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The Navy is leading salvage efforts to clear and re-open the channel leading to the Port of Baltimore following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, service officials told USNI News on Thursday. Naval Sea Systems Command supervisor of salvage and diving is supporting the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as part of the Unified Command, led by the Coast Guard, reads a statement provided to USNI News. The Coast Guard and its multiple Maryland and federal partners established the Unified Command Wednesday after cargo ship MV Dali, struck Baltimore’s Key Bridge Tuesday morning, causing the bridge to collapse. Six construction workers who were on the bridge died.

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The U.S. Navy plans to mount a high-powered microwave prototype system on one of its vessels as early as 2026, according to the Navy’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget documents. The system will come from the Navy’s Project METEOR, which is developing a directed energy weapon system prototype that the service plans to integrate on ships in 2026. METEOR will “provide capability with low cost-per-shot, deep magazine, tactically significant range, short time engagement for multi-target approach, dual deception and defeat capability,” according to the budget documents.

What GAO Found Many service members are not getting the Department of Defense (DOD) recommended 7 or more hours of sleep each day. The department’s overarching fatigue-related guidance emphasizes service members obtain at least 7 hours of sleep for optimal performance and readiness. For over a decade, DOD surveys have found that the majority of service members report sleeping 6 or fewer hours per night. Respondents to GAO’s nongeneralizable survey cited similar issues. For example, many respondents are sleeping too little, and roughly half of respondents have poor sleep quality regardless of quantity. Survey respondents provided examples of how sleep deprivation has affected their work, from nearly colliding with another aircraft to falling asleep on the job.

CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 271610Z MAR 24 MID120000985745U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 062/24 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/MAR// SUBJ/NOTICE OF CONVENING FY25-2 TEST PILOT SCHOOL SELECTION BOARD// REF/A/DOC/BUPERS/06JAN21// AMPF/REF A IS BUPERSINST 1500.62E, TEST PILOT SCHOOLS.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces convening of the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School (USNTPS) Selection Board on 20 June 2024. This board will select highly qualified Naval Aviators and Naval Flight Officers (NFO) for USNTPS and Empire Test Pilot School (ETPS). Test Pilot School (TPS) graduates have significant and long-lasting influence on platforms and systems that directly impact the future warfighting capability of the Fleet. Request command and Fleet community assistance to identify candidates with strong operational performance and ideally, strong academic backgrounds in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematic fields of study. 2. To be eligible for board consideration, a command-endorsed application in line with reference (a), must be received by MyNavy Career Center (MNCC) no later than 9 May 2024. Additional documentation (including Wing/CAG endorsements, letters of recommendation, Fitness Reports (FITREPs), etc.) will be accepted until 6 June 2024, but must be submitted by the applicant, as a letter to the board, in line with subparagraph 4a. The e-mail address(es), phone number(s), college transcripts, Anthropometric Data Measurement Record, a current Body Composition Assessment report from Physical Readiness Information Management System, last FITREP, and post-TPS test squadron assignment preferences of the applicant must be included with the application. Current ashore and afloat contact information of the applicant's Commanding Officer must also be included to expedite notification, if selected. 3. The command endorsement shall explicitly state whether the applicant, if selected, will be allowed and available to report for pre-arrival training by the following dates: a. 1 October 2024 for Fixed Wing pilots b. 28 October 2024 for Rotary Wing pilots c. 2 December 2024 for NFOs Endorsements with availability dates after these respective dates may be removed from consideration and not reviewed by the board. Inability for the applicant to meet the above date may be mitigated by conducting initial training in a Temporary Additional Duty (TEMADD) status at the expense of the endorsing command. If this is required, it must be explicitly stated in the command endorsement that the endorsing command will provide TEMADD funds until the applicant can officially detach. If the applicant has official Permanent Change of Station orders and is projected to be on board the gaining command prior to the board convening date of 20 June 2024, a gaining command endorsement is required in addition to the endorsement from the applicant's current command. 4. Application package submissions: a. The preferred method of application submission is electronic. E-mail encrypted PDF submissions to cscselboard@navy.mil and carbon copy ernesto.r.villalba.mil@us.navy.mil and brandy.l.dempster- theisen.ctr@us.navy.mil. If required, please visit https://dod411.gds.disa.mil/ to download the required mailbox certificates to encrypt the email. If unable to send encrypted, please contact ernesto.r.villalba.mil@us.navy.mil and brandy.l.dempster- theisen.ctr@us.navy.mil for assistance. b. If unable to send electronically, applications may be sent via U.S. Postal Service to the following address: MyNavy Career Center FY25-2 Test Pilot School Selection Board (Board #380) 5720 Integrity Drive Millington, TN 38055 c. Applications sent via FEDEX/UPS/DHL should use the following address: MyNavy Career Center FY25-2 Test Pilot School Selection Board (Board #380) 5640 Ticonderoga Loop, BLDG 768, RM E302 Millington, TN 38055-6300 5. Applicants should confirm receipt of their application package and all correspondence by calling the MNCC at 1-833-330-MNCC or DSN 882-6622. 6. Eligibility: a. Designated Naval Aviators and NFOs through the grade of lieutenant commander (O4) who are qualified for flight duties and have not been terminated from flying status are eligible for selection. b. The preferred Unrestricted Line (URL, 13X0) Aviators are lieutenant (O3) and O4 Aviators with detailer-forecasted career timing to complete the selected TPS program and a minimum 24 month follow-on test tour prior to their next career milestone (e.g. Department Head, etc.). c. Aerospace Engineering Duty Officer (1510) aviators through the grade of O4 may be selected if they are able to serve a 36-month follow-on test tour and still meet career milestones. d. Applicants determined to have insufficient career timing to meet the minimum test tour of 24 months may have their application removed from consideration. e. Applicants should ensure they have a valid government passport that will not expire prior to completion of the class. 7. Applicants should periodically check for updates and additional information via MyNavy HR at https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Career- Management/Boards/Administrative/Test-Pilot/. 8. Points of contact are CDR Ernesto R. Villalba, PERS-434B, via e- mail at ernesto.r.villalba.mil@us.navy.mil or Ms. Brandy Theisen, PERS-434B1, via e- mail at brandy.l.dempster-theisen.ctr@us.navy.mil. 9. Released by Vice Admiral Richard J. Cheeseman, Jr., N1.// BT #0001 NNNN CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED//

CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 271604Z MAR 24 MID120000985728U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 061/24 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/MAR// SUBJ/FY25 SEAMAN TO ADMIRAL-21 PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT// REF/A/DOC/OPNAV/14DEC09// REF/B/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/171350ZJUL17// REF/C/DOC/BUPERS/02MAY19// REF/D/DOC/COMNAVCRUITCOM/20JUL22// NARR/REF A IS OPNAVINST 1420.1B, ENLISTED TO OFFICER COMMISSIONING PROGRAMS APPLICATION ADMINISTRATIVE MANUAL. REF B IS NAVADMIN 177/17, NUCLEAR TRAINED SAILOR APPLICATIONS TO OFFICER COMMISSIONING PROGRAMS. REF C IS PROGRAM AUTHORIZATION 150A, SEAMAN TO ADMIRAL-21 NUCLEAR OPTION COMMISSIONING PROGRAM. REF D IS COMNAVCRUITCOMINST 1130.8M, NAVY RECRUITING MANUAL.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN solicits applications and provides guidance for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Seaman to Admiral-21 (STA-21) Commissioning Program. Applicants stationed outside the United States at any time between 1 February 2023 and 30 June 2024 or those who were deployed at any time between 1 February 2023 and 30 June 2024 may apply without a valid Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or American College Test (ACT), if they meet the requirements detailed in paragraph 8h of this NAVADMIN. The SAT or ACT application requirement is also waived for all STA-21 Nuclear option (STA-21(N)) applicants. Supplemental information for applicant submission is provided in paragraphs 8g and 8h of this NAVADMIN. 2. STA-21 is a full-time undergraduate education and commissioning program open to enlisted personnel of all pay grades and ratings who meet the eligibility requirements specified in reference (a). 3. Deadline for submission of applications for the FY25 STA-21 Program is 1 July 2024. Application packages must be postmarked on or before the deadline date. Applications should be submitted prior to the deadline as early submission allows timely feedback to the Sailor for submission of missing or illegible documents. The additional documentation submitted must be postmarked on or before 24 July 2024. No additional documents may be submitted after this date. The selection board is scheduled to convene in August 2024 and the selectees will be announced via NAVADMIN message. 4. The core program and the following target options are open for application for the FY25 Selection Board: Surface Warfare Officer (SWO), SWO Engineering Duty Option (ED), Nuclear (Surface and Sub), Special Warfare, Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Naval Flight Officer, Aviator, Civil Engineering Corps, Nurse Corps, and Information Professional. 5. The following target options have zero select opportunities for FY25: Human Resources, Intelligence, Information Warfare, Medical Corps, Supply Corps, SWO Information Professional (IP), Oceanography Officer (OCEANO), and SWO (OCEANO). 6. The Nuclear (Surface and Submarine) target option is now open to Sailors who are serving in the Fleet and hold an active nuclear Navy Enlisted Classification (NEC) (N1XO, N1XS, N2XO, N2XS) and to those Sailors who are in the nuclear training pipeline with the N91T NEC. Applicants holding a nuclear NEC must receive a conditional release from the Nuclear Enlisted Community Manager (OPNAV N133D), in line with reference (b), if applying for an option outside the nuclear community. All applicants for STA-21(N) must be able to begin their first day of class in the first semester of their coursework prior to reaching 8 years of service. See paragraph 9 of this NAVADMIN for additional requirements for non-nuclear trained Sailors applying for the Nuclear (Surface and Submarine) target options. Reference (c) provides specific information and all other requirements to apply for the STA-21(N) program. 7. Additional information applicable to FY25 STA-21 applications is as follows: a. If a Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA) was not performed within the last year, Commanding Officers (CO) will provide an affirmative statement in their endorsement certifying the applicant is within height and weight requirements as required by paragraph 7 of this NAVADMIN. b. See paragraph 8h of this NAVADMIN for standardized test scores requirements. Candidates are advised to verify school admission requirements, as the STA-21(N) SAT or ACT waiver does not supersede university admission requirements. c. The Joint Service Transcript (JST), in line with reference (a), enclosure (1), chapter 8, paragraph 6b(9), is not required to be submitted for this application. A future revision of reference (a) will remove this requirement. d. The applicant's photograph, in line with reference (a), is no longer required for this application. A future revision of reference (a) will remove this requirement. 8. The following information addresses lessons learned from the FY24 STA-21 selection process and board. This information is provided to preclude common errors: a. Of the 462 applications received for FY24, 436 were board eligible. A total of 79 were selected to participate in the FY24 STA-21 Program. b. Each year, packages are not considered due to non-qualifying SAT or ACT scores, missing CO endorsement or recommendations, recent Non-Judicial Punishment, missing PFA cycles, missing or illegible submission of documents, and not meeting program age or PFA requirements. c. Minimum eligibility requirements must be met before submitting an application. Applications should be mailed only when fully completed. Officer interview boards will consist of three officers. The applicant's CO may not be a board member and should not submit an interview appraisal sheet. The CO's personal interview should be conducted only after the application is complete and the officer interview board has submitted their appraisals. The full picture of an applicant's academic and officer potential can only be determined by reviewing the SAT or ACT scores (if required), high school or college transcripts, and a completed application package. d. The CO's endorsement is extremely important, especially the ranking of the individual among their peers. The endorsement should contain specifics about the individual's academic potential, commitment, leadership, service above self, and potential as a naval officer. CO comments should specify the primary option to which the individual is applying and address how the individual meets the qualifications for that option. For junior Sailors with only schoolhouse evaluations, the CO must address this issue in their endorsement. e. An interview board and nomination review board will be conducted in line with reference (a). It is recommended officers of the applicant's designator of choice, if available, be asked to participate in the interview and nomination review board to assess the applicant for their community. Officer appraisals provide important insight into the applicant. The appraisal from the board should be a frank and honest assessment of the applicant's leadership and academic potential. Appraisal forms should be typed in 10 or 12-point font. f. The applicant's personal statement should address why the Sailor wants to become an officer, how the Sailor's selection would improve the Navy, and why the Sailor is applying for a specific option. Sailors must also address any hardships or unique experiences that shaped their character. Junior Sailors should provide information on high school experiences as high school transcripts rarely provide in-depth information on involvement in sports, clubs, volunteer hours, work, etc. Additionally, applicants should address any anomalies in the package (e.g., poor high school grades, college grades, service school grades, or poor performance evaluation). The explanation should include details of the situation, how the applicant has overcome these issues, and why the applicant will be successful in the future. g. The application is a reflection of the applicant. Applicants must review their packages in their entirety before submitting them. Check for misspelled words and improper grammar. Ensure all high school and college transcripts are enclosed. Applicants must submit results from the last PFA completed including their overall score. Applicants who have not taken the PFA within the past year and meet the exception criteria must have a CO's endorsement including a statement verifying the applicant is currently within height and weight standards. h. Qualifying SAT or ACT scores are required for all non- nuclear officer candidates except as noted in paragraph 1 of this NAVADMIN. Qualifying SAT or ACT scores are not required for all nuclear officer candidates. Applications can still be submitted pending receipt of SAT or ACT scores or with a command statement indicating non-availability for overseas locations and deployed units. SAT or ACT scores can be from exams taken between 1 July 2019 and 1 July 2024. Applicants without a SAT or ACT score and who meet the exception criteria should ensure their high school cumulative grade point average (minimum 2.5 GPA) is within the last 5 years or have a minimum 2.5 cumulative college GPA on a 4.0 scale with 12 or more semester hours. It is recommended the command retain a copy of the entire application package. The command portion of the application (such as command endorsement and interview appraisal sheets) should not be given to the applicant. 9. The following modifications to application requirements apply only to FY25 STA-21(N) applicants in an effort to reduce administrative requirements for applicants. These modifications will be incorporated into a future revision of reference (a). All waivers will be adjudicated on a case-by-case basis. All waivers are required to be clearly identified and formally endorsed by the Sailor's CO as part of the Sailor's STA-21(N) application. a. JST transcripts are not required for STA-21(N) applicants. b. Applicants are required to apply to 3 STA-21(N) program approved universities. c. The following universities have zero select opportunities for FY25: Columbia University and Southern University and A&M College. d. Interviews (command and nominative boards) are not required for STA- 21(N) applicants. STA-21(N) applicants are not required to submit officer interview sheets. e. Non-nuclear trained Sailors are welcome to apply to STA- 21(N). Non- nuclear trained Sailors must be released by their community manager prior to submitting an application package. Non- nuclear trained Sailors application packages are required to be screened by the Nuclear Accessions Director of Commander Navy Recruiting Command (CNRC). If applicants have any questions about this process contact OPNAV N133 at bullnuke@navy.mil. Non-nuclear trained Sailors are required to meet the requirements of nuclear field duty as specified in Chapter 5 of reference (d). Those requirements not met for nuclear field duty require a waiver with CNRC concurrence. These requirements include, but are not limited to, Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, foreign citizenship, and security clearance. f. CO Letter of Recommendation. A CO's letter of recommendation must be included in an applicant's package. CO's letters of recommendation are encouraged to endorse a Sailor based upon their mental aptitude, leadership, and ability to manage adversity. CO's are encouraged to provide supplemental context into their ranking methodology and ranking philosophy. Commands with "one of one" Sailors are reviewed with the same regard as commands with multiple Sailors applying. CO's are recommended to rank their STA-21(N) applicants in a separate group than the applicants for non-nuclear STA-21 applicants within their command. g. Applicants will submit three personal statements in response to the following three questions. Each statement must not exceed 300 words. (1) What actions have you taken to prepare for the STA-21(N) program, and how do these actions set you apart from other applicants (Provide specific endeavors/activities that you assess make you competitive.) (2) How do you assess your readiness to academically manage a technically rigorous and compressed college level course load (Highlight academic success, but also explain any previous academic shortfalls and evidence that you've overcome them). (3) STA-21(N) is an education and commissioning opportunity that will challenge you morally, mentally, and physically. How do you assess your resiliency in successfully navigating the adversity and mental stresses expected in this program? (Explain your Warrior Ethos and provide any personal challenges or shortcomings that have made you more resilient?) 10. The following lessons learned are provided to STA-21(N) applicants based FY24 STA-21(N) selection process and board. This information is provided to ensure applicants highlight their accomplishments in a competitive package: a. The most competitive applicants have strong academic performance in high school, college, or the nuclear training pipeline. If an applicant does not have a history of strong academic performance, they should provide evidence of improved technical rigor and academic readiness through some other means, i.e., SAT, ACT, or additional college level courses in technical subjects (calculus, physics, etc). b. Sailors are encouraged to address forthright reasons of poor academic performance or disenrollment from an academic institution. This is best accomplished with an explanation of lessons learned or actions taken since the event to address the weaknesses. c. Letters of recommendation are encouraged and should provide further evidence of a Sailor's ability to complete a rigorous technical degree or efforts a Sailor has taken to strengthen their application. 11. The preferred method of delivery for applications is through mail. If mail delivery is not possible, contact the Naval Service Training Command STA-21 Program Office (N92 STA-21) at grlk_sta21@us.navy.mil for alternative delivery methods. Mail completed applications to: Naval Service Training Command ATTN: N92 STA-21 320A Dewey Ave Building 3, Room 106 Great Lakes, IL 60088-2845 12. For questions, specific details, eligibility criteria, application requirements, and selection procedures, refer to reference (a), contact your Command Career Counselor, or visit the STA-21 website at: https://www.netc.navy.mil/Commands/Naval-Service-Training-Command/STA-21/ for the most up-to-date information. 13. [Points of contact for STA-21 is Naval Service Training Command, N92 STA-21, and can be reached at (847) 688-5454 ext 242/DSN 792 or via e-mail at grlk_sta21@us.navy.mil.] (The point of contact for the STA-21(N) Program Office is the Nuclear Enlisted Community Manager, OPNAV N133D, and can be reached at (703) 604- 5491/DSN 664 or via e-mail at bullnuke@us.navy.mil.) 14. Released by Vice Admiral Richard J. Cheeseman, Jr., N1.// BT #0001 NNNN CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED//

CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 271557Z MAR 24 MID120000985699U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 060/24 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/MAR// SUBJ/ACADEMIC YEAR 2025 NURSE CORPS MEDICAL ENLISTED COMMISSIONING PROGRAM SELECTION BOARD// REF/A/DOC/OPNAV/14DEC09// AMPN/REF A IS OPNAVINST 1420.1B, ENLISTED TO OFFICER COMMISSIONING PROGRAMS APPLICATION ADMINISTRATIVE MANUAL.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN message solicits applications for the Academic Year (AY) 2025 Nurse Corps Medical Enlisted Commissioning Program (NC MECP) selection board. The AY25 NC MECP Selection Board will convene in the Fall of 2024. NC MECP provides a path for Active Duty (AD) and Training and Administration of the Reserve (TAR) enlisted Sailors and Marines in any rating or military occupational specialty who already have some college credit to obtain a baccalaureate degree in nursing and a commission in the NC. Reserve Component enlisted Sailors in any status other than TAR are not eligible. 2. Applications must be postmarked by 3 September 2024 and mailed to: Commanding Officer Naval Medical Leader and Professional Development Command Attn: HMDT, 16th Floor 8955 Wood Road Bethesda MD 20889-5611 Any additional required documentation not yet available for the original application package must be received no later than 16 September 2024. Incomplete packages will not be reviewed by the board. 3. Reference (a), chapters 1, 2, and 5 provide application procedures and requirements which should be read in their entirety. Additional application information can be found via MyNavy Portal (MNP) at https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/career-planning/commissioning-programs on the NC MECP link. Applicants must not have reached their 42nd birthday by the time of initial commission. Age waivers will not be granted. A Marine administrative message will outline conditional release procedures for AD Marines who are selected to participate in the program. 4. Amplifying information for the AY25 NC MECP selection board. a. Applicants assigned to a nuclear training command or who hold a nuclear Navy Enlisted Classification and are applying for the AY25 NC MECP selection board must obtain conditional release from nuclear- field duty prior to submitting their application for consideration. To obtain a conditional release, an applicant must submit an Enlisted Personnel Action Request (NAVPERS 1306/7) form to the Nuclear Propulsion Program Management Office (OPNAV N133) via their detailer. b. Applicants not assigned to nuclear programs must submit a NAVPERS 1306/7 to their enlisted community manager to obtain the conditional release. 5. Once approved, selection board results will be released and posted via MNP at the NC MECP link. 6. Point of contact is Beverly D. Kemp, NMLPDC, who can be reached at (301) 319-4520/DSN 285 or via e-mail at beverly.d.kemp.civ@health.mil. 7. This NAVADMIN message will remain in effect until superseded or 30 September 2025, whichever occurs first. 8. Released by Vice Admiral Richard J. Cheeseman, Jr., N1.// BT #0001 NNNN CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED//

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The U.S. Navy, working with the Coast Guard, has been operating seven surface drones off of the northern coast of Haiti to monitor illegal human smuggling by sea, an increasingly deadly practice that claims hundreds of lives per year. But the sea drones are doing more than helping the Navy keep watch over the Caribbean, Rear Adm. James Aiken, the commander of U.S. 4th Fleet, told Defense One.

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A $6 billion settlement involving roughly 250,000 veterans will move forward in a lawsuit that argued faulty earplugs were sold to the military for use during the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. For the settlement, 98% of service members and veterans with claims had to agree to it. 3M, the Minnesota-based company that made the earplugs, announced Tuesday that 99% of claimants are on board. Read more at: https://www.stripes.com/veterans/2024-03-26/military-troops-veterans-earplugs-3m-settlement-13433653.html Source - Stars and Stripes

The US Navy is asking for $3.7 billion from Congress in its recently issued unfunded priority list. This year’s request is centered around investments for the Submarine Industrial Base (SIB) and infrastructure improvements in Hawaii and Guam.

Two Navy sailors who were assigned to deployed warships died over the past week – one in the Red Sea and one in the Indian Ocean.

