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On Aug. 7, 2026, Rear. Adm. Kevin Brown, commander of Naval Medical Forces Pacific (NMFP), relieved Capt. Mathew Loe as commanding officer of Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Lemoore due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command.

Based on Sailor feedback, female Sailors can now purchase newly designed Service Khaki slacks with back pockets and modern fit sizing. Slacks will be available for purchase or try-on at NEX Norfolk, NEX Oceana and NEX Arlington, Virginia; NEX Great Lakes, Illinois; NEX Jacksonville and NEX Pensacola, Aviation Plaza, Florida; NEX San Diego; NEX Kitsap-Bangor, Washington; NEX Pearl Harbor, Hawaii; and NEX Bethesda, Maryland, as well as online at myNavyExchange.com.

Sailors who have spent at least a year on medical shaving waivers could be considered for separation from the Navy as early as next month under a new facial hair policy, the service confirmed to Stars and Stripes. Read more at: https://okinawa.stripes.com/community-news/separation-reviews-sailors-shaving-waivers.html1 Source - Stars and Stripes

Navy Families Push Officials For Relief Date As USS Lincoln Deployment Exceeds 250 Days

This is so embarrassing... America’s depleted weapons stockpiles undermine trump’s leverage with Iran

commander-in-chief: "We are low-keying it" with Iran

A new mega-bill in Congress combining 62 pieces of veteran-aiding legislation would finally deliver that long-wanted change, but it comes at a steep price: Adjustments to the disability ratings for sleep apnea and tinnitus.

President donald trump’s administration has detained dozens of parents and spouses of active-duty U.S. troops as it rolls back immigration protections for military families to pursue its mass deportation agenda, an Associated Press investigation found.

For a community that once prided itself on being quiet professionals, the Navy SEALs are hard to miss these days. Bookshelves groan under the weight of endless SEAL memoirs that have become a content farm for Hollywood blockbusters and TV streaming series. A number of SEAL veterans have also built second careers as podcast hosts, leadership consultants, Hollywood consultants, or pitchmen for supplements, energy drinks, and merchandise. Seven retired SEALs are current members of Congress, and others hold senior posts in the Trump administration.

More than 60 House Democrats are pressing Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins for answers about how the agency’s mental healthcare has been increasingly strained under President Donald Trump’s second administration. The lawmakers sent the secretary a letter last week asking questions about the state of VA care, citing a ProPublica investigation from this spring that revealed the agency’s mental health workforce has been plummeting and veterans have been left in the lurch.

trump’s top general is ‘looking for an off-ramp’ from Iran war as US military options remain limited, sources say

Be very carful about this updated MEO... "Anonymous allegations alleging prohibited discrimination or discriminatory harassment will not be processed as an MEO complaint." ALNAV 048/26

A lot of money is being spent on this class of ship even though this battleship will never be built. Wasted resources. What has happened to the U.S.?... The Trump administration's plan for the US Navy to build its largest battleships since World War II comes with a whopping price tag of $275 billion, and US shipyards may not have the capacity to build them, a new report from the Congressional Budget Office says.

Iran plan includes ban on U.S. ships from Straight of Hormuz... Oil prices jump after Iran publishes restrictive draft plan for Strait of Hormuz

Back at Camp David, as he was confronted by Trump over the bare weapons stockpile, Hegseth defended himself and blamed his deputy, Stephen Feinberg, for the shortages and for not ensuring Trump was fully apprised of the issue, both people familiar said.

Families of the sailors and Marines aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln are sounding the alarm that their loved ones are so exhausted they fear it could lead to deadly mistakes, as the carrier enters its ninth month at sea and its fifth consecutive month of combat operations against Iran.

Cyclospora has expanded to fruit, other vegetables: Ex-CDC director

Consequently, medically retired veterans lose part of their retirement pay because they also receive disability compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Last fall, those reductions averaged roughly $1,650 a month, or nearly $20,000 a year, according to the Congressional Budget Office.

FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Going to college is an exciting milestone for many young adults. From signing up for classes to buying dorm supplies, summer can be a busy time for new college students and their families. During this time, you’ll also need to make sure your child’s TRICARE coverage will be ready when the semester starts, especially if he or she is moving away from home.

CFL/ACFLs, - Updated PRP FAQ (August 2026). You are highly encouraged to review the PRP FAQs. These are questions directly from Sailors in the Fleet and answered by the PRP Office with the proper references. - TOOLS FOR YOUR TOOLBOX.  There is a comprehensive suite of training resources available via the PRIMS TRAINING. Each one is designed to help you troubleshoot issues, master PRIMS navigation, and execute your duties flawlessly. - The update to PRP Guide-1 clarifies administrative actions, consolidates consequences for PFA/CFA failures, and establishes a strict, formal Exception to Policy (ETP) routing process for retention and administrative separations (ADSEP). CFL/ACFLs are strongly encouraged to ensure command leadership is well aware of the updated policies outlined on pages 8-9.

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FY-27 Active E-7 (Panels 1A-1D) Selection Board Membership Board

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