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US forces have struck a second vessel alleged to be carrying drugs in the Pacific Ocean, amid an escalating US campaign against seaborne drug smuggling. Three people were killed and no US forces were harmed in the strike on Wednesday, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said. It came hours after the US struck another boat in the Pacific, killing two people.

When the liturgy ended, Pentagon security officers flanked the room, and church officials politely but firmly steered me and the handful of other reporters out of the building so that we couldn’t see whether Hegseth and Wilson spoke. (Wilson wrote on his blog that they did.)

The strike marks the eighth US strike against suspected drug boats since 2 September - but the first in the Pacific.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has lost the trust and respect of some top military commanders, with his public “grandstanding” widely seen as unprofessional and the personnel moves made by the former cable TV host leading to an unprecedented and dangerous exodus of talent from the Pentagon, said current senior military officers and current and former Defense Department officials.

NAVADMIN 221/25 RTTUZYUW RUOIAAA0001 2941652-UUUU--RHSSSUU. ZNR UUUUU R 211652Z OCT 25 MID120012147343U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 221/25 MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/OCT// SUBJ/ADVANCE CHANGE NOTICE TO ADVANCEMENT MANUAL FOR ENLISTED PERSONNEL OF THE U.S. NAVY AND U.S. NAVY RESERVE// REF/A/ DOC/BUPERS/07FEB22// REF/B/ MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/192205ZDEC24// REF/C/ MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/201856ZMAY25// NARR/ REF A IS BUPERSINST 1430.16G CH-1, ADVANCEMENT MANUAL FOR ENLISTED PERSONNEL OF THE U.S. NAVY AND U.S. NAVY RESERVE. REF B IS NAVADMIN 255/24, BILLET BASED ADVANCEMENTS 2025. REF C IS NAVADMIN 112/25, BILLET BASED ADVANCEMENT 2025 UPDATE. RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN provides advance change notice to the advancement manual for enlisted personnel, reference (a). This change and references (b) and (c) will be incorporated into the revised advancement manual on or about December 2025. 2. Billet Based Advancement (BBA) is expanding to include advancements for eligible E6 candidates for all active duty ratings during the March 2026 Rating Knowledge Exam (RKE) cycle with the exception of the following ratings: Submarine, Nuclear, Musicians (MU), Special Warfare Operators (SO), Special Warfare Boat Operators (SB), Training and Administration of the Reserve (TAR) and Selected Reserves (SELRES). Sailors in these communities will continue to be advanced via the legacy processes. The March 2026 RKE will be utilized to support BBA eligibility. Sailors who pass the RKE may begin applying for advancement opportunities in the August 2026 MyNavy Assignment (MNA) cycle. 3. Command Advance to Position (CA2P) Eligibility. Effective immediately, the minimum time on station requirement for CA2P eligibility has been removed. Commands may only recommend assigned Sailors for CA2P via a Member Realignment Request (MRR) in MNA to fill billets that are projected to be vacant within six months or less. Requests will be initiated using 'CA2P' as the MNA request reason for the transaction. a. Immediate Superior in Command (ISIC), Type Commanders (TYCOMS), or Budget Submitting Offices (BSOs) may also submit IntraUnit CA2P requests to reassign eligible Sailors to another command with a billet available in the next higher paygrade. These moves must be between activities with the same type of duty (sea or shore) and within the same geographic area. b. All CA2P requests will be adjudicated by PERS4. Sailors approved for CA2P sea duty, will be required to obligate service for a minimum of 36 months and will be extended 36 months onboard from the date of advancement. c. Sailors approved for CA2P shore duty, will be required to obligate service for a minimum of 36 months from the date of advancement, while maintaining their original shore tour length. CA2P requests may not be submitted for Sailors within 12 months of their PRD. 4. Senior Enlisted Marketplace (SEM) changes. Advancement Request Alignment (ARA). ARA is only available to board screened Sailors. a. The MRR window for submitting ARAs will open four times a year, starting the day after Detailer Selections and closing the day after TYCOM Requisition Review in the months of January, April, July, and October. This timeframe ensures that ARAs are submitted in alignment with the Sailors selected for assignments through the MNA and TYCOM Requisition Review process, allowing for efficient tracking and review. Requests will be submitted in MNA via a crossdeck or comptour personnel manning action and use 'ARA' as the reason. b. All Sailors approved for ARA will be issued orders; however, if the ARA approved billet has a required Distribution Navy Enlisted Classification Code associated with the billet sequence code, only UICs designated as 'sea duty' will have training included in the orders. c. Commands may request ARA via a MRR in MNA to fill billets that are projected to be vacant within six months or less. d. SEM Eligibility Timeline. Effective FY-27 screening boards, eligibility will be expanded from 24 months to 30 months. Sailors have up to 30 months to be selected for a job in the next higher paygrade. 5. For questions regarding BBA, please contact MyNavy HR at srenlistedmarket.fct@navy.mil or bba.fct@navy.mil. 6. Released by Vice Admiral Jeffrey J. Czerewko, N1.//

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ALNAV 077/25 MSGID/GENADMIN/SECNAV WASHINGTON DC/-/OCT// SUBJ/FY-26 REAR ADMIRAL LINE SELECTION// RMKS/1. The President of the United States has approved the report of the selection board which recommend the following officer in the line community on the active-duty list for promotion to the permanent grade of Rear Admiral. 2. Frocking to Rear Admiral is not authorized except on an individual basis by the Secretary of War. Rossi, Anthony E. 3. Released by the Honorable John C. Phelan, Secretary of the Navy.//

This is the seventh known strike in a series of recent attacks by the US military on vessels that the Trump administration says are involved in drug trafficking. It comes days after another strike on an alleged drug boat that CNN reported appeared to be the first time an attack did not kill everyone on board. President Donald Trump said Saturday the survivors of that strike were released to their home countries of Ecuador and Colombia.

