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The SBA is excited to announce that we’re hosting a virtual SBA OCONUS Military Spouse Entrepreneur Summit in collaboration with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes for military spouses located outside of the continental United States (OCONUS).

From Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Tyler C. Priestley, Commander, Navy Recruiting Command Public Affairs MILLINGTON, Tenn. - The Canvasser Recruiter (CANREC) Program is put in place to give Reserve Sailors a chance to be a Reservist recruiter for five years. The program is available to both enlisted and officers and gives Sailors an opportunity to get more involved with their local communities while supporting the Navy’s mission. Joining the Navy Reserve is a great option for people who want to serve their country, while also pursuing a civilian career. However, if there comes a time when a career on active duty sounds appealing, there are several opportunities that exist for Reserve sailors to make the switch. One of those opportunities recruiting. Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Randy Isom, assigned to Commander, Navy Recruiting Command here, has been travelling to Navy Operational Support Centers (NOSC) across the nation to educate Reserve Sailors about this opportunity. “We found out that a lot of Reservists were interested in recall orders, but they just didn’t know about the CANREC opportunity,” said Isom. “This is why we are trying to spread the word as much as possible.” Navy Recruiting Command is looking for individuals who are highly motivated and passionate about being recruiters. The goal is to not just fill quotas, but to find the best and most fully qualified applicants. Reserve Sailors are normally familiar with the civilian job market, and when talking to potential Sailors, their understanding of both worlds can offer a new perspective. “CANREC is actually a really big help because their input and their contributions are critical to the overall mission of the Navy,” said Isom. Qualifications for the CANREC program include; must be an active Selected Reservist at the time of recall, eligible for Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders, and meet rank requirements - E-4 to E-6 for enlisted and O-3 or below for officers. Selected Sailors are sent to Pensacola, Florida, for a 25-day recruiting skills course covering public speaking, prospecting, marketing and more. “If someone is interested in CANREC then they should get a hold of us,” said Bob Stolt, program manager for CANREC contracts. “We actually have funds to PCS sailors. So, if they are in the middle of nowhere and are interested in going somewhere like Florida then we can try to get them out there. They can go on their initial set of orders and we can try to have them stay for up to five years.” For more information on CANREC, see BUPERS instruction 1001.40 or contact your local Navy Reservist Recruiter at your NOSC. Navy Recruiting Command consists of a command headquarters, three Navy Recruiting Regions, 16 Navy Recruiting Districts and 10 Navy Talent Acquisition Groups that serve more than 1,330 recruiting stations across the world. Their combined goal is to attract the highest quality candidates to ensure the ongoing success of America’s Navy.

CNN's Chris Cuomo talks to Sean Cahil, retired US Navy Chief Master-at-Arms, and Christopher Mellon, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Intelligence, about the forthcoming government report on UFO sightings.

UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 141556Z MAY 21 MID200000857632U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO SECNAV WASHINGTON DC CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 095/21 MSGID/NAVADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/CNO/MAY// SUBJ/INTERIM UPDATE ON DOD MASK GUIDANCE// REF/A/DEPSECDEF MEMO/13MAY21// REF/B/NAVADMIN/102035ZMAR2021// NARR/REF A IS DEPUTY SECRETARY OF DEFENSE MEMORANDUM UPDATED MASK GUIDANCE FOR VACCINATED PERSONS. REF B IS NAVADMIN 059/21, GUIDANCE ON MASK WEAR AND OTHER PUBLIC HEALTH MEASURES DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC. RMKS/1. In accordance with reference (a), mask wear for fully immunized personnel (two weeks beyond final dose) is no longer required indoors or outdoors at DoD facilities. Immunized personnel should continue to comply with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance regarding areas where masks should be worn. 2. This guidance applies only to fully immunized personnel. Unimmunized personnel will continue to comply with the provisions of reference (b). 3. Commanders and supervisors should not ask about an employee's vaccination status. 4. The best available medical and scientific data on risk to mission and current CDC guidance are available at: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html. 5. OPNAV N3/N5 POC: CAPT Craig Mattingly, craig.mattingly@navy.mil. 6. Released by VADM P. G. Sawyer, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Operations, Plans and Strategy, OPNAV N3/N5.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

