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COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Columbus Police are beginning to unravel a case involving a local man who is accused of trying to cash over $800,000 in fraudulent checks on Navy Federal Credit Union accounts. Steven Verrett-Lamar made his second appearance in Recorder’s Court today and received 16 additional charges on top of the 15 he already received. The new charges are:

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Reminder: on July 1, 2024, all E-1 to E-4 advancements will be based on time-in-service (TIS). All Sailors who have not reached the TIS for their next rank will be enrolled in the program automatically. Time-in-Service requirements: E-1 to E-2: 9 months TIS E-2 to E-3: 18 months TIS E-3 to E-4: 30 months TIS Make sure you've signed your E-3 close out eval and get your uniforms on time! For questions, contact nxag_n132c@navy.mil NAVADMIN 168/23 has the full policy update Fact Sheet

CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 051431Z JUN 24 MID600117471803U FM SECNAV WASHINGTON DC TO ALNAV BT UNCLAS ALNAV 051/24 MSGID/GENADMIN/SECNAV WASHINGTON DC/JUN// SUBJ/FY-25 NAVY RESERVE COMMANDER STAFF CORPS SELECTIONS// REF/A/DOC/SECNAV/21FEB24// AMPN/REF A IS THE FY-25 NAVY RESERVE COMMANDER STAFF CORPS PROMOTION SELECTION BOARD CONVENING ORDER.// RMKS/1. I am pleased to announce the following staff corps officers on the Reserve Active-Status List for promotion to the permanent grade of commander. 2. This message is not authority to deliver appointments. Authority to effect promotion will normally be issued by future NAVADMINs requiring NAVPERS 1421/7 preparation and forwarding of document to PERS-806. 3. Frocking is not authorized for any officer listed below until specific authorization is received per SECNAVINST 1420.2B. 4. For proper alphabetical order read from left to right on each line. The numbers following each name to the right indicate the relative seniority among selectees within each competitive category. Note: An (*) by the name indicates the selectee was merit reordered to the top of the promotion list in accordance with reference (a). Members are directed to verify their select status via BUPERS Online. Medical Corps Adomako Rees Opuni 0034 Akingba Ajibola George 0004 Awodele Oluseyi Adedej 0023 Brown Emily Stewart 0032 Burk David R 0038 Cagniart Pierreetienne 0007 Crane Ryan A 0022 Davidson Kayleen Ellen 0031 Dickinson Catherine Mo 0028 Doran Mark P 0026 Drizin Dean Lawrence 0042 Farber Scott J 0012 Farrow Buckminster 0006 Fonash Theresa M 0011 Grimsman Jason Lee 0036 Hammond Brandon Gately * 0001 Hirt John Paul 0017 Holloway Byron Byrnes 0024 Houskamp Daniel John 0035 Jaiswal Bhavini Jashva 0029 Ko Samuel Ying 0030 Leu David James 0009 Macdonald Alec Frederi 0016 Maldini Gregorio 0003 Marsh Robert A 0005 Mattox Jacob Nathaniel 0025 Mcclintock Alicia Nico 0045 Mccluskey Tara Caitlin 0013 Montemurno Tina Debora 0010 Oring Justin Michael 0037 Ricardo Ruben J 0020 Roderique Joseph Damia 0033 Sasoni Michael Yacob Jr 0018 Scully Ryan David 0014 Simpkins Donior Andren 0040 Sloffer Chris A 0021 Smith Claude Brand 0002 Sone Peter Lee 0008 Stromich Jeremiah Jaco 0043 Townsend William Blair 0019 Valle Javier 0039 Wilson Hadley Kitchin 0044 Wurzer Andrea Clarke 0015 Yonge John Eayres D III 0027 Zimba Heather Lynne 0041 Dental Corps Bigg Charlotte Elizabe * 0001 Call Derrick Clark 0004 