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  1. CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 131456Z NOV 24 MID120001538934U FM SECNAV WASHINGTON DC TO ALNAV INFO SECNAV WASHINGTON DC CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS ALNAV 087/24 MSGID/GENADMIN/SECNAV WASHINGTON DC/-/NOV// SUBJ/FY-26 REAR ADMIRAL (LOWER HALF) LINE AND STAFF SELECTIONS// RMKS/1. The President of the United States has approved the report of the selection board which recommend the following officers in the line and staff corps on the active-duty list for promotion to the permanent grade of Rear Admiral (lower half). 2. Frocking to Rear Admiral (lower half) is not authorized except on an individual basis by the Secretary of Defense. Acosta, Erin E. O. Allman, Walter H. III Biehn, Andrew M. Bringham, Wesley P. Brooks, Kertreck V. Burgess, Richard G. Cardone, Daryle D. Chen, Cameron R. Dorsey, Jereal E. Duffy, Matthew J. Ewing, Reginald S. III Flatt, Damian D. Friedman, John P. Gantt, William K. Jr. Jarrett, Michael R. Jr. Lannamann, Daniel L. Loo, David Metcalf, Brian A. Montalvo, Gary G. Jr. Owens, Raymond P. III Pollard, Davidtavis M. Pottenburgh, Matthew T. Reed, William R. Sanders, Karrey D. Sargeant, Charles R. Snell, Benjamin A. Stafford, John W. Tobias, Omarr E. Zerr, Thomas J. 3. The Board selected these leaders to ensure the Navy has the right senior officers to employ, generate, and design our Fleet for combat operations, recognizing that the continued preeminence of the Navy is inextricably linked to our ability to change by advancing our culture. To do so, Navy's Flag Wardroom must model Get Real and Get Better, demonstrating a mindset of continuous improvement in how they build teams and deliver outcomes. These leaders must be able to self-assess, self-correct, always learn, rapidly collaborate, and create opportunities to remove barriers to individual, team, and Navy warfighting excellence. 4. The board looked for officers with sustained, superior performance in O5 and O6 command who demonstrated key attributes including: initiative, taking ownership, embracing new ideas with an open mind, relentlessly focusing on output metrics and forecasted performance, finding and embracing the red to drive improvement, rewarding transparency and well-calculated risk taking, generating a culture of continuous learning, and demonstrating a sustained ability to unleash the power of our people in leading men and women coming from widely varying backgrounds. 5. The convening order and precepts for the board may be found on the MyNavy HR website at the following link: https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Career- Management/Boards/Flag/Precepts/. 6. Released by Carlos Del Toro, Secretary of the Navy.// BT #0001 NNNN CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED//
  2. WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump stunned the Pentagon and the broader defense world by nominating Fox News host Pete Hegseth to serve as his defense secretary, tapping someone largely inexperienced and untested on the global stage to take over the world's largest and most powerful military. The news was met with bewilderment and worry among many in Washington as Trump passed on a number of established national security heavy-hitters and chose an Army National Guard officer well known in conservative circles as a co-host of Fox News Channel’s “Fox & Friends Weekend.”
  3. The USS Edsall, an American warship known for its crew's courageous last stand against Japanese forces during World War II, has been found. The U.S. Navy announced the discovery on Monday. The 314-foot destroyer was found by an Australian survey ship last year, deep in waters south of Australia's Christmas Island. But it wasn't positively identified as the Edsall until last week.
  4. The US Navy defeated a complex attack launched by the Houthis on Monday that saw the rebels fire several missiles and drones at two American warships off the coast of Yemen, a Pentagon spokesperson said on Tuesday. The destroyers USS Stockdale and USS Spruance came under fire as they were transiting the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a strategic maritime chokepoint between the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.
  5. VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A man from Virginia Beach who News 3 confirmed is a Navy chief petty officer was arrested on child sex abuse charges about two weeks ago, police say. Karl Adebahr, 38, was arrested on October 30 and faces the following charges, police say: attempted carnal knowledge of a minor, attempted production of child pornography, and two counts of use of communications systems to facilitate offenses involving children.