Chinese ships blasted water cannons at ships on Manila’s latest resupply mission to the South China Sea outpost on Second Thomas Shoal today, resulting in an unspecified number of injuries and heavy damage onboard one of the Philippine vessels. The resupply mission was publicly revealed by the Armed Forces of the Philippines as soon as the civilian-contracted on Friday, Philippine Navy-operated resupply boat Unaizah Mae 4 sortied from Palawan in a move to provide transparency on the upcoming Chinese harassment.

The Navy identified a sailor who died Wednesday, following reports he had gone missing at sea while underway in the Red Sea aboard the destroyer Mason. Aviation Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class Oriola Michael Aregbesola, 34, died on March 20 due to a non-combat related incident that is now under investigation, the Navy announced Saturday.

The nation’s largest credit union said this week that an external review found it hadn’t considered race in mortgage underwriting, responding to CNN’s previous reporting about racial gaps in its mortgage approval rates. Navy Federal Credit Union, which has more than 13 million members and lends to military servicemembers, Department of Defense personnel, veterans and their families, said a review it commissioned from a civil rights lawyer “found no race-based decision making in our mortgage underwriting” and that “legitimate, non-race factors” had largely explained racial differences in approval rates.

Key West Police Department officers arrested a 28-year-old visiting U.S. Navy diver on a felony battery charge and misdemeanor charges of indecent exposure and resisting police after he reportedly exposed himself outside of a Duval Street bar on Thursday, March 21.

CAMDEN, N.J., – A crowd of several thousand well-wishers and veterans joined state and local dignitaries to send off battleship USS New Jersey (BB-62) from its berthing on the Delaware River to a dry dock at the Philadelphia Navy Yard on Thursday.

It has been four years since Vice Admiral John Mustin, Chief of Navy Reserve and Commander, Navy Reserve Force, first released the Navy Reserve Fighting Instructions. NRFI 2020 was an action plan for transforming the Reserve Force. NRFI 2022 challenged the force to adapt with urgency. In 2024, that mission continues with an even greater sense of importance as world events and a dynamic global security environment puts a greater demand on Reserve Sailor readiness than ever before.

Washington, D.C. – Navy Legalman 1st Class Ebony Steward – who is assigned to Carrier Strike Group Eight – has been named the Judge Advocate General’s (JAG) 2023 Service Member of the Year. Navy Legalman 1st Class Ronald Forster – who is assigned to Defense Service Office (DSO) Pacific – is the Naval Legal Service Command (NLSC) 2023 Service Member of the Year. The awardees were recognized during a March 21 ceremony at the Washington Navy Yard in D.C. The Navy JAG, Vice Adm. Del Crandall, was joined at the event by Rear Adm. David Wilson, commander of NLSC; Master Chief Legalman Lourdie B. Powell, Senior Enlisted Advisor to the JAG, and Master Chief Legalman Tiffany George, Senior Enlisted Leader to NLSC. “These six finalists selflessly poured themselves into this organization, and we noticed - we brought them here, because we want to meet and celebrate them,” said Wilson. “You all are the examples of sailors we need, not just to prepare for the fight, but to win.” Steward and Forster were chosen from among six finalists for these prestigious awards. The finalists included Legalman 1st Class Ashley De Leon and Legalman 1st Class David Schneider, who were nominated for the JAG Service Member of the Year award; they also included Legalman 1st Class Mikhail G. Franco and Legalman 1st Class Erin Transue, who were nominated for the NLSC Service Member of the Year award. “The winners, finalists, and those nominated are truly exemplary service members – making indelible marks on the JAG Corps and the Navy,” said Crandall. Steward – who hails from Elizabeth City, N.C. – serves as Carrier Strike Group Eight’s flag Legalman. She joined the Navy in 2006 as an Operations Specialist, converting to the Legalman rating in 2014. During the past year, she processed more than 80 administrative separation packages, 17 nonjudicial punishment appeals, 30 investigations, 25 command managed equal opportunity cases, five detachment for cause requests, and one exception to policy request. She served as an assistant recorder for two administrative separation boards. “Receiving this honor is more than just a nomination for me because it means that my peers, my command, and my JAG continue to believe in me,” said Steward. “That is enough to further prove to me that persistence is the key to the success and development of my command, my Sailors, and myself.” Steward’s commanding officer, Capt. Thomas R. Lovett, chief of staff at Carrier Strike Group Eight, called Steward the complete package. “Steward's second consecutive nomination as the JAG Service Member of the Year reflects her long-standing and far-reaching impact across Carrier Strike Group Eight and the naval enterprise,” said Lovett. “She is able to balance the demands of the legal portfolio with collateral duties, while still creating and seizing leadership opportunities. She is more than worthy of this honor!” Forster – who hails from Tampa, Fla. – serves at DSO Pacific, Detachment Hawaii, where he has filled the roles of both Command Leading Chief Petty Officer and Leading Petty Officer. He enlisted in the Navy in 2012 and converted to the Legalman rating in 2015. During the past year, he supported the Hawaii detachment’s five defense attorneys, and also trained and led five Legalmen, four legal clerks, and two civilian paralegals across four geographic areas. He was actively involved in 12 courts-martial, six crucial motions, four plea agreements, and seven affidavits. “This is a profound honor that resonates deeply with me,” said Forster. “I've witnessed incredible individuals receive this recognition, and to be considered among such esteemed company is genuinely humbling. My growth as a paralegal, leader, and Sailor has been sculpted by the unwavering support and guidance of my mentors. This recognition is not just an accolade; it's a testament to the ethos of hard work, dedication, and the pursuit of excellence. It validates my commitment to doing the job right and echoes a powerful message to my mentees: integrity, dedication to duty and commitment to taking care of your people - clients and Sailors alike - paves the path to recognition and success." Forster’s commanding officer, Capt. Matthew J. Sklerov, who leads DSO Pacific, called him a true leader. “Forster exemplifies leadership, compassion, energy, and resilience,” Sklerov said. “No matter the OPTEMPO or pressure the powerful example that he sets for our team inspires others to follow. His ability to thrive in challenging situations and extend himself to take care of shipmates, while flawlessly balancing duty and family commitments, sets him apart from his peers and makes him a deserving recipient of this award.” The six finalists arrived in D.C. on March 18, and, throughout the week, they met with Navy leaders; toured significant D.C. and military sites; and took part in interviews with a selection board.