Crossland Nicholas For 0006 Fisher Melissa Hope 0003 Holmes Ryan Christophe 0005 Oswald Christopher Sea 0002 Medical Service Corps Do Ester Kam Lan Au 0014 Edwards Jacob Tyler 0011 Furnish Lana Michelle 0008 Goff Bryan Lee 0004 Lagoutaris John Demetr 0007 Leber Amy 0012 Mclean Chelsea Lauren 0010 Noreen Ainslee Elizabe 0013 Olexy Scott S * 0001 Pena Anna Marisa 0005 Regalado Martin Barran 0009 Rodgers Richard Ryan * 0002 Scheller Denise M 0003 Waite Casey Lee 0006 Judge Advocate General's Corps Allmond Thomas Christo 0022 Bennett Joshua L 0011 Benson Matthew Stephen 0016 Breuder Philip Edward 0020 Cade Nicholas William * 0003 Collett Michael Dougla 0018 Crum Lynn Nash 0013 Droguett Ericka Ensign 0007 Farnoly Daniel Joseph 0009 Forbes Ryan G 0004 Grimes Michael T 0021 Horgan Brendan Conor 0015 Joy Nicholas Nayar 0006 Kiefer Oliver Moody 0019 Kreuzberger Charles Ma 0014 Miller Alyssa Kate * 0002 Mosimann James Edward III 0012 Reardon Michaela Anne 0017 Shepard Aaron Judah * 0001 Sylvan James Christoph 0005 Yang Leann Samantha 0010 Nurse Corps Akanu Ikeakaghichi * 0001 Alvarado Claudio G 0028 Armora Marisol 0017 Barlag Brian James 0013 Benson Jodi Marie 0018 Carrera Luis A 0008 Chamberlain Dianna Can 0033 Currie Jamie Lane 0036 Daley Timothy 0022 Edwards Tiffany Nicole 0027 Gaffney Thomas P Jr 0012 Gagliano Erin Leigh 0029 Gilbody Lynn Christine * 0002 Glenn David Carter II 0020 Grier Warren Maurice 0010 Hardaker Charles Rober 0039 Hobin Yukako Nakamura 0038 Iyun Titilola Olajumok 0016 Izuakor Ifeanyi Emenik 0015 Jeanbaptiste Djenane 0006 Kime Jennifer Lynn Cob 0041 Leone Kristin Adele 0005 Losi Peter 0024 Losinio Lean Carlo Men 0023 Lynn Kathryn R 0014 Magee Linda Kay 0007 Mann Vera Ivanovna 0035 Muma Melanie Kim 0025 Petrus Rachel Jane 0021 Phillips Julie Marie 0032 Pierce Nicholas Morrel 0026 Riley Bridgette L 0031 Russell Beatrice Ann 0004 Smerka Jamielynn 0030 Spence Gabriel 0019 Tisch Lisa Marie 0034 Turner Trenise M 0040 Vanpelt Christopher Ro 0003 Vass Christine M 0011 Vitousek Kristen Jean 0009 Warner Thomas George 0037 Supply Corps Burks Taylor Wayne 0010 Cangiolosi Ryan Philip 0003 Carhart Steven Michael 0015 Carreon Frederick V 0005 Chen Benjamin Fuyen 0011 Daubs Kurt Allen 0016 Digesu Kari Patricia 0013 Ellis William Benjamin 0020 Epps Walter Lattner 0007 Glazachev Gregory Vale 0008 Houghton Jason Michael 0014 Lafeen Justin Scott * 0002 Oconnell Meaghan Anne * 0001 Olarte Alexander 0004 Perlowski Heather Elai 0009 Shaffstall Michelle Di 0012 Shang Tiantian 0021 Tabares Ethan John 0006 Vaughn Bryan Richardso 0018 Vining Kirk William 0019 Weinstein David M 0017 Wesen Lance James 0022 Supply Corps (TAR) Allen Robert E * 0001 Archer Steven Michael 0006 Champine Justin Larry 0007 Cribbs Mikell B 0002 Dickerson Sean Edward 0005 Dominguez Anisa Asmaal 0004 Wilkes John Thomas 0003 Chaplain Corps Clay Kaelan Fredrick 0002 Ireland Mareque Yvonne 0005 Myers Steven Lee * 0001 Paulk Elias Johnson 0006 Rewis Darrel Andrew 0007 Seeda Aroon 0004 Sperry William Donald 0008 Stephens Phillip Justi 0003 Civil Engineer Corps Bly Daniel Scott 0006 Bornemann Andrew Micha 0009 Danforth Michael Willi 0005 Dyches Joseph Timothy Jr 0008 Globokar Danika Monas * 0001 Hall Steven Andrew 0003 Howard Derek Andrew 0007 Huskisson Anthony Patr 0004 Tharp David Atkins 0002 5. Released by the Honorable Carlos Del Toro, Secretary of the Navy.// BT #0001 NNNN CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED//

