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The United States Navy has officially banned its members from using DeepSeek — an artificial intelligence chatbot created in China — out of fear the Chinese government could exploit sensitive data, according to a report. In an email to members of the military branch, the Navy banned the use of DeepSeek AI “in any capacity” for fear of “potential security and ethical concerns associated with the model’s origin and usage,” CNBC reported.

WASHINGTON — In response to the Office of Management and Budget’s Jan. 27 memo (M-25-13) regarding temporarily pausing certain agency grant, loan and financial assistance programs, the Department of Veterans Affairs today announced it has conducted a comprehensive analysis of all its federal financial assistance programs and consulted with OMB. VA has determined that all 44 of its financial assistance programs will continue uninterrupted and that all VA programs and operations will continue uninterrupted. “This will have no impact on VA health care, benefits or beneficiaries,” said Acting VA Secretary Todd Hunter.

CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 291816Z JAN 25 MID180001583189U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 020/25 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/NAVADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/JAN// SUBJ/NOTICE OF CONVENING FISCAL YEAR 2026 TRAINING AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE RESERVES LIEUTENANT AND LIEUTENANT COMMANDER RETENTION AND CONTINUATION SELECTION BOARDS// REF/A/DOC/SECNAVINST//24JUL19// REF/B/DOC/SECNAVMEMO// NARR/REF A IS SECNAVINST 1920.6D, ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION OF OFFICERS. REF B IS THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 AND 2026 NAVY RESERVE OFFICER RETENTION AND CONTINUATION POLICY AND PLAN. RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Training and Administration of the Reserves (TAR) Lieutenant (LT) and Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) Retention and Continuation Selection Boards. The TAR LT and LCDR retention and continuation selection boards will convene, when required, immediately following the corresponding FY26 TAR LCDR and Commander (CDR) promotion selection boards. Eligible TAR LTs and LCDRs on the Reserve Active Status List (RASL) who are fully qualified to remain on Active Duty and meet the requirements in paragraphs 3 and 4, respectively, will be considered for retention on Active Duty, and if required, continuation on the RASL. 2. Effect of Failure of Selection for Promotion: a. A TAR LT who twice failed of selection (2XFOS) for promotion to LCDR and whose name is not on a promotion list is subject to involuntary release from Active Duty and, if required, removed from the RASL in line with reference (a), enclosure (5) paragraph 4b and 4c, unless the officer is retained on Active Duty and, if required, continued on the RASL, (1) under section 12686 of Title 10, U.S. Code (18-year sanctuary for a regular retirement) or (2) by a TAR LT Retention and Continuation Selection Board as provided under section 14701 of Title 10, U.S Code. [BBACN1]In line with reference (b), TAR officers in the grade of LT may be continued on Active Duty for up to four opportunities for promotion to LCDR. b. A TAR LCDR who 2XFOS for promotion to CDR and whose name is not on a promotion list is subject to involuntary release from Active Duty and, if required, removed from the RASL in line with reference (a) enclosure (5) paragraph 4b and 4c, unless the officer is retained on Active Duty and, if required, continued on the RASL (1) under section 12686 of Title 10, U. S. Code (18-year sanctuary for a regular retirement) or (2) by a TAR LCDR Retention and Continuation Selection Board.[BBACN2] 3. LT unrestricted line, restricted line, and staff corps: a. 2XFOS LTs with less than 18 Years of Active Service (YOAS) on the date of mandatory release from Active Duty under paragraph 2. Officers selected for retention and continuation will be retained on Active Duty and, if required, continued on the RASL, subject to the limits of paragraph 3d. and not to exceed four opportunities in line with reference (b). Officers released from Active Duty with less than 20 Years of Commissioned Service (YCS) may request affiliation as a drilling reservist in the Selected Reserve (SELRES). To affiliate as a drilling reservist, contact NRRC_RPAC_OFFICER@us.navy.mil. Officers released from Active Duty under paragraph 2 with 20 or more YCS will not be continued on the RASL in accordance with section 14701 of Title 10, U.S. Code. b. 2XFOS LTs with 18-20 YOAS on the date of mandatory release from Active Duty under paragraph 2. Retention Selection Board action is not required for these officers. Officers will be retained on Active Duty and, if required, continued on the RASL until eligible for a regular retirement under section 8323 of Title 10, U.S. Code, subject to the limits of paragraph 3d. c. 2XFOS LTs with 20 or more YOAS on the date of mandatory release from Active Duty under paragraph 2. Officers who are eligible for a regular retirement under section 8323 of Title 10, U.S. Code, will be retired. d. In no case will any LT be retained on Active Duty or continued on the RASL beyond the last day of the month in which the officer completes 20 YCS under section 14701 of Title 10, U.S. Code or the last day of the month in which the officer becomes 62 years of age, whichever is earlier. 