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Sage is a 3-year-old female yellow Labrador Retriever trained to help sailors cope with operational stress. She's currently aboard the USS Gerald R. Ford.

The Navy is launching a new security billet for sailors E-5 (petty officer second class) and below to serve as base sentries for a three-year shore duty tour. The new billet — installation security specialist, or 815A — aims to bolster base security and prevent unauthorized access by adding 120 sailors to security forces on Navy installations. Another 130 billets will open up in June, and more billets may become available later in the year if the program is successful, the Navy said.

The US military is the largest aircraft operator in the world, with more than 13,000 manned planes and helicopters of all types in service. From cutting-edge stealth jets to heavily armed attack helicopters, as well as versatile cargo planes and voluminous tankers, the Pentagon has something for every type of aerial mission.

The Brandon Act aims at improving the referral process for service members seeking a mental health evaluation and allowing them to seek help confidentially, Cisneros said. The Brandon Act is named after Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Brandon Caserta who died by suicide in 2018. The legislation was signed into law by President Joe Biden on Dec. 27, 2021, as part of the 2022 National Defense Authorization Act.

Dozens of military doctors and dentists preparing for retirement owe at least three more years of service because of record-keeping errors, the Navy said Friday — the second time in a week that military officials have publicly admitted to discovering administrative oversights that have derailed lives. At least 65 dentists and physicians with the Navy Reserves have had three to four years of service erased from their records after an error was discovered in how their retirement credits had been calculated, the Navy said. Navy Reserve dentists and doctors provide care to members of any branch of service and their family members.

More than a dozen GOP senators want answers from the US Navy following revelations the service enlisted an active-duty drag queen to serve as a “digital ambassador.” The senators accused the Navy of skirting professional standards and noted Yeoman 2nd Class Joshua Kelley’s use of TikTok, which has been the subject of ongoing national security concerns and is banned for use on government devices.

CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 041914Z MAY 23 MID120000042206U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 104/23 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/MAY// SUBJ/NAVY SPOUSE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM UPDATE// REF/A/DOC/NDAA/7DEC22// REF/B/DOC/USC/7JAN11// REF/C/DOC/ASN/20DEC18// REF/D/DOC/COMNAVPERSCOM/6MAR23// REF/E/DOC/OSD/22MAR23// NARR/REF A IS FY23 NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT (NDAA), AUTHORIZING THE INCLUSION OF SPOUSE BUSINESS COSTS INCURRED AS A RESULT OF A PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION (PCS) MOVE FROM ONE JURISDICTION TO ANOTHER. REF B IS SECTION 453 (G) OF TITLE 37, U.S. CODE, REIMBURSEMENT OF QUALIFYING SPOUSE RELICENSING COSTS INCIDENT TO A MEMBER'S PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION OR ASSIGNMENT. REF C IS ASN (M&RA) AUTHORIZATION MEMO, MILITARY SPOUSE LICENSURE REIMBURSEMENT. REF D IS MILPERSMAN ARTICLE 1754-040, MILITARY SPOUSE LICENSURE/BUSINESS COSTS REIMBURSEMENT. REF E IS SECDEF MEMO, STRENGTHENING OUR SUPPORT TO SERVICE MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES.// RMKS/1. To further support Navy spouses facing unique employment challenges while serving alongside military members, this NAVADMIN announces the expansion of several spouse employment programs. a. This program expands the reimbursement of relicensing costs to include business costs for business-owning spouses, and extends the eligibility reimbursement period from 31 December 2024 to 31 December 2029, in line with references (a) through (c). b. This program will expand MyCareer Advancement Account (MyCAA) eligibility to include pay grades E-6 and O-3. c. This program enables portability for professional licenses between states. 2. Expanded Spouse Relicensing/Business Cost Policy: a. A Service Member may now be reimbursed up to $1,000 for their spouse's qualified business costs incident to a permanent change of station (PCS) move. The spouse must have owned a business at the previous permanent duty station. b. The term qualified business costs includes moving services for equipment, equipment removal, new equipment purchases, information technology expenses and inspection fees incurred by the spouse. c. Reimbursement for business costs is effective for PCS orders issued on or after 23 December 2022. d. For complete eligibility information and application procedures, please see reference (d) located at https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Portals/55/Reference/MILPERSMAN/1000/1700Morale/1754-040.pdf . e. For more information, including frequently asked questions, visit https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Support-Services/Culture-Resilience/Family-Readiness/Spouse-Licensure/. 3. MyCAA is a scholarship program providing up to $4,000 in financial assistance for licenses, certifications, national tests, or associate degrees to pursue an occupation or career field. Eligibility includes military spouses of Active Duty Service Members in pay grades E-1 to E-5, W-1 to W-2, and O-1 to O-2. Reference (e) expanded the eligibility to include pay grades E-6 and O-3. 4. Reference (e) also announced that the Service members' Civil Relief Act (SCRA) now requires professional licenses to be portable (except for legal practice) for Service Members and their spouses who relocate between states due to military orders. This amendment to the SCRA is designed to protect Service Members and their spouses with professional licenses to retain the use of that license when they move out of the jurisdiction covered by that license. As this law is new, each state may have different procedures or requirements. The Department of Defense states in reference (e) that it is committed to working with states to promote the sharing of licensure best practices and the approval of occupational licensure compacts. This new law does not replace or diminish the Spouse Licensure Reimbursement Program and spouses can still apply for reimbursement for a new license. 5. Accessing spouse employment resources is easier with the MyNavy Family (MNF) Mobile Application. It provides a single source of authoritative information designed specifically for spouses and family members. The mobile application includes information on all available support services to assist family members navigate the challenges of military life. Download the mobile app via the Navy App Locker https://www.applocker.navy.mil/#!/apps/A3E45417-7665-4E93-B703-659F6B34C404. 6. For questions or information on spouse employment resources, visit your local Fleet and Family Support Center. 7. Released by Vice Admiral Richard J. Cheeseman, Jr., N1.// BT #0001 NNNN CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED//

