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For years, his morning routine was as therapeutic as the job he loved: Wake up at 4:30. Run or lift weights by 5 a.m. Then head to the veterans mental health facility where he works in California to help veterans who are struggling after leaving the military—just as he once had. But these days, he says he sleeps through his alarm and wakes up already exhausted, with a pulsing dread in his stomach. The first thing he does is check his email: Does his staff still all have jobs? Does he still have a job? Does his team still exist?

Excuse me "commander-in-chief" but you are the cause of this escalation. After weeks of softening American policy towards Russia by pulling military and intelligence support for Ukraine’s defense, President Donald Trump threatened Moscow with further economic and trade sanctions after a massive Russian drone attack on the Ukrainian port city of Odessa triggered fires and damaged energy infrastructure.

Donald Trump has revealed he has sent a letter to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei seeking a new deal with Tehran to halt its rapidly advancing nuclear program and replace the agreement he withdrew America from during his first term. The president disclosed the move in an interview with Fox Business due to air over the weekend, saying: “I’ve written them a letter saying, ‘I hope you’re going to negotiate because if we have to go in militarily, it’s going to be a terrible thing.’”

Unless the current administration intends to send troops to Gaza, this is not the way to negotiate and this is not conducive to maintaining or friendship with our Middle Eastern and Arab allies. In fact, his methods are childish to say the least. WASHINGTON − ''Shalom Hamas," President Donald Trump declared in Hebrew in what he said was his final ultimatum to the Palestinian group that attacked Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. Filled with capital-letter threats of "HELL TO PAY LATER!" Trump, in a posting on his social media site Truth Social, told Hamas ''you are sick and twisted" before demanding that they release all the remaining Israeli hostages.

This is not what we are supposed to be about, especially our military...

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CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 062016Z MAR 25 MID120001770386U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 046/25 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/MAR// SUBJ/NAVY SUPPLEMENTAL GUIDANCE FOR ADMINISTRATIVE ABSENCE AND TRAVEL FOR NON-COVERED ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY// REF/A/ALNAV 019/25// REF/B/NAVADMIN 058/23// NARR/REF A IS ALNAV 019/25, ADMINISTRATIVE ABSENCE OR FUNDED TRAVEL FOR NON- COVERED ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY. REF B IS NAVADMIN 058/23, NAVY SUPPLEMENTAL GUIDANCE TO COMMAND NOTIFICATION OF PREGNANCY POLICY, ADMINISTRATIVE ABSENCE AND TRAVEL FOR NON-COVERED REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN provides supplemental guidance to reference (a). Reference (b) is canceled, and all hands shall be made immediately aware of this guidance. 2. Approval Timeline and Appeals. Reference (a) provides the methodology that must be applied for the approval of administrative absence or funded travel for non-covered Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART). a. Approval Timeline. Commanding Officers (CO) or approval authorities must act promptly and with appropriate discretion when considering a request for administrative absence or funded Temporary Duty (TDY) travel. If a command structure does not have a designated CO, the approval authority is defined as the head of the unit, activity, or organization who holds command and control authority. Due to the time-sensitive nature of non-covered ART, approval decisions should be made no later than 5 days after the request is submitted. b. Appeal Process. If the CO or approval authority denies the administrative absence or funded travel for non-covered ART: (1) the CO or approval authority must notify the first O6/GS15 or higher Immediate Superior in Command (ISIC), and (2) the Service Member may appeal the request to the same O6/GS15 level or higher ISIC. Appeal decisions should be made promptly, no later than than 5 days after the request is denied. 3. Administrative Procedures. a. Requesting administrative absence. The Navy Standard Integrated Personnel System (NSIPS) will be used for non-covered ART requests. (1) Select "Admin Absence - Repro Care" in block 12a of the leave request. Do not input any Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) information into NSIPS. (2) Administrative absence requests will be limited to the lesser of 21 days, or the minimum number of days essential to receive the required care and travel needed to access the care by the most expeditious means of transportation practicable. (3) Requests for convalescent leave following receipt of non-covered ART must be submitted as a separate convalescent leave period and may be approved based on a recommendation from a Department of Defense (DoD) health care provider or a non-DoD health care provider from whom the Service Member is receiving care. (4) Leave approvers are responsible for ensuring the duration of the administrative absence is the minimum amount required to receive the required care and requisite travel within the limits outlined in this NAVADMIN. b. Requesting funded TDY travel. If requesting funded TDY travel, the request shall be submitted in Defense Travel System (DTS) as a routine TDY. No HIPAA information will be uploaded into DTS as part of substantiating documentation for funded travel. 4. Command Tracking Requirement. Reference (a) guidance requires Navy commands to track travel costs executed by all authorized travelers for non- covered ART. The following is required: a. Reports must use the template located at [https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Support-Services/Culture-Resilience/Parenthood- Pregnancy/Reports, which includes the required data in paragraphs 7.c.4(a) through paragraph 7.c.4(e) of reference (a). b. Reports of usage of the cost and usage of funded travel shall be submitted to Navy_Parenthoodandpregnancy@us.navy.mil once the TDY period has concluded. 5. The current OPNAVINST 6001.D Navy Guidelines for Parenthood and Pregnancy dated 12 March 2018 will be updated to reflect new guidance and policies. 6. Additional resources. Additional fact sheets and frequently asked questions are located at the below addresses: a. [https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/References/Messages/ALNAV-2025/. b. [https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/References/Messages/NAVADMIN-2025/. c. [https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Support-Services/Culture- Resilience/Parenthood-Pregnancy/. 7. The point of contact is OPNAV N172 (Office of Women's Policy) by e-mail at Navy_Officeofwomenspolicy@us.navy.mil. 8. This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or canceled. 9. Released by Vice Admiral Richard J. Cheeseman, Jr., N1.// BT #0001 NNNN CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED//

