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CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 101445Z JUN 24 MID600117477185U FM SECNAV WASHINGTON DC TO ALNAV INFO SECNAV WASHINGTON DC CNO WASHINGTON DC CMC WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS ALNAV 052/24 MSGID/GENADMIN/SECNAV WASHINGTON DC/-/JUN// SUBJ/FY-25 NAVY RESERVE CAPTAIN STAFF CORPS SELECTIONS// REF/A/DOC/SECNAV/21FEB24// AMPN/REF A IS THE FY-25 NAVY RESERVE CAPTAIN 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 Captain. 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 Allen Joseph Edward 0006 Antony Suresh Jude 0010 Anyichie Nonyelu Iruom 0001 Ayers Joseph D 0005 Barlow Thomas K 0007 Bautista Luis G 0003 Block Ernest 0008 Brink Erik D 0013 Cannon Mark Andrew 0016 Donnelly Michael Kevin 0011 Feeney James Michael 0015 Hagan Jack Donaldson 0002 Johnson Christopher Mi 0014 Murr Jennifer Ann 0009 Pinkos Kevin A 0012 Ross Elliot Mitchell 0004 Dental Corps Landis John F 0003 Millea Erin Elizabeth 0001 Murphy Ryan 0002 Medical Service Corps Goiran Francis Antony 0002 Kasai Darren 0005 Mercer Matthew Newell 0003 Oldham Carol Melissa * 0001 Thomas Sarah Dow 0004 Judge Advocate General's Corps Byrnes Thomas Patrick 0003 Kontny Beth Christine 0007 Korody Patrick Kane 0005 Leasering Larah Elizab 0002 Maffei Michael Eugene 0009 Mattina Ryan Christoph 0004 Mckay Jonathan Cross 0010 Polaha Matthew S 0008 Sears Ryan Jason 0001 Wolcott Ray Larrabee 0006 Nurse Corps Banek Rafal Boguslaw 0003 Bates Evangeleine Hele 0002 Crittenden Mary Kather 0008 Hendricks Mary Beth 0007 Herrmann Robin Earline 0012 Iveson Bryon Owen 0011 Johnson Jon Arthur 0009 Martinez Mario Paul 0010 Mcginnis William John Jr 0001 Mcmiddleton Darlene 0004 Murphy Mary C 0005 Wilson Jamey Ray 0006 Supply Corps Branham Tyler Lee * 0001 Chitwood Eric Lee 0005 Dano Marco 0004 Doster Justin Bradley 0003 Freeman Dustin Lee 0008 Kirtsey Tiffany Nicole 0009 Smyth Jamal David 0002 Stevens Todd Andrew 0007 Thackston Lee Robert 0006 Supply Corps (TAR) Gardner Eric Allen 0002 Mcpeake James Albert II * 0001 Talmadge Jeremy Scott 0003 Chaplain Corps Baik Johan 0004 Cartwright Brett 0005 Foster Timothy Sean 0002 Mcphail Crystal Gayle * 0001 Sorensen Daniel Adam 0003 Civil Engineer Corps Barkley Richard Anthon 0003 Guccione Leia E * 0001 Schultz Mark Christoph 0002 Ward Jason Keith 0004 Wright Richard Blake 0005 5. Released by the Honorable Carlos Del Toro, Secretary of the Navy.// BT #0001 NNNN CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED//

We should remember this when it comes election time Virginia made my family and thousands of others a promise, that if a Virginia service member dies while serving their country or is seriously disabled, their kids and spouse will still be able to afford an education...

The Navy fired the commanding officer of the amphibious transport dock Somerset on Thursday, less than a year after she assumed command of the ship. As with all relief announcements, the Navy provided no specifics reasons for the relief of Capt. Michel Brandt, citing only a “loss of confidence in her ability to lead the crew.”

The U.S. Navy has pledged to be transparent about its work at the Red Hill fuel storage facility, but on Wednesday, the service was a little more forthcoming than it intended. A Navy spokesman, meaning to share a press release, accidentally sent Civil Beat reporter Christina Jedra a copy of the Red Hill team’s draft communications plan for the rest of the year.

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One source said “multiple military assets” were involved. A second source said the drills did not officially exist and were dubbed “unplanned sea encounters”, pointing to a tacit agreement in which both sides claim the exercises were simply the result of coincidental encounters.

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