The Navy is weighing if it will extend the life of USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) past its planned 2027 inactivation date, USNI News has learned. While Ike is listed as departing the fleet just a year after USS Nimitz (CVN-68) as part the latest long-range shipbuilding plan, service officials are considering the viability of squeezing one more deployment out of the 46-year-old aircraft carrier before its planned inactivation, a defense official told USNI News.

FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Most people become entitled to Medicare when they reach age 65. If you or a family member will turn 65 this year, join us Thursday, May 18, from 1 to 2 p.m. ET for a webinar, “Getting Started With Medicare and TRICARE.” This TRICARE webinar will give you a step-by-step overview of when and how to sign up for Medicare. You’ll also learn how Medicare and TRICARE work together to minimize your out-of-pocket medical costs

CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 031944Z MAY 23 MID120000031830U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 103/23 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/MAY// SUBJ/FISCAL YEAR 2023 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, FY-23 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) 2023 Enlisted to Medical Degree Preparatory Program (EMDP2) from reference (a), which solicited applications for the FY-23 EMDP2. 2. As outlined in 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 U.S. medical schools. 3. Congratulations to the following Service Members who were selected to participate in the EMDP2 beginning 1 July 2023: Name Rate Barnes, Kierra FC2 Barnabe, Christian HM2 Campbell, Blake HM2 Chi Akiy, Jude HM2 Eicher, Stephen SO1 Garcia, Dionisio MMN1 Melvin-Beatty, Danisha PO3 Sandoval, Brianna HM2 Volcensek, Tyler MMN1 Wenthe, Andrew SO1 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 HMCM James S. Carbone, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, at (703) 681-8943 or via e-mail at james.s.carbone.mil@health.mil. 9. Released by Vice Admiral Richard J. Cheeseman, Jr., N1.// BT #0001 NNNN CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED// Navy Enlisted to Officer Programs

