The change will offer pregnant sailors more choice while filling empty shore duty jobs, according to the Navy.
In recent years, retention among SWOs has remained at approximately 34 to 35 percent, up from a 30 percent retention rate roughly 20 years ago.
Sailors in the information systems technician rating on submarines will convert into new ratings to facilitate “mastery” in one area of expertise.
Some enlisted recruiters in the pay grades E-4 through E-8 are now eligible for up to $500 a month in assignment incentive pay, according to the Navy.
While the eNavFit system was rolled out in early 2022, it is still encountering problems and was used for less than 20% of evals in 2023.
The new Senior Enlisted Marketplace program requires senior chiefs to apply and accept orders for a specific job in order to advance to master chief.
Enlisted active-duty sailors who fail to advance within certain parameters will have other options for staying Navy.
The Navy Working Uniform Type III is now authorized as an alternative uniform for sailors at the Pentagon – except for Fridays.
Latinos who served in the military achieved higher homeownership rates and income, a study found.
Senior Enlisted Adviser to the Chairman Troy Black becomes the top enlisted voice on quality-of-life and combat readiness issues for the joint force.
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