4. LCDR unrestricted line, restricted line, and staff corps: a. 2XFOS LCDRs with less than 14 YOAS on the date of mandatory release from Active Duty under paragraph 2. Officers selected for retention and continuation will be retained on Active Duty and, if required, continued on the RASL for a period of 3 years, subject to the limits of paragraph 4e. Officers released from Active Duty with less than 20 YCS may request affiliation as a drilling reservist in the SELRES. To affiliate as a drilling reservist, contact NRRC_RPAC_OFFICER@us.navy.mil. Officers released from Active Duty with 20 or more YCS may request continuation on the RASL and may request consideration for affiliation as a drilling reservist. To affiliate as a drilling reservist, contact NRRC_RPAC_OFFICER@us.navy.mil. b. 2XFOS LCDRs with 14-18 YOAS on the date of mandatory release from Active Duty under paragraph 2. Officers selected for retention and continuation will be retained on Active Duty and, if required, continued on the RASL until eligible for a regular retirement under section 8323 of Title 10, U.S. Code, subject to the limits of paragraph 4e. Officers released from Active Duty with less than 20 YCS may request affiliation in the SELRES as a drilling reservist. To affiliate as a drilling reservist, contact NRRC_RPAC_OFFICER@us.navy.mil. c. 2XFOS LCDRs with 18-20 YOAS on the date of mandatory release from Active Duty under paragraph 2. Retention selection board action is not required for these officers. Officers will be retained on Active Duty and, if required, continued on the RASL until eligible for a regular retirement under section 8323 of Title 10, U.S. Code, subject to the limits of paragraph 4e. d. 2XFOS LCDRs with 20 or more YOAS on the date of mandatory release from Active Duty under paragraph 2. Officers with 20 or more YOAS, who are eligible for a regular retirement under section 8323 of Title 10, U.S. Code, will be retired. e. In no case will any LCDR be retained on Active Duty or continued on the RASL beyond the last day of the month in which the officer completes 24 YCS under section 14701 of Title 10, U.S. Code or the last day of the month in which the officer becomes 62 years of age, whichever is earlier. 5. TAR officers on the RASL who meet any of the criteria in paragraph 3 must check Bureau of Naval Personnel Online (BOL), via MyNavy Portal at [https ://my.navy.mil/quick-links.html], after release of the respective selection ALNAV message, to determine if they were selected for retention and continuation. Once logged into BOL, click on Advancements/Selection Boards and then on the appropriate officer (Promotion/Continuation) board to determine the results. 6. Promotion selection board convening dates are as follows: a. TAR O5 Staff Corps Promotion Selection Board convenes 4 March 2025. b. TAR O5 Line Promotion Selection Board convenes 11 March 2025. c. TAR O4 Staff Corps Promotion Selection Board convenes 27 May 2025. d. TAR O4 Line Promotion Selection Board convenes 16 June 2025.[BBACN3] 7. Correspondence addressed to the promotion selection board will not be forwarded to a subsequent retention and continuation board for consideration. Officers must communicate with each board separately. 8. Only eligible officers may communicate with a retention and continuation selection board via the Letter to the Board (LTB) process using Electronic Submission of Selection Board Documents (ESSBD). a. To utilize ESSBD, candidates must access document services through BOL at [https://www.bol.navy.mil/BAM/menu.aspx]. On-screen instructions will direct the submitter thereafter. b. Submission and subsequent receipt acknowledgement for LTBs submitted via ESSBD or other means does not constitute confirmation of eligibility for the boards to which LTBs are submitted. c. LTBs must be received by Navy Personnel Command not later than 2359 (Standard time zone) 10 days prior to the convening date of the respective board, as noted below. Submitters are cautioned not to wait until the deadline date to submit LTBs via ESSBD or other available avenues. Selection Board Convening Date Due Date/Time TAR O4 Staff Ret/Cont Board 4 MAR 25 21 FEB 25/2359 CST TAR O4 URL/RL Ret/Cont Board 11 MAR 25 28 FEB 25/2359 CST TAR O3 Staff Ret/Cont Board 27 MAY 25 16 MAY 25/2359 CDT TAR O3 URL/RL Ret/Cont Board 16 JUN 25 05 JUN 25/2359 CDT[BBACN4] d. If sending a board package from a non-NMCI network (bumed.mil, eu.navy.mil, etc.), please review procedures listed in NAVADMIN 220/19. e. The written communication may call attention to any matter concerning the record of the officer that the officer considers important for board consideration. Written communication may include, as enclosures, correspondence regarding the eligible officer from any individual. Correspondence not originated by the eligible officer, including endorsement of the eligible officer and letters written on behalf of that officer, must contain a written acknowledgement from the eligible officer that he or she desires such correspondence be presented to the board. Correspondence included without such an acknowledgement is considered third-party correspondence and will be returned without being presented to the board. Classified correspondence will not be accepted. 9. Questions regarding LTB submission should be directed to MyNavy Career Center by calling 1-833-330-MNCC (1-833-330-6622/DSN: 882-6622). 10. Questions regarding retention and continuation should be directed to Navy Personnel Command (PERS-801) at (901) 874-4533/DSN 882. Additional information is also available at [https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Career- Management/Boards/Officer-Continuation-SERB/]. 11. This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or on 30 September 2025, whichever occurs first. 12. Released by Vice Admiral Richard J. Cheeseman, Jr., N1.// BT #0001 NNNN CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED//

