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Joint effort to clear Baltimore bridge debris launches over weekend
April 3, 2024 — Multiple DOD assets teamed with state, federal and private sector agencies in Baltimore Harbor to begin removing wreckage from the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse March 30... MORE

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Navy launches Culture of Excellence 2.0
March 12, 2024 — The Navy launched Culture of Excellence 2.0 (COE 2.0) on March 11, 2024, as an actionable approach to building great culture at every Navy command... MORE

Culture of Excellence 2.0 Playbook Cover Graphic with subheader to "Building our Warfighters & Teams Ready to Fight & Win"
Released March 2024

Navy updates pregnancy policy to help Sailors balance personal, professional goals
January 22, 2024 — The Navy updated its policy to better assign Sailors who become pregnant during sea duty to critical shore duty billets that align with their career path... MORE

USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group arrives in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea
October 11, 2023 — The USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group arrived in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea Oct. 10, in order to deter any actor seeking to escalate the situation or widen this war... MORE

The worlds largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) steams in the Mediterranean Sea, Oct. 9, 2203. Gerald R. Ford is the U.S. Navy's newest and most advanced aircraft carrier, representing a generational leap in the U.S. Navy's capacity to project power on a global scale. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied, and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo illustration by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Simon Pike) (The exposure of the sky was selectively enhanced for clarity)

Navy establishes Cyber Warfare Technician rating
July 5, 2023 — The Navy recently announced the establishment of the Cyber Warfare Technician (CWT) rating via Naval Administrative Message (NAVADMIN) 147/23... MORE

DOD increases efforts to bring small businesses into defense industrial base 
March 24, 2023 — Over the past eight years, the Defense Department has met its small business prime contracting goals, but more can be done, the director of the DOD's Office of Small Business Programs said... MORE

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Women leaders discuss benefits of military service
March 7, 2023 — In celebration of Women's History Month, military leaders discussed the importance of recruiting and retaining the best and most competent personnel in the military. ... MORE

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Chief of Naval Operations: A Navy ready to fight tonight is the focus
September 16, 2022 — While investments in a future fleet are vital, so is maintaining the readiness of the current fleet so that it's ready to sail into harm's way should that be necessary, the chief of naval operations said... MORE

New EFMP liaison dedicated to Navy personnel in South Texas
May 16, 2022 — For military families with special needs, the Department of Defense Exceptional Family Member Program provides support and resources to help members and their families thrive in military life. At Joint Base San Antonio, EFMP programs are available to all branches of the military, but an additional bonus for Navy personnel in and around San Antonio is that they have their own case liaison for the program. ... MORE

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Fiscal 2023 budget funds military for today, future
March 29, 2022 — President Joe Biden's $773 billion fiscal year 2023 Defense Budget Request funds the department for today's security environment and positions DOD to maintain its competitive advantage in the years ahead, Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen H. Hicks said... MORE

President's Fiscal Year 2023 Defense Budget

Military hospital support to FEMA begins in Massachusetts, expands in Arizona, Maine
February 14, 2022 — At the request of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, about 90 military medical personnel are continuing to deploy in six teams to three states to support civilian health care workers treating COVID-19 patients. ... MORE

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Military personnel chiefs discuss people issues before House panel
February 9, 2022 — The U.S. military's No. 1 priority remains its people: service members, civilians, families and veterans, service personnel chiefs told a House panel Feb. 8... MORE

Navy Medicine celebrates National Women Physicians Day
February 8, 2022 — Feb.3, 2022, marks the birth of Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell (1821-1910), the first woman in the United States to obtain a medical degree in 1849. Since 2016, the United States has celebrated her birthday... MORE

On February 3, we mark the birth of Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell (1821-1910), the first American woman to obtain a Medical Degree (1849). Since 2016, the United States has celebrated her birthday as National Women Physicians Day, a holiday commemorating Dr. Blackwell’s many contributions to the field of medicine and for recognizing all women who have followed her example by becoming physicians.

Admiral describes DOD's response to global threats, challenges
December 9, 2021 — Navy Adm. Christopher Grady emphasized the challenges facing the United States and its allies in testimony before the Senate Armed Services Committee in consideration of his nomination to become vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff... MORE

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Nation observes 80th anniversary of attack on Pearl Harbor
December 7, 2021 — Among the lessons to be taken from the U.S. response to the attack on Pearl Harbor is the importance of operating as part of the joint force, and of striking a balance between training and readiness, a former Army Pacific command historian said... MORE

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CNO and Linda Gilday issue a message to the Fleet for the Navy Birthday
October 13, 2021 — Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday and his spouse Linda issued a message to the fleet for the Navy's 246th birthday... MORE

Navy updates hairstyles, policies in extensive uniform update
September 1, 2021 — The Navy has authorized new hairstyles for men and women in a just-released uniform policy and grooming standards update. Also announced are changes to wear rules for watches, prescription glasses and sunglasses while in uniform, medically prescribed head coverings and earrings for men in civvies and changes to name tape policies, just to name a few. ... MORE

The Navy has authorized new hairstyles for men and women in a just-released uniform policy and grooming standards update.

NAMRU-SA participates in first virtual San Antonio postdoctoral research forum
January 15, 2021 — Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio, or NAMRU-SA, was one of five academic or scientific research institutions in San Antonio to provide presenters, judges, organizers and attendees for the annual San Antonio Postdoctoral Research Forum, Dec. 7-11, 2020. Due to COVID-19, it was the first time the program went virtual in its eight-year history... MORE

Cmdr. Linda Smith, a Navy Medical Corps doctor and Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio’s executive office.

'The Admiral': basketball great, S.A. legend, and U.S. Naval Academy grad
June 11, 2020 — Almost every sporting event in the United States has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, an absence noted by the many service members who are ardent sports fans and enjoy playing sports. Because the games are mostly on hold, here's a look at a sports legend who also served in the military... MORE

David Robinson's teammates nicknamed him "The Admiral" because after graduating from the U.S. Naval Academy, where he majored in mathematics, he served in the Navy from 1983 to 1987.

DOD, Department of the Air Force take steps to protect military families moving during COVID-19
May 7, 2020 — Under the new standards, moving industry personnel must adhere to all Centers for Disease Control and Prevention COVID-19 health protection protocols while in the service member’s residence. That means moving personnel must wear face coverings, clean frequently touched surfaces and sanitize their hands often. They must also minimize the number of personnel at the member’s residence in order to meet social distancing requirements... MORE