WASHINGTON - The call for Seaman to Admiral–21 (STA–21) program is out. Initial applications must be postmarked on or before July 1. The board is scheduled to meet in September. Here's what you need to know. The Navy's annual call for Seaman to Admiral–21 (STA–21) program applications is now on the streets. This year's board will meet in September, according to NAVADMIN 094/21 released on May 12. To be considered, initial applications must be postmarked on or before July 1. Navy officials recommend not waiting until the July 1 deadline. Instead, early submission is encouraged as it allows time for feedback to the Sailor if their package is missing required documents or if anything is not readable, the message said. Those needing additional documentation have until Aug. 1 to submit any additions to their applications. The message announced temporary changes to policy this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, impacts to the availability of college aptitude and fitness testing have resulted in exceptions to policy and alternate ways to fulfill those requirements and documentation. Because of COVID-19 and the cancellation of the last three Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA) cycles, requirements for Cycle 1 2020, Cycle 2 2020 and Cycle 1 2021 have been waived. Instead, applicants who have not taken the PFA within the past year require their commanding officer's endorsement verifying the Sailor is currently within height and weight standards. Qualifying Scholastic Aptitude or American College tests scores are still required. However, because COVID-19 has limited testing availability in many areas of the country, those unable to complete either exam can apply with a command letter indicating testing was not available to them. In those cases, to be eligible, Sailors must provide their high school cumulative grade point average. For Sailors who graduated more than five years ago, they must have a minimum of 12 college credits with a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Competition for quotas is keen. Of the 339 applications received for the fiscal year 2021, 318 were board eligible and 55 Sailors were selected. This year's panel will offer roughly the same opportunity. Those selected attend college full-time while collecting a paycheck at their current paygrade. The Navy covers tuition through an annual $10,000 stipend. The Sailor is responsible for any costs over that amount. Sailors can use the GI Bill to cover any difference. Critical to an applicant's package is a written, personal statement. "This is an opportunity for you to 'speak' in front of the selection board without physically being there," said Lt. Cmdr. Edward Kenneweg, who handles commissioning programs on the staff of the Chief of Naval Personnel. "It's also an opportunity to address any sort of adverse info, such as a low high school GPA." NAVADMIN 094/21 outlines specific items Sailors should address in the statement. For example, telling the board about sports or other high school activities helps paint a complete picture of the applicant. Discussing your motivation for becoming an officer and what you will bring to the wardroom as a prior-enlisted Sailor is also suggested. Just as crucial to what Sailors choose to say in their statement is how they write it. "The application is a reflection of the applicant," said Cathy Kempf, a retired Navy commander who heads selection and placement for STA-21 as well as Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC). "Spelling and grammar count, so applicants should review their entire packages before submitting." One final change mentioned in the message is where Sailors send their packages. "Completed applications will no longer be sent to Pensacola, they’ll go to Naval Service Training Command in Great Lakes, IL," Kempf said. Details on this year's board specifics are available in NAVADMIN 094/21. This includes where to send completed applications, Sailor application requirements and command responsibilities in the screening process. Overall program requirements and application details — as well as program contacts — can be found at http://www.sta-21.navy.mil

UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 121752Z MAY 21 MID200000848602U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 094/21 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/MAY// SUBJ/FISCAL YEAR 2022 SEAMAN TO ADMIRAL-21 PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT// REF/A/DOC/OPNAV/14DEC09// REF/B/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/171350ZJUL17// 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 AND MODIFICATION TO FY- 19 NUCLEAR LIMITED DUTY OFFICER IN- SERVICE PROCUREMENT BOARD PROCESS.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN solicits applications and provides guidance for the fiscal year (FY) 2022 Seaman to Admiral-21 (STA-21) commissioning program. Due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic impacting Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) and American College Testing (ACT) availability and physical fitness assessment (PFA) testing, an exception to policy is approved for both the SAT/ACT and PFA requirements. Supplemental information for applicant submission is provided in subparagraphs 7.g and 7.h of this NAVADMIN. 2. STA-21 is a full-time undergraduate education and commissioning program open to enlisted personnel of all paygrades and ratings who meet the eligibility requirements specified in reference (a). 3. Deadline for submission of applications for the FY-22 STA-21 Program is 1 July 2021. Application packages must be postmarked on or before the deadline date. It is recommended that applications be mailed prior to the deadline as early submission allows timely feedback to the Sailor for submission of missing or illegible documents. Deadline for submission of additional documentation to an applicants package is 1 August 2021. No additional documents can be submitted after this date. The selection board is scheduled to convene in September 2021 and the selectees will be announced via NAVADMIN. 4. The following target options and core are open for application for the FY-22 selection board: Surface Warfare (SWO), Surface Warfare Engineering Duty (SWO/ED), Nuclear (Surface/Sub), Special Warfare, Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Naval Flight Officer, Pilot, Civil Engineering Corps, Nurse Corps and Information Professional. 5. The following target options have zero select opportunity for FY-22: Human Resources, Intelligence, Information Warfare, Medical Corps, Supply Corps, Surface Warfare Officer/Information Professional (SWO/IP), Oceanography (OCEANO) and SWO/OCEANO. 6. The Nuclear (Surface/Sub) 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 conditional release, in line with reference (b), if applying for an option outside the Nuclear community, from the Nuclear Enlisted Community Manager (OPNAV N133D). All applicants for STA-21 nuclear option (STA-21(N)) must be able to begin their first day of class in the first semester of their course work prior to commencing their eighth year of service. See the STA-21(N) Program Authorization (PA 150A) dated May 2019 for more specific information and all other requirements to apply for the STA-21(N) program. Additionally, supplementary information applicable to this years STA-21(N) application is as follows: a. The Sailor/Marine American Council on Education Registry Transcript (SMART) per reference (a), enclosure (1), Chapter 8, paragraph 6.b(9) is not required to be submitted for this application. A future revision of reference (a) will remove this requirement. b. The applicants photograph per reference (a), enclosure (1), Chapter 8, paragraph 6.b(10) is not required to be submitted for this application. A future revision of reference (a), will remove this requirement. 7. The following information addresses lessons learned from the FY- 21 STA-21 selection process and board. This information is provided to preclude common errors: a. Of the 339 applications received for FY-21, only 318 were board eligible. A total of 55 were selected to participate in the FY-21 STA-21 Program. b. Each year, packages are not considered due to non-qualifying SAT/ACT scores, missing CO endorsement/recommendation, recent non- judicial punishment, missing or illegible submission of documents, and not meeting program age or PFA requirements. For FY-22, a new non-qualifying basis would be not meeting authorized exception to policy criteria for SAT/ACT and PFA. c. Minimum eligibility requirements must be met before submitting an application. Applications should be mailed only when fully completed. Officer interview boards shall consist of three officers, the applicants CO may not be a board member and should not submit an interview appraisal sheet, the COs 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 applicants academic and officer potential can only be determined by reviewing the SAT/ACT scores (if available), high school/college transcripts, and a completed application package. d. The COs endorsement is extremely important, especially the ranking of the individual among his/her peers. The endorsement should contain specifics about the individuals 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 qualifications for that option. For junior Sailors with only schoolhouse evaluations, the CO must address this issue in his/her endorsement. e. An interview board and nomination review board shall be conducted in line with reference (a). It is recommended that officers of the applicants designator of choice, if available, be asked to participate in the interview/nomination review board to assess the applicant for their community. Officer appraisals provide important insight on the applicant. The appraisal from the board should be a frank and honest assessment of the applicants leadership and academic potential. Appraisal forms should be typed in 10 or 12 point font. f. The applicants personal statement should address why the Sailor wants to become an officer, how the Sailors 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, or service school grades, poor evaluation performance). 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. Check for misspelled words and improper grammar. Ensure all transcripts (high school and all colleges) are enclosed. In an effort to minimize risk from COVID-19 exposure, the PFA requirements for Cycle 1 2020, Cycle 2 2020 and Cycle 1 2021 have been waived. For applicants who have not taken the PFA within the past year, the COs endorsement must include a statement verifying the applicant is currently within height and weight standards. h. Qualifying SAT/ACT scores are required, however due to recent events, applications can still be submitted either pending receipt of SAT/ACT scores or with a command statement indicating non-availability. SAT/ACT scores can be from exams taken between 1 July 2018 and 1 July 2021 (3 years), should the Service Member have a later opportunity to complete the exam. If the applicant is unable to complete the SAT/ACT exam, applicants may still submit an application with a command letter indicating non-availability of SAT/ACT exam opportunity. Applicants without a SAT/ACT score should ensure their high school cumulative grade point average (GPA) is within the last 5 years OR cumulative college GPA with more than 12 semester hours and a minimum of a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale. i. It is recommended that the command retain a copy of the entire application package. The command portion of the application should not be given to the applicant. 8. Mail completed applications to: Commander Naval Service Training Command (N92/STA 21) 2601A Paul Jones St Great Lakes IL 60088-2845 9. For questions, specific details, eligibility criteria, application requirements, and selection procedures, refer to reference (a), contact your command career counselor, or visit the MyNavy Portal at https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/career-planning and selecting the Commissioning Programs link for the most up-to-date STA-21 information. 10. Point of contact is Naval Service Training Command, STA-21 Program Office, at (847) 688-4607 ext 124 DSN 792 or via e-mail at pnsc_sta21(at)navy.mil. Point of contact for the nuclear target option policy change is the Nuclear Enlisted Community Manager, OPNAV N133D at (703) 604-5491/DSN 664 or via e-mail at bullnuke(at)navy.mil. 11. 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FY-22 Active Duty and Reserve Senior Enlisted Advancement Selection Board Precept

