“Personnel in these paygrades have demonstrated a sustained history of superior performance … that negate the requirement for annual periodic reporting.”

The aircraft carrier returned to port in August 2025 after a nine-month deployment covering over 275,000 nautical miles.

In 2025, there were only a few grab-and-go food stations across all shore-based galleys. By the end of June, a majority will have them.

The hundreds of active-duty service members selected for the “high visibility” event must meet military waist-to-height standards and fund their travel.