The guidance comes more than two years after ProPublica sued the Navy over its failure to provide court records. Legal experts say it doesn’t go far enough to increase transparency in military courts.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz warns Trump not to take territory by force as EU leaders prepare to discuss Greenland tensions at a Feb. 3 summit. It’s no longer a joke. After initially provoking disbelief, U.S President Donald Trump’s audacious plan to acquire Greenland — potentially by force — has triggered frantic talks among European leaders aiming to stop him.

The Chinese intelligence officer who convinced Thomas Zhao to hand over sensitive information about the U.S. military seemed to know the 24-year-old U.S. Navy petty officer had a passion for the stock market. The agent approached Zhao in a stock trading chat group on the Chinese-owned social media network WeChat, CBS News learned in interviews with people involved in the case. But chats about investment strategies soon veered into sensitive areas, including questions about Naval exercises in the Pacific and designs for radar installations.

CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 281420Z JAN 25 MID180001577235U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 019/25 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/JAN// SUBJ/FISCAL YEAR 2026 SEAMAN TO ADMIRAL-21 PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT// REF/A/DOC/OPNAV/14DEC09// REF/B/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/171350ZJUL17// REF/C/DOC/BUPERS/02MAY19// REF/D/DOC/COMNAVCRUITCOM/20JUL22// NARR/REF A IS OPNAVINST 1420.1B, ENLISTED TO OFFICER COMMISSIONING PROGRAMS APPLICATION ADMINISTRATIVE MANUAL. REF B IS NAVADMIN 177/17, NUCLEAR TRAINED SAILOR APPLICATIONS TO OFFICER COMMISSIONING PROGRAMS. REF C IS PROGRAM AUTHORIZATION 150A, SEAMAN TO ADMIRAL-21 NUCLEAR OPTION COMMISSIONING PROGRAM. REF D IS COMNAVCRUITCOMINST 1130.8M, NAVY RECRUITING MANUAL.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN solicits applications and provides guidance for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Seaman to Admiral-21 (STA-21) Commissioning Program. STA-21 is a full-time undergraduate education and commissioning program open to enlisted personnel of all pay grades and ratings who meet the eligibility requirements specified in reference (a). 2. Applicants stationed outside the United States at any time between 1 February 2024 and 30 June 2025 or those who were deployed at any time between 1 February 2024 and 30 June 2025 may apply without a valid Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or American College Test (ACT), if they meet the requirements detailed in paragraph (8h) of this NAVADMIN. The SAT or ACT application requirement is also waived for all STA-21 Nuclear option (STA- 21(N)) applicants; however, the SAT or ACT is strongly encouraged for STA- 21(N) applicants who wish to strengthen their academic record. Supplemental information for applicant submission is provided in paragraphs (8g) and (8h) of this NAVADMIN. 3. The deadline for submission of applications for the FY26 STA-21 Program is 1 July 2025, and application packages must be postmarked on or before this date. It is recommended that applications be submitted prior to the deadline as early submission allows timely feedback to the Sailor regarding missing or illegible documents. Additional documentation must be postmarked on or before 24 July 2025; any submissions after this date will not be accepted. The selection board is scheduled to convene in August 2025 and selectees will be announced via NAVADMIN message. 4. The core program and the following target options are open for application for the FY26 selection board: Surface Warfare Officer (SWO), SWO Engineering Duty Option SWO (ED), Nuclear (Surface and Submarine), Special Warfare, Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Naval Flight Officer, Aviator, Civil Engineering Corps, Nurse Corps, and Information Professional. 5. The following target options have zero select opportunities for FY26: Human Resources, Intelligence, Information Warfare, Medical Corps, Supply Corps, Oceanography Officer (OCEANO), and SWO (OCEANO). 6. The Nuclear (Surface and Submarine) target option is now open to Sailors who are serving in the Fleet and hold an active nuclear Navy Enlisted Classification (NEC) (N1XO, N1XS, N2XO, N2XS) and to those Sailors who are in the nuclear training pipeline with the N91T NEC. Applicants holding a nuclear NEC must receive a conditional release from the Nuclear Enlisted Community Manager (OPNAV N133D), in line with reference (b), if applying for an option outside the nuclear community. All applicants for STA-21(N) must be able to begin their first day of class in the first semester of their coursework prior to reaching eight years of service. See paragraph (9) of this NAVADMIN for additional requirements for non-nuclear trained Sailors applying for the Nuclear (Surface and Submarine) target options. Reference (c) provides specific information and all other requirements to apply for the STA-21(N) program. 7. The following additional information is relevant to FY26 STA-21 (non- Nuclear option) applications: a. If a Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA) was not performed within the last year, the Commanding Officer (CO) will provide an affirmative statement in their endorsement certifying the applicant is within Navy PFA height and weight requirements. b. See paragraph (8h) of this NAVADMIN for standardized test score requirements. Candidates are advised to verify school admission requirements, as the STA-21(N) SAT or ACT waiver does not supersede university admission requirements. c. The Joint Service Transcript (JST), in line with reference (a), enclosure (1), chapter 8, paragraph 6.b(9), does not need to be submitted with this application. A future revision of reference (a) will remove this requirement. d. The applicant's photograph, in line with reference (a), is no longer required for this application. A future revision of reference (a) will remove this requirement. 8. The following information addresses lessons learned from the FY25 STA-21 (non-Nuclear option) selection process and board. This information is provided to preclude common errors: a. Of the 476 applications received for FY25, 455 were board eligible. A total of 79 Sailors were selected to participate in the FY25 STA-21 Program. b. Each year, application packages are not considered due to non- qualifying SAT or ACT scores, missing the CO's endorsement or recommendations, recent Non-Judicial Punishment, missing PFA cycles, missing or illegible documents, and not meeting program age or Navy PFA height and weight requirements. c. Minimum eligibility requirements must be met before submitting an application. Applications should be mailed only when fully completed. d. The CO's endorsement is extremely important, especially their ranking of the applicant among their peers. The endorsement should contain specifics about the individual's academic potential, commitment, leadership, service above self, and potential as a Naval officer. CO comments should specify the primary option to which the individual is applying and address how the individual meets the qualifications for that option. For junior Sailors with only schoolhouse evaluations, the CO must address this issue in their endorsement. e. An interview board and nomination review board will be conducted in line with reference (a). Officer interview boards will consist of three officers, and the applicant's CO may not be a board member and should not submit an interview appraisal sheet. It is recommended that officers of the applicant's designator of choice, if available, be asked to participate in the interview and nomination review board to assess the applicant for their community. Officer appraisals provide important insight into the applicant. The appraisal from the board should be a frank and honest assessment of the applicant's leadership and academic potential. The CO's personal interview should be conducted only after the application is complete and the officer interview board has submitted their appraisals. The full picture of an applicant's academic and officer potential can only be determined by reviewing the SAT or ACT scores (if required), high school or college transcripts, and a completed application package. Appraisal forms should be typed in 10 or 12- point font. f. The STA-21 applicant's personal statement should address why the Sailor wants to become an officer, how the Sailor's selection would improve the Navy, and why the Sailor is applying for a specific option. Sailors must also address any hardships or unique experiences that shaped their character. Junior