WASHINGTON - Chief of Navy Reserve Announces 2020 Reserve Sailor of the Year. It gives me great pleasure to announce the selection of Naval Aircrewman (Mechanical) 1st Class Kody Sims as the 2020 Navy Reserve Sailor of the Year. Sims is currently assigned to Fleet Logistic Support Squadron Five Five, Fleet Logistics Support Wing, Commander Naval Air Forces Reserve. Our other finalist was Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Ronnie Heen of Force Headquarters Group, Commander, Marine Forces Reserve As a result of his selection, Sims will be recommended to the Chief of Naval Personnel for meritorious advancement to the rank of chief petty officer per the OPNAVINST 1700.10P, Navy Sailor of the Year Program. Competition at this level was extremely close. Both Sailors represented their units, and the Navy, extremely well and should be very proud of their professional and personal achievements. Well done and congratulations to these stellar performers as well as those who we expect to see in the coming years. I would like to add a very special thank you to the families and employers who supported each candidate for Navy Reserve Sailor of the Year

The Navy Exchange Service Command’s (NEXCOM) NEXTgen Scholars Program offers qualified students the opportunity to win $2,500, $1,500, $1,000 or $500 each quarter for earning good grades in school. The next drawing is in June 2021. To enter the drawing, students must be full-time with a “B” grade point average equivalent or better, as determined by their school system. Homeschooled students can also qualify with acknowledgement that the student has a “B” average or equivalent record of accomplishment. Students must bring their current report card or other performance document to any NEX, fill out an entry card and have any documentation validated by an NEX associate. Once entered, the students will be given a coupon good for $10 off a one-time NEX purchase of $20 or more. Eligible students include dependent children of active duty members, reservists and military retirees as well as U.S. civilian Department of Defense employees stationed outside the continental United States and U.S. civilian employees of firms under contract to the Department of Defense outside the continental United States. Students must be enrolled in 1st through 12th grade. Dependent children without an individual Dependent Identification Card must be accompanied by their sponsor to submit their entry. Each student may enter only once each grading period and must re-enter with each qualifying report card. Thanks to its vendor partners, NEXCOM has awarded a total of $804,500 in savings bonds and monetary awards to students since the program’s inception in 1997. For more information on the NEXTgen Scholars Program visit myNavyExchange.com/NEXTgen. Quick Facts The Navy Exchange Service Command’s (NEXCOM) NEXTgen Scholars Program offers qualified students the opportunity to win $2,500, $1,500, $1,000 or $500 each quarter for earning good grades in school. The next drawing is in June 2021.

