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The Navy identified on Monday two "trailblazing" women aviators who were killed when their jet crashed in northeast Washington during an Oct. 15 training mission. A day after Navy officials declared them dead, they were identified as Lt. Cmdr. Lyndsay P. "Miley" Evans, a Naval flight officer, and Lt. Serena N. "Dug" Wileman, a Naval aviator. Both women were 31 years old and from California, according to the Navy.

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A roughly two-week St. Cloud Police Department investigation led to the arrest of a 20-year-old man suspected of murder in California. The 20-year-old is suspected of killing a U.S. Navy sailor in San Diego shortly after midnight on Aug. 31, according to a San Diego Police Department release.

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CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 161735Z OCT 24 MID120001467654U FM CHINFO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 216/24 SUBJ/FY-25 MILITARY MENTORS FOR UNITED STATES SENATE YOUTH PROGRAM// REF/A/DOC/OSD/12SEP2024/-/NOTAL// NARR/ Ref A is ATSD memo issuing requesting the services nominate officers to serve as military mentors for the 2024 Senate Youth Program.// POC/Ms. Melissa Heintz/Civ/CHINFO/LOC: Washington, DC/TEL: (703) 614-4283/ EMAIL: melissa.l.heintz.civ(AT)us.navy.mil// 1. In support of reference (a), this NAVADMIN issues guidance for officers interested in serving as military mentors in Department of Defense (DoD) 2025 Senate Youth Program. 2. As specified in reference (a), the DoD is soliciting nominations for up to 17 military officers (O-2 through O-5) to serve as ambassadors of the Armed Forces in support of the 63rd Annual United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) Washington Week to be held in person in Washington, DC, March 1 through 8 2025. This unique educational experience for outstanding high school juniors and seniors interested in pursuing careers in public service was established in 1962 by U.S. Senate Resolution 324. DoD's participation in USSYP since its inception personifies one of the longest standing commitments of the Office of the Secretary of Defense to a national merit- based youth program. USSYP military mentors represent their individual Service components and serve as role models for the 104 USSYP student delegates, two from each state, the District of Columbia, and the Department of Defense Education Activity. They exemplify the highest standards of decorum and protocol, facilitate inclusive and insightful discussion among the students, and assist USSYP staff with implementing the week's agenda and activities. Each military mentor is assigned a group of student delegates for the duration of the program, presenting a unique opportunity for these bright and influential young Americans to gain a better understanding of DoD's mission, people, and interrelationship with the other branches of the Federal Government. Nominees must be available for all training and program participation in Washington, DC, from February 27 through March 8 2025. Application requirements are specified at https://pa.sp.pentagon.mil/SenateYouthProgram/SitePages/Home.aspx. The internal Navy deadline to apply is November 1, 2024. The Office of the Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs will subsequently facilitate final assessments and announce military mentor selections by mid -January 2025. 3. For additional questions pertaining to this NAVADMIN, please contact Ms. Melissa Heintz at (703) 614-4283. 4. Released by RDML R. M. Perry, Chief of Information.// BT #0001 NNNN CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED//

A Navy aircraft with two crew members on board crashed east of Mount Rainier in Washington state Tuesday evening, and a search for the pair was ongoing, the Navy said. The Navy EA-18G Growler, which is an electronic attack aircraft that is part of the F/A-18 family of aircraft, was on a routine training flight when it crashed, the Navy said in a statement.

A U.S. Navy parachutist injured a mother and her daughter after landing on them at San Francisco’s Marina Green during Fleet Week on Sunday, officials said.

Two U.S. Navy SEALs drowned during a nighttime boat raid off the coast of Somalia last January because their personal gear was too heavy, causing them to sink almost immediately upon hitting the water, according to the results of a military investigation released Friday.

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — The U.S. Navy says it's trying to figure out what led to faulty welding on ships that were built or repaired at Newport News Shipbuilding. On Sept. 30, the shipyard's president, Jennifer Boykin, released a statement, saying leadership discovered the quality of welds on some submarines and aircrafts were faulty.

NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO, Calif. – At one point this summer, four of the Navy’s nine big-deck amphibious assault ships sat at their home berths on San Diego Bay. USS Boxer (LHD-4), currently deployed in the western Pacific, had returned for emergency rudder repairs done pierside at the base. USS Essex (LHD-2) was going through maintenance and upgrades that stretched over two years, including a 12-month dry-docking selected restricted availability. USS Makin Island (LHD-8) has been going through maintenance and upgrades in a selected restricted availability. USS Tripoli (LHA-7) was cycling back into underway periods after its post-deployment Selected Restricted Availability, which it completed in March five days ahead of schedule at the base’s Pier 13.