When you’re serving on a Navy submarine with dozens of torpedoes and nuclear-tipped missiles, the best days are the boring ones. Boring on a submarine is good. Boring means everything is working like it should and everyone is doing what they are supposed to do. But, like with so many aspects of military life, there are a million and one things that can go wrong. And when they do, the crew must lean on its training and respond within seconds—or everyone dies. In October 1988, I faced such a day when a humanitarian transfer in rough seas led to a man overboard in frigid waters.

TOKYO -- A U.S. Navy sailor was indicted on Thursday in Japan on negligent driving charges related to a deadly vehicle crash, a Navy spokesperson said. The sailor is affiliated with the U.S. Fleet Activities in Yokosuka, Japan, and was "involved in a motor-vehicle incident with a Japanese national on Sept. 18, 2024," Cmdr. Paul Macapagal, spokesperson for U.S. Naval Forces Japan, told ABC News in an emailed statement.

Donald Trump’s shutdown of USAid has already had disastrous effects on humanitarian aid and development programmes around the world, but it has also ceded ground to the US’s chief rival, China, analysts have said.

Aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68) will make one last homeport change, moving from Bremerton, Wash., to Norfolk, Va., before it starts the decommissioning process in 2026, USNI News has learned. Nimitz and its crew of more than 3,000 will move to Norfolk by April 2026, according to a Congressional notice reviewed by USNI News. The nearly 50-year-old aircraft carrier is set to decommission in May 2026.

FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Do you get health care at a military hospital or clinic? When you need care, patient safety should never be a concern. You deserve to know how well your military hospital or clinic protects you and your family from preventable harm. Military hospitals consistently earn top safety ratings. It’s easy to view these scores yourself.

CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 061458Z MAR 25 MID120001769454U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 045/25 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N4// MSGID/NAVADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N4/MAR// SUBJ/ADMIRAL STAN ARTHUR AWARDS - CALL FOR CY 2024 NOMINATIONS// REF/A/DOC/OPNAV/17JAN2023// NARR/REF A IS OPNAVINST 5305.8E, ADMIRAL STAN ARTHUR AWARDS FOR LOGISTICS AND SUSTAINMENT EXCELLENCE.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces nominations for the annual Admiral Stan Arthur Awards. Per reference (a), submit all nominations, not to exceed two pages, using the Admiral Stan Arthur Awards for Logistics and Sustainment Excellence Nomination form, OPNAV 5305/8 (Rev Jan 2023), which is available at (copy and paste into browser, search Form Number 5305/8, and download as (.pdf)) [https://forms.documentservices.dla.mil/order/. Award categories are as follows: a. Military Officer Logistics and Sustainment Professional of the Year. b. Military Enlisted Logistics and Sustainment Professional of the Year. c. Senior Civilian Logistics and Sustainment Professional of the Year (GS-13 to GS-15). d. Junior Civilian Logistics and Sustainment Professional of the Year (GS-12 and below). e. Logistics and Sustainment Team(s) of the Year. 2. The Admiral Stan Arthur Award will recognize Navy military and civilian individuals, and team(s) whose contributions during Calendar Year 2024 have: a. Advanced logistics and sustainment technology, products, services, and processes and demonstrably enhanced the combat capability of U.S. Navy operating forces. b. Resolved major Navy logistics and sustainment issues that substantially benefited the Navy, with issue categories including but not limited to those involving - requirements and acquisition, modernization, operational support, tools and professionalism, readiness, and ownership cost reduction. c. Featured innovative planning and execution that merits adoption for standard usage due to its quantifiable success and benefit. d. Positively impacted joint logistics and sustainment operations. 3. Nominees may be involved in any or all phases of Navy acquisition, operational logistics, and Joint Services logistics, from early life-cycle planning to in-service logistics and sustainment support. Nominees may come from a variety of communities, to include, but not limited to: civil engineering, supply, medical, fuel, ordnance and maintenance communities. Contractors may be included on team award submissions but are not eligible to receive monetary awards. a. When completing OPNAV 5305/8, commands will separately address each criteria category listed above and specifically address achievements within those categories. b. For any additional types of logistics or sustainment achievements, commands must identify additional categories of achievements and corresponding benefits. 4. Individuals and team(s) selected to receive the Admiral Stan Arthur Award for Calendar Year 2024 will be announced via Naval message. 5. Award selectees will receive the following: a. Plaque and certificate for individual and team categories. b. $7,500 for Military Officer Professional of the Year. c. $7,500 for Military Enlisted Professional of the Year. d. $7,500 for Senior Civilian Professional of the Year. e. $7,500 for Junior Civilian Professional of the Year. f. $10,000 for the Logistics and Sustainment Team of the Year to share among its military and civilian members. 6. Commands will submit nominations via Enterprise Task Management Software Solution (ETMS2) tasker, or e-mail to the points of contact listed in paragraph 7 if ETMS2 is unavailable, through Echelon II Command or Joint Command equivalent to Director, Logistics Division (OPNAV N4L) no later than Thursday, 15 May 2025. Nominations received after 15 May 2025, will not be considered. a. Echelon II Commands may submit a total of five nominations, but no more than one per award category. b. Joint Commands may submit one naval nominee in each award category and one team nomination. The joint team nomination may be comprised of non- naval military personnel if the Navy has administrative and support responsibility for the joint activity. c. To receive confirmation of package arrival, nomination packages must include Echelon II Command or Joint Command POC e-mail addresses and phone numbers. d. Do not submit nominee biographies or photos as they will not be included in the package reviewed by the awards panel. e. Commands must refrain from using descriptive pronouns (he, she, his, and her) and titles (Mr., Ms., and Mrs.) to ensure objectivity during award package review. f. For individual awards, the word nominee may be utilized as necessary to refer to the nominee. 7. Points of contact are as follows: a. CDR Rudy Mason, N4L5, at (703)695-4929 or rudy.mason2.mil(at)us.navy.mil. b. LCDR Mario Brooks, N4L5, at (703)614-7963 or mario.d.brooks5.mil(at)us.navy.mil. c. LT Ryan Charles, N4L5, at (703)695-4759 or ryan.e.charles.mil(at)us.navy.mil. 8. This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or canceled, whichever occurs first. 9. Released by Vice Admiral Jeffrey T. Jablon, DCNO N4.// BT #0001 NNNN CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED//

Authorities responded Thursday to a potential active shooter situation at a military base in Pensacola, Florida, but found no signs of a shooter. No injuries were reported. The Escambia County Sheriff's Office and other agencies responded to reports of shots being fired at a building at Naval Air Station Pensacola's Corry Station, the sheriff's office said in a statement to CBS affiliate WKRG-TV.

Syracuse University’s D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) has two programs aimed exclusively at helping women in the Veteran and military spouse community launch their entrepreneurial journeys. Both programs have helped hundreds of women launch businesses on stronger foundations, providing inspiration, education and a community of women who want to see them win.

