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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//

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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//

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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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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//

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.

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.

The Defense Department has expanded the list of medical conditions that no longer disqualify people from enlisting in the military. More than 6,000 people have enlisted through a pilot program’s relaxed requirements, which allow recruits to enter basic training with previously disqualifying medical conditions, said Lin St. Clair, deputy director of the Defense Department’s accession policy directorate. Read more at: https://www.stripes.com/theaters/us/2024-10-29/defense-department-enlistment-medical-conditions-15669730.html Source - Stars and Stripes

FALLS CHURCH, Va. – If you’re enrolled in the TRICARE Dental Program, your TDP monthly premiums will decrease for coverage effective Nov. 1. These new rates will remain in effect until Feb. 28, 2025. “TDP premium rates change periodically,” said Douglas Elsesser, a program analyst with the Dental Program Section of the TRICARE Health Plan at the Defense Health Agency. “This helps premiums stay current with the market while maintaining affordable coverage for you and your family.”

Services reaching their Fiscal Year 2024 goals can be attributed, in part, to getting more recruiters into communities, recruiting chiefs told reporters Wednesday. All five services met their recruiting goals in the past fiscal year, including the Navy, which had failed to hit its target for the prior two years. In briefing reporters, the recruiting chiefs said propensity among young Americans continues to remain low.

CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 281905Z OCT 24 MID180000017871U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 222/24 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/OCT// SUBJ/DEPENDENT CARE FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT FEDERAL OPEN SEASON FOR MILITARY PERSONNEL// REF/A/DOC/SECDEF/22MAR23// REF/B/DOC/POTUS/09JUN23// REF/C/DOC/SECDEF/03AUG23// NARR/REF A IS THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE MEMORANDUM, STRENGTHENING OUR SUPPORT TO SERVICE MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES. REF B IS EXECUTIVE ORDER 14100, EXECUTIVE ORDER ON ADVANCING ECONOMIC SECURITY FOR MILITARY AND VETERAN SPOUSES, CAREGIVERS, AND SURVIVORS. REF C IS THE UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE MEMORANDUM, AVAILABILITY OF DEPENDENT CARE FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS FOR SERVICE MEMBERS. RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces eligible Sailors may enroll or re- enroll in a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA) during federal open season from 11 November - 9 December 2024, in line with references (a) through (c). The DCFSA is a pre-tax account used to pay for eligible dependent care services, such as preschool, day camp, before or after-school programs, and child or adult daycare. Contributions are directly deposited from pay into a DCFSA before taxes are deducted, which reduces a member's taxable income. 2. Eligibility. Active Component (AC) Service Members, to include Training and Administration of the Reserves (TAR) Sailors, and Reserve Component on Title 10 or Title 32 orders are eligible for enrollment in DCFSAs. Additionally, AC and TAR Sailors may use DCFSAs for dependent care expenses that allow Sailors and, if married, spouses to work, look for work, or attend school full-time. For complete eligibility information, see https://finred.usalearning.gov/Benefits/DCFSA. 3. Enrollment: a. Eligible Sailors may enroll in a DCFSA for the 2025 plan during the federal open season from mid-November through mid- December 2024. Enrollment will be processed by the Federal Flexible Spending Account Program at https://www.fsafeds.gov/explore/usmdcfsa. A DCFSA enables participants to contribute $100-$5,000 per household per year in pre-tax income to pay for dependent care expenses ($2,500 if married and filing separate tax returns). A DCFSA operates on a calendar year basis, starting 1 January and ending 31 December. b. Eligible Sailors may also enroll at any time in a DCFSA following a qualifying life event such as the birth or adoption of a child, a divorce, or a permanent change of station. c. Upon enrollment, the specified amount of funds will be withheld from the Sailor's biweekly paycheck beginning the 15th of the month for the effective year of eligibility (e.g., 15 January 2025) and deposited into their DCFSA. d. Funds are available in the Sailor's DCFSA after each pay period. Funds can be withdrawn to directly pay dependent care providers or to reimburse dependent care expenses paid out of pocket. For the procedures to file a claim, see https://finred.usalearning.gov/assets/downloads/FINRED-DCFSAClaims101-G.pdf. e. Contributions should be carefully planned not to exceed the total amount of qualified expenses anticipated to be incurred during the year. f. There is a grace period through 15 March following the plan year (e.g., 15 March 2026 for those that enrolled for the 2025 plan year) to incur expenses. All claims must be submitted by 30 April following the plan year. g. Unclaimed contributions will be forfeited after 30 April following the plan year (e.g., 30 April 2026 for those enrolled in the 2025 federal plan year). h. Re-enrollment. Eligible Sailors must re-enroll each year during the Federal Open Season to continue participation. A Sailor's participation will NOT automatically carry over from year to year. 4. Things to consider before you enroll in DCFSA: a. Review your family's budget and cash flow. Enrolling in a DCFSA will impact your take-home pay. b. Understand your tax benefits. Free tax software and one-on- one help from military tax experts are available to Service Members and their families. 5. DCFSA resources. Free assistance is available to help Sailors make the right decision, provide enrollment information, and understand how the DCFSA affects both their family's financial budget and tax situation. a. Office of Financial Readiness DCFSA webpage: https://finred.usalearning.gov/Benefits/DCFSA. b. Military OneSource: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/benefits/dependent-fsa/. c. FSAFEDS: https://www.fsafeds.gov/explore/usmdcfsa . d. Local Command Financial Specialists and Fleet and Family Support Center Personal Financial Managers. e. Tax consultation from MilTax via Military OneSource at https://www.militaryonesource.mil/financial-legal/taxes/miltax-military-tax-services/. 6. Released by Vice Admiral Richard J. Cheeseman, Jr., N1.// BT #0001 NNNN CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED//

CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 281903Z OCT 24 MID180000017868U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 221/24 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/OCT// SUBJ/FISCAL YEAR 2025 UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY LEADERSHIP EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT MASTERS PROGRAM// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces application procedures for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Leadership Education and Development (LEAD) masters program. The United States Naval Academy (USNA) is seeking applications from motivated, academically, and professionally qualified Unrestricted Line Officers for the FY25 LEAD masters program. Selected officers will serve as both company officers and role models for our future naval officers. The USNA company officer masters program is a unique opportunity for junior officers to participate in a 36-month graduate education and leadership experience. The program combines a fully-funded masters degree in leadership education and development from the Naval Postgraduate School with a required 2-year follow-on commitment as a company officer at USNA in Annapolis, MD. 2. Additional information can be found on the USNA website at https://www.usna.edu/LEAD/Lead-Masters-Program/index.php. 3. Community specific eligible Year Groups (YG) and additional eligibility requirements follow: a. Surface Warfare: (1) Eligible YG: YG 21 surface warfare qualified officers who have demonstrated superior performance at sea, have screened for Department Head (DH) afloat, and who have the career timing to support a 36-month shore duty assignment prior to their 7.5-year mark of commissioned service. Select YG 19 surface warfare officers may be eligible depending on career timing and current shore duty assignment. Nuclear trained officers are also eligible however, due to the specific nature of their career timing, it is understood that they will rotate earlier than 36 months for DH school timing. All YG 20 and 21 officers should contact their respective Surface Warfare Officer Assignment Division (PERS-41) junior officer detailer to determine their timeline to DH School. (2) Eligible officers will compete for USNA LEAD nominations via the PERS-41 Talent Management Board (TMB). PERS-41 junior officer detailers will assist the nominated officers with their online nomination package submission. All TMB details will be announced via separate correspondence and support the timeline defined in this NAVADMIN. (3) A DH retention bonus contract must be submitted immediately upon selection for the LEAD Program. DH school attendance and the successful completion of two DH tours as defined by PERS-41 is required following the completion of USNA assignment. b. Submarine: (1) Eligible YG: YG 20 and 21. (2) Submarine and Nuclear Officer Distribution Division (PERS-42) will review all applications and recommend for selection top performing officers who can meet Submarine Officers Advanced Course (SOAC) gate at 7.5 years of commissioned service. SOAC attendance and completion of a DH tour is required following completion of USNA assignment. (3) Eligible officers will compete for nominations via the PERS-42 TMB. Application materials required for the TMB are those listed in this NAVADMIN. (4) A nuclear officer bonus contract must be submitted immediately upon acceptance into the LEAD program. SOAC attendance and the successful completion of a DH tour as defined by PERS-42 is required following the completion of USNA LEAD assignment. c. Aviation: (1) Eligible YG: Officers eligible for first shore tour. (2) Eligible officers will compete for USNA LEAD nominations via USNA-run TMB. Primary criteria utilized for selection will be past performance, qualifications, career timing, and community needs. Interested officers should contact their respective Aviation Officer Distribution Division (PERS-43) detailer for assistance with nomination package submission. d. Special Warfare: (1) Eligible YG: No restriction. (2) Prospective applicants must be screened by the DH board and education panel and have signed the naval special warfare officer continuation pay contract. Applicants meeting these criteria will compete for SEAL/SWCC Officer Assignments and Placement Division (PERS-415) nominations based on their performance, academic qualifications, and suitability for the program. e. Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD): (1) Eligible YG: YG 17-19. (2) Prospective applicants must have completed an EOD company commander tour, be administratively board screened for EOD DH, and signed the EOD warfare officer retention bonus contract. Applicants meeting these criteria will compete for EOD Officer Assignment and Placement Division (PERS-416) nominations based on their performance, academic qualifications, and suitability for the program. f. Information Warfare: (1) Eligible YG: No restriction. (2) Prospective applicants will compete for USNA LEAD nominations via the Information Warfare Community Division (PERS-47) TMB. Primary criteria utilized for selection will be past performance, qualifications, career timing, and community needs. Interested officers should contact their respective PERS-47 detailer for assistance with nomination package submission. 4. Interested officers must: a. Complete an application and forward to respective detailer. A sample can be found at https://www.usna.edu/LEAD/Lead-Masters-Program/LEAD- Program-Application.php. The application package must include: (1) Completed application page (PDF fillable version found at the website above). (2) Personal statement that specifically addresses the reason for the application to the LEAD program, how the program fits into your career goals, and your expectations with respect to the program. (3) Biography (following the format provided at the website above). (4) All higher education transcripts. (5) Copy of Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores taken within the last 5 years (or statement explaining why you are unable to take the GRE such as deployment or operational commitments). (6) Chain of command endorsement (required). (7) Additional professional and academic letters of recommendation (desired, not required). (8) Copy of performance summary report, officer summary record, and last five fitness reports. b. Communicate intentions to apply for this program to the cognizant detailer to ensure adequate career timing. All applications will be vetted through detailers to verify career timing impact. 5. Any inquiries should be sent to LCDR Michael Watrol, PERS-443, PERS-440_submit.fct@navy.mil 6. Released by VADM Richard J. Cheeseman, Jr., N1.// BT #0001 NNNN CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED//

FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Are you ready for TRICARE Open Season and the upcoming changes to TRICARE in 2025? Mark your calendar for a TRICARE webinar, “Get Ready for TRICARE Open Season and 2025 Region Changes,” on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2–3 p.m. ET on Microsoft Teams Live.

Fukuoka, Oct. 29 (Jiji Press) -- The wife of a U.S. serviceman has been found dead in a hotel in the southwestern Japan city of Fukuoka, local police said Tuesday. The U.S. military has taken the husband into custody and will investigate the case, according to police sources.

The U.S. Navy made an official apology this week for the bombardment and near destruction of a native Alaskan village 142 years ago. Speaking Saturday in Angoon, Alaska, located about 100 miles south of the state capital of Juneau in the Tongass National Forest, Rear Adm. Mark Sucato, commander of Navy Region Northwest issued the apology on the 142nd anniversary of the attack, which happened on Oct. 26, 1882 and killed six children while leaving the village's surviving residents without food or shelter amid a harsh winter.