  6. NEW Command PFA Summary Report. PFA Reports are now located in one central location for PRIMS users. As the PRP Office develops and post reports, the users will be able to export/download, print, and save to a location created by CFL/ACFLs. Benefits to using these pre-populated reports include: - Efficiency: quickly access all necessary information without having to search through multiple sources. - Accuracy: A single, central location reduces the risk of errors and inconsistencies in data by ensuring all reports are up-to-date and accurate. - Data Analysis: easily identify the BCA and PRT status of all individuals assigned within UIC(s). - Accountability: track progress and hold individuals responsible for their fitness levels. The Command PFA Summary Report training is available. For CFLs, see lesson #19 of 24, and ACFLs, see lesson #18 of 23. CFL/ACFLs are encouraged to take the new course for proper exporting and saving instructions to aid in downloading, printing, and saving to a location created by the authorized user for proper unit data management FAQ sheet has been updated. Please review and use it as a reference when you have any questions/issues.
  7. CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 121530Z NOV 24 MID120001534990U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 232/24 MSGID/NAVADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N9/NOV// SUBJ/NAVY ATTENDANCE AT THE 37th ANNUAL SURFACE NAVY ASSOCIATION (SNA) NATIONAL SYMPOSIUM, 14 - 16 JANUARY 2025// REF/A/SECNAVINST 5050.6A/20221020// REF/B/DNS MEMO/20221115// REF/C/SECNAV RCS 5050-1/20241003/NOTAL// REF/D/DSOD MEMO/20180131// REF/E/OSDDCMO/ 20160626// REF/F/DODJER/20240515// NARR/ REF A IS SECNAV NAVY CONFERENCE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM. REF B IS DNS MEMO UPDATING TIER 2 APPROVAL AUTHORITIES. REF C IS SECNAV 5050 APPROVING ATTENDANCE AT 37TH ANNUAL SNA. REF D IS DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SENIOR LEADER ATTENDANCE AT OUTSIDE EVENTS. REF E IS DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CONFERENCE GUIDANCE VERSION 4.0. REF F IS DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE JOINT ETHICS REGULATION REGARDING OFFICIAL PARTICIPATION IN NON-FEDERAL ENTITIES.// RMKS/1. The Surface Navy Association (SNA) will hold its 37th Annual National Symposium in Arlington, VA, at the Hyatt Regency, Crystal City from 14 through 16 January 2025. This year's theme is "SURFACE WARFARE: SHARPEN THE SWORD." 2. The SNA Annual National Symposium provides an opportunity for discussions on a broad range of professional and career issues. This is a forum where personnel can discuss innovative solutions to current and future Surface Warfare challenges. 3. Reference (a) designates the SNA national symposium as a Tier 2 level non- DOD hosted conference, granting a designated agent approval authority if the conference cost does not exceed $500,000, per reference (b). SNA 2025 meets this threshold. Reference (c) approves Department of the Navy attendance at this conference. a. All Navy participation in SNA 2025 shall be consistent with references (d) through (f). b. SNA has four meal events planned as part of the symposium. (1) Vice President/Program Manager Breakfast (Invitation only) (2) Awards Recognition Lunch (Invitation only) (3) CEO/Flag Officer Luncheon (Invitation only) - If invited to one of these events, attendees should consult with their command ethics counselor for assistance in determining whether attendance is permissible. (4) Annual Banquet and Hall of Fame Induction (a) Open to all active-duty service personnel and government civilians. To ensure an accurate meal count, active duty and government civilians are asked to register and pay a $20 fee online at https://www.surfacewarfare.org/. (b) OPNAV N9 Legal Counsel determined that attendance and acceptance of the Annual Banquet by all military personnel and Navy Government Civilians is authorized by the Standards of Conduct. 4. Registration information is available on the SNA website at https://www.surfacewarfare.org/. There is no charge to attend the SNA Seminar Sessions for Active Duty in Uniform and Government Civilians. All others are charged in accordance with respective status as determined when registering. 5. TAD Travel. The estimated cost allocations for Temporary Additional Duty (TAD) travel are provided below. Reference (c) limits TAD attendance to 302 individuals and attendance is controlled by OPNAV N96. Commands below are provided designated TAD quotas and must ensure both attendee and cost thresholds are not exceeded without prior approval from OPNAV N96. Additional TAD funds will not be provided. There is no Line of Accounting associated with this conference. All attendees should arrange for TAD funds through parent commands. COMMAND ESTIMATED TAD ATTENDEES COST CEILING COMNAVSURFOR 240 $380K NETC 21 $45K NAVSEA 23 $35K NRL 1 $2K NAVWAR 2 $4K OPNAV N96 15 $30K Total 302 $500K Note: OPNAV N96 retains 15 attendee allocations to assign on a case-by-case basis. a. CNSP and CNSL attendees should submit information directly to the following RSVP link: https://forms.osi.apps.mil/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=AD4z43fIh0u2rUXpQt4XUN9 VOTQ1FPxIo79B7TmwpqxUQjlDM1lWTkdUODc4ODg4MVpaQlU2UFJOTiQlQCN0PWcu&route=short url. This step is to ensure accurate numbers associated with the table above. CNSP and CNSL CAG Offices will collate Fleet attendance, and promulgate an approved list. Once members have registered through this site, an approval email, will be received and members will be permitted to arrange DTS travel. POCs are SURFPAC CAG at CNSP_CAG@us.navy.mil and SURFLANT CAG at CNSL_NRFK_CAG@navy.mil. This step does not register a member for the event; this is approval to expend TAD funds via DTS. Symposium attendees must still also register at https://www.surfacewarfare.org. b. OPNAV N96 will manage overall participation to ensure attendee and cost thresholds are not exceeded without prior approval. POCs are LCDR Tyson Eberhardt at tyson.s.eberhardt.mil@us.navy.mil - (703)697-6677 or Mr. Bernie Carter at evon.b.carter.ctr@us.navy.mil - (571)256-7911. 