Military Veteran & Retirees Discussion Forum
Discussion forum for Navy veterans and retirees. This area can include veterans home loans, medical benefits, Montgomery G.I. Bill, and state and Government VA benefits.
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Monday that the U.S. military carried out a strike on a Venezuelan drug cartel vessel that had been on its way to the United States, the second such strike carried out against a suspected drug boat in recent weeks. He said three men were killed in the strike, adding that it occurred in international waters. -
Growing up in the Philippines on the island of Mindanao, Ben Hagans and his friends climbed coconut trees on his family’s plantation, fished for tuna and mahi-mahi, and raced homemade boats in the ocean—all without a stitch of clothing. When Ben was 9, his father took him on a six-month sailing adventure to Australia, India, and Vietnam. But when he was 12, Ben’s idyllic childhood abruptly ended. Imperial Japan invaded the archipelago nation just hours after bombing Pearl Harbor. And after Allied forces surrendered to the Japanese on Mindanao Island six months later, Ben and his parents spent most of World War II in Japanese prisoner-of-war camps, where his mother was forced into sexual slavery and Ben and his dad nearly died from starvation and illness.
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The U.S. Navy, working with Joint Region Marianas, has announced the start of a new housing initiative to ensure service members and their families are provided sufficient homes while stationed on Guam. With an increased number of service members relocating to Guam over the next 10 years, housing demand is expected to grow. While military construction projects are underway, additional homes will be needed to support readiness and family stability. Two-Phase Approach:
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CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED/ ROUTINE R 122104Z SEP 25 MID120012045066U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 196/25 // MSGID/NAVADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/CNO/SEP// SUBJ/OMBUDSMAN APPRECIATION DAY// RMKS/1. On this Ombudsman Appreciation Day, we take the opportunity to recognize and honor the invaluable contributions of our Navy Ombudsmen. These dedicated volunteers serve as a vital link between command leadership and Navy families, providing support, guidance and resources that significantly enhance the quality of life for our Sailors and their loved ones. 2. Established in 1970 by Admiral Elmo Zumwalt, the Navy Family Ombudsman Program has been instrumental in fostering strong communication channels within our Navy community. Our Ombudsmen selflessly dedicate their time and energy to ensure that families are well-informed, supported and resilient, enabling our Sailors to focus on their missions with peace of mind. 3. The unwavering commitment of our Ombudsmen is evident in their day-to-day activities: from addressing family concerns during deployments to facilitating access to essential services such as healthcare, housing and education. Their efforts directly contribute to the readiness and morale of our force by ensuring that families have the support they need. 4. Commands are encouraged to take time today to express gratitude for the hard work and dedication of their Ombudsmen. Recognize them through formal ceremonies, personal acknowledgments or other appropriate gestures that highlight their steadfast service. 5. Sailors are my priority. Resilient Sailors need supportive families. Our families need our Ombudsmen to help reduce the day-to-day friction that can limit our quality of life initiatives. Therefore, as we celebrate this special day, let us reaffirm our commitment to supporting our Navy families by continuing to empower and collaborate with our Ombudsmen. Their role is crucial in building a strong foundation for mission success through family readiness. 6. On behalf of all Sailors and Navy leadership, thank you to every Ombudsman for your tireless service and unwavering dedication. Your efforts make a profound difference in the lives of many and exemplify the true spirit of service. 7. Released by ADM Daryl Caudle, 34th Chief of Naval Operations, MCPON John Perryman, 17th Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy and our Ombudsmen-At-Large, Mrs. Donna Caudle and Mrs. Angie Perryman.// BT #0001 NNNN CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED/
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CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED/ ROUTINE R 121421Z SEP 25 MID120012043876U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN BT UNCLAS UNCLAS NAVADMIN 195/25 SUBJ/FY26 PROJECTED SHIP INACTIVATION SCHEDULE// REF/A/DOC/OPNAVINST 4770.5J/20210904// REF/B/ DOC/OPNAVINST 5400.44B/20230419// NARR/REFERENCE A IS OPNAV POLICY AND GUIDANCE FOR THE INACTIVATION, RETIREMENT, AND DISPOSITION OF U.S. NAVAL VESSELS. REFERENCE B IS NAVY ORGANIZATION CHANGE MANUAL (NOCM) FOR SUBMITTING ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE REQUESTS (OCR) TO INCLUDE SHIP DECOMMISSIONINGS OR INACTIVATIONS.// POC/ROGER RABER/CIV/N9IS/LOC: WASHINGTON DC/TEL: 703-693-9547/EMAIL: ROGER.W.RABER.CIV(AT)US.NAVY.MIL// RMKS/1. This message shall be read in its entirety to ensure all stakeholders in the ship inactivation process are aware of the projected retirement schedule for the upcoming fiscal year 2026 (FY26), their respective responsibilities, necessary follow-up actions and planning required. 2. To facilitate fleet planning efforts to conduct decommissioning continuous maintenance availability (CMAV) or inactivation availability (INAC), the projected schedule for inactivating U.S. battle force and non-battle force naval vessels in FY26 is promulgated as follows: Ship NameProj Inactive DatePost Inactive Status USS NEWPORT NEWS (SSN 750)31JAN26RECYCLE USS ALEXANDRIA (SSN 757)04AUG26RECYCLE USNS JOHN ERICSSON (T-AO 194)31JUL26LSA USNS PECOS (T-AO 197)31JUL26XFER TO MARAD USNS POMEROY (T-AKR 316)01APR26XFER TO MARAD USNS WATKINS (T-AKR 315)01JUL26XFER TO MARAD USNS RED CLOUD (T-AKR 313)30SEP26XFER TO MARAD USNS VADM K. R. WHEELER (T-AG5001)01JUL26XFER TO MARAD 3. Per reference (b), Fleet Commanders shall submit an Organizational Change Request for commissioned U.S. ships to formally notify the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV) of a ship's decommissioning, inactivation, or end of service. Submit revisions due to operational schedule changes per references (a) and (b). It is the responsibility of Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command and Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet in coordination with their respective TYCOM to ensure the appropriate lower echelon commands are notified of any changes in the ship inactivation schedules, as well as Integrated Warfare (OPNAV N9I) and OPNAV resource sponsor. 4. Adjustments to paragraph 2 ship inactivations that cross the current fiscal year must be coordinated with OPNAV N9I due to Congressional requirements for execution year force structure changes that differ from what Congress authorized/appropriated and signed into law by the President. OPNAV shall promulgate changes to the inactivation fiscal year as required. 5. Per reference (a), the ships listed in paragraph 2 as Logistics Support Assets (LSA) will be used as a primary means of cannibalization and equipment removal for ships. Cannibalizations and equipment removal from these vessels is authorized without replacement. 6. The ship's commanding officer, masters, or Immediate Superior In Command, shall submit a final naval message (normally transmitted in conjunction with the decommissioning ceremony) announcing the ship's official retirement date and include a brief history of the significant events in the life of the ship per reference (a). The Naval History and Heritage Command (NAVHISTHERITAGE WASHINGTON DC) and Naval Vessel Register Custodian (NVR NORFOLK VA), shall be included as INFO addressees. 7. Released by VADM J. E. Pitts, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Warfighting Requirements and Capabilities (N9). BT #0001 NNNN CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED/
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