Latest "sleep" stories

Watchdog: Surface fleet sailors still going without adequate rest

Efforts to combat fatigue among ship crews are falling short, according to the Government Accountability Office.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

21 months ago

Surface fleet rolls out revised instruction to get sailors better rest at sea

Crew fatigue played a role in two fatal 2017 ship collisions that killed 17 sailors.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

2 years ago

Could a heavier set of rack curtains improve shipboard sleep?

Researchers want to learn more how well sailors snooze on board ships.

By Courtney Mabeus

3 years ago

A staggering number of troops are fat and tired, report says

Glaring concerns over weight and sleep issues for military personnel were raised in a 2018 RAND report.

By Jon Simkins

4 years ago

Sailors must 'be able to handle fatigue,' top admiral says

Adm. Phil Davidson's comments come amid fears that sailors' lack of sleep on surface ships is a readiness problem.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

5 years ago

New in 2018: More sleep for surface sailors?

The Navy began to formalize sleep requirements in the surface fleet for the first time this fall.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

5 years ago

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