RSSNavy Lets Sailors Take Break From Service
In an effort to offer more career flexibility to its top talent, the Navy has introduced a sabbatical program that will allow Sailors to temporarily leave the Navy for up to three years while still maintaining vital benefits. The Career Intermission Pilot Program is being offered to both officer and enlisted Sailors across the fleet.
Jump Jet F-35B Test Delayed
The first flight test of the F-35B Lightning II short take-off, vertical landing version of the jet -- originally scheduled for sometime at the end of March -- will be delayed until late September, the acting F-35 deputy program director said May 5 at the Navy League's Sea Air Space exposition in Washington, D.C.Chinese Vessels Again Confront US Ships
The U.S. Defense Department Tuesday played down a confrontation between Chinese vessels and one of its Navy surveillance ships, taking a decidedly more low-key tone than during similar incidents two months ago.Chairman Issues Message to Spouses
Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has issued a message to servicemembers and their families around the world, commemorating May 8 as Military Spouse Appreciation Day.Comfort Departs Dominican Republic
The Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) raised anchor and departed Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, May 2.
'Got Talent' Show Funds Reading Program
More than 300 people gathered at Naval Base Kitsap's (NBK) Bangor Plaza Trident Ballroom for Naval Hospital Bremerton's (NHB) "Got Talent" show.UNITAS Gold 2009 Draws To A Close
UNITAS Gold, the 50th iteration of the longest running multinational exercise in the world came to a close May 4, following more than two weeks of realistic training scenarios.New GI Bill Sign-ups Begin Today
Up to half a million veterans are expected to begin seeking federal college aid today as the largest GI Bill program since the Vietnam War hits its first critical milestone.Holocaust Survivor Speaks of Courage
A Holocaust survivor, spoke of his experiences during U.S. Fleet Forces Command's (USFF) observance of International Holocaust Remembrance Day.UNITAS Gold Welcomes Mexican Navy
The Mexican patrol vessel ARM Oaxaca (PO-161) participated along with ships from 11 nations in the sinking exercise (SINKEX) of the former ex-USS Connelly (DD 975) April 29 during UNITAS Gold.
Navy Announces Annual EFMP Conference
The Navy's Personal and Family Readiness Division will host the 2009 Navy Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) Annual Conference on Naval Station Norfolk.
Pioneer Rescues Three at Sea
USS Pioneer (MCM 9), an Avenger-Class mine countermeasures ship, rescued three fishermen 35 miles off the coast of Mexico.Air and Missile Defense Command Established
Navy Air and Missile Defense Command (NAMDC) was established April 30 in a ceremony at Naval Support Facility Dahlgren, Va.Iraq Assumes Control of Oil Terminal
The Iraqi Navy assumed control of the Khawr Al Amaya Oil Terminal (KAAOT) during a ceremony April 30 aboard the terminal in the North Arabian Gulf.USS Stennis Executive Officer Relieved
The executive officer of USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) was relieved of his duties April 29.Cyber Readiness Key to Mission Success
The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) will be on board Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY) the week of June 8 to conduct a command cyber readiness inspection (CCRI).Navy Holds Holocaust Service
Servicemembers and guests gathered at the Aloha Jewish Chapel on Naval Station Pearl Harbor for a special Holocaust remembrance service.What Tattoos Say About Sailors
Throughout American history, Sailors have branded themselves and one another with permanent "markings" commemorating battles or comrades or the names of women waiting back at home.Pirate Hostage Unaware of Rescue
The cargo ship captain held by Somali pirates didn't know at first that the gunshots that killed his three captors came from the U.S. Navy, he said during a television interview broadcast Tuesday. Until he heard an American voice, captain Richard Phillips thought a dispute among the pirates had turned violent.Pinckney Launches Block 4 Tomahawk
USS Pinckney (DDG 91) successfully launched the latest version of the Tomahawk Land Attack Missile (TLAM), the Block 4-E.Most Popular
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