RTTUZYUW RHOIAAA0018 1221840-UUUU--RHSSSUU. ZNR UUUUU R 021311Z MAY 23 MID120000023949U FM COMNAVRESFOR NORFOLK VA TO NAVRESFOR INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS ALNAVRESFOR 012/23 MSGID/GENADMIN/COMNAVRESFOR/-/MAY// SUBJ/2022 NAVY RESERVE SAILOR OF THE YEAR FINALISTS// POC/TRACY HUNT/FORCM/CNO WASHINGTON DC//N095MC1/EMAIL: TRACY.L.HUNT.MIL(AT)US.NAVY.MIL/TEL: (703)695-3976// RMKS/1. It gives me great pleasure to announce the five finalists for the 2022 Navy Reserve Sailor of the Year. The selection board convened from 17 - 20 April 2023, during which a panel of Senior Chiefs and Master Chiefs reviewed 10 outstanding nomination packages. Competition was extremely close and all nominees should be proud of their superb records. 2. Congratulations to the following five finalists: -BM1(EXW) Scott Graham, MSRON 8 (NECC) -CTR1(IW/EXW) Lewis McClintock, NR C10F NIOCHI NIC (CNIFR) -RP1(SCW) Michael Pornovets, COMNAVSURFPAC (PACFLT) -MA1 Jose Rivera, NR NSF AUTEC (NECC) -HM1(FMF) Daniel Vetan, MFR/MFS (4th MED BATTALION) 3. BZ to the following Sailors whose hard work earned them the opportunity to compete in this year's selection process: -MN1 Michael Buck, NR LCS2 (CNSL) -FC1(SW/SW) Humberto Huerta, NAVWAR CYBR MID (NAVWAR) -MA1(EXW) Charlotte Rilea, ST-18 (NSWG 11) -AM1(AW) Natasha Williams, VAQ-209 (CNAFR) -HM1(SW/AW) Melissa Zachery, EMF BETHESDA (BUMED) 4. Finalists will participate in an interview board from 15 - 19 May 2023 in Washington, D.C. to determine this year's Reserve Sailor of the Year. The finalist selected as the 2022 Navy Reserve Sailor of the Year will be meritoriously advanced to Chief Petty Officer during the Reserve Sailor of the Year Ceremony. 5. Congratulations to all who were nominated, but particularly the five finalists, their families, and their units. 6. Released by VADM J. B. Mustin, Commander, Navy Reserve Force.// BT #0018 NNNN