Coronavirus restrictions have hurt sailors’ morale and may prompt some to jump ship when their terms of service expire, a Navy commander wrote recently in an independent journal. Cmdr. Matt Wright, a 2002 U.S. Naval Academy graduate who leads Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 22 at Norfolk, Va., brought up his concerns in the April edition of the U.S. Naval Institute’s monthly magazine, Proceedings.

The app is the new RTM home for the culinary specialist, culinary specialist submarine, legalman, logistics specialist, logistics specialist submarine, mass communication specialist, musician, personnel specialist, religious programs specialist, retail services specialist, yeoman and yeoman submarine ratings, allowing for studying on the go, without a CAC card or an internet connection. The app also hosts non-resident training courses (NRTCs) including customer service, Educational Services Officer, Enlisted Aide, Postal Operations, Navy Official Mail and Instructional theory, which is used by all instructors throughout the fleet. App features include a resources link in every RTM to their respective rating Navy COOL site, contact information for feedback and emergency support, and the ability to receive credit for the completed course directly into their Electronic Training Jacket by entering their DODID number rather than completing the course via Navy eLearning. Another key feature for the app is it serves as the host for up-to-date versions of the RTMs and NRTCs. By moving to a digital format, the app allows CSS to work with type commanders and fleet subject matter experts (SME) to change content as needed and deliver updates to the fleet faster. “We are continuing positive movement and growth in the 21st century for how our Sailors will be preparing for their advancement exams,” said Capt. Milton W. Troy III, CSS commanding officer. “Early fleet estimates have us at more than 32,000 Sailors who will be effected through this new app. This shows how wide a scope we are dealing with. Something this major will have a direct and immediate impact for Sailors throughout the fleet and the knowledge they will have in becoming well-crafted in their respective fields.” Creation for the app began in September 2019, with more than five months of testing conducted by CSS staff and fleet SMEs designed to help achieve maximum functionality, review the app’s content and examine the user interface. “The effort taken by everyone involved in the creation of this app cannot be measured,” said Ray Paradis, CSS program manager for Non-Resident Training Courses, Personnel Qualification Standards, Occupational Standards and Learning and Development Roadmaps. “Countless man-hours have been put in to ensure this contains the best possible material. The Sailor conducting the tasks in these manuals on a daily basis are who is going to use this app and each one of them deserves the highest-quality work we can possibly provide.” The app was designed in coordination with the MyNavy HR IT Solutions – (Mobility Program) and Tracen Technologies. The app can be downloaded at the Navy App Locker, Google Play or iOS App stores using the keyword “CSS NRTC.”

UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 302043Z APR 21 MID200000813095U FM SECNAV WASHINGTON DC TO ALNAV SECNAV WASHINGTON DC ZEN/CNO WASHINGTON DC ZEN/CMC WASHINGTON DC ZEN/CMC WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS ALNAV 032/21 MSGID/GENADMIN/SECNAV WASHINGTON DC/-/APR// SUBJ/UPDATE TO DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY HEALTH PROTECTION CONDITION POLICIES// RMKS/1. EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, IMMUNIZED SAILORS AND MARINES WILL BE SUBJECT TO INDIVIDUAL RESTRICTIONS NO HIGHER THAN THOSE CORRESPONDING TO HEALTH PROTECTION CONDITION (HPCON) B, REGARDLESS OF THE HPCON STATUS OF THE INSTALLATION TO WHICH THEY ARE ASSIGNED. FURTHER, RECENT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE GUIDANCE WILL ALLOW MANY INSTALLATIONS TO TRANSITION FROM HPCON C TO HPCON B WHERE APPLICABLE, THOSE CHANGES WILL BE IMMEDIATE. 2. SAILORS AND MARINES HAVE MADE MANY SACRIFICES TO PROTECT THEIR COMMUNITIES, THEIR FELLOW SERVICE MEMBERS, AND THEMSELVES DURING THE PANDEMIC, AND I AM GRATEFUL FOR THE DEDICATION ALL OF YOU HAVE SHOWN IN THIS FIGHT. PLEASE REMEMBER THE BATTLE AGAINST COVID-19 IS FAR FROM OVER AND CONDITIONS WORLDWIDE ARE CONSTANTLY CHANGING. YOUR BEHAVIOR ON LIBERTY AND THE RESPONSIBILITY YOU DEMONSTRATE MUST AT ALL TIMES REFLECT THE PROFESSIONALISM OF OUR FORCE AND AN ALERT RECOGNITION OF THE THREAT THAT REMAINS. WE WILL CONTINUE TO REVISE POLICIES AS CONDITIONS CHANGE. THANK YOU FOR ALL THAT YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES HAVE DONE SO FAR TO GET US TO THIS POINT. 3. RELEASED BY THE HONORABLE THOMAS W. HARKER, ACTING SECRETARY OF THE NAVY.// BT #3932 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

A new bipartisan bill hopes to ease military service members' path towards student loan forgiveness, Yahoo Finance has learned. “Service members take enormous risks to protect our freedoms, and it is unacceptable that members of the military can return home after active duty and not be any closer to receiving loan forgiveness,” Senator Hassan said in a statement provided to Yahoo Finance. “This bipartisan bill is a commonsense fix to help some of our country’s most deserving public servants get out from under the burden of their student debt more quickly.”

From Cheryl Dengler, Naval Education and Training Professional Development Center PENSACOLA, Fla. - During the global pandemic, select Chief Petty Officers from around the globe adapted to a virtual process of reviewing and developing Navy-wide advancement examinations—though a return to normalcy is on the horizon.

