Watchdog: surface fleet sailors still not getting enough sleepSailors have cited manning levels and uncomfortable mattresses as reasons why they can't get solid rest on their ships, according to a new report.By Geoff Ziezulewicz6 months ago
Sailors who sign up for 3-year journeyman sea tours to get bonus payBenefits include incentive bonuses ranging from $200 to $800 a month.By Diana Stancy12 months ago
Austin ‘confident’ about meeting recruiting challengesAustin acknowledged that recruiting is a focus area.By Meghann Myers18 months ago
Surface navy expanding use of data in sailor detailing processThough the SURFMEX data tool won't address overall manning levels, it's meant to ensure the right sailors are in the right jobs to boost ship readiness.By Megan Eckstein20 months ago
Navy ‘masking’ extent of manning shortfalls in the surface fleet, watchdog agency saysSuch shortfalls nearly doubled from 2016 to 2020.By Geoff Ziezulewicz3 years ago
SWO boss: ‘Many challenges remain’ in fixing surface fleet’s manning problemsThe effect of such manning shortages became apparent following two ship collisions that killed 17 sailors in 2017.By Geoff Ziezulewicz3 years ago