Latest ""

Navy testing alternative crewing model amid shortages, says SWO boss

The pilot program aims to decrease the number of temporary additional duty sailors aboard destroyers.

By Diana Stancy

2 years ago

Retention of surface warfare officers is improving, SWO boss says

The commander of Naval Surface Forces, Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, said his goal is to reach a 35% or 36% retention rate among SWOs for 2023.

By Diana Stancy

2 years ago

Surface navy expanding use of data in sailor detailing process

Though 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 Eckstein

3 years ago

Here’s what the Navy says it’s doing to prevent another Bonhomme Richard-style shipyard fire

The sea service has yet to release any of its investigation into last summer's fire, which sent the amphib to the scrapheap.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

4 years ago

SWO boss: ‘Many challenges remain’ in fixing surface fleet’s manning problems

The effect of such manning shortages became apparent following two ship collisions that killed 17 sailors in 2017.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

4 years ago

Naval Surface Forces gets new commander

Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener took the reins of the Navy's surface fleet at a change-of-command ceremony Monday.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

5 years ago