6. Attendees, travel-authorizing officials, and certifying officers are directed to follow the guidance in references (a) through (f) when authorizing travel and are responsible for protecting taxpayer funds from fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement. Attendees must be good stewards of taxpayer dollars in attending this event and are required to file tax extension forms to reduce lodging costs if applicable. Meals and lodging are reimbursed to attendees in a TAD status only at the authorized per diem rate. If the conference host provides meals, attendees must annotate travel vouchers accordingly. Local attendees who are able to attend at no cost to the government are authorized to file Local Defense Travel System claims. High quality government/military lodging options such as NGIS, Navy Lodges, and transient lodging facilities are available at https://www.dodlodging.net/. 7. Rental cars are not authorized unless mission required or considered the most cost-efficient means of transportation, and specifically approved and documented by the TAD authorizing official. 8. Questions regarding the symposium may be directed to the SNA administrative office at https://www.surfacewarfare.org, (703)960-6800 or email at communications@navysna.org. 9. Released by VADM J. E. Pitts, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Warfighting Requirements and Capabilities (N9).// BT #0001 NNNN CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED//
  8. The Navy removed the commanding officer of the Naval Information Warfare Training Group San Diego on Thursday. Cmdr. Cayanne McFarlane was ousted from her leadership role due to a “loss of confidence in her ability to command,” according to the service. She has been temporarily reassigned to Naval Information Forces.
  9. CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 071808Z NOV 24 MID120001523639U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 229/24 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1/NOV// SUBJ/PARTICIPATION IN THE ASSOCIATION OF NAVAL SERVICES OFFICERS' WESTERN REGION SYMPOSIUM// REF/A/OSDDCMO/YMD: 20160626 REF/B/DOC/SECNAVINST 5050.6A/YMD: 20191217 REF/C/DOD 5500.07-R/20111117 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 Officer, Enlisted, and Civilian participation in the Association of Naval Services Officers' (ANSO) Western Region Symposium (WRS). ANSO WRS will be held at the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Officers Club, 4472 Anderson Avenue, San Diego, CA 92145, from 2 December to 6 December 2024. The symposium's theme is *Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together. *ANSO is a non-federal entity wholly independent of the Navy. More information about ANSO and the event can be found at https://www.ansomil.org/. 2. Participation in affinity group outreach events such as this 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. Navy Culture and Force Resilience Office (OPNAV N17), through Advancing Navy Culture Office (OPNAV N174), will sponsor participation in the symposium for 100 local attendees (registration fee only) and 50 remote (temporary duty (TDY) attendees' TDY and registration fee). TDY funding will be for 5 days, for 2 December and 6 December 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. 4. Sailors and Civilians must go through their chain of command for authorization to be considered for OPNAV N174 participation approval. 5. Requests to attend this event must be submitted no later than 13 November 2024 via email to n17affinitygroup.fct(at)navy.mil via the individual's Officer-in-charge, and must include the following information: name, rank, email, and duty station. Requests received after 13 November 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(at)us.navy.mil. 8. Released by Vice Admiral Richard J. Cheeseman, Jr., N1.// BT #0001 NNNN CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED//
  10. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) took action against Navy Federal Credit Union for charging illegal overdraft fees. From 2017 to 2022, Navy Federal charged customers surprise overdraft fees on certain ATM withdrawals and debit card purchases, even when their accounts showed sufficient funds at the time of the transactions. The CFPB is ordering Navy Federal to refund more than $80 million to consumers, stop charging illegal overdraft fees, and pay a $15 million civil penalty to the CFPB’s victims relief fund. This is the largest amount the CFPB has ever obtained from a credit union for illegal activity.