RTTUZYUW RHOIAAA0018 0812022-UUUU--RHSSSUU. ZNR UUUUU R 211300Z MAR 24 MID120000971574U FM COMNAVRESFOR NORFOLK VA TO NAVOSO NAVRESFOR INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC COMNAVRESFORCOM NORFOLK VA COMNAVAIRFORES SAN DIEGO CA COMNAVRESFOR NORFOLK VA BT UNCLAS ALNAVRESFOR 015/24 MSGID/GENADMIN/COMNAVRESFOR NORFOLK VA// SUBJ/NAVY RESERVE FORCE GUIDANCE IN THE EVENT OF A LAPSE IN APPROPRIATIONS ON 22 MAR 2024// POC/EDMONDS/CAPT/COMNAVRESFORCOM/TEL (757) 322-5600/ E-MAIL: GARETT.E.EDMONDS.MIL(AT)US.NAVY.MIL// POC/BOOKEY/CAPT/COMNAVAIRFORES/TEL: (757) 322-5600/E-MAIL: MARY.G.BOOKEY(AT)US.NAVY.MIL// POC/MADSON/CAPT/COMNAVIFORES/TEL: (817) 782-5022/E-MAIL: PETER.N.MADSON.MIL(AT)US.NAVY.MIL// POC/BAILEY/CAPT/COMNAVRESFOR/TEL: (571) 256-8587/E-MAIL: WILLIAM.J.BAILEY.MIL(AT)US.NAVY.MIL// RMKS/1. The current continuing resolution expires at 2359 on 22 March 2024. This is not an order to shutdown and as part of our effort to keep you apprised of planning efforts, we are providing further information on how a potential government shutdown will affect the Navy Reserve Force. In the event of a lapse of funding, the Navy Reserve Force will execute an orderly shutdown of operations unless a particular operation or duty supports an excepted activity. Navy Reserve Activities (NRAs) should continue proceeding with operations and executing established schedules, presuming that appropriations will be available after 22 March 2024. In the event of a lapse of appropriations (i.e., a government shutdown) Commanders shall implement the following guidance. 2. Excepted Mission Authority: Per the Deputy Secretary of Defense Memorandum, "Guidance for Continuation of Operations During a Lapse of Appropriations," dated 27 September 2023, the responsibility for determining which activities meet the criteria for being excepted from shutdown resides with the Secretaries of the Military Departments and Heads of the DoD Components, including the combatant commanders with respect to activities undertaken by their immediate headquarters and subordinate Joint headquarters. 2.a. Delegation of Excepted Mission Authority: Those with excepted activity determination authority listed above may delegate this authority as they deem appropriate, but Navy Reserve senior officials are unable to make any excepted activity determinations, for the activities identified in Paragraph 3 below, until properly delegated such authority (which has not occurred at the time of message release). Authorized delegation will be communicated SEPCOR. 3. Excepted Activities. With the approval of an excepted activity determination authority, the following activities may continue in case of a lapse of appropriation: 3.a. Mobilization/Deployment: Reserve Component (RC) personnel identified for mobilization and/or deployment in support of contingency operations and who are fulfilling requirements in preparation for those duties may continue those preparation activities despite a lapse in appropriations. 3.b. Military Operations: As part of providing expeditionary ready forces across the Naval service, excepted activities include those scheduled military operations or exercises which are (1) in direct support and coordination with the Active Component (AC) force; (2) in direct support of an identified military operation or activity, as decreed by the President, the Secretary of Defense or other cognizant authority, for the safety of life or the protection of property in the interest of national security; and/or (3) determined to be operationally necessary in order to maintain mobilization and warfighting readiness. 4. Inactive Duty execution. 4.a. During a lapse in appropriations, RC personnel will not perform inactive duty, including Inactive Duty Training (IDT) drills and Additional IDT drills [e.g., RMPs, ATPs etc.], resulting in the obligation of funds (including for points only), except where such training directly supports an excepted activity. 4.b. Should a lapse in appropriations occur less than twenty-four hours before the start of a scheduled drill period, RC personnel, whose IDT drills do not directly support excepted activities, may perform an orderly shutdown of unit operations, which includes concluding previously-scheduled operational training requirements and taking action to ensure continuity, mobilization readiness and unit sustainability. RC personnel, who are on-site at a drill location during a lapse in appropriations and whose IDT drills do not support an excepted activity, must return to their primary residence within a reasonable period of time after completing an orderly shutdown of unit operations. An orderly shutdown for those members performing on-site IDT drills, which involve non-expected activities, typically should not exceed one drill period. 4.c. Should a lapse in appropriations continue for an extended period beyond the weekend of 23 and 24 March 2024, future IDT drill weekends will only be conducted as necessary to support excepted activities until appropriations are authorized. Consult your Reserve Program Director (RPD) or Immediate Superior In Command (ISIC) to verify if you are performing an approved excepted activity. Sailors or units not part of an excepted activity are not authorized to complete IDT of any type (paid, non-paid, additional [ATP, AFTP, RMP], telework, IDT Travel, etc.) during a lapse in appropriations. 5. Orders. 5.a. Mobilization, Definite Recall and Active Duty for Operational Support (ADOS). While under a lapse of appropriations, drilling Selected Reserve (SELRES) members executing mobilization, definite recall or ADOS orders, which were initiated prior to a lapse in appropriations, will continue to report for duty on those orders and carry out assigned duties; however, no extensions to those orders will be allowed unless it is expressly determined that such orders involve the performance of an excepted activity. All orders with a start date of 23 March 2024 or later shall not be executed unless cognizant authority determines that such orders are in support of an excepted activity. Prior to cancellation of orders, it is essential that the Navy Reserve Readiness Unit (NRRU), the NRA, and the Gaining Command RPD are in constant contact regarding status of impacted orders. 5.b. Active Duty for Training (ADT) and Annual Training (AT) Orders initiated before a Lapse in Appropriations. For members performing ADT or AT prior to a lapse in appropriations, members may continue performing ADT or AT orders when cognizant authority determines either those members are engaged in an excepted activity or those members are engaged in non-excepted activities which may be performed without incurring new obligations. If the activity being performed during AT or ADT is not excepted or involves non-excepted activities which incur new obligations, then cognizant authority should, in an orderly fashion, modify orders to direct members to return to their primary residence within a reasonable period. 5.c. ADT and AT Orders scheduled to begin on 23 March 2024 for members scheduled to perform ADT or AT with a start date of 23 March 2024 or later, those members shall not execute such orders during a lapse in appropriations unless the ADT or AT directly involves an excepted activity (as determined by competent authority). 5.d. Order modifications [e.g., extension of the orders beyond the original expiration date] not in support of excepted activities will not be approved unless modification reduces cost of original obligation. 5.e. All personnel are advised that pay and compensation will be deferred. Military personnel in an active status will serve without pay until such time as Congress makes appropriated funds available. No new obligation may be incurred to support a non-excepted activity during a lapse in appropriations, as that is a violation of the Anti-Deficiency Act. 5.f. eMuster in NSIPS must take place to record check-in and ensure accountability. This muster will ensure payment of the member when funding is approved. 5.g. AT/ADT/IDTT/ATP will not be used to back-fill non-excepted civilian positions. 6. Temporary Duty (TDY) Travel and Conference Participation: 6.a. TAR and SELRES TDY travel and conference participation scheduled to begin on or after 22 March 2024 will be cancelled and shall not be executed during a lapse in appropriation unless such participation involves excepted activities (as determined by cognizant authority) identified in paragraphs 2 and 3 and any SECDEF guidance or DON guidance. Any TDY travel or conference participation, which does not involve an excepted activity and that began prior to the shutdown will, except as noted below, be terminated (i.e., return to official duty station) as quickly as possible, in an orderly fashion. This includes TDY travel and conference participation associated with professional military education training. 6.b. Local TDY orders may be authorized if no additional cost to the government is incurred. 7. Follow Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) guidance on Military Funeral Honors (MFH). If MFH is determined to be an excepted activity, SELRES utilization ISO MFH will be minimized. AC or TAR assets will be utilized first and coordinated with CNIC or designated regional MFH representatives prior to authorizing performance of MFH by SELRES personnel. 8. TAR personnel on active duty and SELRES members executing mobilization, definite recall or ADOS orders are expected to report to duty as ordered. TAR personnel and SELRES members executing mobilization, definite recall or ADOS orders will serve without pay until such time as Congress makes appropriated funds available. Speak to your chain of command about monetary relief and resources available to you during any prolonged lapse in appropriations. 9. Civilian personnel: ECH III and IV Commanders will enforce confirmed excepted employee lists provided by originator. Civilian personnel who are not necessary to carry out or support excepted activities shall be furloughed using lapse in appropriation procedures. Published guidance will be provided from separate DON authorities and may be potentially supplemented by the Navy Reserve. 10. Good judgment and communication are essential at all levels of Force leadership. When in doubt, consult with your ISIC and assigned legal counsel. 11. Further guidance and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) updates on excepted activities will be promulgated via RPD Mailbags and ForceConnect. 12. Released by RADM Michael Steffen Deputy Commander, Navy Reserve Force.// BT #0018 NNNN

