Release Date: 02/23/2010
By Lt. Cmdr. James R. Hagen, Navy Medicine Information Systems Support Activity Public Affairs
SAN ANTONIO (NNS) -- Navy Medicine Information Systems Support Activity (NAVMISSA) based in San Antonio, announced Feb. 22 the development of an online program that will support every Sailor.
NAVMISSA's new Web-based application allows Sailors for the first time to monitor their Individual Medical Readiness (IMR) status online.
Sailors can now review IMR medical an...[READ MORE] |
After two years of testing, Navy uniform officials plan to vote on upgrades to both the dress white and the dress blue “crackerjack” uniforms within the year, according to an officer on the Navy Uniform Board.
The improvements were meant to modernize the traditional E-6 and below uniforms and make them more functional. Tests were completed at the end of 2008, and since then, officials have been trying to make the uniforms ready for final approval.
“This is still an active program that we’r...[READ MORE] |
1. PART OF NAVYS TOTAL FORCE VISION FOR THE 21ST CENTURY IS TO
DRAW OUR STRENGTH AND INNOVATION FROM THE DIVERSITY OF OUR NATION. THE
NAVY IS FOCUSING ITS EFFORT ON EMERGING TALENT MARKETS AND IS WORKING
TO INCREASE FEMALE ACCESSIONS IN FY10. THE MOTIVATION AND PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG SAILORS AT RECRUIT TRAINING CENTER (RTC) GREAT
LAKES IS A VITAL MISSION, ONE THAT CAN BENEFIT FROM THE PRESENCE OF
OUTSTANDING FEMALE ROLE MODELS.
2. INCREASING FEMALE RECRUIT DIVISION...[READ MORE] |
Starting late next year, chiefs and officers will have the opportunity to buy a more professional summer uniform for the office.
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Gary Roughead has approved the main design of the service dress khaki uniform, a World War II-style uniform that began development in 2006.
The uniform — which will be optional and can be worn in place of the summer white uniform or the service khakis — sports a contemporary design that includes an unbelted waist and peaked lapels....[READ MORE] |
The Defense Department now is paying for an Internet service that helps military families find in-home child care, nannies, tutors, elder care providers, pet sitters and other services in their local communities.
Active-duty Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps members and their families, as well as National Guard and reserve members and their families, can receive a free membership to the service, which costs an average of $120 a year. Retirees are not eligible.
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