Sailors should provide information on high school experiences, as high school transcripts rarely provide in-depth information on involvement in sports, clubs, volunteer hours, work, etc. Additionally, applicants should address any anomalies in the package (e.g., poor high school grades, college grades, service school grades, or poor evaluation performance). This explanation should include details of the situation, how the applicant has overcome these issues, and why the applicant will be successful in the future. g. The application is a reflection of the applicant; therefore it is important that the applicant review their package in its entirety before submission. Check for misspelled words and improper grammar. Ensure all high school and college transcripts are enclosed. Applicants must submit results from the last PFA completed including overall score. Applicants who have not taken the PFA within the past year and meet the exception criteria, in line with reference (a), must have a CO's endorsement, including a statement verifying the applicant is currently within Navy PFA height and weight standards. h. Qualifying SAT or ACT scores are required for all non- nuclear officer candidates, except as noted in paragraph (1) of this NAVADMIN. Qualifying SAT or ACT scores are not required for all nuclear officer candidates; however, the SAT or ACT is strongly encouraged for STA-21(N) applicants who wish to strengthen their academic record. Applications can still be submitted pending receipt of SAT or ACT scores or with a command statement indicating non-availability for overseas locations and deployed units. The SAT or ACT scores submitted can be from exams taken between 1 July 2020 and 1 July 2025. Applicants without SAT or ACT scores and who meet the exception criteria must ensure their high school cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) (minimum 2.5 GPA) is dated within the last five years or have a minimum 2.5 cumulative college GPA on a 4.0 scale with 12 or more semester hours. i. It is recommended the command retain a copy of the entire application package. The command portion of the application (such as command endorsement and interview appraisal sheets) should not be shared with the applicant. 9. FY26 STA-21(N) applicants should be aware of the following application requirement modifications that are only relevant for Sailors applying to the nuclear option. These modifications have been made in an effort to reduce administrative requirements for applicants and will be incorporated into a future revision of reference (a). All waivers will be adjudicated on a case- by-case basis. All waivers must be clearly identified and formally endorsed by the Sailor's CO as part of the Sailor's STA-21(N) application. a. JST transcripts are not required for STA-21(N) applicants. b. Applicants are required to apply to three STA-21(N) program- approved universities prior to the STA-21(N) application deadline. If an applicant's desired university is not accepting applications prior to the STA-21(N) application deadline, the applicant shall include both documentation for those applications already submitted and notice of their intention to apply to their preferred university in their STA-21(N) application package. c. The following universities have zero select opportunities for FY26: Columbia University and Southern University and A&M College. d. Interviews (command and nominative boards) are not required for STA- 21(N) applicants, nor are they required to submit officer interview sheets. e. Non-nuclear trained Sailors are welcome to apply to STA- 21(N), but must submit a Electronic Personnel Action Request (NAVPERS 1306/7), to their community manager requesting conditional release from their community, in line with their community practices. They must include in their application package the approved conditional release letter received from their community manager. Application packages must be screened by the Nuclear Accessions Director of Navy Recruiting Command (NRC) and the finalized nuclear field eligibility worksheet must be included in the application package. If applicants have any questions about this process, contact OPNAV N133D at bullnuke@navy.mil. Non-nuclear trained Sailors must meet the requirements of nuclear field duty as specified in Chapter 5 of reference (d). Those requirements not met for nuclear field duty require a waiver with NRC concurrence. These requirements include, but are not limited to, Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, foreign citizenship, and security clearance. f. CO Letter of Recommendation. A CO's letter of recommendation must be included in an applicant's package. It is encouraged that the CO's letter endorse a Sailor based upon their mental aptitude, leadership, and ability to manage adversity. COs are encouraged to provide supplemental context into their ranking methodology and ranking philosophy. Commands with "one of one" Sailors are reviewed with the same regard as commands with multiple Sailors applying. COs should rank their STA-21(N) applicants in a separate group than non-nuclear STA-21 applicants within their command. g. STA-21(N) applicants are not required to submit the personal statement listed in paragraph (8f) and instead must submit three personal statements, each not to exceed 300 words, in response to the following questions: (1) What actions have you taken to prepare for the STA-21(N) program, and how do these actions set you apart from other applicants? (Provide specific endeavors/activities that make you competitive.) (2) How do you assess your readiness to academically manage a technically rigorous and compressed college level course load? (Highlight academic success, but also explain any previous academic shortfalls and provide evidence that you've overcome them.) (3) STA-21(N) is an education and commissioning opportunity that will challenge you morally, mentally, and physically. How do you assess your resiliency in successfully navigating the adversity and mental stresses expected in this program? (Explain your Warrior Ethos and provide any personal challenges or shortcomings that have made you more resilient.) 10. The following lessons learned are provided to STA-21(N) applicants based on the FY25 STA-21(N) selection process and board. This information is provided to ensure applicants highlight their accomplishments and present a competitive package. a. The most competitive applicants have strong academic performance in high school, college, or the nuclear training pipeline. If an applicant does not have a history of strong academic performance, they should provide evidence of improved technical rigor and academic readiness through some other means, such as SAT or ACT scores, or additional college level courses in technical subjects (e.g., calculus, physics, etc.). Strong performance in the Fleet or advanced qualifications are not a substitute for academic performance; Fleet Sailors without an exceptional academic record are strongly encouraged to take the SAT or ACT in order to demonstrate their academic aptitude and potential. b. Sailors are encouraged to be forthright in addressing reasons for poor academic performance or disenrollment from an academic institution. This is best accomplished with an explanation of lessons learned or actions taken to address their weaknesses since the event occurred. c. Letters of recommendation are encouraged and should provide further evidence of a Sailor's ability to complete a rigorous technical degree or other efforts a Sailor has taken to strengthen their application. 11. The preferred method of delivery for applications is through mail. If mail delivery is not possible, contact the Naval Service Training Command STA-21 Program Office (N92 STA-21) at grlk_sta21@us.navy.mil for alternative delivery methods. Mail completed applications to: Naval Service Training Command ATTN: N92 STA-21 320A Dewey Ave Building 3, Room 106 Great Lakes, IL 60088-2845 12. For questions, specific details, eligibility criteria, application requirements, and selection procedures, Sailors should refer to reference (a), contact your command career counselor, or visit the STA-21 website at: https://www.netc.navy.mil/Commands/Naval-Service-Training-Command/STA-21/STA- 21-program/ for the most up-to-date information. 13. The point of contact for STA-21 is Naval Service Training Command, N92 STA-21, (847) 688-5454 ext. 242 or 243/DSN 792 or grlk_sta21@us.navy.mil. The point of contact for the STA-21(N) Program Office is the Nuclear Enlisted Community Manager, OPNAV N133D, (703) 604-5491/DSN 664 or bullnuke@navy.mil. 14. Released by Vice Admiral Richard J. Cheeseman Jr., N1.// BT #0001 NNNN CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED//