RTTUZYUW RHOIAAA0017 1082236-UUUU--RHSSSUU. ZNR UUUUU R 182236Z APR 23 MID200080908200U FM COMNAVRESFOR NORFOLK VA TO NAVRESFOR COMNAVRESFORCOM NORFOLK VA COMNAVAIRFORES SAN DIEGO CA COMNAVIFORES FORT WORTH TX COMNAVRESFOR NORFOLK VA REDCOM NORFOLK VA NAVREG MIDLANT RCC GREAT LAKES IL NAVREG SOUTHEAST RCC JACKSONVILLE FL NAVREG SOUTHEAST RCC FORT WORTH TX NAVREG SOUTHWEST RCC SAN DIEGO CA REDCOM EVERETT WA BT UNCLAS ALNAVRESFOR 011/23 MSGID/GENADMIN/COMNAVRESFOR NORFOLK VA/APR// SUBJ/FISCAL YEAR 2023 RESERVE PERSONNEL PROGRAMS EXCELLENCE AWARD BENCHMARKS// REF/A/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/121637ZNOV19// REF/B/MSG/ALNAVRESFOR/152046ZJUN22// REF/C/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/162058ZAPR18// REF/D/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/231840ZAPR18// REF/E/DOC/OPNAV/21NOV03// NARR/REF A IS NAVADMIN 254/19, CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE. REF B is ALNAVRESFOR 022/22 NAVY RESERVE FIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 2022 EXORD. REF C IS NAVADMIN 095/18, BRILLIANT ON THE BASICS II PART A REVISITING THE BASICS. REF D IS NAVADMIN 100/18, BRILLIANT ON THE BASICS II PART B ENGAGEMENT. REF E IS OPNAVINST 5354.1H NAVY HARASSMENT PREVENTION AND MILITARY EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM// POC/CEDAR/NCCM/COMNAVRESFOR/TEL:(703) 614-4419/ E-MAIL: KIMBERLY.A.CEDAR.MIL(AT)US.NAVY.MIL// RMKS/1. Purpose. This ALNAVRESFOR highlights Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Navy Reserve Personnel Program Excellence (RPPE) force trends and behaviors, and outlines FY-23 Reserve Personnel Program Excellence Award (RPPEA) benchmark criteria. 2. Background. The Navy Reserve is committed to fostering a Culture of Excellence in line with references (a) and (b), developing our reserve Sailors as they progress through their careers, and retaining the best talent on our Navy team. The RPPEA highlights those commands whose focus on their Sailors met or exceeds the recruiting and retention criteria described below. In FY 23, the RPPE program will become part of a larger, force-wide, Sailor-focused line of effort to "Develop the Force" for long-term strategic competition with global competitors such as China and Russia. Viewed through this lens, retention of skilled and experienced Sailors will be a key contributor to the overall warfighting readiness of the Navy Reserve. 3. FY-22 Trends and Behavior. FY-22 retention results were outstanding and reflected your considerable efforts in recruiting and retaining talented Sailors. Our reenlistment rates in Zones A, B and C, which includes Reserve affiliation (RA) were: 75.9% for Zone A, 76.9% for Zone B and 89.2% for Zone C. The Navy Reserve exceeded the FY-22 benchmark in a challenging environment due to strong leadership at all levels, largely accomplished through deliberate and proactive talent and community management. In FY-23 the Navy Reserve will continue and improve on these retention trends. 4. FY-23 Retention Environment. The United States Navy continues to face challenges at sea from strategic competitors including China and Russia. When we retain experienced and proficient Sailors, we retain the knowledge and skills that an operationally ready, warfighting-focused force requires to fight and win in conflict. With the right leadership and attention, administrative programs such as the annual Career Information Program Review (CIPR) provide an immeasurable boost to the warfighting readiness of the Navy Reserve. Starting our Sailors on the right foot with Command Indoctrination ("INDOC") programs, providing sponsorship throughout their careers, and holding regular Career Development Boards (CDBs) provides context for Sailors and keeps them engaged and eager to reach the next level in their careers. When we retain experienced Sailors, we also retain the knowledge and skills necessary to train the next generation of warfighters. 