Latest "Manning" stories

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

5 months ago

Ensign Chris Luna takes a navigational bearing while standing watch in the pilot house of the guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59) on Dec. 21, 2020, in the Indian Ocean.

Navy ‘masking’ extent of manning shortfalls in the surface fleet, watchdog agency says

Such shortfalls nearly doubled from 2016 to 2020.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

20 months 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

2 years ago

Why the Navy’s best recruits might be former sailors

Regret getting out? Want to come back in? The Navy would like to talk to you!

By Mark D. Faram

4 years ago

How the Navy got to be 6K sailors short at sea

But it's getting better.

By Mark D. Faram

4 years ago

Chelsea Manning back in jail after refusing to testify on WikiLeaks

The 31-year-old can face up to 18 months in jail for refusing to testify before a grand jury.

4 years ago