Denmark on Monday announced a $2 billion security plan for the Arctic ahead of a visit by the country's prime minister to Berlin, Paris and Brussels to shore up "European unity" on Greenland. The announcement came after US President Donald Trump said Greenland was needed for US "national security".

U.S. President Donald Trump's choice for secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, promised he would stop drinking if the Senate confirmed him.

The Pentagon said Friday night it will sharply curtail social media posts across the Defense Department for the next 10 days to “refocus” the military’s messaging around President Trump’s policy priorities. The memo to senior Pentagon leaders said all components, from military bases to combatant commands, must suspend social media posts from Saturday through Feb. 3, though there are significant exceptions to the new rules.

It will take three years of meeting recruiting goals to recover from the Navy’s current gaps-at sea, a service official said last week. There are about 20,000 operational gaps at sea, Capt. Candice Tresch, spokesperson for the Office of the Chief of Naval Personnel, told USNI News in an email. The area of concern is specifically the apprenticeship, or E1 through E4 positions, gaps at sea, U.S. Fleet Forces Force Master Chief John Perryman said during a Surface Navy Association panel.

CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 271700Z JAN 25 MID120001709577U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 017/25 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/JAN// SUBJ/CALENDAR YEAR 2025 E4 MERITORIOUS ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM (CORRECTED COPY)// REF/A/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/121529ZMAR24// REF/B/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/281643ZAUG24// REF/C/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/272200ZJUL23// NARR/REF A IS NAVADMIN 052/24, 2024 MERITORIOUS ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM SEASON ONE. REF B IS NAVADMIN 174/24, 2024 MERITORIOUS ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM SEASON TWO. REF C IS NAVADMIN 168/23, NAVY-WIDE APPRENTICE (E1-E4) ADVANCEMENT CHANGES.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces policy and guidance for Calendar Year (CY) 2025 E4 Meritorious Advancement Program (MAP) for Active Duty, Training and Administration of the Reserves (TAR) and Selected Reserve (SELRES) Sailors. References (a) through (c) removed MAP opportunities for E2 through E4 Sailors in CY23 in order to support transition to advancements based on Time in Service (TIS). In order to give apprentice band Sailors an opportunity to advance, E4 MAP will run from 1 February through 31 December 2025. 2. E4 MAP quotas will be distributed throughout CY25 to select and reward the top-performing Sailors to be advanced prior to reaching 30 months TIS. E3 Sailors must have a minimum of 12 months TIS to be eligible for MAP to E4. 3. Timeline: CY25 E4 MAP Season: 1 February - 31 December 2025. 4. In line with reference (c), the E4 Professional Military Knowledge Eligibility Exam (PMK-EE) is no longer a requirement for any advancement program. 5. Commands are required to have two Navy Standard Integrated Personnel System (NSIPS) MAP user roles (command reviewer and command reporting senior) in order to submit MAP advancements, Exception to Policy (ETP), and additional MAP quota requests. NSIPS Web Afloat users and commands without access to NSIPS should refer to paragraph 5a for instructions on submitting their MAP advancements. The system uses authoritative data to determine eligibility. For training on user roles, log into NSIPS via https://www.nsips.cloud.navy.mil/, click on training tab, then click MAP tutorial (JPA). a. NSIPS Web Afloat users and commands without access to NSIPS must submit a MAP nomination request via e-mail directly to their Immediate Superior in Charge, Type Commander or Budget Submitting Office (BSO)/echelon 2 command using the Meritorious Certification Letter (MCL). The letter must be signed by the commanding officer and should address any ETP and/or additional quotas requested . Sample MCLs and detailed information regarding the offline process can be found via MyNavy Portal at https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/advancement-and-promotion/a-enlisted-advancement-resources-and-links , then select the websites tab in the blue banner, then select the MAP homepage. b. Quota usage, modifications, and distribution will be managed within the NSIPS environment. Quotas will be distributed to the BSO. 6. MAP Website. MAP information and frequently asked questions can be found at https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Career-Management/Community-Management/Enlisted-Career-Admin/Advancement/MAP/ 7. For additional questions or support, contact MyNavy Career Center (MNCC) at (833) 330-6622 or email at askmncc@navy.mil. 8. This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or canceled, whichever comes first. 9. Released by Vice Admiral Richard J. Cheeseman, Jr., N1.// BT #0001 NNNN CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED//

CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 250206Z JAN 25 MID120001704661U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 016/25 MSGID/NAVADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/-/JAN// SUBJ/GUIDANCE ON THE TERMINATION OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND ACCESSIBILITY OFFICES AND CONTRACTS, REMOTE WORK, AND OFFICIAL SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS// REF/A/DOC/POTUS/20JAN2025// REF/B/DOC/POTUS/20JAN2025// REF/C/LTR/OPM/21JAN2025// REF/D/LTR/ASN MRA/22JAN2025// REF/E/DOC/POTUS/20JAN2025// REF/F/LTR/OPM/22JAN2025// REF/G/LTR/OSD/24JAN2025// NARR/REF A IS EXECUTIVE ORDER ENDING RADICAL AND WASTEFUL GOVERNMENT DEI PROGRAMS AND PREFERENCING. REF B IS EXECUTIVE ORDER ON INITIAL RESCISSIONS OF HARMFUL EXECUTIVE ORDERS AND ACTIONS. REF C IS OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MEMORANDUM, INITIAL GUIDANCE REGARDING DEIA EXECUTIVE ORDERS. REF D IS ACTING ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE NAVY (MANPOWER AND RESERVE AFFAIRS) MEMORANDUM, SUBJECT EXECUTIVE ORDER REGARDING CLOSING DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION OFFICES AND PROGRAMS. REF E IS EXECUTIVE ORDER ON RETURN TO IN-PERSON WORK. REF F IS THE OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT MEMORANDUM REGARDING GUIDANCE ON PRESIDENTIAL MEMOMORANDUM RETURN TO IN-PERSON WORK. REF G IS OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE MEMORANDUM ON GUIDANCE CONCERNING OFFICIAL SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS.// GENTEXT/REMARKS/ 1. Pursuant to references (a) through (g), the following guidance and direction is provided: (a) All agency Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) offices are closed and all DEIA-related contracts terminated in accordance with references (a) through (d). (1) Concerns have been raised that some programs may have been modified in a way that obscures their DEIA objectives. If you are aware of a change in any contract description or personnel position description since 05 Nov 24, to obscure the connection between the contract and DEIA or similar ideologies, please report all facts and circumstances to DEIAtruth(at)opm.gov by 01 Feb 25. (2) There will be no adverse consequences for timely reporting of this information. However, failure to report this information by 01 Feb 25 may result in adverse consequences. (3) By COB 25 Jan 25, Echelon II commands shall report on items 1.(a)(3)(a) through 1.(a)(3)(d) via email to the POCs listed in paragraph 2. Negative responses required. Echelon II commands shall collect inputs from lower echelons. (a) Report completion of cancellation or deletion of all DEIA related instructions, guidance, naval messages, training requirements and scheduled training, to include training directives, orders, materials, equity, plans, and documents, and public facing media (websites, social media accounts, social media posts videos, etc). (b) Identify any contracts related to DEIA and confirm termination. (c) Identify any changes to DEI program or office names, contract, descriptions, or personnel position descriptions that have taken place since 05 Nov 2024. (d) Identify any DEI related offices, to include the number of civilian employees that conduct DEI work. (b) Remote Work. In accordance with references (e) and (f), this message serves as notification to all personnel of reference (e), the Presidential Executive Order on Return to In-Person Work. Additional guidance on the execution of references (e) and (f) is forthcoming. (1) Civilian Employees. We expect DoD will establish a 30-day target date for teleworkers and remote workers. In accordance with Section III, Paragraph 1 of reference (f), eligible employees must work full-time at their respective duty stations unless excused due to a disability, qualifying medical condition, or other compelling reasons as certified by the agency head and the employee's supervisor. Commanders and senior leaders should encourage their employees to use this time to consider changes they may be required to make to personal and family schedules, and travel, in order to fully comply with an established return to office date. (2) Military Personnel. Commanders will direct military personnel return to in-person work as soon as practicable. (c) In accordance with reference (g), social media posts from official accounts at all levels of the Navy are temporarily suspended for 10 days effective 25 Jan 25, with the following exceptions: (1) Social media communication concerning the Department of Defense's current operations defending our southern border. This is a top priority for the Department of Defense. (2) The DoD recognizes the duty and responsibilities of military installation commanders to inform Service members, military families, veterans, base partners, and visitors about base activities and services. Nothing in this NAVADMIN or reference (g) should be interpreted as disrupting or ceasing normal installation base operations and activities. The suspension does not apply to normal installation base operations and activities including customer-focused content such as: (i) Base conditions, activities, and services (ii) DoD Education Activity school activities, operations, and notifications (iii) Morale, Welfare, and Recreation and Commissary operations and activities (iv) Recruiting related activities 2. Director, Navy Staff POCs: CAPT Tony Then - Milciades.a.then2.mil(at)us.navy.mil CDR Corby Bivans - joseph.c.bivans2.mil(at)us.navy.mil CDR Duane Motley - duane.l.motley.mil(at)us.navy.mil LCDR Jeremy Orton - Jeremy.m.orton.mil(at)us.navy.mil 3. Released by VADM Michael E. Boyle, Director of the Navy Staff.// BT #0001 NNNN CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED//

