living quarters and the quality of life they deserve. Navy Housing 2-Step Process Addresses Residents' Issues (14 May 2019) The Navy has implemented a two-step resolution process for housing residents who have issues or concerns with their current residence -- Public Privatized Venture (PPV), community, government-owned or leased, family and unaccompanied. PPV Housing Survey Extended to May 9 (30 April 2019) Let your voice be heard! Sailors or their families living Public-Private Venture (PPV) housing now have until May 9 to complete their resident satisfaction survey. * * * * NAVADMIN 043/19, released Feb. 23 by Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) John Richardson and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Russell Smith, stated that every Sailor residing in PPV or government housing will be afforded an opportunity for a visit from their command at their residence no later than April 15, 2019. The visits are to be strictly voluntary and by invitation only. The purpose of these visits is to raise Navy awareness of family living conditions, allow command leadership to personally observe any issues affecting the home, and understand any actions being taken to address them. If a problem is found, the visits serve as an opportunity to help Sailors and their families resolve the problem. Just three days after the release of the NAVADMIN, CNO John Richardson and MCPON Russell Smith held a Facebook Live All-Hands Call where they both reiterated the information stated in NAVADMIN 043/19 to the audience and took questions directly regarding housing, and what action the Navy is taking to correct those issues head on. More Details 190226-N-YG104-0003 WASHINGTON (Feb. 26, 2019) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Russell Smith and Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. John Richardson participate in a Facebook Live all-hands call. The digital town hall was held to answer questions and create a dialogue on NAVADMIN 043/19, which addresses advocacy for Sailors and families residing in public private venture and government housing. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication 1st Class Sarah Villegas/Released) 190226-N-YG104-0003 190226-N-YG104-0003 WASHINGTON (Feb. 26, 2019) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Russell Smith and Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. John Richardson participate in a Facebook Live all-hands call. The digital town hall was held to answer questions and create a dialogue on NAVADMIN 043/19, which addresses advocacy for Sailors and families residing in public private venture and government housing. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication 1st Class Sarah Villegas/Released) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: MC1 Sarah Villegas VIRIN: 190226-N-YG104-0003 MCPON Russell Smith went Feb. 27, to the the U.S. Capitol to testify to Congress about military personnel policies and military family readiness, and once again spoke on the issues with housing and what the Navy is doing to identify and correct them in the immediate future. During a fleet engagement trip in March to visit with forward deployed Sailors, MCPON Russell Smith took time to inspect base housing and ensure it is adequate for the Sailors and their families. MCPON Smith set a precedence that this issue needs to be immediately addressed, and direct action needs to be taken from the highest leadership on down to the deck-plates. More Details 190311-N-YG104-0038 ROTA, Spain (March 11, 2019) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON)Russell Smith observes the condition of military housing on Naval Station Rota. Smith visited Rota, Spain for a fleet engagement to answer questions, collect feedback, and thank Sailors for serving forward in support of U.S national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Sarah Villegas/Released) 190311-N-YG104-0038 190311-N-YG104-0038 ROTA, Spain (March 11, 2019) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON)Russell Smith observes the condition of military housing on Naval Station Rota. Smith visited Rota, Spain for a fleet engagement to answer questions, collect feedback, and thank Sailors for serving forward in support of U.S national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Sarah Villegas/Released) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: MC1 Sarah Villegas VIRIN: 190311-N-YG104-0038 More Details 190311-N-YG104-0040 ROTA, Spain (March 11, 2019) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON)Russell Smith observes the condition of military housing at Naval Station Rota, Spain. Smith visited Rota, Spain for a fleet engagement to answer questions, collect feedback, and thank Sailors for serving forward in support of U.S national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Sarah Villegas/Released) 190311-N-YG104-0040 190311-N-YG104-0040 ROTA, Spain (March 11, 2019) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON)Russell Smith observes the condition of military housing at Naval Station Rota, Spain. Smith visited Rota, Spain for a fleet engagement to answer questions, collect feedback, and thank Sailors for serving forward in support of U.S national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Sarah Villegas/Released) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: MC1 Sarah Villegas VIRIN: 190311-N-YG104-0040 Follow this page for continuing coverage.