The year 2016 is set for heady news events and long-awaited changes, ranging from patrols of contested waters and better armed littoral combat ships to a new physical fitness regime and the introduction of highly anticipated uniforms.
Women will begin preparing to join the storied SEAL teams. The fleet will grow with 11 new ships. A strike group will sail to promote bio-fuels.
Also look for changes to Tricare and the roll-out of the new retirement system that takes effect in 2018.
What you need to know:
Energy efficiency
Keeping Hornets in the air
Missile testing
PRT under review
Enlisted women on submarines
Advancement changes
All-male units open to women
More reasons to ship over
Presence in Asia
Early outs
New ships
Uniform changes
Fitness policies
Rewarding PT studs
Homeport shifts