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The former command senior chief of the littoral combat ship Manchester’s gold crew pleaded guilty at a court-martial in March to charges that she installed an unauthorized Wi-Fi system aboard the ship and then lied about it to superiors, according to records obtained by Navy Times.

FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Do you often make trips to the pharmacy to pick up your prescriptions? For many, this process can be time consuming. If you have TRICARE For Life (TFL), you have pharmacy coverage through the TRICARE Pharmacy Program. This means you can use TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery.

WASHINGTON — Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced it will host the second annual PACT Act Summer VetFest — featuring more than 100 Summer VetFest events in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico — to encourage Veterans and survivors to apply for the health care and benefits they have earned under the PACT Act. These events will take place from June through August of this year.

CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 041542Z JUN 24 MID120001170862U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 116/24 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/JUN// SUBJ/FISCAL YEAR 2025 ENLISTED TO MEDICAL DEGREE PREPARATORY PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT// REF/A/DOC/BUMED/7MAY15// REF/B/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/171350ZJUL17// NARR/REF A IS BUMEDINST 1500.31, UNIFORMED SERVICES UNIVERSITY OF THE HEALTH SCIENCES ENLISTED TO MEDICAL DEGREE PREPARATORY PROGRAM. REF B IS NAVADMIN 177/17, NUCLEAR TRAINED SAILOR APPLICATIONS TO OFFICER COMMISSIONING PROGRAMS AND MODIFICATION TO FY19 NUCLEAR LIMITED DUTY OFFICER IN-SERVICE PROCUREMENT BOARD PROCESS.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN solicits applications and provides guidance for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Enlisted to Medical Degree Preparatory Program (EMDP2), Cohort 12. 2. The EMDP2 is a two-year undergraduate education program open to Sailors of all ratings who meet eligibility requirements in line with reference (a) and the EMDP2 website at https://medschool.usuhs.edu/academics/emdp2. The EMDP2 is a partnership between the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) and the military Services to provide an opportunity for highly motivated, academically promising enlisted Service Members. The EMDP2 consists of intensive coursework, preparation, and mentoring to prepare students for application to medical school. Upon completion of the program, successful students will be competitive for acceptance to medical schools in the United States. 3. Selectees are assigned to the USUHS in Bethesda, MD for two years. Individuals selected for the EMDP2 program will remain on Active Duty while completing coursework and will receive pay, allowances, benefits, and privileges of their current paygrade. Selectees will receive permanent change of station orders to USUHS for the entire length of the course. USUHS will pay all school expenses (e.g. books, tuition, labs, etc.) for the entire length of the course. 4. Deadline for submission of applications for FY25 enrollment is no later than 30 September 2024. Application packages must be received on or before the deadline date. No additional documents or packages will be accepted after this date. Application requirements are specified on the EMDP2 website, located at https://medschool.usuhs.edu/academics/emdp2. 5. Strict adherence to package submission requirements will be a primary factor for selection. Request that applicants review their package in its entirety before submitting it. A minimum score of Good on the latest physical fitness assessment and qualifying Scholastic Assessment Test/American College Test scores are required. 6. Applicants assigned to a nuclear training command or who hold a nuclear Navy Enlisted Classification (N13O, N13S, N14O, N14S, N15O, N15S, N16O, N16S, N23O, N23S, N24O, N24S, N25O, N25S, N26O, N26S, N59X, N89X) must obtain a conditional release from their nuclear field duty before submitting an EMDP2 application for consideration for the FY25 board, in line with reference (b). To obtain a conditional release, applicants must submit an Electronic Personnel Action Request (NAVPERS 1306/7) to the Nuclear Propulsion Program Manager (OPNAV N133) via the detailer at Enlisted Nuclear Power/Submarine Assignments (PERS-403). The FY25 board will only consider nuclear enlisted candidates who have a conditional release included in their EMDP2 application. 7. Completed electronic applications and supporting documents should be submitted via Department of Defense Safe at https://safe.apps.mil/ to the following e-mail address: EMDP2-application@usuhs.edu. If documents are encrypted, e-mail the passphrase to EMDP2- application@usuhs.edu. Use the following naming convention for e-mails and document file names: LAST NAME (all caps), matriculation year, and last four digits of social security number, plus any other identifier you choose. Applicants can verify receipt of documents by phone at (301)319-0590 or e- mail EMDP2-application@usuhs.edu. 8. General questions on the EMDP2 should be sent to EMDP2@usuhs.edu. Point of contact for Navy service-specific inquiries is HMCM Michael S. Jimenez, Brigade Senior Enlisted Advisor, and Uniformed Service University at (301) 285-2348 or via e-mail at michael.jimenez@usuhs.edu. 9. Released by Vice Admiral Richard J. Cheeseman, Jr., N1.// BT #0001 NNNN CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED//

CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 041500Z JUN 24 MID120001170574U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 114/24 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/JUN// SUBJ/FISCAL YEAR 2024 ENLISTED TO MEDICAL DEGREE PREPARATORY PROGRAM SELECTION BOARD RESULTS// REF/A/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/091429ZJUN22// REF/B/DOC/BUMED/7MAY15// REF/C/DOC/COMNAVPERSCOM/22AUG17// NARR/REF A IS NAVADMIN 155/22, FY24 ENLISTED TO MEDICAL DEGREE PREPARATORY PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT. REF B IS BUMEDINST 1500.31, UNIFORMED SERVICES UNIVERSITY OF THE HEALTH SCIENCES ENLISTED TO MEDICAL DEGREE PREPARATORY PROGRAM. REF C IS MILPERSMAN ARTICLE 1306-604, ACTIVE OBLIGATED SERVICE FOR SERVICE SCHOOLS.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces the results of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 (FY24) Enlisted to Medical Degree Preparatory Program (EMDP2) from reference (a), which solicited applications for the FY24 EMDP2. 2. In line with reference (b), EMDP2 is a two-year undergraduate education program open to enlisted personnel of all ratings who meet eligibility requirements. The EMDP2 is a partnership between the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) and the Armed Services to provide an opportunity for highly-motivated, academically-promising enlisted Service Members. The EMDP2 consists of intensive coursework, preparation, and mentoring to prepare students for application to medical school. Upon completion of the program, successful students will be competitive for acceptance to United States medical schools. 3. Congratulations to the following Service Members who were selected to participate in the EMDP2 beginning 1 July 2024: Name Rate Adaya, Renzo HM1 Boos, Timothy AWR1 Decker, Shelby EOD1 Elk, Samantha HM1 Moulton, James HM2 Soto, Zeltzin HM2 Alternates: Collmus, David HM2 Siegal, Benjamin EOD1 Wolf, Adam CWT1 Xie, Jennie HM2 4. This message is not authority to issue appointments. Selectees will receive Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders to USUHS and all school expenses (i.e., books, tuition, labs, etc.) will be paid by USUHS for the entire length of the course. EMDP2 participants who complete program requirements but fail to obtain acceptance to a medical school, or who are disenrolled from the program, will be detailed at the discretion of Navy Personnel Command. 5. Commanding officers are directed to: a. Notify selectees. b. For selectees who decline, notify the point of contact provided in paragraph 8. c. Hold in abeyance execution of PCS for selectees in receipt of orders. d. Notify the enlisted community manager of the selection. e. Ensure selectees obligate service for 60 months from the convening date of the program, in line with reference (c). 6. Many superb applications were reviewed by the selection board and competition was robust. Those individuals selected shared the following common characteristics in their application packages as observed by the selection board: a. Met all program requirements. b. Competitive cumulative grade point average. c. Demonstrated outstanding performance on prerequisite standardized testing. d. Compelling appraisal recommendations. e. Strong, authentic commanding officer endorsement. f. Sustained superior professional performance. 7. Individuals not selected are strongly encouraged to continue working toward their professional goals and reapply as eligible. 8. Point of contact is Dr. Lisa Harris, lisa.harris@usuhs.edu, 301-295-3198; or Mr. Gustavo Ruiz, gustavo.ruiz@usuhs.edu, 301-295- 9204. 9. Released by Vice Admiral Richard J. Cheeseman, Jr., N1.// BT #0001 NNNN CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED//

CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 041422Z JUN 24 MID120001170279U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 113/24 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/JUN// SUBJ/FY26 PROMOTION SELECTION BOARD DEFERMENT FOR UNRESTRICTED LINE OFFICERS// REF/A/DOC/USC//27DEC21// REF/B/DOC/USC//13AUG18// REF/C/DOC/DOD//16DEC20// REF/D/LTR/SECNAV//5JAN22// REF/E/DOC/USC//28DEC01// REF/F/DOC/USC//06JAN06// NARR/REF A IS SECTION 619 OF TITLE 10 U.S. CODE, ELIGIBILITY FOR CONSIDERATION FOR PROMOTION: TIME-IN-GRADE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS. REF B IS SECTION 14301 OF TITLE 10 U.S. CODE, ELIGIBILITY FOR CONSIDERATION FOR PROMOTION: GENERAL RULES. REF C IS DOD INSTRUCTION 1320.14, COMMISSIONED OFFICER PROMOTION PROGRAM PROCEDURES. REF D IS SECNAV MEMORANDUM, DELEGATION OF OPT OUT OF CONSIDERATION FOR PROMOTION AUTHORIZATION. REF E IS SECTION 611 OF TITLE 10 U.S. CODE, CONVENING OF SELECTION BOARDS. REF F IS SECTION 14101 OF TITLE 10 U.S. CODE, CONVENING OF SELECTION BOARDS.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN provides guidance for Unrestricted Line (URL) officers of the Active Component (AC) and Training and Administration of the Reserve (TAR) to request to defer consideration for a Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Promotion Selection Board (PSB). 2. References (a) through (c) authorize the Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) to approve the request of an officer to defer promotion consideration by a PSB convened under references (e) and (f). Reference (d) delegates approval authority to the Chief of Naval Personnel (CNP). Requests may be approved if all of the following conditions are met: a. The basis for the request is to allow an officer to complete a broadening assignment, advanced education, or another assignment of significant value to the Department of the Navy (DON) or a career progression requirement is delayed by the assignment or education. b. The exclusion from consideration is in the best interest of the DON. c. The officer has not previously failed of selection for promotion to the grade for which the officer requests deferral. 3. Eligible Officers. All AC and TAR URL officers who are in-zone or above- zone not previously considered for promotion to lieutenant commander, commander, or captain in FY26 and meet the requirements in paragraph 2 above may submit a request. a. Examples of broadening assignments include, but are not limited to: (1) White House Fellowship. (2) Secretary of Defense Corporate Fellowship. (3) Federal Executive Fellowships (e.g., politico-military and cyber). (4) SECNAV tours with industry. (5) Legislative Fellowship. b. Examples of advanced education include, but are not limited to: (1) Competitive education programs (e.g., Olmsted, Marshall, Rhodes, Fleet Scholar). (2) In-residence Naval Postgraduate School or Naval War College. (3) Equivalent service institutions or in-residence civilian education programs. c. Examples of another assignment of significant value include, but are not limited to: (1) Defense or Naval attache. (2) The personnel exchange program. 4. Requests: a. Requests shall include: (1) A description of the broadening assignment, advanced education, assignment of significant value, and career progression requirement delayed by the assignment or education. (2) Justification for requesting PSB consideration opt-out. (3) A recommendation from the commanding officer or equivalent. b. E-mail requests to Bureau of Naval Personnel, Active Community Managers (BUPERS-31) at bupers3_optout.fct@navy.mil. c. All requests must be received via e-mail no later than 26 July 2024. d. Officers that require deferral for more than one FY must annually submit a new request to defer consideration. 5. Staffing and review. Officer requests shall be reviewed by a panel of (at a minimum), an Officer Community Management Branch (BUPERS-3) URL community manager, a Navy Personnel Command, Career Management Branch (PERS- 4) officer detailer, and one additional officer, all senior to the officer requesting to defer PSB consideration. For nuclear trained officers, the Officer and Enlisted Nuclear Programs Policy Branch (OPNAV N133), shall be included on the panel. For Naval Special Warfare Officers, the Naval Special Warfare Programs Policy Branch (OPNAV N137) shall be included on the panel. The panel will forward its recommendation to CNP via the community sponsor of the officer. 6. URL community sponsor review. The URL community flag officer sponsor for requesting officers shall provide a recommendation concerning all PSB deferral requests. The community sponsor should consider the documented performance history of the officer and ability to provide future benefit to the Navy. For disapproval recommendations, the community sponsor shall state the reasons for the disapproval recommendation. 7. Officers will be notified in writing via e-mail of approval or disapproval of their request no later than 45 calendar days before the proposed convening date of the first FY26 PSB. 8. Officers that are approved for PSB deferment, but are subsequently determined to be below-zone, will be considered below- zone by the FY26 PSB. Officers selected for promotion in subsequent years after deferring FY26 PSB consideration will be placed into a new promotion year group based on their resulting date of rank. Those officers will be considered by future administrative and statutory PSBs with the new promotion year group. The records of officers with approved deferrals of promotion consideration will not be identified or made known to any PSB. 9. For additional details and application procedures and templates, visit the MyNavy HR website at: https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Career- Management/Boards/Active-Duty-Officer/ and then select PSB Deferment (Opt- Out) Guidance. The point of contact for this matter is Mrs. Kimberly Riddle who can be reached at (901) 874-2369/DSN 882 or via e-mail at kimberly.s.riddle.civ@us.navy.mil. 10. This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or until 1 January 2025, whichever occurs first. 11. Released by Vice Admiral Richard J. Cheeseman, Jr., N1.// BT #0001 NNNN CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED//