As of Tuesday, a significant percentage of all deployed US naval assets globally are also now located in US Southern Command, the US military’s command responsible for operations in the region, according to a fleet tracker published by the United States Naval Institute’s news portal.

The US military is holding two survivors on a Navy ship after the US carried out a Thursday strike on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean, according to three US officials. The strike, which has not been publicly acknowledged by the Trump administration, was the sixth known strike on an boat allegedly involved in drug trafficking. But it appeared to mark the first time an attack had not killed everyone on board.

Recently, we asked active and reserve US military members and veterans to share what they honestly think about Donald Trump and his administration, and they definitely didn't hold back. Amid jeopardizing America's relationships with long-standing allies, Veteran Affairs layoffs, and — among many other things — deploying troops to intimidate the American people, here's how active military members and veterans are reacting:

WAAH Secretary Pete Hedgehog on Thursday announced that the top military official overseeing military strikes against alleged Venezuelan drug runners will retire at the end of the year — a surprising move given that the four-star admiral took command less than a year ago.

R 012243Z OCT 25 FM SECNAV WASHINGTON DC TO ALNAV INFO SECNAV WASHINGTON DC CNO WASHINGTON DC CMC WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS ALNAV 073/25 MSIG/GENADMIN/SECNAV WASHINGTON DC/-/OCT// SUBJ/DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY CONTINUED OPERATIONS DURING A LAPSE IN APPROPRIATIONS// REF/A/DOC/MEMORANDUM/30SEP2025// AMPN/REF A IS SECRETARY OF THE NAVY MEMORANDUM, DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO DETERMINE ACTIVITIES EXCEPTED IN THE ABSENCE OF AVAILABLE FISCAL YEAR 2026 APPROPRIATIONS// RMKS/1. This message provides guidance regarding Department of the Navy (DON) operations during this lapse in appropriations. While this situation presents challenges, the DON remains committed to supporting our Sailors, Marines, civilian employees and their families. 2. The DON will continue to meet its obligations regarding the deployment of forces, safety of human life and protection of property, as directed by statutes and Department of War guidance. Exempted and excepted activities, including critical maintenance and shipbuilding activities, remain underway. Other activities must cease unless approved as an exception by me or by an official to whom the Chief of Naval Operations, the Commandant of the Marine Corps or I have delegated the authority to issue such approvals, consistent with reference (a). 3. Sailors and Marines ashore, afloat and forward give America options no adversary can match. We will remain on duty and continue to serve. Though a shutdown can affect pay timing, schedules and daily life, we are committed to helping you through it. 4. DON organizations and activities can find the latest guidance, instructions and procedures regarding excepted activities at: [https://flankspeed.sharepointmil.us/sites/RequestForExceptedActivitiesRFEA/SitePages/Home. aspx. This site is accessible to anyone with a Common Access Card. Commanders and Senior Enlisted Leaders, communicate early and often. Be clear about duties, exemptions and expectations. If something is unclear, elevate it fast. 5. Organizations and activities who believe their requirements must not be delayed until appropriated funding is restored should submit a Request for Excepted Activity through the Request for Excepted Activities Tool, which can be accessed at [https://dod.teams.microsoft.us/l/team/19%3Adod%3Ab799b9fe0cfc 4878a13f1f0e18e9488b%40thread.tacv2/conversations?groupId=a4a 0930d-0c82-4757-8ea4-a12d06e1d483&tenantId=e3333e00-c877- 4b87-b6ad-45e942de1750. Submissions must be signed by a sponsoring Flag/General Officer, Senior Executive Service Member or equivalent. Use of the “Request for Excepted Activities Tool” is the fastest method to submit a request and receive a decision. However, should there be a problem accessing the site, requests may be emailed to NonDelApprovals@navy.mil. This method should only be used in an emergency. 6. Guidance and information are also available on the Office of Civilian Human Resources website, [https://portal.secnav.navy.mil/orgs/MRA/DONHR/OCHRHQ/Pages/Fu rlough.aspx. 7. Leaders, check on your people early and often. We are teammates taking care of teammates. Command teams must provide updates on timing and duty status. If you need assistance, talk to your chain of command, your command’s Ombudsman or Fleet and Family Support Centers. Use the Department of the Navy Civilian Employee Assistance Program or Military OneSource. These resources are built for moments like this. 8. For additional information and resources, please visit navy.mil and marines.mil. 9. Your commitment is our compass. Stay focused and stay ready. This situation does not define your service. Your service defines our strength. Our unity will carry us through. Thank you for your dedication and service. 10. This message is automatically canceled once appropriations have been restored either via a Continuing Resolution or other budgetary process. 11. Released by the Honorable John C. Phelan, Secretary of the Navy.// ___________________ John C. Phelan

CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED/ ROUTINE R 101337Z OCT 25 MID120012123571U FM CHINFO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 218/25 SUBJ/ANNUAL CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FROM QUALIFIED NAVY PERSONNEL FOR THE SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY ADVANCED MILITARY VISUAL JOURNALISM TRAINING PROGRAM 2026// POC/MCCM HOLLY BOYNTON GRAY/CHINFO SEA/LOC: WASHINGTON DC/TEL: COMM: (703) 692-4704/DSN: 222-4704/EMAIL: HOLLY.A.BOYNTONGRAY.MIL(AT)US.NAVY.MIL// RMKS/1. The Navy is soliciting applications from Mass Communication Specialists (MC) for the Syracuse University Newhouse School's Advanced Military Visual Journalism (AMVJ) training program for academic year 2026-2027. The class reporting date for the photojournalism, videography and graphic design programs is tentatively scheduled for 30 July 2026 with a projected graduation date on or around 6 May 2027. Specific portfolio requirements are in paragraph 2d. Applicants may apply to programs by submitting the appropriate portfolio as outlined in paragraphs 2c. and d. 2. Applications must be submitted no later than 16 January 2026. For complete directions and guidance for electronic submission, contact POC listed above and in paragraph 7. Applications must include the following: a. A command endorsement on letterhead summarizing the candidate's qualifications, including a statement certifying the portfolio is the sole work of the applicant, and recommendation for candidate's acceptance in the program. Parent commands are responsible for eligibility verification of endorsed candidates and submission of applicable waivers. Waivers of prerequisites (e.g., TIS, PG, TOS, etc.) will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Commanding Officers should address applicant's maturity, ability to work independently, financial security, and academic ability when recommending a nominee, particularly when requesting waivers. b. An essay explaining why a candidate is interested in the AMVJ program. Essay should include motivations, influences, expectations, and post-course desires. c. A portfolio demonstrating sufficient technical ability to successfully complete the course. An applicant must submit a portfolio with communication products from across the full-spectrum of media disciplines. Each product in the portfolio must follow the rules listed in the category descriptions found within the standard operating procedures for Navy Public Affairs Awards. d. Photojournalism program portfolio requirements. Candidates must submit a portfolio consisting of seven examples of their work. Portfolio must contain the following: (1) One writing product from the Individual Writing category. (2) One video story from the Individual Video category. (3) Four photo products from the Individual Photo category (must have one photo series, one portrait, and two photos from any other Individual Photo category). (4) One graphic design product from any of the Individual Graphic Design categories. e. Videography program portfolio requirements. Candidates must submit a portfolio consisting of four examples of their work. Portfolio must contain the following: (1) One video story from the Individual Video category. (2) One multimedia product from the Individual Video category. (3) One video spot from the Individual Video category. (4) One b-roll product from the Individual Video category. f. Graphics program portfolio requirements. Candidates must submit a portfolio consisting of seven examples of their work. Portfolio must contain the following: (1) One animation product. (2) Two layout and design products. (3) Two digital art products. (4) One identity design product. (5) One writing product from the Individual Writing category. g. Applicants are required to provide a biography as part of the submission process. The biography is not part of the selection process but will be used to identify and introduce the selectees to the faculty and staff at the university if selected. No biography photo required. 3. Prior to acceptance to the program and distribution of orders, applicants must: a. Be approved to reenlist or extend in the MC Rating through June 2031. b. Have a command endorsed 1306. c. Be within physical fitness assessment standards to include no PFA failures in the past three years. d. Not have any civil or Non-Judicial Punishment violations in the past three years. 4. Course scope, prerequisites and portfolio requirements are found in CANTRAC, which can be accessed via the Navy Education and Training Command website at https://www.netc.navy.mil/. Click on the CANTRAC icon at the bottom of the webpage and search for course information using either Course Identification Number listed in paragraph 1 or the title, Advanced Military Visual Journalism. 5. Applicants in their orders window, and not yet selected for orders, must contact the detailer with their intentions. Applicants who have executed orders and are en route to their next command are not eligible. Navy Personnel Command has the final approval prior to final selection. 6. The selection board will convene in February 2026. Selectees will be notified via Naval message in February 2026. 7. Point of contact is MCCM Holly Boynton Gray who can be reached by email at holly.a.boyntongray.mil(AT)us.navy.mil or by phone at (703) 692-4704. 8. Contact Master Chief Gray directly for the submission process. 9. Request widest dissemination. 10. Released by RDML J. A. Robinson, Chief of Information.// BT #0001 NNNN CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED/

CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED/ ROUTINE RTTUZYUW RUOIAAA0001 2801439-UUUU--RHSSSUU. ZNR UUUUU R 071439Z OCT 25 MID120012114540U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//DNS// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//DNS// NAVADMIN 216/25 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/-/OCT// SUBJ/2024-25 MASTER CHIEF PETTY OFFICER OF THE NAVY DELBERT D. BLACK LEADERSHIP AWARD SELECTION// REF/A/DOC/OPNAV/18JAN2024// AMPN/REF A IS OPNAVINST 1650.36A, THE MASTER CHIEF PETTY OFFICER OF THE NAVY DELBERT D. BLACK LEADERSHIP AWARD// POC/JAMES/CMDCM/OPNAV N00D/-/TEL: (703)695-2970/DSN: 225-2970/ EMAIL: RICHARD.L.JAMES2.MIL(AT)US.NAVY.MIL// RMKS/1. The Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy is pleased to announce the selection of CMDCM Lowell Waddell, stationed aboard USS MANCHESTER (Gold) (LCS 14), as the 2024-25 MCPON Delbert D. Black Leadership Award recipient. 2. CMDCM Waddell was selected from a field of outstanding finalists representing the finest first-tour Command Master Chiefs, Command Senior Chiefs, and Chiefs of the Boat in the Navy. Congratulations to him and the other finalists. 3. Released by VADM Michael E. Boyle, Director, Navy Staff.// BT #0001 NNNN CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED/

CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED/ ROUTINE R 071447Z OCT 25 MID120012114561U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// NAVADMIN 212/25 MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/OCT// SUBJ/NAVAL SPECIAL OPERATIONS SENIOR ENLISTED EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL TECHNICIAN RETENTION BONUS PROGRAM// REF/A/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/031416ZOCT22// REF/B/DOC/TITLE 37 U.S.C./12JAN20// REF/C/DOC/DOD/MAY22// REF/D/DOC/ASN/30JUN2025// REF/E/DOC/ASN/23MAY2025// NARR/REF A IS NAVADMIN 222/22, RENEWAL OF NAVAL SPECIAL OPERATIONS (NSO) SENIOR ENLISTED EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL (EOD) TECHNICIAN RETENTION BONUS (RB) PROGRAM. REF B IS SECTION 331 OF TITLE 37 U.S. CODE, SPECIAL PAY: RETENTION INCENTIVES FOR MEMBERS QUALIFIED IN CRITICAL MILITARY SKILLS OR ASSIGNED TO HIGH PRIORITY UNITS. REF C IS DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD) FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT REGULATION, VOLUME 7A, CHAPTER 2: REPAYMENT OF UNEARNED PORTION OF BONUSES AND OTHER BENEFITS. REF D IS CHIEF OF NAVAL PERSONNEL MEMORANDUM REAUTHORIZING THE NSO SENIOR ENLISTED EOD RETENTION BONUS. REF E IS ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE NAVY FOR MANPOWER AND RESERVE AFFAIRS MEMORANDUM EXCEPTION TO POLICY FOR SELECTIVE RETENTION BONUS PAYMENT LIFETIME LIMIT REGARDING SELECT RATINGS.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN cancels reference (a) and announces an updated Naval Special Operations senior enlisted Explosive Ordnance Disposal Retention Bonus program. 2. Program Overview. This bonus is authorized under references (b) through (e). Specific critical Navy Enlisted Classifications (NEC) and approved award levels have been prescribed in reference (d). The NSO EOD Enlisted Community Manager (ECM) (BUPERS-312-EOD) will act as the NSO EOD RB program manager. All applications for this bonus will be submitted to the program manager for processing and tracking. By law, and as waived by reference (e), Sailors may receive no more than 480,000 dollars in RB monies over a career. Selective reenlistment bonus awards are included in that cap. If eligible, a Sailor may apply for RBs across multiple phases, for a maximum of 150,000 dollar lump sum payment and a corresponding 6 year contract. Within the confines of reference (d), the eligibility criteria stated in this NAVADMIN may be adjusted at any time to address emergent retention challenges, via published business rules located on the MyNavy HR EOD ECM webpage. 3. Eligibility. NSO EOD Sailors with NEC M04A, in paygrades E7 to E9, who meet the following criteria are eligible to apply: a. Between 20 and 28 Years of Active Service (YOAS). Note: Initial applications may be submitted and contracts signed within the 19th YOAS, but payments will not begin until 20 YOAS. b. Serving on Active Duty in a regular component. c. Favorable recommendation from the Sailor's Commanding Officer (CO). 4. Ineligibility: a. Sailors serving under an existing RB contract are not eligible to receive an additional RB for service outlined in their existing RB contract agreement. b. Sailors are not eligible for RB payments past their High Year Tenure (HYT) date. HYT dates are firm, and HYT waiver requests will not be considered during the NSO EOD RB application process. c. Sailors with documented misconduct or below standard performance will be removed from RB eligibility. 5. Contract Terms. NSO EOD RB contract lengths (for a minimum of 3 years), payments, and Active Duty service obligations are outlined below. Only Sailors that are E8 (select) or above can combine Phase one and Phase two. a. E7s are eligible to contract to 24 YOAS. E8s are eligible to contract to 26 YOAS. E-9s are eligible to contract up to 30 YOAS. If a Sailor serves a partial year, that year will be prorated pursuant to the bonus amount of that year. Specific bonus amounts are graduated in line with YOAS. (1) Phase One NSO EOD RB. Sailors must be E7 or above and have NEC M04A to apply for a phase one bonus. Phase one corresponds with