Lisa Murkowski, a frequent thorn in the U.S. president’s side, says the Arctic island is “open for business, but not for sale.”

Colombia has denied entry to two U.S. military deportation flights, according to officials from the Department of Homeland Security and the Defense Department. The flights, carried out on U.S. military C-17 aircraft, were carrying about 80 Colombian migrants each and had departed from California, the defense official told NBC News.

President Trump reportedly held a “fiery” call with Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen over the president’s insistence that U.S. control of Greenland is necessary for American national security.

CFL/ACFLs, Physical Readiness Program (PRP) Office Integration within the MyNavy Career Center (MNCC). Beginning 1 February 2025, The Physical Readiness Program (PRP) Office is updating its customer service processes and procedures by transitioning initial contact via the MyNavy Career Center (MNCC) for a modern call center experience with improved communication solutions accessible for Sailors 24/7 around the globe. Current PRP & PRIMS Help Desk will become the MNCC Tier-2 Help Desk within eCRM for PRP policy and PRIMS issues to answer questions the MNCC Tier-1 personnel cannot. For additional information, please refer to the PRP Integration with MNCC - FACT SHEET.

MILLINGTON, Tenn. – The Navy is improving how it takes care of its Reserve Force as it implements the DD Form 214-1, an official summary record of career points and service for those leaving the Reserve Component. The Navy will start issuing the Certificate of Uniformed Service (Reserve Component Addendum) Feb. 1 for Reservists separating, retiring, or transitioning into the Individual Ready Reserve or Standby Reserve.

CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 241645Z JAN 25 MID120001702876U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 015/25 SUBJ/ANNOUNCEMENT OF OFFICE OF NAVAL INTELLIGENCE CHINA CORE KNOWLEDGE ONLINE COURSE// REF/A/DOC/CNO NAVPLAN 2024/9JAN24/ REF/B/DOC/CNO "AMERICA'S WARFIGHTING NAVY" LETTER/9JAN24/ MSGID/NAVADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N2N6/JAN// NARR/REF A IS THE CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS NAVIGATION PLAN FOR AMERICA'S WARFIGHTING NAVY. REF B IS THE CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS PRIORITIES FOR AMERICA'S WARFIGHTING NAVY LETTER. RMKS/1. This message announces the availability of the Office of Naval Intelligence's (ONI) "China Core Knowledge" online course on Navy e - Learning. This voluntary and unclassified course is designed to introduce and enhance understanding of China's military and naval development for all Navy personnel and civilians. 2. The ONI China Core Knowledge Program provides an understanding of the following: a. China's naval modernization strategy. b. China's expanding naval capabilities and maritime strategy. c. China's growing regional and global military influence. d. China's approach to information-age warfare. e. China's evolving nuclear development. 3. The course takes approximately 35-40 minutes to complete. A 25-question knowledge check is included, and users who score 80% or higher will receive a transcript acknowledging successful completion and a TWMS record reflecting course completion. This course is voluntary, but Commanders are encouraged to incorporate it into command training regimens. 4. Users can access the course via Navy e-Learning: a. Navy e-Learning URL: https://learning.nel.navy.mil/. b. Course number: "ONI-CCK-1.1" ("CCK" stands for China Core Knowledge). c. Users can search for the course by name/number or locate it under the "What's New" section of the "Course Catalog" tab by selecting "ONI courses." 5. The ONI China Core Knowledge study guide is also available to Navy employees with a Common Access Card. This unclassified 53-page guide offers readers a deeper overview of China's naval strategy, geography, naval leadership, organizational structure, and information on regional flashpoints. The guide compliments the online module. Sailors and civilians interested in reviewing the guide will find it on ONI's unclassified Sharepoint site AT https://intelshare.intelink.gov/sites/oni/intelligence/shared documents/oni_china_core_knowledge.pdf . 6. Additional China Core Knowledge courses at the SECRET//REL FVEY and TS//SCI classifications are forthcoming. Upon release of respective classified platforms, a record message notification will follow. 7. This learning material strengthens America's Naval Warfighting Ecosystem outlined by the CNO in references (a) and (b) by raising our knowledge of our peer competitor. 8. For general awareness of ONI's intelligence production, classified products can be located on SIPRNET at [https://oni.highpoint.dia.smil.mil/#/content/home] and on ONI's new JWICS portal at [https://www.dia.ic.gov/source/web/?producer=oni]. 9. Please direct any questions to the ONI N2 directorate at: oni_n2_leadership @flankspeed.onmicrosoft.us. Released by VADM Karl O. Thomas, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Information Warfare, OPNAV N2N6.// BT #0001 NNNN CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED//

CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 241549Z JAN 25 MID120001702659U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN COMMARFORCOM COMMARCORSYSCOM LCES QUANTICO VA INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS SUBJ/ CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS FY24 FOURTH QUARTER GOLD DISK AWARDEES// NAVADMIN 014/25// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC //N8//JAN// SUBJ/CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS FY24 FOURTH QUARTER GOLD DISK AWARDEES// REF/A/JFMM VOLUME VI, CHAPTER 8// AMPN/REF A IS THE JOINT FLEET MAINTENANCE MANUAL 2M ELECTRONIC REPAIR CHAPTER// Remarks/1. In 1997, the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Logistics) implemented a CNO Gold Disk Awards Program. This program was designed to encourage fleet personnel in the maritime community to develop gold disk test routines and repair circuit card assemblies and electronic modules. The resulting benefits have resulted in improved operational readiness of a wide range of C5I and HM&E systems in addition to significantly improved OPTAR cost avoidance. The award consists of a Letter of Commendation signed by Deputy CNO for Integration of Capabilities and Resources and a cash award of up to five thousand dollars. 2. The cash award criteria is a graduated dollar value dependent upon cost avoidance thresholds. The award program not only rewards the top repair technician, but every technician that meets the following quarterly cost avoidance thresholds: $150k to $199k of cost avoidance yields a $2k award $200k to $249k of cost avoidance yields a $3k award $250k to $299k of cost avoidance yields a $4k award $300k and over of cost avoidance yields a $5k award 3. The CNO Gold Disk Awards Program is administered by the NAVSEA Miniature Microminiature Module Test and Repair (2M MTR) Program Manager. Fleet 2M MTR policy and responsibilities are contained in reference (a). Gold Disk awardees are selected by an awards board at NUWC DETACHMENT Field Engineering Office in Norfolk. The selection is based on 2M repair metrics submitted in the module test and repair tracking system or verification of recently submitted Gold Disk test routines. 4. I am proud to announce the 4TH QUARTER FY24 awardees: (READ IN TWO COLUMNS) ET1 JESSICA DEVRIES SWRMC SAN DIEGO ET1 CHRISTOPHER FIGGINS SWRMC SAN DIEGO ET1 ATHINA SARIGIANNIS MARMC NORFOLK VA ET2 BRENDAN CAREY NAVSUBSUPFAC NEW LONDON IC2 DAMIEN CONTRERAS NNSY MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL CAL CENTER ET2 MATHEW DRAKE USS LABOON (DDG 58) ET2 ALEXANDRA GONTER MARMC NORFOLK VA ET2 DANIEL GOODIN USS PHILIPPINE SEA (CG 58) ET2 KYLE HARMON MARMC NORFOLK VA ET2 ALDO HERNANDEZ USS BULKELEY (DDG 84) ET2 MICHAEL HERNANDEZ USS SOMERSET (LPD 25) ET2 RASHWAN JOHNSON USS GREEN BAY (LPD 20) ET2 DYLAN MOUSER NAVSUBSUPFAC NEW LONDON ET2 STEVEN PEREZ USS DONALD COOK (DDG 75) ET2 RIVER PINARDO U.S. AAMDS ROMANIA ET2 JESSE WILLIAMS USS GONZALEZ (DDG 66) ET2 WINSTON WYLIE MARMC NORFOLK VA ET3 DANIEL JONES USS HOWARD (DDG 83) CPL DANNY NGUYEN7TH COMMUNICATIONS BATTALION 5. NUWC DET FEO NORFOLK POC is Mr. Mike Bruzan, 2M/MTR Technical Project Manager, (757) 746-0094 or via e-mail, michael.s.bruzan.civ(at)us.navy.mil. The NAVSEA 2M MTR PM, is Mr. Richard R. Stark, COMM 850 207-6985 or via E- mail richard.r.stark.civ(at)us.navy.mil 6. Released by Neil W. T. Hogg, SES, Assistant Deputy Chief of Naval Operations, N8B.// BT #0001 NNNN CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED//

CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 231846Z JAN 25 MID120001699830U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 013/25 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N093// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N093// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N093// SUBJ/CORRECTED COPY CHANGES TO SPECIAL DUTY WAIVER PROCESSING// REF/A/MANUAL OF THE MEDICAL DEPARTMENT (MANMED), NAVMED P-117 OF 21 APR 23// AMPN/REF A IS MANMED, NAVMED P-117 UPDATED ON 21 APR 23. RMKS/1. The Chief of Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED) convened a Critical Action Process Improvement Team (CAPIT) to support Naval Service Training Command in making immediate and long-term improvements to Special Duty Waiver (SDW) processes and eliminate the backlog of medical holds in the future fleet at Recruit Training Command, and at any other accession point (i.e. U.S Naval Academy, Reserve Officer Training Corps, etc.). This memo addresses SDW processes for those communities that fall within undersea medicine. Aviation special duty waiver processes are being reviewed and will be provided by separate message. 2.This NAVADMIN implements changes to processes to improve timeliness and maximize resources in support of SDW process. 3.Procedures for all Undersea Medical Officers (UMO), Undersea Medical Examiners (UME) performing accession physicals for special duty. a. UMO, UME examine the applicant in accordance with MANMED Chapter 15 and make a determination of "Physically Qualified (PQ)" or "Not Physically Qualified (NPQ)". (1) In the case of conditions approved for a General Duty Waiver (GDW) by an appropriate waiver authority which do not meet NPQ criteria for Special Duty, no SDW is required. The reviewing UMO/UME should document on the DD2808 the date and serial of the GDW letter, statement of evidence, and notation of "Physically Qualified" or "PQ". Appropriate records keeping supporting continuous process improvement and quality assurance efforts should be maintained to update practice standards. (2) Through appropriate and full medical review of GDW package, UMO/UME may find accession candidates physically qualified if they meet the following criteria SDW submission and/or evaluation by a mental health provider is not required in these situations: (a) Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder diagnosed prior to age 14 in absence of ongoing treatment/support for at least the last 12 months and no co-morbid mental health diagnoses. Must have confirmation from most recent academic institution attended that no accommodations were provided. (b) Unipolar depression or anxiety disorder for less than 12 months with no symptoms or treatment in the previous 36 months and absent a history of suicidal ideation or psychiatric hospitalization. (c) Learning disorder diagnosis in absence of academic or behavioral concerns in the prior two years. Must have confirmation from most recent academic institution attended that no accommodations were provided for at least the last 12 months. (3) The following diagnoses, listed by each special duty category, are not appropriate for waivers. If, after careful record review, the UMO/UME substantiates any of these diagnoses among accession candidates, no further workup of other preexisting conditions is required and the candidate should be deemed NPQ for the associated Special Duty. UME/UMO will generate abbreviated DQ package with SF600 which references this message and sends directly to the appropriate BUPERS code for final determination (do not send through BUMED). These criteria were developed by BUMED N10F2 in coordination with the appropriate TYCOMS and communities. (a) Dive Duty: 1 Chronic eustachian tube dysfunction or inability to equalize middle ear pressure 2 Active or unresolved asthma 3 Cystic or cavitary disease of the lungs 4 Inability to correct vision to at least 20/25 in one eye 5 Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy 6 Hereditary disorders of coagulation 7 Chronic immune suppression 8 Current seizure disorder or 2 or more atraumatic seizures after the age of 6 9 Chronic or recurrent alcoholism 10 Illicit drug abuse (non-cannabinoid) 11 History of psychosis to include schizophrenia 12 Recurrent syncope including secondary to vagal disorder 13 Prior suicide attempt with lethal means (i.e. involving a noose or firearms or cutting wrists or ingesting poison or overdosing with an extremely large quantity of medication [e.g. >30 pills of acetaminophen] (b) Special Operations Duty: 1 Abnormalities preventing use of required equipment (i.e. facial deformities and use of mask, regulator, etc.) 2 Depth perception out of standards 3 Current asthma 4 History of spontaneous pneumothorax 5 Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy 6 Hereditary disorders of coagulation 7 Chronic inflammatory gastrointestinal disease, such as Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, celiac sprue 8 History of bariatric surgery 9 History of diverticulitis 10 Chronic or active hepatitis 11 Any history of diabetes mellitus 12 Chronic use of corticosteroids 13 History of suicide attempt (any) 14 Current seizure disorder or 2 or more atraumatic seizures after the age of 6 15 Cerebrovascular disease 16 Chronic virus (except skin, e.g., herpes simplex) 17 Chronic immune insufficiency of any cause, chronic anemia, abnormal hemoglobin with anemia (excludes sickle cell trait, alpha thalassemia trait or beta thalassemia trait), and defects of platelet function or coagulability are disqualifying 18 Chronic or recurrent alcoholism 19 Drug abuse 20 History of psychosis including schizophrenia 21 Recurrent syncope including secondary to vagal disorder 22 Food allergy with anaphylaxis (c) Submarine Duty: 1 Food allergy resulting in anaphylaxis 2 Cholelithiasis confirmed with radiologic study 3 Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus 4 Non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus requiring more than 2 meds for control 5 Symptomatic diverticular disease, uncorrected 6 Eosinophilic esophagitis with abnormal biopsy results after treatment 7 History of retinal detachment 8 Color blindness unless designated for YN, CS, HM, or LN rates (as per MANMED Chapter 15 Section 106) 9 Complicated peptic ulcer disease 10 Recurrent urolithiasis with retained stones 11 Prior suicide attempt with lethal means (i.e. involving a noose or firearms or cutting wrists or ingesting poison or overdosing with an extremely large quantity of medication [e.g. >30 pills of acetaminophen] 12 Recurrent or refractory suicidality 13 Major depressive disorder currently on medications started in past 12 months 14 History of major depressive disorder associated with an inpatient psychiatric hospitalization in the past 3 years 15 Confirmed bipolar disorder (any) 16 Confirmed personality disorders 17 Asthma: other than mild intermittent 18 History of spontaneous pneumothorax 19 Chronic or recurrent alcoholism 20 Any illicit drug abuse (non-cannabinoid) 21 History of psychosis including schizophrenia or major depressive disorder with psychotic features (d) Nuclear Field Duty: 1 Color blindness (as per MANMED Chapter 15 Section 103) 2 Prior suicide attempt with lethal means (i.e. involving a noose or firearms or cutting wrists or ingesting poison or overdosing with an extremely large quantity of medication [e.g. >30 pills of acetaminophen] 3 Recurrent or refractory suicidality 4 Major depressive disorder currently on medications started in past 12 months 5 History of major depressive disorder associated with an inpatient psychiatric hospitalization in the past 3 years 6 Confirmed bipolar disorder (any) 7 Confirmed personality disorders 8 Chronic or recurrent alcoholism 9 Any illicit drug abuse (non-cannabinoid) 10 History of psychosis including schizophrenia or major depressive disorder with psychotic features 4. BUMED primary point of contact is CAPT Richard Schreckengaust at (703) 681-9286 or via email at Richard.h.schreckengaust.mil@health.mil. 5. Released by Rear Admiral Darin K. Via, N093, Surgeon General of the Navy.// BT #0001 NNNN CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED//

CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 221709Z JAN 25 MID120001696899U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 012/25 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/JAN// SUBJ/NAVFIT MODERNIZATION (CORRECTED COPY)// REF/A/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/201951ZNOV23// AMPN/REF A IS NAVADMIN 279/23, NAVFIT98A AVAILABILITY AS ALTERNATIVE TO ENAVFIT. RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces the discontinuation of eNavFit and the modernization of NAVFIT98A for all Navy performance evaluations and fitness reports. The NAVFIT modernization will meet the performance evaluation needs of Sailors at sea and ashore. The modernization updates include NAVFIT98A functionality in Microsoft Office 365 (O365) and auto-validation tools to reduce submission errors and rejection rates. It is scheduled to incorporate the upcoming revised Chief Petty Officer Evaluation in the spring of 2025. 2. Effective 1 May 2025, eNavFit will no longer be available for Fleet use. Thanks to the valuable feedback from Sailors and a culture of learning throughout eNavFit development, the Navy is able to consolidate performance evaluation needs and services into a single platform: a modernized and more capable NAVFIT98A. 3. Commands should not start any evaluations or fitness reports in eNavFit after 15 March 2025 and must ensure all eNavFit performance appraisals are completed and submitted to Performance Evaluations Division Director (PERS- 32) before 15 April 2025. 4. NAVFIT98A version 32 is being released Fleet-wide in January 2025 and will be compatible with both O365 and all workstations used by Sailors Service-wide. 5. Beginning 1 April 2025, all evaluations and fitness reports are to be completed in NAVFIT98A version 32. This new version combines the useful functionality of eNavFit, making it more user-friendly. It also contains updated business rules that will significantly reduce the number of rejected reports received by Navy Personnel Command. 6. For questions concerning NAVFIT98A, contact the MyNavy Career Center at (833) 833-6622 or via e-mail at askmncc@navy.mil. 7. This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or cancelled, whichever occurs first. 8. Released by Vice Admiral Richard J. Cheeseman, Jr., N1.// BT #0001 NNNN CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED//

A military official confirmed to NBC 7 on Thursday that hundreds of locally based service members would be heading to the U.S.-Mexico border to participate in security operations. "As directed by U.S. Northern Command and Joint Task Force North, I Marine Expeditionary Force will deploy approximately 500 Marines and sailors as an immediate augmentation of military active-duty forces to the southern border to carry out directed missions called for by the president to secure the border and protect and defend the territorial integrity of the United States," 1st Lt. Troy J. Garza said in the statement sent out shortly after 10 a.m.

The commander of the Air Force's 613th Air Operations Center in Hawaii, who advocated for more women in such roles, was removed from her position this week. Col. Julie Sposito-Salceies was relieved from the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam unit by Gen. Kevin Schneider, commander of Pacific Air Forces, "due to loss of confidence in her ability to command the organization," according to a Wednesday news release.

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