5. FY-23 Benchmarks. The RPPEA award is competitive by design. The award recognizes commands that produce stronger results and increase engagement in seven different criteria impacting our Sailors and the warfighting readiness of the Navy Reserve. a. Benchmark: 77% aggregate reenlistment rate with Reserve Affiliation for Zones A through C. To affiliate with our Selected Reserve force shows our Sailor's level of commitment as well as the commitment of leadership to encourage continued service in other components. b. Benchmark: 90% on the annual Career Information Program Review (CIPR). c. Benchmark: 90% Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act compliance rate. d. Benchmark: Zero unresolved Navy Wide Advancement Exam (NWAE) discrepancies for Selected Reserve exam cycles 111 (Aug 22) and 112 (Feb 23) and Active Duty exam cycles 256 (Sep 22), 258 (Jan 23) and 259 (Mar 23). e. Benchmark: 95% timely Drill (IDT pay) adjudication. f. Benchmark: Completion of Command Climate Assessment and ISIC debrief per reference (e). (1) A minimum of one climate assessment must be completed each fiscal year. (2) The command climate assessment must not take longer than 60 days, or 110 days for NRAs, from the start of the DEOCS to the commander's debrief of the command. g. Benchmark: 95% timely Career Development Board completion for staff Sailors E1-E9 6. Reserve Personnel Program Excellence Award. The annual RPPEA is built on the tenets in references (c) and (d), Brilliant on the Basics. Commands will be RPPEA eligible if they meet or exceed the FY-23 program benchmarks cited in paragraph 5. a. Reenlistment Rate Computation Exceptions. Commands with less than 77% aggregate reenlistment rate with RA, and have 100% VOW compliance plus meet or exceed all other benchmarks will remain eligible for RPPEA. b. Loss transactions on a Sailor transferred from a command due to pending separation, medical hold or a legal hold will reflect on the command the Sailor was last attached to in an accounting code 100 status. c. Commands with zero qualifying transactions will remain eligible for RPPEA. d. Waiver requests for any award benchmark in paragraph 5 must be submitted in writing via the respective Echelon III command with specific justification. Echelon III commands will consider waivers for system discrepancies and false reporting only. Waiver requests must be signed by the Commanding Officer. Requests not positively endorsed at any level will not be considered. Waiver approval authority resides with Commander, Navy Reserve (CNR). Waiver requests that aim to reduce benchmarks to meet award eligibility will not be approved. e. TYCOM and direct report counselors will evaluate and submit eligible commands to the CNRF Career Counselor no later than 3 January 2024. 7. RPPEA Announcement and Recognition. Commander, Navy Reserve will announce their FY-23 RPPEA recipients following the consolidation of Echelon III and direct reporting command submissions no later than 1 March 2024. Following the announcement message, awardees may fly the Retention Excellence Award pennant to signify receipt of the RPPEA and may paint their command anchor(s) gold until release of the following year's award announcement message. CNRF will provide commendation certificates for all qualifying commands. 8. TYCOM and ISIC Points of contact: a. Commander Navy Reserve Forces Command, Senior Chief Milton Herrera e-mail: milton.r.herrera.mil(at)us.navy.mil, tel: (757) 322-5692 b. Commander Naval Air Force Reserve, Master Chief Jason Martinez, e-mail: jason.s.martinez10.mil(at)us.navy.mil, tel: (619) 545-8743 c. Navy Reserve Readiness and Mobilization Command Everett, Chief Raymond Taltoan, e-mail: milton.r.taltoan.mil(at)us.navy.mil, tel: (425) 304-3886 d. Navy Reserve Readiness and Mobilization Command San Diego, Chief Laniece Christopher, e-mail: Laniece.a.christopher.mil(at)us.navy.mil, tel: (619) 705-4054 e. Navy Reserve Readiness and Mobilization Command Great Lakes, Chief Brian Hickman, e-mail: brian.c.hickman.mil(at)us.navy.mil, tel: (847) 688-4916 x213 f. Navy Reserve Readiness and Mobilization Command Norfolk, Chief Steven Cooper, e-mail: steven.a.cooper.mil(at)us.navy.mil, tel: (757) 341-5890 g. Navy Reserve Readiness and Mobilization Command Jacksonville, Chief Kenneth Swan, e-mail: kenneth.s.swan.mil(at)us.navy.mil tel: (904) 542-3420 h. Navy Reserve Readiness and Mobilization Command Fort Worth, Chief Erik Mendoza, e-mail: erik.mendoza.mil(at)us.navy.mil, tel:(817) 782-1660 i. Fleet Logistics Support Wing, Chief Valencia Hardges, e-mail: valencia.i.hardges.mil(at)us.navy.mil, tel: (817) 782-7882 j. Tactical Support Wing, Chief Christopher Sistrunk, e-mail: christopher.j.sistrunk.mil(at)us.navy.mil, tel: (817) 782-1527 k. Maritime Support Wing, Chief Jeremy Neal, e-mail: jeremy.s.neal.mil(at)us.navy.mil, tel: (619) 545-2488 9. Released by VADM J. B. Mustin, Commander, Navy Reserve Force.// BT #0017 NNNN

