Defense News: U.S. Navy Invites Former Sailors to Apply for Reentry under Executive Order 14184

Source: United States Navy

The United States Navy is inviting former Sailors who voluntarily left the service or allowed their service to lapse, rather than comply with the COVID-19 vaccination mandate, the opportunity to apply for reinstatement, in accordance with Executive Order 14184, “Reinstating Service Members Discharged Under the Military’s COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate.”

Defense News: US, Australian Naval Leaders Ride Submarine, Strengthening Bilateral Ties

Source: United States Navy

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (Apr. 3, 2025) – Director of the U.S. Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program Adm. Bill Houston, who completed his Submarine Command Course training on Collins-class submarine HMAS Rankin in 2007, and Chief of the Royal Australian Navy Vice Adm. Mark Hammond, a 2003 graduate of the U.S. Navy Submarine Command Course, embarked USS Montana (SSN 794) for a combined operational familiarization opportunity at sea, April 3, 2025.

Defense News: Acting Chief of Naval Operations Adm. James Kilby Speaks at Australian, US, UK Naval Capabilities and Science and Technology Talks

Source: United States Navy

Acting Chief of Naval Operations Adm. James Kilby spoke to leaders from the Royal Australian Navy, the British Royal Navy, and the U.S. Navy to discuss the long-standing partnership between the three navies and the continued integration and interoperability of their forces, at the inaugural tri-lateral Naval Capabilities and Science and Technology Talks, April 3.

Defense News: NAVFAC Leaders Attend SAME Capital Week Conference

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WASHINGTON NAVY YARD, District of Columbia — Rear Adm. Dean VanderLey, commander, Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) and chief of Civil Engineers emphasized the importance of industry partnerships, alternative construction methods, and engaging with Congress during an executive leadership panel at the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Capital Week conference last week in Rockville, Maryland.