Active-duty sailors and their families may now spend their entire tours at some Navy bases living in RV parks, according to a recent policy change. Navy families enjoy Navy RV parks for recreation and leisure travel, but may also choose that option for up to a year while waiting for base housing to become available during a change of duty station, Destiny Sibert, a spokeswoman for Navy Installations Command Headquarters, told Stars and Stripes via email Friday. Read more at: https://www.stripes.com/branches/navy/2024-03-22/navy-rv-parks-new-policy-13391129.html Source - Stars and Stripes

NORFOLK, Va. — The Navy is studying privatizing barracks in the Hampton Roads area. Unaccompanied housing for junior enlisted personnel -- 8,078 beds in 16 buildings in all -- would be managed by the private sector under a contract that could be awarded possibly as early as the end of Fiscal Year 2026, but more likely in FY '27.

CFL/ACFLs, Here is your weekly update with a few new things from the PRP Office: The PRIMS-2 “How To” links have been removed. You can now find all PRIMS training information in the CFL PRIMS-2 Training Course or ACFL PRIMS-2 Training Course. These courses can be accessed under the “PRIMS-2 TRAINING” tab to the left. Updated link: “Accessing PRIMS-2: Complete a SAAR”. This link can be accessed under the “PRIMS-2 TRAINING” tab to the left. This link will provide you proper guidance on filling out a SAAR (DD2875) form. New SAAR Form: Added a blank fillable SAAR (DD2875) form under our “FORMS” tab to the left. PRIMS Updates Issues: The PRP Office is aware of the issues CFL/ACFLs are having with regards to: Not being able to see newly gained Sailors PFA records Previous PFA Cycles of new gained Sailors We anticipate the issues to be corrected the first week of April 2024. If previous PFA Cycle information is needed, Sailors can do so from their MNP PRIMS account. Good News: CFL/ACFLs can search for any Sailors in the PRIMS-2. This was done to aid locating the member PFA record when attempting to gain a PFA record into the responsible UIC.  Note: when you search and find a Sailor in a previous assigned UIC, you will not see any PFAs listed on that contact page.  The process of gaining the record must happen before you will see any PFAs on a Sailor. 

CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 211412Z MAR 24 MID120000970476U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 058/24 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/MAR// SUBJ/ACTIVE-DUTY PROMOTIONS TO THE PERMANENT GRADES OF CAPTAIN, COMMANDER, LIEUTENANT COMMANDER, LIEUTENANT, AND CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER IN THE LINE AND STAFF CORPS// REF/A/DOC/OPNAV/22APR22// REF/B/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/211859ZDEC17// REF/C/DOC/OPNAV/28FEB12// REF/D/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/041953ZAUG22// REF/E/DOC/SECNAV/24JUL19// REF/F/DOC/COMNAVPERSCOM/23JUL07// NARR/REF A IS OPNAVINST 6110.1K, PHYSICAL READINESS PROGRAM. REF B IS NAVADMIN 304/17, PHYSICAL READINESS PROGRAM POLICY CHANGES. REF C IS OPNAVINST 1811.3A, VOLUNTARY RETIREMENT AND TRANSFER TO THE FLEET RESERVE OF MEMBERS OF THE NAVY SERVING ON ACTIVE DUTY. REF D IS NAVADMIN 176/22, POLICY UPDATE CONCERNING SERVICE-IN-GRADE RETIREMENT ELIGIBILITY FOR ACTIVE DUTY AND TRAINING AND ADMINISTRATION FOR RESERVE LIEUTENANT COMMANDERS. REF E IS SECNAVINST 1920.6D, ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION OF OFFICERS. REF F IS MILPERSMAN ARTICLE 1070-180, OFFICER PHOTOGRAPHS.// RMKS/1. Congratulations to the following officers on their promotions to the ranks indicated in this message. This NAVADMIN is the authority for effecting permanent officer promotions on the dates indicated. Columns read name and designator. PERMANENT PROMOTION TO CAPTAIN SENATE CONFIRMATION DATE 19 DECEMBER 2023 DOR/EFF DATE 01 OCTOBER 2022 Sherwood Sarah A 1830 SENATE CONFIRMATION DATE 31 JANUARY 2024 DOR/EFF DATE 01 MARCH 2024 Rose Matthew W 2100 PERMANENT PROMOTION TO CAPTAIN SENATE CONFIRMATION DATE 30 SEPTEMBER 2023 DOR/EFF DATE 01 APRIL 2024 Cole Douglas E 1110 Fernandes Von Howland 1710 CAPTAIN LINE AND STAFF SENATE CONFIRMATION DATE LINE 21 JUNE 2023 STAFF 21 JUNE 2023 DOR/EFF DATE 01 APRIL 2024 Auten Jonathan David 2100 Blackmon Jason Bertran 1820 Bobrowski Joseph Paul 1830 Bruner Jeffrey Scott 1320 Burke Jeffery Lynn 1810 Carr William Lucas 1110 Colburn Brian D 3100 Hickle Jason Arthur 1440 Murphy Mary Reeves 2500 Murphy Thomas Patrick 2300 Newby Sean Michael 1320 Piano Michael E 1110 Sowers Kirk A 1110 Troncoso Melissa Renee 2900 Wade Stephen Michael 2200 PERMANENT PROMOTION TO COMMANDER SENATE CONFIRMATION DATE 31 JANUARY 2024 DOR/EFF DATE 01 NOVEMBER 2022 Williams Scott Hyde 2300 DOR/EFF DATE 01 OCTOBER 2023 Wess Mark Andrew 1810 DOR/EFF DATE 01 FEBRUARY 2024 Rowland Sonny Daniel 5100 PERMANENT PROMOTION TO COMMANDER COMMANDER LINE AND STAFF SENATE CONFIRMATION DATE LINE 21 JUNE 2023 STAFF 30 SEPTEMBER 2023 DOR/EFF DATE 01 APRIL 2024 Afful Stephen Kofi 2900 Aukeman Jonathan Mark 2900 Barachie John Robert 1110 Camp Joseph D Jr 1310 Clemencich Carl J III 5100 Collins Jack Roman 6200 Craney Katrina C M 1830 Cruz Caitlin Oconnor 2100 Davis Alawah Clive 2900 Dillon Jessica Ruth 2200 Dodson Michael Gary 1440 Dunlap Otis Vern 1310 Freeman Keith Jeffrey 2900 Giarnella Raffaele A 1110 Gorum William Aaron 1110 Gostel Christopher R 1110 Guerra Juan David 2100 Hartford Brock Alan 1110 Hontz Joseph William 1650 Hunt David James 3100 Jelsma Rachel Shively 1440 Kiengsiri Jesse Yingyod 3100 Kranz William Tyler 1110 Kruse Brendan Allen 1710 Matthews Horace Greeley 2100 Mattos Julio L Jr 6330 Mayeux Michael Philip 1110 Messick William Curtis 1110 Miller Travis Cato 1810 Mitchell Mark C 1800 Mottlau Timothy Dane 1110 Reyes Richard Coulter 1820 Riebel Mark Alan 2300 Riley Joshua A 1110 Rittenhouse Mark A 1110 Russell Robert Allen 2300 Stephens Joseph Nelson 1320 Stephenson Andrew Jon 1310 Upton John Howard III 2200 Velthuis Stephen Eric 4100 Vincent John Lewis 1520 Walker Daniel James 1200 Washington Kareem Abdul 1110 PERMANENT PROMOTION TO LIEUTENANT COMMANDER SENATE CONFIRMATION DATE 29 SEPTEMBER 2022 DOR/EFF DATE 01 DECEMBER 2022 Taha Riad Kifah 1110 SENATE CONFIRMATION DATE 19 DECEMBER 2023 DOR/EFF DATE 01 MAY 2023 Sampy Dary Ray Jr 6490 LIEUTENANT COMMANDER LINE AND STAFF SENATE CONFIRMATION DATE LINE 30 SEPTEMBER 2023 STAFF 30 SEPTEMBER 2023 DOR/EFF DATE 01 APRIL 2024 Andrada Corangela G 2900 Ardis Kevin Daniel 1310 Bacon Alec Aman 1820 Bacon Garrett M 1310 Biggs Tyler Clay 1110 Boeck Kyler Edward 1110 Bunnell Marcus D 1830 Burke Casey Steven 1310 Bystrom Carolyn Rose 1110 Cadmus Scott Charlie 6330 Capelle June 1110 Capelotti Jeremy W 1110 Clark Bryan Scott 5100 Conenna Frank Jr 1310 Cook Daniel Michael 1110 Cothern John Austin 2100 Creek Aaron Lyell 1130 Decker Kenneth Wesley 6200 Dillard Andrew L 1310 Donahue Kevin John 1110 Downie David Joseph 1310 Ferdon Brian Dwayne Jr 1320 Given Matthew Thomas 1130 Glynn Patrick Daniel 3100 Goddard Jacob Andrew 1320 Griffin Kevin Robert 2500 Harlow Sean Patrick 3100 Heholt Lollita Rokeena 3100 Hoffman Aaron Michael 1460 Hudson Julianne Ruiz 2900 Jiles Kevin Andrew 2100 Johnson Daniel Douglas 2100 Johnson Dylan M 1200 Kahn Stephen J 2300 Kaye Laura Emily 2200 Kerins Thomas Joseph 1110 Kilmartin Daniel R 1800 Laporte Logan W 1830 Lecaroz Melanie Conese 1320 Lelah Chris 1110 Meyrick Adam David 1320 Minnis Matthew Taylor 1110 Moore Logan E 2900 Morrissey Kelli Marie 2200 Nash Gordon Clifford IV 1310 Nelson Nicholas C 2300 Nguyen Thanh Truong 2100 Oakman Gloria M 2900 Olatokunbo Ajibade D 6410 Osbourn Spencer Rickman 2100 Paradise Hannah M 2900 Rakus Thomas John 1310 Rayl Matthew Bryan 1140 Rogeness Christopher H 1710 Rose Timothy Paul Jr 1110 Rowe Tya Marie 2300 Sbaiti Tameem Yahya 2100 Sharpe Carey Andre 1520 Smith Adam R 1310 Smith Robert Andre 1110 Stein Jason Paul 1810 Stephan Merlin Edward 4100 Strong Christian D 1830 Szlamas Kate Huggins 6120 Tack Spencer J 1310 Trail Scott Andrew 1310 Tran Hugh 6130 Tullis Michael Joseph 5100 Turner Jamerra S 1820 Wardius Claire A 1110 Whatley Katherine G 2900 Whitney Carolan Hwa Ja 2300 Williams Johnathan Lynn 1810 Worstell Johnathan D 1310 Wyngarden Michael T 2100 PERMANENT PROMOTION TO LIEUTENANT DOR/EFF DATE 01 OCTOBER 2022 Hicks Matthew William 2300 DOR/EFF DATE 01 DECEMBER 2022 Hollister Troy A 1300 DOR/EFF DATE 01 FEBRUARY 2023 Rubio Katherine Lizbeth 1110 DOR/EFF DATE 01 JUNE 2023 Campbell Christopher J 1310 Cummings Brandon Mcewen 1310 DOR/EFF DATE 01 AUGUST 2023 Johns Justin Michael 1520 DOR/EFF DATE 01 APRIL 2024 Acimovich Zachary Peter 6280 Alejo Priscilla S 2300 Alexiou Andros William 1320 Allen Scott Paul 1110 Anderson Tyler Douglas 1110 Andrey Nicolette R 1110 Barco Clark Tobias 3100 Batres Justin Tyler 1320 Beauchene Brittney E 2300 Bible Brittani Dawn 1110 Bon John Theodore 3100 Booker Aaron John 3100 Boxmeyer Alexander J 1120 Boyle Luke Anthony 1120 Brady Andrew Patrick 1130 Brown Caleb Ryan 1310 Brzymialkiewicz Edwin E 1310 Burkhart James M 1110 Burns Nicholas David 1310 Canez Wendie Francine 1820 Capers Robert Dennis 6330 Carandang Ken 1370 Carlson Christopher F 1110 Cepeda Seth Michael 1160 Cesena Randall Arthur 1310 Chau Bryant 5100 Cho Andy Hyunjin 1110 Coffin Nicholas Alan 1110 Coreth Kyle James 1110 Courtney Bryan Thomas 6180 Cozart Cody Michael 1110 Cunningham Aaron Tyler 1110 Curran John Jacob 1110 Curtis Nathaniel James 1110 Datugan Shane Izon 2300 Deguzman Morgan Justice 1110 Delacruz Kirk Patrick 3100 Disalle Dustin Antonio 1110 Doll Megan Marie 2300 Dominguez Juan V Jr 6130 Donovan Nathan Findlay 1120 Doughty Robert Hartwell 1110 Drake James Brandon 1320 Drenik Gregory Phillip 1110 Du Xin 2300 Dunbar