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Crooks are targeting people with the Navy Federal Credit Union app on their phone and they’re conning victims out of thousands of dollars. Antoni Garza was walking to the Planet Fitness on Laskin Road when a car drove up with three men inside. At first, they were polite, asking where the nearest Navy Federal? Then the mood changed. “At that point, I was right there, they cornered me kind of in between my car and their car,” Garza said. They told him to open his Navy Federal app on his phone and that’s when they put the heat on.

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WASHINGTON — Some lawmakers are attacking the Department of Veterans Affairs for giving out more than $10 million in bonuses to senior VA managers that were meant for front-line employees at hospitals, clinics and field offices. “The incentives were meant for high-demand health care and benefits support staff who are vital to VA’s operations following implementation of the PACT Act,” said Rep. Mike Bost, R-Ill., chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Read more at: https://www.stripes.com/veterans/2024-06-03/veterans-affairs-senior-managers-bonuses-14069378.html Source - Stars and Stripes

CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 031821Z JUN 24 MID120001165311U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 112/24 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N7// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N7// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N71/JUN// SUBJ/ACADEMIC YEAR 2025-2026 FLEET SCHOLARS EDUCATION PROGRAM// REF/A/DOC/CNO WASHINGTON DC/15AUG16// REF/B/DOC/CNO WASHINGTON DC/08JAN15// REF A IS OPNAVINST 1500.78, FLEET SCHOLARS EDUCATION PROGRAM// REF B IS OPNAVINST 1520.24D, OFFICER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces the Fiscal Year 2025, Academic Year (AY) 2025-2026 Fleet Scholars Education Program (FSEP). 2. Background a. The Fleet Scholars Education Program (FSEP) is a Navy talent and warfighter development initiative that selects high performing Unrestricted Line (URL) Officers, to include Information Warfare (IW) Officers, to attend in-residence graduate education. Selected participants will attend in-residence graduate school at an accredited institution of their choice (Continental United States, Alaska and Hawaii). b. FSEP is nominally suited for the Lieutenant (LT) paygrade; however, Lieutenant Commanders are eligible. Top performing Lieutenant Junior Grade Officers may be considered if scheduled to be promoted to LT before reporting to their school of choice for graduate education. c. FSEP participants have 24 months to complete a graduate degree while in a full-time student status. Participants will be required to choose a degree that will earn a subspecialty code. The approved areas of study list for fully-funded degree has changed from last year due to the continuing refinement of Navy education requirements and can be found in paragraph 4. Distance learning or night/weekend/part-time programs structured for the working professional are not authorized graduate programs under FSEP. d. Officers who have already received Navy provided fully-funded graduate education are not eligible to participate. Graduate degrees obtained through Post 9-11 G.I. Bill, tuition assistance or the Navy College Program for Afloat College Education are not disqualifiers. Selectees will be assigned a unique additional qualification designation (AQD) for tracking and career management purposes. 3. Application and Selection Process a. Community sponsors will develop and implement their own application criteria and selection process to identify their most talented officers with proven past performance and high potential future performance for FSEP participation. Community sponsors will determine their nominees for selection no later than 30 September and submit them to the Director for Warfighter Development (OPNAV N71) via the Civilian Institutions (CIVINS) program office for final selection approval and selection notification. Selection notification will be released by 31 October 2024 from OPNAV N71 in order for Navy Personnel Command, Graduate Education and Training Placement (PERS-440) to meet the AY25-26 fall/winter semester/quarter start dates. Each community sponsor may select up to their annual allocated graduate education opportunities, per reference (a), shown below: CommunityDesignatorOpportunities SURFOR11108 SUBFOR11205 NSW11303 EOD11403 AIRFOR1310, 13206 IWC18101 18201 18301 b. Upon notification of selection to FSEP, selectees should apply to at least three accredited graduate education institutions. Participants may be reimbursed for up to three application and transcript fees after beginning their first semester/quarter. Participants shall consult the list of schools that have existing Education Service Agreements (ESA) with the Navy on the MyNavy HR website CIVINS page at https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Career- Management/Fellowships/NPS-CIVINS/. In cases where the school of choice is not on the ESA listing, the selectee shall notify the CIVINS office no less than 7 months prior to program start to allow sufficient time to pursue and establish additional ESAs. Participants are responsible for researching and completing prerequisites including Graduate Record Examinations where applicable (Navy will not reimburse for GRE fees). Permanent change of station orders and enrollment should not occur prior to 01 July 2025 for the fall/winter term of AY25-26. 