  11. The Navy ousted the commanding officer of the Navy Leadership and Ethics Command San Diego on Wednesday. Capt. Lester Brown, Jr., was removed from his position due to a “loss of confidence in his ability to command,” the Navy said in a statement Wednesday.
  12. In this highly polarizing and deeply consequential election season, law enforcement and intelligence groups have been warning that violence or unrest poses a threat to Tuesday’s election—and what could come next. We’re already seeing it: Ballot boxes in the Pacific Northwest have been set ablaze with incendiary devices. A Texas man allegedly punched a 69-year-old poll worker after he was asked to remove his MAGA hat...
  13. The U.S. is sending additional destroyers and bombers to the Middle East over the next several weeks as the Pacific carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) will leave the region soon, Pentagon officials announced. Over the weekend, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin ordered more ballistic missile defense destroyers, Air force fighter squadrons and B-52 long-range bombers to the Middle East, Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Patrick Ryder confirmed Monday. No additional details about which destroyers, aircraft or fighter squadrons will go were included in the release.
  14. FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Did you know that TRICARE Open Season is right around the corner? Open season runs from Nov. 11 to Dec. 10 this year, giving you the chance to change your health plan for coverage starting Jan. 1, 2025.
  15. CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 041901Z NOV 24 MID180000036642U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 226/24 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/OCT// SUBJ/NUCLEAR ENLISTED TALENT MANAGEMENT BOARD PILOT PROGRAM// REF/A/DOC/OPNAV/1APR19// REF/B/DOC/OPNAV/10FEB23// REF/C/DOC/BUPERS/15MAR21// REF/D/DOC/BUPERS/12DEC17// REF/E/DOC/SECNAV/15MAY19// NARR/REF A IS OPNAVINST 1160.8B, SELECTIVE REENLISTMENT BONUS PROGRAM. REF B IS ENLISTED SUPERVISORY RETENTION PAY POLICY MEMORANDUM. REF C IS BUPERSINST 1560.20F, WHITE HOUSE FELLOWS PROGRAM. REF D IS BUPERSINST 1560.21F, LEGISLATIVE FELLOWS PROGRAM. REF E IS SECNAVINST 1320.1A, SECRETARY OF THE NAVY TOURS WITH INDUSTRY PROGRAM. RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces the Nuclear Enlisted Talent Management Board Pilot Program (TMBPP). The Nuclear Enlisted TMBPP provides career oriented nuclear trained Sailors the opportunity to pursue unique career enhancing, personally fulfilling, and professionally rewarding experiences. The Nuclear Enlisted TMBPP seeks to create a managed competitive marketplace for high performing nuclear trained Sailors. This first iteration of the Nuclear Enlisted TMBPP is a Pilot Program for Fiscal Year 2025. The Nuclear Enlisted TMBPP is directly aligned with the Navy's responsibility of making fiscally disciplined investments focused on enabling the enduring tenets of "warfighting first," "operate forward" and "be ready" through the development of joint warfighters, technical experts, and strategic leaders, allowing Sailors to develop skills and knowledge aligned to the highest priorities in maritime and defense strategies. 2. Nuclear Enlisted TMBPP Overview. The Nuclear Enlisted TMBPP offers nuclear trained Sailors on their First Sea Tour (SEA-1) an opportunity to compete for the most selective programs in the Navy. SEA-1 Sailors who meet the eligibility requirements listed in paragraph 4 may apply to the Nuclear Enlisted TMBPP. The Nuclear Enlisted TMBPP will then convene, select Sailors, and announce results in line with paragraph 3. Selected Sailors will obligate for service as detailed in paragraph 5, then issued orders for their selected Nuclear Enlisted TMBPP opportunity. 3. Application Timeline. Two Nuclear Enlisted TMBPP will be held each year, in the spring and the fall. Subsequent TMBPP dates will be announced online at https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Career-Management/Community-Management/Enlisted/Nuclear/ . The inaugural Spring Nuclear Enlisted TMBPP will occur on 15 May 2025. The Spring 2025 TMBPP will execute on the following dates: a. Opportunities posted online: 1 February 2025. b. Applications Due: 1 May 2025. c. Nuclear Enlisted TMBPP convenes: 15 May 2025. d. Nuclear Enlisted TMBPP Results Published: 1 June 2025. 