E7 HYT and encompasses 20 to 24 YOAS. Sailors will have the opportunity to receive up to 100,000 dollars in RB for phase one contracts. At a minimum, Sailors must contract through 22 YOAS. YOAS Bonus Amount 20 25,000 dollars 21 25,000 dollars 22 25,000 dollars 23 25,000 dollars (2) Phase Two NSO EOD RB. Sailors must be E8 (select) or above and have NEC M04A to apply for a phase two bonus. Phase two corresponds with E8 HYT and encompasses 24 to 26 YOAS. Sailors will have the opportunity to receive up to 50,000 dollars in retention bonuses for phase two contracts. YOAS Bonus Amount 24 25,000 dollars 25 25,000 dollars (3) Phase Three NSO EOD RB. Sailors must be E9 (select) or E9 and have NEC M04A to apply for a phase three bonus. Phase three corresponds with E9 HYT and encompasses 26 to 30 YOAS. Sailors must contract before they reach 28 YOAS. Sailors will have the opportunity to receive up to 40,000 dollars in retention bonuses for phase three contracts. YOAS Bonus Amount 26 10,000 dollars 27 10,000 dollars 28 10,000 dollars 29 10,000 dollars (4) RB Contract. RB contract phases may be combined provided that the Sailors are eligible to receive payments to the contracted end date. b. In line with reference (b) and (d), NSO EOD RB contracts will be for a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 6 years. Sailors under the RB contract will not submit a request for retirement or tender a resignation with an effective date that is prior to completion of the agreement. Enlisted Sailors must reenlist or extend their enlistment contract, soft end of active obligated service, for a period of at least 3 years. Sailors are authorized early reenlistment to align RB and reenlistment contracts. Reenlistments and extensions may be combined to align service dates for the maximum opportunity, up to a reenlistment of 6 years and an extension of up to 12 months. Sailors who are eligible will receive this bonus as a lump sum payment. These payments can be made no earlier than 20 years of service, but must be complete prior to commencing their 28 years of service. 6. Program Execution: a. Sailors should submit requests for NSO EOD RB to the program manager via their chain of command to eod_comm_mgr.fct@navy.mil 60 to 180 days prior to entering into an NSO EOD RB contract. The following documents are required: (1) Letter requesting contract from the Sailor. (2) Endorsement letter from the CO. (3) Most recent performance evaluation or documentation of appropriate milestone qualification or designation, where required. b. Upon acceptance of a Sailor agreement by the program manager, the amount of the bonus becomes fixed, and the Sailor incurs a firm service obligation. c. Sailors will receive the bonus in a lump sum payment, effective from the date of contract execution. Prior to payment, Sailors will submit a copy of the reenlistment contract and/or extension agreement with proof of tax-free status, if applicable. d. RB requests for personnel who are being processed for disciplinary action, NEC removal, or restoration will be held in abeyance pending final resolution. 7. Recoupment and Repayment Policy. In line with references (c) and (d), a Sailor of the uniformed services who enters into a written agreement with specified service conditions for receipt of a bonus is entitled to the full amount of the bonus if the Sailor fulfills the condition of that written agreement. If the Sailor fails to fulfill the service conditions specified in the written agreement for pay, then the pay may be terminated, and the Sailor may be required to repay an amount equal to the unearned portion of the pay. 8. Points of contact are: a. LT Brianne Coger, NSO ECM, by e-mail at brianne.l.coger.mil@us.navy.mil or by phone at (901) 874-4433. b. EODCM Steve Cho, Enlisted Technical Advisor and NSO EOD RB Program Manager, by e-mail at steve.y.cho.mil@us.navy.mil or by phone at (901) 874-2827. 9. This message will remain in effect until superseded or canceled, whichever occurs first. 10. Released by Vice Admiral Jeffrey J. Czerewko, N1.// BT #0001 NNNN CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED/

CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED/ ROUTINE RTTUZYUW RUOIAAA0001 2761556-UUUU--RHSSSUU. ZNR UUUUU R 031556Z OCT 25 MID320018348079U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// NAVADMIN 211/25 MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/OCT// SUBJ/SELECTION OF APPLICANTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 SEAMAN TO ADMIRAL-21 COMMISSIONING PROGRAM// REF/A/DOC/OPNAV/14DEC09// REF/B/DOC/BUMED/11JUN15// NARR/REF A IS OPNAVINST 1420.1B, ENLISTED TO OFFICER COMMISSIONING PROGRAMS APPLICATION ADMINISTRATIVE MANUAL. REF B IS THE MANMED, NAVMED P-117, CHAPTER 15, PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS AND STANDARDS FOR ENLISTMENT, COMMISSION, AND SPECIAL DUTY.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces selections for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Seaman to Admiral-21 (STA-21) program. STA-21 is the premier commissioning source providing the highest levels of education and leadership training for our Sailors. These highly motivated men and women will be among the leaders of our Navy well into the 21st Century. The selection board received 393 highly competitive selection packages from well-qualified Sailors and 79 outstanding Sailors were selected, making the selection this year a challenging task. Those who applied should be very proud of their accomplishments and continue their outstanding performance to ensure professional growth and to increase their chance of selection in a future board. Congratulations to all of the selectees! 2. Selectees are (read name, rate, and option assigned): ACOSTASCHRANK, CECEILIA R. QMC SWO ALLEN, AARON T. ITC SWO ANDERSON, ETHAN D. DC1 CORE ANDERSON, HENRY P. ETN3 NUCLEAR ANTUNA, CHRISTINA F. HM1 SWO ATARAS IV, WILLIAM K. ETN2 NUCLEAR BAYNE, OWEN B. ETN2 NUCLEAR BEARD, LEVI J. MMN3 NUCLEAR BEARD, RYAN J. MMN1 NUCLEAR BERGAN, NOAH A. EMN2 NUCLEAR BERROYA, BRYAN A. AD1 PILOT BROCKMAN, DAVID A. MMN1 NUCLEAR BROWN, JONATHAN E. MMN3 NUCLEAR CAIN, BRENDAN S. ND1 EOD CAREY, NICHOLAS R. MMN3 NUCLEAR CARPENTER, TREVOR L. EMN2 NUCLEAR CERRILLO, MASON A. ETN1 NUCLEAR CHEATHAM, OLIVER O. MMN3 NUCLEAR CONGAGE, JADE M. MMN1 NUCLEAR CORD, TRISTIAN D. MMN2 NUCLEAR COTA, EDUARDO ETN3 NUCLEAR COULIBALY, MOUSSA S. OS2 NURSE DOYLE, CARTER T. EMN3 NUCLEAR EATON, JONATHAN W. ET1 SWO EDDY, RYAN C. ETN3 NUCLEAR ESTY, DEREK M. ETN2 NUCLEAR FARMER, CHARON H. MMN1 NUCLEAR FASUA, HALLELUJAH O. ETN3 NUCLEAR GAINEY, JOHN W. MMN3 NUCLEAR GARRETT, ANGEL G. AWO2 NFO GOERGEN, DANIEL J. ETN3 NUCLEAR GORE, LOGAN M. ETN3 NUCLEAR GUERARD, CALOB J. STS1 PILOT HALLMAN, ELIJAH M. ETN3 NUCLEAR HASLETT, JOHN H. MMN3 NUCLEAR HENLEY, TYTAN J. MMN3 NUCLEAR HOGAN, BRENDLE L. MMN3 NUCLEAR HOLLAND, WILLIAM D. ET2 SWO/ED JOLLIFFE, MATTHEW S. ETN3 NUCLEAR JOYNER, XAVIER L. STS1 IP JUDGE, AIDEN K. EMN3 NUCLEAR KENDALL, CAMERON J. EMN1 NUCLEAR LIZORIA, RICARDO ETN3 NUCLEAR MARTINEZ, ALEC O. EMN1 NUCLEAR MAYURNICK, JOSEPH W. MMN3 NUCLEAR MCCABE, AHRIANNA J. EMN2 NUCLEAR MCCOY, BRAYDEN W. MMN3 NUCLEAR MCLARNEY, TIMOTHY I. ETN3 NUCLEAR MENDOZA, JOSE G. MMN3 NUCLEAR MILLER, SHELBY E. MMN2 NUCLEAR MOGRAY, JOSEPH M. ETN3 NUCLEAR MOLINE, JOSHUA C. ETN2 NUCLEAR NUNN, JASMINE A. AME2 PILOT ONKEN, MATTHEW J. MMN3 NUCLEAR PAONITA, JR., ROBERT R. ETN2 NUCLEAR RAMIREZCORREA, MARTIN EMN2 NUCLEAR RAMOSALBERTI, GUILLERMO A. MMN1 NUCLEAR RICHARDS, THOMAS A. ETN3 NUCLEAR RILEY, GEORGE T. EMN3 NUCLEAR SAMIEE, ARSHIA MMN3 NUCLEAR SANDOVAL, BENJAMIN J. ETN3 NUCLEAR SANGE, BENJAMIN S. MMN1 NUCLEAR SAPEE, FFONANTI T. MMN1 PILOT SHIPLEY, CAMERON S. AE2 CORE SIDES, JR., THOMAS K. ETN3 NUCLEAR SIMS, WYATT M. MMN2 NUCLEAR SPOHN, GARRET F. EMN3 NUCLEAR STROUD, AIDEN J. ETN3 NUCLEAR TAKANE, HENRY MMN1 NUCLEAR TAVE, NICOLAS E. ETN3 NUCLEAR TOWNER, JOEL C. ETN3 NUCLEAR TRAN, BRANDON T. FC2 NFO WICKER, DENISE C. MA2 CORE WILLIAMS, DOMENIC N. EMN2 NUCLEAR WILLIAMS, RYAN M. MMN2 NUCLEAR WILLIAMSON, CANDACE M. IC1 CEC WRIGHT, LOGAN G. EMN3 NUCLEAR YARMETO, MEAMI D. CS1 SWO ZUBERNIS, JR., JAMES J. ETN3 NUCLEAR 3. The following personnel were designated as alternates (read name, rate, and option assigned): ALMAGROGUADALUPE, LEONEL E. SW2 CORE BASTINELLI, DREW A. MMN3 NUCLEAR BECKER, JR., ANTHONY J. ETN2 NUCLEAR BRADSHAW, TYLER D. ETN2 NUCLEAR CAMPBELL, TRENT M. EMN2 NUCLEAR CAMPOS, EVELYN G. MMN3 NUCLEAR CANNON, JOSHUA J. EMN2 NUCLEAR CATRON, JACELYN R. EMN3 NUCLEAR DILLEY, STEVEN V. MMN3 NUCLEAR FRATELLO, ALEXANDER D. EMN3 NUCLEAR GARCIA, ANGEL J. FT2 NURSE GILMAN, DEVON M. ND1 EOD JEZIOROWSKI, JACOB J. ND1 CEC JOHNSON, PAUL D. YN1 CORE KIM, MYEONGJE EM1 PILOT LANEBROWN, CIHARA I. QM2 SWO PERALES, AYDEN M. ETN3 NUCLEAR REED, TARA J. AD3 NFO RICHARDS, GEORGE T. ETN3 NUCLEAR ROEHRIG, KRISTOPHER T. ET2 IP SALEH, ABU ETN3 NUCLEAR SMOOT, MICHELLE M. EM2 SWO/ED TAYLOR, JAMES B. EMN1 NUCLEAR THOMPSON, JOHN D. EMN3 NUCLEAR WRIGHT, TIMARA Y. MMN2 NUCLEAR 4. Selections are conditional upon the