4. Areas of Study: a. FSEP participants should choose a subspecialty code from the following areas of study. Degrees earning a subspecialty code not listed below will have a tuition cap. National Security / Regional Studies - 2XXX Public Policy / Public Administration - 3000 Education and Training Management - 3150 Operations Resource Management - 321X Mathematics - 4100 Engineering and Technology - 5XXX Systems Operations - 6XXX b. All degree programs shall yield a subspecialty code upon completion; therefore, all Education Plans will be reviewed against the Educational Skill Requirement (ESR) and approved by the respective Subject Matter Expert (SME). The full list of subspecialty codes can be found online at https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Career-Management/Education/Subspecialty/. c. For questions on whether a desired degree falls outside the specific areas of study listed above, the selectee shall submit a degree approval request to the CIVINS office. 5. Tuition Cap. For degrees that earn a subspecialty code listed in paragraph 4, FSEP selectees will receive 100% funding for tuition related expenses. For any other degree programs, FSEP selectees will only receive a maximum of $40K/year in tuition related expenses for a total of $80K per capped participant. Selectees may use a combination of scholarships, post-9/11 G.I. Bill benefits, and personal resources to cover additional costs. Reference (b) provides additional information on scholarship requirements. 6. Service Obligation: In line with reference (b), FSEP selectees shall agree to remain on active duty for three years following graduation or withdrawal from the program. A member who voluntarily or through misconduct fails to complete the active-duty time agreed upon shall be required to reimburse the cost of the education received, prorated for the obligated time served. 7. Additional information regarding FSEP is available at the CIVINS website at https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Career- Management/Fellowships/NPS-CIVINS/Fleet-Scholars-Education-Program/ and in reference (a). 8. Points of contact. a. For AY 25/26 FSEP quota availability contact your detailer. b. For policy questions, e-mail OPNAV N711 (OPNAV_N711@us.navy.mil). 9. This message will remain in effect until superseded or 31 May 2025, whichever occurs first. 10. Released by VADM D. W. Dwyer, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Warfighting Development (N7).// BT #0001 NNNN CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED//

CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 031317Z JUN 24 MID120001164042U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 110/24 MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1/JUN// SUBJ/PARTICIPATION IN THE NATIONAL NAVAL OFFICER ASSOCIATION AND ASSOCIATION OF NAVAL SERVICES OFFICERS JOINT LEADERSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SYMPOSIUM// REF/A/DOC/OSD/26JUN16// REF/B/DOC/SECNAV/20OCT22// REF/C/DOC/DOD/17NOV21// NARR/REF A IS DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CONFERENCE GUIDANCE VERSION 4.0. REF B IS SECNAV DON CONFERENCE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM. REF C IS JOINT ETHICS REGULATION REGARDING OFFICIAL PARTICIPATION IN NON- FEDERAL ENTITIES. RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces Navy support for Fleet participation and attendance at the National Naval Officer Association (NNOA) and Association of Naval Services Officers (ANSO) Joint Leadership and Professional Development Symposium, scheduled to be held at the Marriott Waterside Norfolk Hotel, 235 E Main St, Norfolk, VA 23510 from 30 July-2 August 2024. The theme for this event is "Advancing Leaders: Connected, Committed, and Ready to Fight for the Future" and is hosted by NNOA and ANSO, which are non-federal entities. Additional information can be found on their websites at https://nnoa.org/ respectively. 2. Participation in affinity group outreach events such as symposiums and conferences is highly encouraged. These events provide attendees the opportunity to learn from exceptional leaders at all levels, make connections, and develop mentoring relationships. One need not be from a particular background to participate in an affinity group outreach event. Diverse attendance is encouraged as a way to broaden conversations and enhance learning. 3. Office of Culture and Force Resilience (OPNAV N17), through Navy People and Culture (OPNAV N174) will sponsor 300 local (symposium fee only) and 150 out of area (Temporary Duty (TDY) costs and symposium fee) attendees for this event. TDY funding will be for six days, with 29 July and 3 August 2024 as authorized travel days. Lodging reimbursement is limited to the government rate and the traveler must utilize the integrated lodging program as applicable. Commands may authorize rental cars using unit funds; rental cars will not be centrally funded through OPNAV N17. Sailors and civilians must go through their chain of command for authorization to participate. 4. Attendees require authorization from their immediate supervisor to be considered for OPNAV N174 sponsorship and participation approval. 5. Requests to attend this event should be sent via email to the wendy.d.boler.civ@us.navy.mil via the individual's officer-in-charge and must include the following information: name, rank, email, and duty station. Requests must be submitted no later than 1 July 2024. Requests received after 1 July 2024 will not be considered. Attendees must have a valid, active government travel charge card in their possession and a Defense Travel System profile joined to their respective unit. 6. Uniform of the day for this event is Service Khaki, Service Uniform, and business casual for civilians. 7. For questions concerning Affinity Group event participation, contact Affinity Group Program Manager, Mrs. Wendy Boler, at wendy.d.boler.civ@us.navy.mil. 8. Released by Vice Admiral Vice Admiral Richard J. Cheeseman. Jr., N1.// BT #0001 NNNN CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED//

CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 311551Z MAY 24 MID120001156051U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 109/24 MSGID/NAVADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N093/MAY// SUBJ/CALENDAR YEAR 2023 DANYELLE LUCKEY SACRED TRUST AWARD WINNERS// REF/A/DOC/BUMEDINST 1650.7/21SEP2022// AMPN/REF A IS BUMEDINST 1650.7, DANYELLE LUCKEY SACRED TRUST AWARD// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces the winners of the Danyelle Luckey Sacred Trust award in accordance with reference (a). The Navy Surgeon General established the Danyelle Luckey Sacred Trust Award to recognize Hospital Corpsmen who demonstrate extraordinary effort toward compassionate, patient- centered approach to advocacy, safety, and process improvement initiatives to enhance Navy Medicine and the care we provide our servicemembers and loved ones. These awardees epitomize the Navy's core values of Honor, Courage, and Commitment by embracing a 'Get Real, Get Better' mentality and adhering to High Reliability Organization principles. They continuously assess situations, identify potential problems, and openly communicate challenges. Their unwavering focus on improvement in knowledge, skills, and processes ensures exceptional patient-centered care. By meticulously focusing on safety, risk mitigation, and teamwork, they achieve consistently positive patient outcomes, exemplifying the Navy's core values in action. 2. The Surgeon General, with immense pride, announces the following Hospital Corpsmen as the recipients of the CY23 Danyelle Luckey Sacred Trust Award. a. The BSO-18 Awardee is HM3 Ulman, Grant, Naval Medical Readiness and Training Command, Camp Lejuene, NC b. The BSO-27 Awardee is HM2 Prescott, Anthony, HQ 3D MEF, III Marine Information Group, Okinawa, Japan c. The BSO-60 Awardee is HM2 Herron, Sakina, USS Bataan (LHD-5) d. The BSO-70 Awardee is HM2 Shaw, Benjamin, USS Nimitz (CVN-68) 3. Released by Rear Admiral Darin K. Via, N093, Surgeon General of the Navy.// BT #0001 NNNN CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED//

CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 311813Z MAY 24 MID600117467005U FM SECNAV WASHINGTON DC TO ALNAV INFO SECNAV WASHINGTON DC CNO WASHINGTON DC CMC WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS ALNAV 050/24 MSGID/GENADMIN/SECNAV WASHINGTON DC/-/MAY// SUBJ/Department of the Navy 2024 Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex Pride Month Memorandum// 1. The Department of the Navy (DON) joins the Nation in celebrating Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex (LGBTQI+) Pride Month during the month of June. LGBTQI+ Pride Month provides us with a platform to honor the perseverance and achievements of LGBTQI+ leaders within our ranks and reflect on the strides made in overcoming numerous obstacles to their Service. 2. Pride Month serves as a reminder of the importance of creating a more effective and supportive military community for everyone. Everyday, the DON is proud to foster an environment where our Sailors, Marines, and civilians can serve our Nation truthfully and openly, where everyone's contributions are valued. 3. Throughout history, the LGBTQI+ community has patriotically served in all parts of the DON. Their commitment to ensuring the safety of our seas have endured despite the adversity posed by the former "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy, which was repealed on September 20, 2011. In the last year, the Deputy Secretary of Defense began efforts to review the personnel records of Service Members discharged during "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" because of their sexual orientation. Records will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and granted relief, as appropriate. 4. Today, as we confront the complexities of modern naval challenges, we are deeply grateful for the honor, courage, and commitment of LGBTQI+ Sailors, Marines, civilians, and their allies. Their diverse perspectives, dedication, and distinguished service propel us forward in fulfilling our mission with a force reflective of our Nation's talents and strengths. 5. I encourage you to explore the rich cultural heritage and contributions of the LGBTQI+ community to our Nation. You can learn more at https://www.history.navy.mil/browse-by-topic/diversity/lgbt.html. 6. Released by the Honorable Carlos Del Toro Secretary of the Navy.// BT #0001 NNNN CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED//

CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 031326Z JUN 24 MID120001164087U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 111/24 MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/JUN // SUBJ/IMPLEMENTATION OF COMMAND ADVANCE TO POSITION// REF/A/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/121529ZMAR24// REF/B/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/091538ZDEC21// REF/C/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/062115ZOCT22// REF/D/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/101743ZMAY23// REF/E/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/011532ZFEB24// REF/F/DOC/BUPERS/29SEP17// NARR/REF A IS NAVADMIN 052/24, 2024 MERITORIOUS ADVANCEMENT SEASON ONE. REF B IS NAVADMIN 280/21, DETAILING MARKETPLACE ASSIGNMENT POLICY (DMAP). REF C IS NAVADMIN 228/22, DMAP PHASE II. REF D IS NAVADMIN 109/23, DMAP PHASE III. REF E IS NAVADMIN 017/24, DMAP PHASE IV. REF F IS MILPERSMAN 1306-300, OVERSEAS TOUR EXTENSION INCENTIVES PROGRAM (OTEIP).// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN augments reference (a) and announces implementation of Command Advance to Position (CA2P) for Navy-wide execution for advancement to E-5 and E-6. 2. CA2P Availability. Effective 1 June 2024, CA2P will be available for Active Component Sailors not participating in a Detailing Marketplace Assignment Policy (DMAP) rating as described in references (b) through (f). CA2P will be available for all Sailors not under orders or with orders pending release, starting with all type 2, 3, 4 and pre-commissioned sea duty units, with plans to expand eligibility to additional commands in future Meritorious Advancement Program (MAP) seasons. CA2P will eventually replace legacy MAP season execution for advancement to E-5 or E-6, with MAP quotas in future MAP seasons transitioning fully over to CA2P usage through the next two calendar years (following four MAP seasons). a. Command Requests. Commanding Officers (CO) may recommend Sailors for CA2P at any time through one of two methods: (1) For Sailors with more than 12 months until Projected Rotation Date (PRD), commands submit a Manning Realignment Request (MRR) in MyNavy Assignment. (2) For Sailors within 12 months of their PRD, commands may submit CA2P requests via email to their respective Placement Management (PERS-4013) Placement Coordinator. b. Inter-unit CA2P. The Immediate Superior in Command (ISIC) or Type Command (TYCOM) for the Sailor's current command can request a CA2P action for a member that qualifies within their subordinate units, using the method of paragraph 2a. 3. This NAVADMIN does not apply to submarine and surface nuclear trained Sailors. Sailors in these communities will continue to be advanced and detailed via legacy processes. 4. CA2P Eligibility and Processing. Upon receipt, PERS-4 will validate and execute the following steps for a CA2P request: a. Verify advancement eligibility. The Sailor must have passed, (but not advanced) on the most recent Navy-wide Advancement Exam (NWAE) or have been selected for and still awaiting advancement. b. Validate that the requested billet is vacant or will be vacant within the next 18 months. c. Verify that the Sailor is willing to add additional obligated service to fulfill the tour length requirements for the higher paygrade billet. Normal additional service requirements default to three years. For overseas tours, service requirement must meet Department of Defense requirements or reference (b) as applicable. d. If the CA2P request is valid (i.e. the Sailor is eligible and the higher paygrade billet is valid for fill), PERS-4 will approve the alignment request, including the required amount of service extension the Sailor needs to affect the advancement. PERS-4 will generally refrain from approving CA2P requests submitted during the spring and fall NWAE cycle quota determination process, to avoid conflicts in the advancement processes while Navy transitions towards a billet-based advancement system. Commands may still submit MRR requests during this timeframe (April and October) but can expect a delayed response timeframe. e. For inter-unit CA2P as requested by TYCOM or ISIC, requests will usually only be approved if the two units are within the same duty station and will not incur permanent change of station costs. f. Sailors must have two years of cumulative sea duty to be eligible for CA2P to E-5. Sailors that have previously CA2P'd to E-5 must be willing to serve two years in addition to the current tour length to be eligible to CA2P to E-6. 5. Processing Advancements. Once the MRR is approved, COs should submit to Transaction Support Center, on command letterhead, documentation certifying the completion of all requirements for advancement through CA2P, and PERS-4 approval of the MRR. The advancement is effective the date of MRR approval, and Sailors may wear the higher paygrade insignia immediately. 6. Incentives. DMAP ratings remain eligible for CA2P in line with reference (c). Sailors who are assigned to overseas tours will need to meet DoD requirements to be eligible for either the overseas tour extension incentives program or the consecutive overseas tour program. Refer to reference (b) for additional details. 7. For additional questions on CA2P, contact the MyNavy HR DMAP team at DMAP.fct@navy.mil. 8. This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or canceled, whichever comes first. 9. Released by Vice Admiral Richard J. Cheeseman, Jr., N1.// BT #0001 NNNN CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED//

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier strike group that for months has launched crucial strikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen to protect military and commercial ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden will remain in the region for at least another month, according to U.S. officials

A retired Vice Chief of Naval Operations was arrested Friday on charges of bribery stemming from an alleged government contract scheme between 2020 and 2022. Robert Burke, a retired four-star admiral, allegedly worked with two CEOs to arrange a contract with their company to provide training for the Navy in exchange for a position with the company.

WASHINGTON — Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced that Veterans no longer need to pay copays for their first three outpatient mental health care and substance use disorder visits of each calendar year through 2027. This benefit expands Veterans’ access to mental health services and lowers their out-of-pocket costs. This copayment exemption benefits dates back to June 27, 2023 and—by law—will end Dec. 29, 2027. To be eligible for this exemption, the outpatient visit must be with a qualified mental health professional at VA or provided through VA’s network of community care providers. VA will automatically refund Veterans for any copays paid to VA on or after June 27, 2023 for these appointments, with no further action required by those Veterans.