Jillian Lee 2300 Durdock Matthew Francis 2300 Felizlong Michael Peter 1110 Figueroa Nikolai Frojk 1310 Forry Benjamin Edward 1310 Gallari Adam Christopher 1830 Gill Noelle Marie 1120 Gonzalez Lazarus Michael 2300 Gornik Kayla Marie 1200 Graddon Stephen Harland 6530 Granner Stefan David 1820 Gulovsen Tyler Reed 1110 Hargrove Maxwell Louis 2300 Harris Jordan William 1320 Harris Kenneth Mack Jr 3100 Hessi Andrew William 1310 Hirst Breanne Marrie 1110 Holt Zachary Lance 1310 Honeycutt Lattie D II 6390 Humphreys Evan Daniel 1110 Jeriff Rachal C 2900 Kelly Caleb Wright 1110 Kerbow Justin Randal 2300 King Austin Nicholas 1310 King Brett Thomas 6180 Klee Nichol Rae 1820 Klostermeyer Matthew E 1310 Knowlin Ezekiel 1110 Kobylanski Ian Michael 1320 Konior Daniel John 1110 Kush Christian Gerard 1110 Laing Mona Michelle 6180 Lawrence Wallis William 1650 Leahy Patrick Mcguire 1310 Lee Nathaniel Miguel 1110 Lehr Matthew Thomas 6130 Leszcynski Kyra N 2900 Lim Michael Byron 6280 Liongson Jonathan I 1160 Lofquist Geoffrey Andrew 6120 Lovin Brandon Joseph 2300 Lozano Viviana 1110 Lydon Matthew Stephan 2900 Mallalieu Paul C 1110 Marinelli Nicholas A 1310 Martinfrazier Brandon A 2300 Marvain Zachary Matthew 6130 Mcdaniel Jonathan Joseph 1110 Mcnair Allissa Michala 1320 Mcnair Parfitt Mary 1110 Medina Adrian Misa 3100 Medina Rafael Sebastian 3100 Merkel James Ajemian 1390 Milazzo Anthony Michael 1110 Mitchell Jonathan Lynn 1110 Monarch Mitchell Harold 1110 Morrison Shaun Dalan 1810 Moseley Misty Rose 6200 Mosley Robert Alvin 6200 Muhitch Joseph Michael 1310 Munkelwitz Matthew S 1320 Murray Christina Marie 1110 Musick Matthew Scott 1310 Myers Ginger 2300 Nadolski Rebecca Kaiser 1160 Napaa Philippe 1120 Navarro Francisco J Jr 1320 Nelson Junior 2900 Nguyen Loc Ho Tai 1520 Nimji Zafir Faiz 1310 Norton Brett Matthew 1110 Obeng Peter 1110 Painter Edward Alan 1110 Pannasch Nicholas Ryan 1110 Parson Cody Ryan 6200 Pasley Jordan Louis 3100 Pellistri Andrew M 1310 Preu Zachary Spencer 1110 Price Derring Powell 1320 Purdy Abbie Lynn 3100 Ramirez Diego Alejandro 1310 Ramirez Dominick A 1110 Ramsay Austin James 1110 Raskett Michael William 1310 Reece Billy Dewayne 1820 Richardson Skylar M 1310 Roberge Adam James 1130 Robledo Armando E 1130 Rohan Sarah A 1310 Rosario Anthony 6120 Ross Joshua Richard 6180 Saito Meghan Anne 1110 Saniel Joshua Cadenas 2300 Savagliorodriguez C 1310 Sawczyn Camilo David 1390 Schiefer Jamie Kyle 2300 Schmidt Blake Edward 1170 Schroeder Brenton R 1110 Scimeca Michael Francis 1110 Sherrill Jarrod Dale 1200 Shimizu Joe 1820 Shughrou John Liam 1320 Simpson Thomas John 1310 Skowron Shane Cronin 1820 Skrzypiec Kevin James 1310 Stile Olivia Fayelynn 1110 Stupelman Erik Allan 1110 Sullivan Benjamin G 1320 Swabek Michael Cody 1310 Tauai Marie Mataia 2300 Taylor Thomas Grayson 1310 Trent Jessica Eileen 1830 Ubri Victor Julio 1110 Vear Mark Gudbrandsen 1830 Vera Kimberly Marie 1820 Waguespack Adam T 1120 Walerysiak Christopher 2300 Ward Charles Lawrence 1110 Wark Justin Quinby 3100 Wartella Daniel Jacob 1310 Wasiluk Ella Camille 1110 Weidman Kyle Thomas 1110 Weinzapfel Joshua Bruce 1110 Wietbrock Johnathan R 1310 Willis John Robert 1310 Wiseman Bridget Elise 1110 Wolff James Marvyn 2300 Wytko Calvin Lee Thomas 3100 Zapata Jessie Rios 1310 Zimmerman Bryan Anthony 1110 PERMANENT PROMOTION TO CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER, W-5 No officers promoted in this category. PERMANENT PROMOTION TO CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER, W-4 DOR/EFF DATE 01 APRIL 2024 Agostini Jorge Jr 7311 Arroyo Gabriel Esteban 7131 Bolynn Scott Allen 7331 Chambers Tony Robert 7131 Forsberg Paul Drew 7151 Garcia Steve Alden 7131 Gedeus Ernst 7131 Gloyd Matthew James 7811 Long David Eric 7361 Thomas Jamaal Patrick 7411 Torres Ebony Nichole 7821 Williams Garrett A 7411 PERMANENT PROMOTION TO CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER, W-3 DOR/EFF DATE 01 APRIL 2024 Abbott Mark Andrew 7151 Allen Ian Scott 7321 Amberger Joshua Evan 7201 Burden Ryan Ives 7281 Carlsen Richard Curtis 7181 Cooper Stephen Wayne 7411 Dang Susan 7131 Denne Gerard Ronald Jr 7131 Dunston James Edward Jr 7321 Everett Mark Jacob 7361 Hiracheta Austin Davis 7281 Horner Stephen B 7171 Jesmer Candi Lynne 7331 Jones Dion D 7111 Jones Monique Nicole 7821 Mitchell Eric Dylan 7411 Ndegwa Ngugi 7151 Patterson Michael James 7331 Recher Scott Gregory II 7811 Sellers Kacee Lynn 7411 Sheasby Ross Edward 7831 Squeo Zoe Marie 7331 Stone Shane Michael 7181 Styx Matthew Alan 7361 Suha Andrew Joseph 7411 Sykes Jonathan Darryl 7331 Trombley Jessica 7121 Weber Jeremy Thomas 7121 Wilson Paul Michael 7811 Windemiller Aimie C 7821 PERMANENT PROMOTION TO CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER, W-2 DOR/EFF DATE 26 MARCH 2024 Ruzin Brian W 7841 2. If a selected officer does not decline promotion in writing prior to the projected date of rank (noted above in paragraph 1), that officer is considered to have accepted the promotion on the date indicated. An officer who chooses to decline promotion must submit the declination in writing to COMNAVPERSCOM (PERS-806) within thirty (30) days of the release of this NAVADMIN. 3. The Commanding Officer (CO), the Secretary of the Navy, or his designee, has the authority to delay projected promotions. Upon the exercise of a delay, the officer shall be notified in writing before the effective date of the promotion and not be tendered the promoting appointment. The delay authority will immediately forward the notification of delay with supporting documentation to COMNAVPERSCOM (PERS-83), copy to COMNAVPERSCOM (PERS-806). 4. COs are reminded of their responsibility to ensure the officers they are promoting are mentally, physically, morally, and professionally qualified in accordance with section 624 of title 10, U.S. Code. Per reference (a), officers are ineligible for promotion if they have failed the most recent Physical Fitness Assessment. COs shall verify the promoting officer's information in the Physical Readiness Information Management System to ensure compliance with reference (a), as modified by reference (b), and delay the officers promotion in accordance with paragraph 3 of this NAVADMIN, if required. 5. Prepare a Delivery of Permanent Appointment (NAVPERS form 1421/7)(Rev 10- 13). Use this NAVADMIN as reference (a). Use section 624 of title 10, U.S. Code as reference (b), for permanent lieutenants and above. Use section 578 of title 10, U.S. Code as reference (b), for chief warrant officers. Mail the completed form to COMNAVPERSCOM (PERS-806) or email via My Navy Career Center at askmncc.fct@navy.mil. 6. Officers should review reference (c) and (d) for minimum time- in-grade (TIG)/service-in-grade(SIG) requirements for purposes of voluntary retirement. (NOTE: TIG/SIG requirements for active-duty Lieutenant Commander voluntary retirements changed with National Defense Authorization Act 2021; Update to reference (c) is pending.) Training and administration of Reserve officers and those officers temporarily on active duty anticipating release from active duty under reference (e) may accept promotion without incurring any additional active-duty obligation. 7. New photographs are required for all officers within three months after acceptance of promotion. See reference (f) for specific requirements. 8. Released by Vice Admiral Richard J. Cheeseman, Jr., N1.// BT #0001 NNNN CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED//