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Changes coming to sub IT ratings
Sailors in the information systems technician rating on submarines will convert into new ratings to facilitate “mastery” in one area of expertise.
By Diana Stancy
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Navy creates three new IT submarine ratings to promote specialization
The sailors will specialize in communications, network security and electronic warfare.
By Diana Stancy
Big Navy plans to offer ‘early out’ options for certain enlisted sailors
The options will mostly pertain to certain overmanned ratings and year groups.
Navy makes 78 more ratings eligible for reenlistment bonuses
“We’ve done due diligence to ensure that we have bonuses in the right ratings at the right time to ensure maximum warfighting capability."
By Diana Stancy
Here’s how the Navy is ramping up its reenlistment bonus policy to retain sailors
The Navy also announced it’s adding 27 skillsets to the list of those who could qualify for a bonus.
By Diana Stancy
VA drops its star ratings system for hospitals
Department said the star system was misinterpreted and underutilized.
By Patricia Kime
New Navy rating ‘translates more easily to the civilian sector’ ... of retail?
Finally, a military job that prepares transitioning service members for ultracompetitive civilian vocations like Starbucks barista.
By Jon Simkins
Bigger re-up bonuses for top sailors — what you need to know now!
Called by officials a “kicker,” it’s a temporary initiative that offers “pay for performance” bonuses to boost sailors in seven surface engineering ratings.
By Mark D. Faram
Here are the best and worst VA medical centers
Department officials released their final FY18 hospital ratings this week, showing some improvements.
It’s like LinkedIn for the Navy
The innovation comes alongside an ongoing reworking of the Navy’s rating structure and training systems so that the service can offer more career options than ever before to sailors.
By Mark D. Faram
Navy moves to help enlisted get ahead
In a few years, sailors might be able to take advancement exams online and get promoted that month.
By Mark D. Faram
Female sailors have an extra two months to apply for submarine service
Selected sailors will be part of the initial integration of the Ohio-class submarine Georgia.
By Victoria Leoni