In 2018, the three-star admiral in charge of Navy personnel promised the fleet would soon reap the benefits of a massive effort to modernize how the Navy handles pay, entitlements and retirements. Collectively known as “HR Transformation” and formerly named “Sailor 2025,” the program would allow sailors to handle their pay and records needs from their phones, as easily as they bank, among other benefits.

Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Axel Narvaez was awarded the U.S. Navy Pistol Excellence-In-Competition Badge (Bronze) after a match in Virginia Beach, Virginia, in which he scored a 90.87 percent. As a result, he took second place in the Carry Optics division, where shooters possess a pistol without major modifications and a slide mounted red dot sight. A man steps up to the firing line, his vision downrange. “Shooter, load and make ready!” orders the range safety officer. A magazine is slotted into the well and the slide is racked as a round is put into the chamber before the pistol is holstered once more. The chatter of the onlookers dies down to eager silence. “Shooter, are you ready?” A nod is their answer. “Shooter standby!”

Application Deadline for the following: FY24 Advanced Education Voucher Program applications due May 5 2022-23 MCPON Delbert D. Black Leadership Award Nominations due June 30 STA-21 Applications due July 1 Medical ISPP Applications due July 31 Nurse Corps MECP Applications due Sept. 1

Sailor to Sailor April, 2023

PENSACOLA, Fla. – Fleet Subject Matter Experts (FSMEs) are needed to participate in upcoming Advancement Exam Readiness Review (AERR) panels in Pensacola, Florida, to review exam banks and develop Navy-wide advancement exams for their rating. Navy chief petty officers (E-7 through E-9) who are on active duty, Training and Administration of the Reserves (TAR), and Reservists on Active Duty for Operational Support, are encouraged to take part in the process by contacting their Type Commander (TYCOM) or rating sponsor point of contact (POC) for application information. “We host more than 400 senior enlisted personnel annually to conduct AERR panels for 83 Navy ratings,” said Naval Education and Training Professional Development Center (NETPDC) Command Master Chief Andrew Rockman. “Most of our first-time FSMEs are surprised to learn that the Chiefs Mess owns exam content.” Rockman also expressed the importance of bringing in the right combination of FSMEs for the AERR panels. “We need the right mix of skills, rating knowledge, and platform experience to ensure the exam questions are balanced across the entire rating,” said Rockman. “This way, FSMEs can review the exam bank for relevance and correctness, as well as ensure the questions are current and important for what is being evaluated.” Chief Aircrew Survival Equipmentman Raymond Rainer, who attended the Aircrew Survival Equipmentman (PR) AERR panel in April 2023, believes AERRs are important to keep the exams current. “In bringing in the subject matter experts to validate the current exam questions and developing new questions, we are helping the fleet stay actively ready and relevant in today’s times with the influx of ever-changing equipment, publications, and messages,” said Rainer. Rainer believes it is important for all chief petty officers to attend AERRs sometime during their career to have an impact on the future of their rating. “Not only should chiefs attend the AERR to ensure that they and their Sailors know the process and how to prepare and study for the exams, but as leaders we are also needed behind the scenes to ensure we develop and make the best product that determines a Sailor’s advancement and experience in the Navy,” said Rainer. Rainer added that another benefit to attending is self-improvement in his own rating knowledge. “This process has opened my eyes to how the tests are overall created,” said Rainer. “It not only helps the Sailors of the fleet, but it also strengthens the chief’s knowledge as well. It also gives you time to network with fellow chiefs and gives you a sense of ownership knowing that you are directly involved in the advancement of today’s Sailors.” Each AERR panel typically consists of six to eight FSMEs represented by a good mix of experience and platforms as specified by the TYCOM or rating sponsor, with panels normally held once a year in Pensacola, Florida. Each AERR event is one or two weeks in length. Travel is paid for by NETPDC. To view the annual AERR schedule, locate a specific rating point of contact, or view AERR eligibility requirements, log into MyNavy Portal at www.my.navy.mil. Search under “Professional Resources,” then “Navy Advancement Center,” then “Advancement Examination Readiness Review.” Contact the TYCOM or rating sponsor POC to determine submission deadlines. Those selected to participate will receive a selection email from the Navy Advancement Center (NAC) approximately 45 days prior to the start of the AERR panel. Selectees should make early contact with NAC staff to answer any questions they may have concerning the AERR process. Detailed AERR information and guidance can be found in MILPERSMAN article 1401-020. As part of the MyNavy HR Force Development team, NETPDC provided products and services that enable and enhance education, training, career development, and personnel development throughout the Navy. Primary elements of the command include the Voluntary Education Department, the NAC, and the Resources Management Department. Additional information about NETPDC can be found at https://www.netc.navy.mil/NETPDC

WASHINGTON (AP) — The commander of the Naval Special Warfare Center who was reprimanded in connection with the death last year of a Navy SEAL candidate has been pulled out of his job about two months early, U.S. officials said Tuesday. Navy Capt. Brian Drechsler is being moved to another job as Navy officials seek new leadership for the Center, more than a year after SEAL candidate Kyle Mullen collapsed and died of acute pneumonia just hours after completing the grueling Hell Week test.

The aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford is departing Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, Tuesday for its first full-length deployment, according to U.S. 2nd Fleet. Its carrier strike group, comprising the destroyers Ramage, McFaul and Thomas Hudner, is also heading out to sea; the first two warships left Norfolk Tuesday and the Thomas Hudner was expected to depart Naval Station Mayport, Florida, shortly.