Some U.S. allies are considering scaling back the intelligence they share with Washington in response to the Trump administration’s conciliatory approach to Russia, four sources with direct knowledge of the discussions told NBC News.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Department of Veterans Affairs is planning a reorganization that includes cutting over 80,000 jobs from the sprawling agency that provides health care and other services for millions of veterans, according to an internal memo obtained Wednesday by The Associated Press.

After meeting with former Israeli hostages Wednesday, President Donald Trump issued a new ultimatum to Hamas: Release every prisoner still being held in Gaza or "it is OVER for you." "I am sending Israel everything it needs to finish the job, not a single Hamas member will be safe if you don’t do as I say," Trump posted on social media.

In a hypocritical move: The US State Department has unfrozen $95 million in military aid to the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), granting a waiver to a halt on military aid that occurred shortly after the Trump administration arrived in January.

“They are not faceless bureaucrats. They are not suckers. They are not losers. They are hardworking public servants who have willingly sacrificed everything for this country, willing to give even their lives.”

FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Your TRICARE explanation of benefits is an essential tool for understanding your health claims. An EOB is a statement from your health plan that details what action TRICARE has taken on your claims. An EOB isn’t a doctor’s bill. But it does tell you what TRICARE has paid—or not paid—on your claim and how much you owe to your provider for your share of the costs, as described in Chapter 8, Section 8 of the TRICARE Operations Manual. Take a moment to understand your EOB, what it means, and what may be required on your part.

Due to the Continuing Resolution and budgetary environment, Navy College strongly recommends that you do not begin any courses without an approved and funded TA voucher to submit to your Academic Institution. If you choose to proceed with courses without an approved TA voucher, please be fully aware of the Academic Institution's drop policy. You may be held financially responsible for all course costs if additional TA funds are not made available. For more information, please contact the Navy College Virtual Education Center (NCVEC) at 1-833-330-6622. When prompted, select option 4 for Education & Training Programs, then option 1 for Navy College Tuition Assistance. Support is available Monday to Friday, 0600 - 1800 EST.

The MyNavy HR Career Development Symposium (CDS) is coming to Hampton Roads, Va. from March 18 to March 20. CDS is an engaging opportunity for Sailors to interact face-to-face with MyNavy HR leadership and learn crucial career-enhancing information. The U.S. Naval Community College, Navy COOL, and MyNavy Coaching are a few of the many professional development opportunities offered at CDS. Sailors can meet with their detailers, enlisted community managers and command pay and personnel administrators. Naval Station Norfolk, Naval Air Station Oceana and Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story will host the symposium throughout the week. Each event will start with an all-hands call with Commander, Navy Personnel Command Rear Adm. Wayne Baze, senior enlisted leadership and other MyNavy HR leaders. At CDS, Sailors are encouraged to ask questions, take surveys and give feedback on Navy personnel policy. “CDS empowers our Sailors to thrive in their Navy careers while meeting our nation’s warfighting needs,” said Baze. “We encourage Sailors to meet with our experts to tailor their career path and maximize their leadership growth.” CDS Naval Station Norfolk kicks off at 8:30 a.m. on March 18, with an all-hands call at the C-9 auditorium, followed by events at Vista Point. CDS Naval Air Station Oceana will start at 8:30 a.m., March 19, with an all-hands call and events at the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit. CDS Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story will start at 9 a.m., March 20, with an all-hands call at the Little Creek Gator Theater, followed by events at the Dam Neck Annex base chapel. To view the full schedule of events for all three days, visit: https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Career-Management/Talent-Management/CDS/

Fellow Vets and family who were fired by DOGE. I know that the below words that came out of Habba's mouth is not true. Alina Habba's poor ethics as a lawyer, and quest to be in the limelight most likely make her popular with trump. As the daughter of immigrants who fled Iraq, she should very well know how competent United States Veterans are after we put Saddam Hussein in his place: The very same dictator that led Alina Habba's parents to flee Iraq. Additionally, as much as that lawyer has been admonished by judges, she should not question or judge anyone in regard to capabilities. The counselor and top attorney representing President Donald Trump (Alina Habba) raised questions Tuesday about the the capability and willingness of veterans to work after an unknown number have been fired from jobs as part of sweeping layoffs that continue to reduce the federal government’s footprint.

AFA WARFARE 2025 — Lockheed Martin is out of the running for the Navy’s sixth-generation fighter jet program, known as Next Generation Air Dominance or F/A-XX, Breaking Defense has learned.