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Disaster Preparedness Includes Periodic Insurance Policy Reviews   (2 September 2009)
Summary: The Fleet and Family Support Program recommends that Sailors and Navy families review their personal insurance policies each September as part of Disaster Preparedness Month.    MORE>>

FY10 SRB Rewards Critical Skills and Top Performance   (2 September 2009)
Summary: Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB) award levels were announced in NAVADMIN 250/09 for active duty and Reserve full time support Sailors which are scheduled to take effect Oct. 1.    MORE>>

Defense Department to Start H1N1 Flu Vaccinations   (2 September 2009)
Summary: All military personnel will be vaccinated against the H1N1 flu virus, and the vaccine will be available to all military family members who want it, according to a Defense Department health affairs official.    MORE>>

Sailors' Online Records Key for Post-9/11 GI Bill Transfer   (26 August 2009)
Summary: With the gate opening Aug. 1 for eligible Sailors to transfer their GI Bill benefits to spouses or children, the Navy has processed about 7,500 applications with priority given to family members attending college this fall.    MORE>>

Rules for Extensions to Change This Fall   (26 August 2009)
Summary: The Navy will change the Short Term Extension (STE) policy Oct. 1, affecting obligated service (OBLISERV) rules for enlisted personnel.    MORE>>

Log On to NFAAS As Part of Disaster Preparedness   (18 August 2009)
Summary: As meteorologists continue to track Hurricane Bill, Sailors and Navy families are reminded to become familiar with the Navy Family Accountability and Assessment System (NFAAS) -- and to update personal information now.    MORE>>

Some Sailors May Experience Compressed PCS Timelines This Fall   (18 August 2009)
Summary: The chief of Naval Personnel released an update in NAVADMIN 236/09 on permanent change of station (PCS) orders indicating that some Sailors set to move in the first quarter of fiscal year 2010 (FY10) will receive their orders after Oct. 1.    MORE>>

National Broadcast Features Navy's At Sea Operations   (4 August 2009)
Summary: The U.S. Navy's global operations, including current operations in the Gulf of Aden, will be the focus of a three-part mini-series, titled "At Sea", which airs on Military Channel Aug. 9 - 11, 10 p.m. (EST).    MORE>>

Future of Navy Personnel Discussed   (4 August 2009)
Summary: In a podcast released Aug. 4, the chief of naval personnel discussed programs, policies and the way ahead for Navy personnel next year.    MORE>>

Navy Seeking Sailors' Participation in PSD Quick Poll   (29 July 2009)
Summary: The Navy is currently polling more than 7,500 Sailors for the Personnel Support Detachment (PSD) Quick Poll to assess views on pay and personnel issues in the Navy. The poll remains open until Aug. 5.    MORE>>