selectee remaining fully eligible in all respects, meeting physical qualifications for commissioning as determined by the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED), and assignment by Naval Service Training Command (NSTC) to an approved Naval Reserve Officers' Training Corps (NROTC) affiliated university based upon an official degree plan and acceptance letter from the university. Upon completion of an NSTC approved baccalaureate degree program, selectees will receive appointments as Ensigns, USN. 5. Commanding Officers should take the following actions: a. Notify selectees and alternates of their selection and ensure they receive a copy of this message. b. Notify NSTC N92 Selection and Placement (N92/STA-21) via email at GRLK_STA21@us.navy.mil no later than 30 December 2025 of any selectee or alternate who does not desire to participate in the program. c. Immediately report to NSTC (N92/STA-21) all conditions or circumstances that may disqualify a selectee or alternate from participating in the STA-21 program via e-mail at GRLK_STA21@us.navy.mil. 6. Selectees and alternates should take the following actions: a. Complete a physical examination for a training program leading to a commission in the unrestricted line, nurse corps, or civil engineering corps, as applicable, in accordance with references (a) and (b) at a military treatment facility. Note that many commissioning standards exceed the enlisted standards required to remain on Active Duty. b. Ensure copies of completed physicals, Report of Medical History (DD2807-1), and Report of Medical Examination (DD2808), including Human Immunodeficiency Virus results from a test taken after 1 January 2025, are submitted no later than 1 December 2025 to: Commander Naval Service Training Command Attn: N92/STA-21 320A Dewey Avenue BLDG 3 ROOM 106 Great Lakes, IL 60088-2845 or via DOD-safe (https://safe.apps.mil/). Aviation option selectees/alternates must have flight physicals uploaded directly into Aeromedical Electronic Resource Office by a flight surgeon, and submitted to Naval Aerospace Medical Institute. The selectees and alternates must be certified as qualified or have a waiver recommended by Naval Medicine Operation Training Center. All required physical forms can be downloaded from the STA-21 homepage at https://www.netc.navy.mil/Commands/Naval-Service-TrainingCommand/STA-21/. Commands should not forward physical forms directly to BUMED. c. Send acceptance letters from no more than three NROTC host or NROTC cross-town affiliated universities to the NSTC address listed above or via DOD-safe. Application to more than one university is advisable. Selectees will begin the STA-21 program with attendance at the Naval Science Institute (NSI) in one of two classes starting no later than 9 February 2026 or 30 March 2026 for a 6-week period. d. Send an official degree plan from an NROTC host or NROTC cross-town affiliated university where they have been accepted. Degree plans must cover the time actually attending college. Degree plans of selectees should begin with the summer term 2026. All STA21 selectees will be required to attend the NSI enroute to their assigned university. 7. Alternates: Each alternate must complete the same actions outlined in paragraph 6 of this message. If a primary selectee declines participation in the program, is determined to be not physically qualified, or otherwise becomes ineligible for continuation in the program prior to executing orders, a qualified alternate will be selected. This notification often comes at the last minute, therefore, alternates who desire participation in the STA-21 program need to be complete with the actions listed above when notified. 8. The deadline for required degree plans and college admission documentation is 1 December 2025. It is in the best interest of each selectee and alternate to submit verification of eligibility criteria as soon as possible to expedite university assignment and release of permanent change of station orders. Selectees will not be ordered to NSI enroute to their assigned NROTC university until all conditions outlined in paragraph 6 have been met. 9. The preferred method of delivery of all documents is through DOD-safe utilizing email GRLK_STA21@us.navy.mil (ensure an email with the encrypted passphrase is also sent to GRLK_STA21@us.navy.mil). Documents can also be mailed to the address above. 10. Points of contact are: a. GRLK_STA21@us.navy.mil. b. LT Nicholas Minnich, nicholas.l.minnich2.mil@us.navy.mil. c. Ms. Twana Williams, twana.l.williams.civ@us.navy.mil. d. Mr. Jim Branch, james.r.branch8.civ@us.navy.mil. e. Mr. David Burmeister, david.a.burmeister.civ@us.navy.mil. 11. This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or canceled, whichever occurs first. 12. Released by Vice Admiral Jeffery J. Czerewko, N1.// BT #0001 NNNN CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED/