The Mustang Lariat May 2023 Volume 01

CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 021751Z MAY 23 MID120000023827U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 102/23 MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N4/MAY// SUBJ/NAVY UNACCOMPANIED HOUSING RESIDENT BILL OF RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES// REF/A/DOC/OPNAVINST 5009.1// NARR/ REF A IS OPNAVINST 5009.1, Responsibility for Housing and Lodging Program POC/MS. ANNIE FOWLER/GS-15/OPNAV N4I2Q/571-216-8455/EMAIL: SARA.A.FOWLER-MCWILLIAMS.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL. SUPPORTING POC/MS. CAROL HURD/CNIC N931B/CNIC N931B/202-433-3359/ EMAIL: CAROL.A.HURD2@US.NAVY.MIL RMKS/1. This message is an interim change to reference (a) and publishes the Bill of Rights and Responsibilities for residents of Navy Unaccompanied Housing (UH). As part of Navy's Get Real, Get Better (GRGB) initiative, the Chief of Naval Operations and Fleet Commanders identified UH as one of the most impactful GRGB Lines of Effort stating that quality housing for our Sailors is a fundamental right. Likewise, maintaining cleanliness of UH and identifying and reporting deficiencies are the responsibilities of both our Sailors and the chain of command. 2. The Navy is committed to ensuring that UH residents are knowledgeable of their rights and responsibilities regarding quality housing and fair treatment while residing in government-owned and controlled UH. This bill of rights and responsibilities (BOR&R) outlines what expectations and responsibilities residents' have while residing in UH. 3. The Resident Rights for government-controlled UH are as follows: a. The right to reside in a community that is safe, secure, and meets applicable health and environmental standards, with well-maintained common areas, and amenities; b. The right to reside in a housing unit that has working fixtures, appliances, and utilities; c. The right to verify the condition and cleanliness of the assigned room, shared space (if applicable), and the furnishings provided during check-in and check-out inspections; d. The right to clearly defined regulations regarding occupancy of UH and use of common areas and amenities; and e. The right to report inadequate housing standards or deficits in habitability of the housing unit to the UH staff, housing management office, and the chain of command without fear of: (1) reprisal or retaliation; (2) decreased services or increased obligations as a Resident; (3) interference with right to privacy or harassment as a Resident; (4) refusal to honor the terms of occupancy; or (5) interference with the career of a Resident. 4. The Resident Responsibilities for government-controlled UH are as follows: a. The responsibility to take pride and ownership of your assigned quarters, common areas, and amenities, and to comply with UH Rules and Regulations. b. The responsibility to maintain Daily Living Standards in accordance with the Welcome Aboard Handbook. c. The responsibility to allow access to your room and shared space for inspections, necessary maintenance, and repairs. d. The responsibility to report any issues in the housing unit to the UH staff for corrective actions in a timely manner. e. The responsibility to provide a minimum of 30 days notification prior to move-out and correct any discrepancies identified during the pre- termination inspection prior to the final checkout inspection. 5. This BOR&R outlines what expectations and responsibilities residents' have while residing in UH. By 26 May 2023, Installation Commanding Officers must post the BOR&R throughout the UH facilities and incorporate the UH Resident BOR &R into all UH Welcome Aboard/ New Resident Orientation Handbooks. 6. Released by VADM R. L. Williamson, CNO N4.// BT #0001 NNNN CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED//

Both the federal government and nonprofit organizations offer money for college to veterans, future military personnel, active duty personnel, or those related to veterans or active duty personnel. Scholarships and loan repayment assistance are available from a number of sources.

Without a carrier strike group or amphibious readiness group currently operating in the Middle East, the U.S. Navy has dispatched two little-known ship classes to help the State Department evacuate people from Sudan. Spearhead-class Expeditionary Fast Transport USNS Brunswick (T-EPF-6) moved about 300 people from Port Sudan to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on Monday. Meanwhile, Lewis B. Puller-class expeditionary sea base USS Lewis B. Puller (ESB-3) is also operating in the Red Sea, standing by to aid in the evacuation mission.

FALLS CHURCH, Va. – If you’re enrolled in the TRICARE Dental Program (TDP), you may already know that new premium rates go into effect each year on May 1. Premiums are what you pay each month for TDP coverage. The new TDP rates are effective May 1, 2023 through April 30, 2024. “It’s important to know your new monthly premium so you can plan accordingly,” said Doug Elsesser, program analyst with TDP. “Keep in mind that the TRICARE Dental Program is a pay-ahead program, meaning each payment is for the next month of coverage.”

(USNS Brunswick has arrived in Port Sudan to assist with the evacuation effort) Armed drones escorted hundreds of Americans as they began their escape from war-torn Sudan on Saturday amid fierce fighting between the military and a rival paramilitary group. The unmanned aerial vehicles flew above a convoy of buses as they made the 500-mile journey from the Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, to Port Sudan on the east coast, a U.S. official familiar with the matter confirmed. Several hundred Americans were on at least a dozen buses, said the official, who was not authorized to speak publicly.