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CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 101709Z OCT 24 MID120001454497U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 213/24 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N3N5N7// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N3N5N7// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N3N5N7/OCT// SUBJ/CALENDAR YEAR 2026 NAVY LEGISLATIVE FELLOWSHIP CALL FOR APPLICATIONS// REF/A/DOC/BUPERS/12DEC17// REF/B/DOC/SECDEF WASHINGTON DC/12OCT16// NARR/Ref A is BUPERSINST 1560.21F, Legislative Fellows Program. Ref B is DODINST 1322.06, Fellowships, Legislative Fellowships, Internships, Scholarships, Training-With-Industry (TWI), and Grants Provided to DoD or DoD Personnel for Education and Training.// Rmks/1. This NAVADMIN solicits applications for the 2026 Navy Legislative Fellows Program. The Legislative Fellows Program allows naval officers (O-3 to O-5), senior enlisted (E-7 to E-9), and Department of the Navy civilian employees (GM/GS-13 and above or equivalent)to broaden their understanding of the legislative process and the operation of the U.S. Congress through a year-long, full- time assignment to the office of a member of the House of Representatives or the Senate. The Legislative Fellows Program also enhances the ability of the Navy to fulfill its role in the national policy development process. Typical responsibilities of a fellow include drafting legislation, hearing preparation, analysis of public policy, and serving as a congressional liaison to constituents and industry. 2. To succeed in this highly competitive program, applicants should have exceptional written and verbal communication skills, display mature and critical thinking, and show a proven ability to work in a dynamic environment. Records should reflect sustained superior performance and potential for future assignments in critical billets. Upon completion of the program, officers earn the Legislative Fellowship Additional Qualification Designation (AQD 234). 3. Military Applicants. The program is available to both Officers and Enlisted. a. Officer Applicants. Participation is open to all Active Duty and Training and Administration of the Reserve (TAR) unrestricted line, restricted line, and staff corps officers in the permanent grades of O-3 through O-5. The selection process will focus on individual performance, promotion potential, academic and subspecialty qualifications, needs of the Navy, and availability for follow-on assignment. Officers with permanent change of station orders already issued will not be considered. All officer applicants must contact their detailers for counseling on the career impact of participation in the Legislative Fellowship Program. Officers should plan for an immediate follow-on utilization tour or assignment upon completion of the fellowship, in line with Ref (a). b. Enlisted Applicants. Participation is open to all Active Duty Navy ratings in the permanent grades of E-7 through E-9. The selection process will focus on individual performance, promotion potential, academic and additional qualifications, needs of the Navy,and projected rotation date. Sailors with permanent change of station orders already issued will not be considered. Following the fellowship, Sailors will be assigned to a single 24-month utilization tour supporting a role determined by the Office of Legislative Affairs (OLA). c. All military applicants must be available for permanent change of station assignment to the Washington, DC, area in November 2025. Following orientation at OLA, fellows will begin a 12-month assignment in January 2026 in a Congressional office. In accordance with reference (b), upon execution of orders, fellows must agree in writing to serve on active duty following completion or termination of the fellowship for a period of three times the duration of the fellowship. d. In addition to the application requirements listed in reference(a), applicants are requested to submit the last three years of Officer Fitness Reports or Enlisted Evaluations as part of their package. e. In accordance with reference (a), applicants must submit a writing sample in information paper format. The writing sample must be on an unclassified topic of the member's choice and must not exceed one page. f. Military applicants shall submit applications via e-mail to The OLA point of contact no later than 15 December 2024. g. Points of contact are: (1) CAPT Katherine Noel, Navy Legislative Fellows Program Manager, (703) 697-2885 or katherine.e.noel.mil(at)us.navy.mil (2) MCPO Kristina Koch, Navy Legislative Fellows Program Assistant Manager, (703) 571-1940 or kristina.l.koch2.mil(at)us.navy.mil (3) PERS: LCDR Michael Watrol, Navy Fellowships and Out- Service Education Placement Branch Head, PERS 443, michael.p.watrol.mil@us.navy.mil (4) GENERAL: Questions on other Navy fellowship programs should be directed to OPNAV N712 Fellowship and Scholarship Programs Deputy Branch Head: Ms. Jennifer Rigdon Teter; Comm (703)692-1934; E-mail: Jennifer.c.rigdonteter.civ@us.navy.mil. 4. Civilian Applicants. The program is available to senior civilian Employees (GM/GS-13 and above or equivalent). a. For the duration of the fellowship, civilian fellows will remain under administrative control of their respective parent command. Training and travel costs incurred as part of the fellowship shall be paid by the parent command. b. Civilian employees interested in the Legislative Fellowship Program must contact their local civilian training officer for information on submission of applications for the 2026 program. Notably, civilian participation in the Fellowship Program differs from military requirements in that civilian selectees do not participate in a rotational assignment post-Fellowship and will return to their command and position. Civilian selectees must be able to report for the role in November 2025 for orientation at OLA followed by 12-month placement in a Congressional office (January 2026 - December 2026). c. Questions concerning Department of the Navy civilian participation should be directed to Ms. Germaine Harris-Hardy; E-mail: germaine.l.harris-hardy.civ(at)us.navy.mil. Additional information is available at: https://portal.secnav.navy.mil/orgs/MRA/DONHR/Training/Pages/Developmental- Programs.aspx 5. Following administrative screening of packages submitted by the deadline, OLA will notify applicants of selection for interview or non-selection status. OLA makes the final determination of applicant selection or non-selection to the fellowship program. 6. Program information and submission guidance are available at: https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Portals/55/Reference/Instructions/BUPERS/BUPERSINST%201560.21.pdf?ver=Ub1RHu4mGo5hyhXuojNzZw%3d%3d OR https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Career-Management/Detailing/Officer/Education-Placement/Navy-Legislative-Fellowship/ 7. This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or canceled, whichever occurs first. 8. Released by VADM D. W. Dwyer, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Operations, Plans, Strategy, and Warfighting Development (N3/N5/N7).// BT #0001 NNNN CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED//