NAVADMIN 210/25 CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED/ ROUTINE R 031634Z OCT 25 MID320018348203U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// NAVADMIN 210/25 MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/SEP// SUBJ/MANDATORY USE OF THE GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CHARGE CARD (GTCC) DURING PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION (PCS) TRAVEL REF/A/GENADMIN/CNO WASH DC/021900ZJUN22// REF/B/GENADMIN/CNO WASH DC/222018ZDEC22// REF/C/DOC/DTMO/9APR2025// REF/D/DOC/DODI/15OCT2015// REF/E/DOC/DOD/1MAY2022// NARR/REF A IS NAVADMIN 129/22, MANDATORY USE OF THE NAVY PERSONNEL AND PAY (NP2) MYPCS TRAVEL VOUCHER SUBMISSION TOOL AND GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CHARGE CARD (GTCC) DURING PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION (PCS) TRAVEL. REF B IS NAVADMIN 291/22, GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CHARGE CARD USE IN SUPPORT OF PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION TRAVEL. REF C IS DEFENSE TRAVEL MANAGEMENT OFFICE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CHARGE CARD REGULATIONS. REF D IS DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE INSTRUCTION 5154.31 VOLUME 4, COMMERCIAL TRAVEL MANAGEMENT: DOD GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CHARGE CARD (GTCC) PROGRAM. REF E IS JOINT TRAVEL REGULATIONS.// RMKS/1. This cancels and replaces references (a) and (b). Effective immediately, use of the Government Travel Charge Card (GTCC) for Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is mandatory for all Navy travelers who are eligible for or already possess a GTCC. 2. The Department of Defense (DoD) policy is the GTCC will be used by all eligible DoD travelers to pay for costs related to official government travel. See section 0406 in reference (c) for exemptions to mandatory use. Official government travel is defined as travel under official orders while performing duties pertaining to official government assignments such as Temporary Duty (TDY) and PCS. New accession appointees and recruits are exempt from mandatory use of the GTCC. a. Use of the GTCC for PCS travel applies to personnel who are: (1) Active Duty (2) Training and Administration of the Reserves (TAR) (3) Selected Reservist (SELRES) executing Active Duty for Operational Support (ADOS) and Officer Recall PCS orders b. Use of the GTCC for PCS travel does not apply to: (1) Personnel on accession, separation, or retirement orders (2) DoD Contractors (3) Individual mobilization augmentees (4) Individual Ready Reserve Navy personnel (5) Individuals not eligible to obtain a GTCC or are otherwise explicitly exempted by references (c) or (d). 3. To improve oversight and training of the GTCC program, and to reduce GTCC delinquencies associated with misuse and abuse, training at the command level is imperative. Commanders must ensure GTCC training is conducted at the following website utilizing Microsoft Edge browser: https://secure.defensetravel.dod.mil/neowbtraining/Travel_Card/lesso ns/index.php. Additionally, in coordination with the Supply officer and Command Pay and Personnel Administrator (CPPA), Sailors must be counseled by the Command Financial Specialist or Agency Program Coordinator (APC) on proper GTCC use prior to detaching for a PCS. The command must document the training with a signed Page 13 during the command check-in/checkout process. This counseling must also include a signed DD Form 3120 Statement of Understanding and be retained on file. 4. Except for non-concurrent travel and Personally Procured Move (PPM) advances, travel advances are not authorized for Sailors who have a GTCC. Sailors ineligible for a GTCC may be paid travel advances to cover anticipated PCS related costs. Dislocation Allowance is an unauthorized use for the GTCC and will be provided as an advance. 5. Sailors must check-out with their detaching APC to confirm a zero dollar balance on the GTCC, provide updated contact information, and verify their GTCC is ready for use. Detaching APCs must review CitiManager to ensure the traveler's GTCC account is in PCS mission critical status 5 days prior to the approved detachment date and ensure it remains in PCS mission critical status for the duration of the travel period. Sailors must work with their detaching APC during the travel period for credit limit increases. In cases of emergency, Sailors may also contact MyNavy Career Center (MNCC) Human Resources Services Center (HRSC). 6. Sailors will check-in with the gaining CPPA to submit their travel voucher to Transaction Service Center (TSC) Memphis via Enterprise Customer Relationship Management (eCRM) within 5 working days and before executing any permissive TDY. Split Disbursement is mandatory when using GTCC for PCS travel. Commands not supported by TSC Memphis, such as carriers and sub-tenders and who have their own Accounting and Disbursing Station Number (ADSN), will submit PCS travel claims to their respective PCS travel office for processing. 7. Cardholders must ensure all required receipts are submitted with their travel claim and review their GTCC account for accuracy. Sailors are liable for full repayment of the GTCC, regardless of travel voucher reimbursement. Reimbursement is based on PCS allowance rules in accordance with reference (e). GTCC must be paid in full upon travel claim liquidation. Sailors will be reimbursed for PCS expenses up to their maximum entitlement and all available funds due will be used to pay off GTCC balance. Overspending beyond entitlements may result in personal indebtedness. 8. Authorized uses of the GTCC for PCS travel: a. Dual-military PCS. Service Members must each use their own GTCC for respective PCS expenses (meals, fuel, etc.) and file separate travel vouchers for individual travel. b. Temporary Lodging Allowance (TLA) for Outside Continental United States (OCONUS) Permanent Duty Station (PDS). Sailors should work with their CPPA to submit TLA vouchers. TLA cannot be split disbursed. Sailors must pay CitiBank directly for TLA expenses. c. Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE) at the old or new Continental United States (CONUS) PDS. Service Members who use their GTCC for TLE expenses to their PDS should file a supplemental Travel Voucher upon completion of their temporary lodging stay. d. Lodging. e. Meals. f. Rental car and fuel, when a rental car is the authorized mode of transportation. g. Fuel and electric vehicle charging for a Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) when POV is the authorized mode of transportation. 9. Unauthorized Uses of the GTCC: a. Separation or retirement travel. b. Dislocation Allowance (DLA) expenses. c. PPM operating expenses (e.g. rental truck/trailers, moving supplies, weight ticket fees, etc.). d. Short-term Storage-in-Transit (SIT) or long-term NonTemporary Storage (NTS) of PPMs or other household goods. e. Payment for a government-related debt (such as a Defense Finance Accounting Service (DFAS) delinquent debt, pay.gov payments, etc.) f. Expenses unrelated to PCS travel (e.g., childcare, entertainment, uniform items, circuitous travel, etc.). 10. Questions regarding personnel, pay and transportation services should be sent to the MNCC HRSC at 1-833-330-6622, askmncc@navy.mil. To manage your GTCC and make payments to Citibank, visit https://citimanager.com/. 11. Released by Vice Admiral Jeffrey J. Czerewko, N1.// BT #0001 NNNN CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED/

Demonstrators will take to the streets nationwide on Saturday for the “No Kings Day of Peaceful Action” against the Trump administration’s policies. Organizers believe that the president is acting more like a king rather than the leader of a democracy.

Mr. Makeup wants your attention now! Look at him!... Secretary of WAAH Pete Hedgehog is ordering troops to watch or read his speech last month at Quantico, Va., when he declared the "woke" military is gone, decried "fat generals" and ordered women in the military to meet the "highest male standards" for physical fitness.