The Navy has resumed regular urinalysis testing with the release of NAVADMIN 100/21 on May 21, which cancels the temporary policy allowing for the suspension of collection operations to mitigate Sailor exposure during the COVID-19 pandemic.,
The Navy s annual call for Seaman to Admiral–21 (STA–21) program applications is now on the streets.
This year s board will meet in September, according to NAVADMIN 094/21 released on May 12. To be considered, initial applications must be postmarked on or before July 1.
Navy officials recommend not waiting until the July 1 deadline. Instead, early submission is encouraged as it allows time for feedback to the Sailor if their package is missing required documents or if anything is not readable, the message said.
Those needing additional documentation have until Aug. 1 to submit any additions to their applications.
The message announced temporary changes to policy this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, impacts to the availability of college aptitude and fitness testing have resulted in exceptions to policy and alternate ways to fulfill those requirements and documentation.
Hispanic and Latino leaders from the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard came together virtually to discuss leadership, identity, and maintaining a culture of excellence May 5.
Sponsored by the Association of Naval Services Officers, a non-profit that focuses on mentorship of Hispanic-Latino servicemembers, the symposium was an annual meet up to re-commit to the ideals of recruiting, retaining, and ensuring promotion opportunities for people of Hispanic and Latino descent.
“We are in uncertain times. Times that call us to maintain a culture of excellence,” said Capt. Roy Love, who is the DC chapter president and whose chapter hosted the virtual symposium. “This was an opportunity for service members across all three maritime services to recognize that there are people of diverse backgrounds like them striving for success – and working together to get there.”
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Navy Announces New Flag Assignments; Including New Undersea Warfare Director
May 3, 2021 9:43 AM
BANGOR, Wash. (Jan. 25, 2019) Rear Adm. Douglas Perry, from Biloxi, Mississippi, receives honors from the sideboys as the official party arrives during a change of command ceremony for Submarine Group 9. US Navy Photo
The Navy on Friday unveiled a series of promotions and new assignments for flag officers, including a new undersea warfare requirements officer.
Rear Adm. Doug Perry, who has led Submarine Group Nine since January 2019, will head to the Pentagon as the new director of undersea warfare on the chief of naval operations’ staff (OPNAV N97). Perry was previously at U.S. Fleet Forces Command, where he was the joint and fleet operations director, according to his service bio.
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