Despite calls to decommission the vessel, it remains a symbol of Russia's aspirations to match American naval power. Notably, during a deployment to the Mediterranean Sea in support of Syria in 2011, the U.S. Navy monitored the carrier closely, concerned the old aircraft carrier might sink.

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Perhaps nothing illustrates the power of misinformation in America better than what happened Monday morning when retired Army Lieutenant Gen. Michael Flynn hit the send button on a social media post: He shared a video that claimed “weather modification operations” that are “clearly connected” with the Department of Defense were responsible for Hurricane Helene’s “assault” on the Carolinas.

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Military OneSource Newsletter | Fall 2024

The unemployment rate for the generation of veterans who served after the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks fell by a full percentage point to 2.5% in a September hiring surge that added 254,000 jobs to the nation's payrolls, the Labor Department reported Friday. For all veterans, the jobless rate also came down significantly from 3.5% in August to 2.7% in September, and the rate for women veterans, which had spiked to 7% in August, fell to 4.3% in September, according to the Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The unemployment rate for the generation of veterans who served after the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks fell by a full percentage point to 2.5% in a September hiring surge that added 254,000 jobs to the nation's payrolls, the Labor Department reported Friday. For all veterans, the jobless rate also came down significantly from 3.5% in August to 2.7% in September, and the rate for women veterans, which had spiked to 7% in August, fell to 4.3% in September, according to the Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Leaders of a Washington think tank urged veterans this week not to trust information posted to the fake news website “Not Our War,” which the group claims is attempting to stir up antidemocratic sentiments among veteran voters ahead of the November presidential election. The website was one of nearly two dozen flagged in a recent report by the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, a research group focusing on foreign policy and national security. The group warned that Iranian operatives were trying to pass off the sites as legitimate news outlets and use the content to cast doubt on America’s democratic process.

WASHINGTON — As Hurricane Milton barrels down on the Florida coast, the US military there is once again working to move assets, prepare personnel and lock down equipment to weather the storm — just days after it had to make similar moves ahead of Hurricane Helene.

The Department of Defense kicks off a three-year pilot program meant to reimburse service members up to $1,500 for travel-related expenses incurred for a temporary child care provider following a permanent change of station move.

Veterans Benefits Newsletter | October 2024

The Navy identified a sailor assigned to the aircraft carrier Harry S. Truman who died last week due to a medical emergency as the carrier begins its deployment. Electrician’s Mate (Nuclear) 1st Class Jelani Hill, originally from Florida, suffered a medical emergency “unrelated to shipboard operations” on Tuesday as the carrier sailed through the Atlantic Ocean, according to the service.