Taking ADOS orders and having an issue with your civilian employer? Do you know about SCRA? https://fb.watch/52R2MzekcH/

– Perhaps no one better understands the unique administrative hurdles that come with being a Navy Reserve Sailor — or is better suited to help fix them — than Cmdr. Julie McGill. Over a career spanning four decades, McGill has seen Navy Reserve pay and personnel processes and systems evolve from a system of clipboards, carbon copies, drill chits and paper paychecks to the more modern-day integration of online functions such as the Defense Travel System (DTS), Enhanced Drill Management (EDM) and direct deposit. Yet one constant through the years has been the distinct separation between active and Reserve component pay and personnel systems — an electronic divide that still causes frequent delays and headaches for Reserve component members transferring to and from active duty.

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UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 201501Z APR 21 MID200000776593U FM SECNAV WASHINGTON DC TO ALNAV INFO SECNAV WASHINGTON DC CNO WASHINGTON DC CMC WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS ALNAV 029/21 MSGID/GENADMIN/SECNAV WASHINGTON DC/-/APR// SUBJ/ANNUAL NOTICE OF SERVICEMEMBERS CIVIL RELIEF ACT PROTECTIONS TO MILITARY MEMBERS AND THEIR DEPENDENTS// REF A/50 U.S.C. SECTION 3915// REF B/50 U.S.C. SECTION 3916// REF C/50 U.S.C. SECTION 3938A// NARR/REF A IS 50 UNITED STATES CODE SECTION 3915, SERVICEMEMBERS CIVIL RELIEF ACT. REF B is 50 UNITED STATES CODE SECTION 3916, SERVICEMEMBERS CIVIL RELIEF ACT. REF C is 50 UNITED STATES CODE SECTION 3938A, SERVICEMEMBERS CIVIL RELIEF ACT// RMKS/1. In accordance with references (a) through (c), this ALNAV serves as an annual notice of the protections available to Service Members (SMs) and their dependents under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA). Leaders will take immediate action to ensure widest dissemination of the information contained in this ALNAV. 2. Of significant importance, Congress amended the SCRA in August 2020 to extend lease protections to SMs who were or are unable to proceed on their military orders due to a Stop Movement Order (SMO) issued on March 1, 2020, by the Secretary of Defense (SECDEF). The following protections apply: a. Property (premises) leases may be terminated if they were executed by or on behalf of a person who thereafter and during the term of the lease: (1) Enters military service; (2) While in the military service, executes the property lease and thereafter receives military orders for a permanent change of station (PCS) or to deploy with a military unit, or as an individual in support of a military operation, for a period of not less than 90 days; or (3) While in the military service, executes a property lease at their new Permanent Duty Station after receipt of a PCS or orders to deploy with a military unit, or as an individual in support of a military operation, for a period of not less than 90 days, but are unable to occupy the premises due to a SMO issued by the SECDEF. b. Motor vehicle leases may be terminated if they were executed by or on behalf of a person who thereafter and during the term of the motor vehicle lease: (1) Enters the military service under a call or order for a period of not less than 180 days; or (2) Enters the military service under a call or order of less than 180 days and who, without a break in service, receives orders extending the period of military service to not less than 180 days; or (3) While in the military service, executes a motor vehicle lease and thereafter receives PCS orders from a location in the continental United States to a location outside the continental United States or from a location in a state outside the continental United States to any location outside that state, or receives orders to deploy with a military unit, or as an individual in support of a military operation, for a period of not less than 180 days; or (4) Executes a motor vehicle lease upon receipt of military orders described in section 2.b, and thereafter is unable to use the motor vehicle for personal or business transportation due to a SMO issued by the SECDEF. 3. Other rights and protections available to SMs and their dependents under the SCRA: a. The maximum amount of interest creditors can charge SMs on certain financial obligations incurred prior to military service cannot exceed six percent per year. b. In any civil proceeding where the defendant SM is aware of the proceeding but current military duty requirements materially affect the SMs ability to appear in court, the SM can request the court delay the proceedings. c. In any civil proceeding where a defendant SM is not aware of the proceeding, the plaintiff must file a court affidavit stating the defendant is either: (1) in the military service; (2) not in the military service; or (3) the plaintiff is unable to determine the military status of the defendant after a good faith search effort. d. A court is prohibited from making permanent revisions to a custody order based solely on a SMs pending or potential military deployment. e. Landlords and property managers cannot evict SMs or their dependents during a period of military service without a court order. f. During a SMs period of military service, and for one year after the period of military service, creditors cannot foreclose on a SMs mortgage without first obtaining a court order. g. If the SM paid a deposit on a vehicle or made at least one installment payment on a vehicle loan, a creditor cannot repossess the vehicle during the SMs period of military service without a court order. h. During the period of a SMs military service and for 90 days thereafter, any lien against the property or the personal effects of a SM cannot be enforced without a court order. i. During the period of military service or within 180 days of termination of or release from military service, SMs can apply to a court for relief from any obligation or liability incurred before the SMs military service or from a tax or assessment becoming due before or during the SMs military service. If the SMs ability to comply with the obligation or pay such tax has been materially affected by reason of military service, the court may stay enforcement of certain real estate contracts, any other obligations, liabilities, tax, or assessments. j. SMs shall neither lose nor acquire residency or domicile for tax or voting purposes in a state if their presence in such state is solely for compliance with military orders. k. Spouses of SMs shall neither lose nor acquire residency or domicile for tax or voting purposes in a state if their presence in such state is solely to co-locate with the SM. For any taxable year of the marriage starting in 2018, the spouse of a SM may elect to use the same residence for tax purposes as the SM regardless of the date on which the marriage occurred. 4. SMs or their dependents who want to know more about their SCRA rights and protections should contact their local Legal Assistance Office (LAO) for a free legal consultation. Telephone consultations are available. Local Navy LAOs can be located by visiting https://www.jag.navy.mil/legal_services/legal _services_locator_rlso.htm#COMMAND. For the Marine Corps, visit the website for the nearest Marine Corps installation. 5. The Legal Assistance Division of the Office of the Judge Advocate General (Code 16) provides Navy-wide advice on SCRA and related issues. Please contact Code 16 at (202) 685-4639/DSN 325 or kathlene.somerville@navy.mil. For the Marine Corps, contact Ms. Mary Hostetter, mary.hostetter@usmc.mil or (703) 692-7442. 6. Released by the Honorable Thomas W. Harker, Acting Secretary of the Navy.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

By Commander, Navy Reserve Force Public Affairs NORFOLK, – On behalf of the entire Navy Reserve Force, we are pleased to announce the following individuals have been selected to advance to the next higher rank: E5 to E6 Reserve MAP Advancements Name Command MAP Quota MEJIASPOULOS, DAVID VR 64 AD1 WINTER, BRETT VFA 204 AM1 SECAIDAFERNANDEZ, OSCAR NTAG Pacific AZ1 MARQUEZ, ROY NCHB 14 BM1 REBORTURA, ROMMEL NMCB 18 BU1 FEHRLE, RUDY NTAG Philadelphia BU1 WALKER, JAZMINE NMCB 25 CE1 SCHMIDT, ANTHONY S10 SBC ALPHA CM1 BUTCHER, TAMEKA NTAG Carolina CS1 SCHNEIDER, SCOTT NIOC Colorado CTN1 THOMPSON, DAVID CNSL SAR EN1 CATHEY, BRANDI NTAG Red River EO1 RAMBAUD, KEVIN CNRC EO1 HONORE-RUSHING, ASHLEY MSRON 1 ET1 ROBLES, TINA NCHB 5 GM1 VETAN, DANIEL 4th Medical Battalion HM1 IDANAN, IAN NMRTC SD HM1 LUANSING, RAYMOND NMRTC SD HM1 MARTINEZ, ANA Surgemain Kitsap HT1 MARTINEZ, BLANCA JICCENT 0470 IS1 VANCE, JAMARIUS RASHAD USEUCOM J6 IT1 MORALES-GATLIN, CLAUDIA HSC 85 LS1 LOWE, SHELBI NTAG Rocky Mountain MA1 ABRAMS, JONATHAN USNA Annapolis MA1 ARMSTRONG, SCOTT SEC PLT 3&4 MA1 SOCIA,MICHAEL DANIEL NCHB 14 MM1 GONZALES, JEANPAOLO MOMAU 6 MN1 HERNANDO, GENEDONABELLE MSRON 11 MR1 MEZQUITA,JEANNETTE SELENE VR 55 PS1 CALVETRECKTENWALL,FABRICIO VAQ 209 YN1 E4 to E5 Reserve MAP Advancements Name Command MAP Quota MARTINEZ, ANTONIO NCHB 14 AT2 AUGUSTINE, EMILY VR 62 AWF2 PALUMBO, CRISTIANO VR 64 AWF2 PRAYLOW, RANDALL MSRON 1 BM2 FERGUSON, KEVIN NCHB 10 BM2 KOMOROSKY, KIMBERLY Surgemain Denver BM2 ORBETA, LUZ MSRON 1 BM2 WADE, NIAH MSRON 1 BM2 SHIRLEY, GRANT NMCB 25 BU2 TRAN, HUNG NMCB 18 BU2 GOLEMAN,WILLIAM NMCB 14 CE2 GARCIA, JESUS A NIOC Texas CTN2 ESPIN,FELIX JESUS NMCB 18 EO2 MARTINEZ, ALINA MSRON 11 ET2 HARLEY, AUNDWEL SUBLANT UWO CLT ET2 FOX, ALEXANDER MSRON 11 GM2 BORROEL, LUIS MSRON 11 GM2 DAVIS, ZACCHEUS NCHB 5 GM2 GALLAGHER, KIEFER NCHB 14 HM2 MOORE, BILLY MSRON 1 HM2 CORTES, MICHAEL ONI NMTZ PSU 1 IS2 LIU, JONATHAN NAVMAG Indian Island MA2 MONEY, JEDIDIAH MSRON 10 MA2 MATSIONA, AMEDE NSF NMC Portsmouth MA2 FRENCH, SAMANTHA NSF Newport MA2 ALDOR, MACKINSON SBC A PLT 1&2 QM2 E3 to E4 Reserve MAP Advancements Name Command MAP Quota WOLLABER, JARED NMRTC PTS DET D HM3 The Reserve Meritorious Advancement Program (MAP) Board convened April 10 to select Season One candidates. The Reserve MAP program allows Commanding Officers to recognize their top-performing Sailors to advance one paygrade. Congratulations to all Navy Reserve personnel who have been selected. Strong competition between qualified professionals is one of the strengths of our Navy and your selection speaks highly of your abilities.