4. Nuclear Enlisted TMBPP Eligibility Requirements. Sailors participating in the Nuclear Enlisted TMBPP must meet all of the following general requirements; however, specific programs (i.e. high visibility billets, White House Fellows, Legislative Fellows, and Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) tours with industry may have additional requirements: a. Paygrade of E5 or E6. b. Hold an active nuclear operator or supervisor Navy Enlisted Classification (N13O/S, N14O/S, N15O/S, N16O/S, N23O/S, N24O/S, N25O/S, or N26O/S). c. No Non-judicial Punishment within the last 24 months. d. Recommended by Commanding Officer (Reactor Officer on Aircraft Carriers (Nuclear Propulsion). e. Evaluation marks 3.0 or greater in the last 12 months. f. Eligible for promotion. g. Meet all requirements for reenlistment with the exception of length of service in line with reference (a). h. 12 to 18 months prior to SEA-1 Projected Rotation Date. 5. Nuclear Enlisted TMBPP Service Obligation. Sailors selected for the Nuclear Enlisted TMBPP must obligate to return to sea for a Second Sea Tour (SEA-2). To meet this obligation, selected Sailors, upon acceptance, will be required to reenlist in Selective Reenlistment Bonus Zone B for 6 years. 6. Nuclear Enlisted TMBPP Opportunities. The opportunities for each Spring and Fall Nuclear Enlisted TMBPP will be posted online at https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Career-Management/Community-Management/Enlisted/Nuclear/ . Although the particular opportunities available each cycle will differ, the opportunities offered may include SEA-2 homeport guarantee, priority detailing for high visibility billets, detailing for special programs, overseas tour (Japan, Italy, Australia, United Kingdom), Legislative Fellowship, White House Fellowship, SECNAV tour with industry. Certain Nuclear Enlisted TMBPP opportunities (e.g. Legislative Fellowships, White House Fellowships, and SECNAV Tours with Industry) require Sailors to apply to an additional board for that particular program. Applicants selected by the Nuclear Enlisted TMBPP will have their package fully endorsed by the nuclear community. In the event that a TMB endorsed Sailor is not selected by the program specific board, the Sailor will be afforded the opportunity to pick from a Nuclear Enlisted TMBPP opportunity within the control of the Enlisted Nuclear Community Manager. 7. Released by Vice Admiral Richard J. Cheeseman, Jr., N1.// BT #0001 NNNN CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED//
  16. The Malaysian contractor known as “Fat Leonard,” who bribed dozens of high-ranking U.S. Navy officers in the Navy’s worst-ever corruption scandal, was sentenced Tuesday in San Diego federal court to 15 years in prison. The sentence means that Leonard Glenn Francis, 60, will spend about 8½ more years in federal prison when taking into account the credit he’ll receive from the more than six years he has already spent in custody, though likely even less if he qualifies for early release.
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  18. The former Navy research platform R/V FLIP has been described variously from its launch in 1962 to retirement in 2023 as a giant baseball bat, huge caterpillar, soda straw or floating bottle. “Spar buoy” was the term the builder and the Navy used to described its shape. And now Research Vessel, Floating Instrument Platform as it is best known, which officially retired after more than 50 years of naval service, has been rescued from a Mexican scrapyard for a new mission.
  19. Fewer than two dozen shipyard workers are responsible for suspicious welds that were discovered on aircraft carriers and submarines built at HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding, company officials said during an earnings call for the shipbuilder on Thursday. Company leaders in the earnings call framed the suspicious welds, made on Ford and Nimitz-class aircraft carriers and Columbia and Virginia-class submarines, as the a result of a small subset of workers in the yard.
  20. The USS Parche, commissioned in 1974, began as a Sturgeon-class nuclear-powered fast attack submarine before transitioning into a clandestine reconnaissance role during the Cold War.
  21. Donald Trump is re-using his 2020 playbook to baselessly claim the 2024 election is being stolen from him and is being joined by allies with big megaphones amplifying his falsehoods ahead of Election Day.
