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How the Navy plans to retain officers with special skills

The latest reform is part of a larger series of innovations designed to keep valued officers in uniform.

By Mark D. Faram

4 years ago

Congress, Navy revolutionize officer promotions

Congress has reshaped the way the Navy can recruit, train and retain commissioned officers.

By Mark D. Faram

4 years ago

Navy wants chiefs to ‘up and stay.' At sea.

Waivers are similar to the deals given to petty officers in recent years.

By Mark D. Faram

5 years ago

Are you an officer facing the retirement boards?

Panels will begin in September and you might be on a list.

By Mark D. Faram

5 years ago

Navy looking at radical new career paths

The days of a consecutive 20- to 30-year Navy career may be numbered.

By Mark D. Faram

5 years ago

As fleet grows, it's a good time to be in the Navy

Adding 25,000 sailors will correspond with a spike in new opportunities for sailors.

By Mark D. Faram

5 years ago

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