-----OFFICIAL INFORMATION DISPATCH FOLLOWS----- RTTUZYUW RHOIAAA0008 1061441-UUUU--RHSSSUU. ZNR UUUUU R 161436Z APR 21 MID600050503491U FM COMNAVRESFOR NORFOLK VA TO NAVRESFOR INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS ALNAVRESFOR 006/21 // MSGID/GENADMIN/COMNAVRESFOR/N00/APR// SUBJ/2020 NAVY RESERVE SAILOR OF THE YEAR FINALISTS/CORRECTION// REF/A/MSG/COMNAVRESFOR 152232Z APR 21// AMPN/REF A IS COMNAVRESFOR 006/21/INITIAL// POC/RANDALL LATSHA/YNC/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N095MC1/EMAIL: LATSHA.RANDALL(AT)NAVY.MIL/TEL:(703)695-3975// RMKS/1. It is with great pleasure that I announce the three finalists for the 2020 Navy Reserve Sailor of the Year. A screening board was conducted on 14 April 2020, where a panel of Senior Chiefs and Master Chiefs reviewed 17 outstanding nomination packages. Competition was extremely close and all nominees should be proud of their superb records. 2. Congratulations to the following three finalists: - AWR1(NAC/AW) Calder Epes, Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron FOUR ONE Squadron Augment Unit, RCC San Diego (CNRFC) - AWF1(NAC/AW) Kody Sims, Fleet Logistics Support Wing FIVE FOUR, (CNAFR) - HM1 (FMF/PJ) Ronnie Heen, Force Headquarters Group, (MARFORRESFOR) 3. Finalists will compete for Reserve Sailor of the Year in an interview board conducted from 3 through 7 May 2021. 4. Congratulations to the three finalists, their families, their units, and again to all who were nominated. 5. Released by VADM J. B. Mustin, Commander, Navy Reserve Force.// BT #0008 NNNN <DmdsSecurity>UNCLASSIFIED//</DmdsSecurity> <DmdsReleaser>SIMONEAUX.BELEN.1461625637</DmdsReleaser> CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED//

OIX GATEWAY NORFOLK VA SUCCESSFUL PROCESSING REPORT: 2020 NAVY RESERVE FORCE SHORE SAILOR OF THE YEAR// GOES MSG_ID: 200000704598 RTTUZYUW RHOIAAA0005 0822026-UUUU--RHSSSUU. ZNR UUUUU R 232026Z MAR 21 MID200000704598U FM COMNAVRESFOR NORFOLK VA TO NAVRESFOR INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS ALNAVRESFOR 005/21 // SUBJ/2020 NAVY RESERVE FORCE SHORE SAILOR OF THE YEAR// POC/RANDALL/YNC/CNO WASHINGTON DC//N095MC1/EMAIL: LATSHA.RANDALL1(AT)NAVY.MIL/TEL: (703)695-3975// RMKS/1. It gives me great pleasure to announce the selection of AT1 (AW) Maria English, USN, as the 2020 Navy Reserve Force Shore Sailor of the Year. Petty Officer English is currently assigned to Fleet Readiness Center Detachment McGuire (CNAFR). 2. Other finalists included: -HM1 (FMF/EXW/PJ) Joshua C. Mackey, USN, Marine Aircraft Aircraft Group 41 (MARFORRES). -NC1 (AW) Sarah A. Dore USN, Navy Operational Support Center Washington DC (CNRFC). 3. Petty Officer English's nomination package will be forwarded for consideration at the FY 2020 Navy Shore Sailor of the Year board in Washington DC in April 2021, where she will compete against other very capable Sailors, including active component selects. 4. Competition at this level was extremely close. All finalists represented their Commands with distinction, and each should be extremely proud of their professional and personal achievements. Well done and congratulations to all. 5. I would also like to recognize the families and the respective unit leadership who supported each of the finalists. Their prior and current support is critical to the success of each of our Sailors. Thank you. 6. Released by VADM John B. Mustin, USN, Commander, Navy Reserve Force.// BT #0005 NNNN <DmdsSecurity>UNCLASSIFIED//</DmdsSecurity> <DmdsReleaser>CODY.BAYLOR.CARZELL.1044026232</DmdsReleaser>

The Navy released the seventh set of documents from a previously classified investigation into the April 10, 1963 loss of USS Thresher and its crew of 129 sailors off the coast of New England. A freedom of information lawsuit from retired Navy Capt. James Bryant, a former Thresher-class submarine commander, compelled the Navy to release the documents on a rolling basis.

UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 131715Z APR 21 MID600050482077U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 079/21 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//DNS// MSGID/NAVADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/DNS/APR// SUBJ/2021 MRS. SYBIL STOCKDALE OMBUDSMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD// REF/A/DOC/OPNAV/2SEP14// AMPN/REF A IS OPNAVINST 1750.1G, THE NAVY FAMILY OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM.// POC/LITTLER, BRANDY/CIV/CNIC WASHINGTON DC/N9/EMAIL: BRANDY.LITTLER(AT)NAVY.MIL/TEL: (202) 433-4701// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces the annual Mrs. Sybil Stockdale Ombudsman of the Year Award nomination and selection process for 2021. Navy Ombudsman who have served in good standing for at least one year culminating no later than the due date in paragraph 6.a are eligible to be nominated for the 2021 award. 2. This award is inspired by Mrs. Sybil Stockdale, who set an unflagging example for her support for families of other prisoners of war during the seven year internment in Southeast Asia of her husband, Vice Admiral James Bond Stockdale. The Ombudsman of the Year Award is presented to Ombudsmen who have served their command and Navy families with selfless dedication and commitment to family readiness. One Ombudsman of the Year will be selected from each of the following four categories: a. Afloat Command (Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Comma(COMUSFLTFORCOM)). b. Afloat Command (Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet Command (COMPACFLT)). c. Reserve Command (Commander, Navy Reserve Force Command(COMNAVRESFOR)). d. Ashore Command. The following commands are authorized to submit one nomination each to Director, Navy staff (per paragraph 6.a): (1) Each Echelon 2 Navy Shore Activity (direct report to OPNAV) (2) COMUSFLTFORCOM (3) COMPACFLT (4) U.S. Naval Forces Europe/U.S. Naval Forces Africa 3. Criteria for Ombudsman of the Year a. Must have demonstrated the ability to effectively communicate between the Navy family and the command. b. Must have maintained the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality while providing a positive example for command members and families. c. Must have facilitated and promoted a healthy sense of community among command families by assisting and supporting Navy families to include emergencies, mobilization, or deployment. d. Must have demonstrated consistent compliance with training, data collection, and required reports per reference (a). 4. Eligibility requirements for Ombudsman of the Year a. Award nominees must be registered in the Ombudsman Registry, https://ombudsmanregistry.cnic.navy.mil, and have distinguished themselves in supporting Navy families. b. Must have served as an Ombudsman in good standing for at least one year and embody the core values of the Ombudsman Program. 5. Submit nomination packages in the following format a. Cover letter to category sponsors via the chain of command, with the following enclosures. b. Enclosure (1) Summary of action, not to exceed two pages, addressing each of the criterion set forth in paragraph 3 (above). c. Enclosure (2) Short biography of the nominee. d. Enclosure (3) Letter from the Fleet and Family Support Center Director or Navy Operational Support Center (NOSC) validating involvement in Ombudsman assemblies and advanced training. e. Enclosure (4), as needed: Additional supporting information (e.g., a letter of support for nomination from former Commanding Officers, Command Point of Contact, or Command Support Team; letters of appreciation presented by Commanding Officers or family members). 6. Nomination and selection process. a. Packages are due no later than 14 May 2021. Submit Afloat and Reserve Command nomination packages to the appropriate organizations in paragraphs 2a, b and c (above). Submit Ashore Command nomination packages to Director, Navy Staff, CMDCM Michael Carbone at michael.g.carbone(AT)navy.mil. b. COMUSFLTFORCOM, COMPACFLT and COMNAVRESFORCOM will select a finalist for their respective category and provide awardee information to Director, Navy Staff no later than 14 June 2021 for inclusion in a NAVADMIN announcing all four winners. 7. TYCOMs or designated representative will present awards in September 2021, during an Ombudsman Appreciation event. 8. Additional information is located at www.cnic.navy.mil/OmbudsmanOfTheYear. 9. Released by Mr. Andrew S. Haeuptle, Director, Navy Staff.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 131640Z APR 21 MID600050481945U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 078/21 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//DNS// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/-/APR// SUBJ/2020-21 MASTER CHIEF PETTY OFFICER OF THE NAVY DELBERT D. BLACK LEADERSHIP AWARD NOMINATIONS// REF/A/DOC/OPNAV/02FEB2015// AMPN/REF A IS OPNAVINST 1650.36, THE MASTER CHIEF PETTY OFFICER OF THE NAVY DELBERT D. BLACK LEADERSHIP AWARD// POC/TOCORZIC/CMDCM/OPNAV N00D/-/TEL: (703)695-2970/DSN: 225-2970/ EMAIL: JAMES.R.TOCORZIC(AT)NAVY.MIL// RMKS/1. The purpose of this NAVADMIN is to announce the call for nominations for the annual Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Delbert D. Black Leadership Award. 2. During his 30 years of distinguished service to the Navy, MCPON Delbert D. Black was an exceptional deckplate leader committed to Sailor and family advocacy. He possessed the highest levels of moral, ethical and professional behavior, and unquestionable integrity. His unselfish ability to lead Chief Petty Officers (CPO), unwavering loyalty to the Navy, and commitment to developing junior officers and Sailors set a positive tone for the Navy. 3. This award is presented to recognize a first-tour Command Master Chief (CMDCM), Chief of the Boat (COB), or Command Senior Chief (CMDCS) who best leads the alignment of efforts with the Chief of Naval Operations' Strategic Guidance, embraces our Navy Family as part of mission success, embodies our Navy Core Values and CPO expectations, demonstrates those same ideals of service with sacrifice as demonstrated by MCPON Black, and upholds the highest standards of professionalism and integrity. 4. The reporting period for this years award is 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021. Eligible Command Senior Enlisted Leaders must have been at their commands the entire reporting period. The criteria for this award and all nominee packages shall be submitted in accordance with paragraph 4 of reference (a). Nomination boards shall be conducted at the Fleet Master Chief level in their area of responsibility, through their applicable Force or Immediate Superior in Command Master Chiefs. One CMDCM, COB, or CMDCS nominee from each Fleet Master Chief and direct-report CMDCM shall be forwarded to MCPONs Office no later than Friday, 18 June 2021. 5. The award recipient will be announced by the MCPON with a coordinated news release and formal announcement. If COVID and HPCON restrictions allow, a recognition banquet will be held in the recipients honor, in Washington D.C., November 2021 and will include award presentation and media engagement opportunities. 6. Released by Mr. Andrew S. Haeuptle, Director, Navy Staff.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

PENSACOLA, Fla. - A Sailor assigned to Region Legal Service Office Mid-Atlantic has created an advancement exam study planner for his fellow shipmates, and it is available for download on MyNavy Portal and Navy COOL.