  22. WASHINGTON – Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced on October 31 that the Department of the Navy plans to operate 12 Arleigh Burke class (DDG 51) Flight I Destroyers beyond their 35-year expected service life. The decision, based upon a hull-by-hull evaluation of ship material condition, combat capability, technical feasibility and lifecycle maintenance requirements, will result in an additional 48 ship-years of cumulative ship service life in the 2028 to 2035 timeframe. The Navy has proposed DDG service life extension funding in the FY26 budget request, and will update the shipbuilding plan accordingly. “Extending these highly-capable, well-maintained destroyers will further bolster our numbers as new construction warships join the Fleet,” said Secretary Del Toro. “It also speaks to their enduring role in projecting power globally, and most recently in the Red Sea, their proven ability to defend themselves, as well as our allies, partners and friends from missile and drone attacks.” At the Secretary’s request, the Navy conducted a thorough evaluation of each DDG-51 Flight I ship (DDG 51-71) over the past ten months, and determined the 12 destroyers could and should remain operational beyond their expected service life. The final determination of each ship’s service life is based on maximizing the service life of each ship before it required another extensive and costly docking availability. The service life extensions meet the intent of Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti and the CNO’s NAVPLAN which directs the Navy to “get more ready players on the field.” “Today’s budget constrained environment requires the Navy to make prioritized investments to keep more ready players on the field,” said Adm. Franchetti. “The Navy is actively pulling the right levers to maintain and grow its Battle Force Inventory to support the United State’s global interests in peace and to win decisively in conflict.” The Arleigh Burke Class Destroyer is critical to the Navy’s mission and has proven itself most capable in contested environments, like the Red Sea.
  23. CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 311705Z OCT 24 MID180000023394U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 224/24 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/OCT// SUBJ/TIERED MULTIPLES FOR NUCLEAR TRAINED SAILORS IN ZONE B SELECTIVE REENLISTMENT BONUS// REF/A/DOC/OPNAV/1APR19// REF/B/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/272026ZFEB23// NARR/REF A IS OPNAVINST 1160.8B, SELECTIVE REENLISTMENT BONUS PROGRAM. REF B IS NAVADMIN 055/23, ENLISTED SUPERVISOR RETENTION PAY POLICY UPDATES.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces the implementation of a tiered multiple for nuclear trained Sailors executing Zone B Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB). Nuclear trained Sailors reenlisting in SRB Zone B who commit to return to sea following their shore tour will, receive a higher SRB multiple and higher contract limit. 2. Purpose. Maintaining a strong and talented cadre of Second Sea Tour (SEA-2) Sailors is vital to maximizing the warfighting capabilities of the nuclear fleet. This NAVADMIN creates a unique retention incentive for qualified, career-minded, nuclear trained Sailors who commit to return to sea. 3. Eligibility. Nuclear trained Sailors must meet all requirements listed in references (a) and (b) for Zone B reenlistment and the following: a. Qualified propulsion plant watch supervisor or engineering watch supervisor (currently holding the N33Z NEC) b. Reenlist in SRB Zone B for a period of six years during their First Sea Tour (SEA-1); or earliest opportunity, if transferred from SEA-1 prior to six years of service. Forward any questions regarding reenlistment timing to Nuclear Enlisted Programs (OPNAV N133D). 4. Incentive. These nuclear trained Sailors will be able to utilize a 10.5 multiple for purposes of calculating their SRB Zone B bonus in line with reference (a). Additionally, the following limits apply to these SRBs replacing those listed in reference (a): (1) $40,000 per year of additional obligated service and (2) $160,000 per contract. All other portions of reference (a) are applicable. 5. Execution. The maximum award level >$100,000 or $40,000/year of active obligated service is not yet programed into Navy Standard Integrated Personnel System (NSIPS). Sailors seeking to take advantage of bonuses in excess of $100,000 should submit the bonus as normal in NSIPS. Once the SRB pre-certification is approved, contact the SRB help desk at 901-874-3215 or mill_incen_pays.fct@navy.mil to recalculate the bonus for the correct amount. 6. Note. Executing a six year SRB Zone B and committing to a SEA-2 tour does not preclude Sailors from re-enlisting in the enlisted supervisor retention pay Zone 1 in line with reference (b). 7. The point of contact is the Nuclear Enlisted Community Manager, OPNAV N133D, and can be reached at (703) 604-5491/DSN 664 or via e-mail at bullnuke@navy.mil. 8. Released by Vice Admiral Richard J. Cheeseman, Jr., N1.// BT #0001 NNNN CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED//
  24. ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A sailor stationed at Dyess Air Force Base has been arrested on the charge of Possession of Child Pornography with Intent to Promote.
  25. SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- The family of a 17-year-old girl who was injured by a Navy parachutist who landed on her during San Francisco Fleet Week is sharing new details about the incident. Mia DeGuzman recorded the sky in amazement as a Navy officer on a parachute flew over a crowd. Seconds later, her life would change forever.
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