Defense News in Brief: African American/Black History Month: Houston Native Reflects on Navy Supply Corps Service

Source: United States Navy

“When I joined the Navy, I barely saw African American officers. I believe that African Americans are now making positive strides in the officer ranks,” said Lt. Nana Bonsu, a Navy Supply Corps officer assigned to Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Business Systems Center (BSC) in Mechanicsburg, Pa. “We’re still growing and breaking down barriers, but I feel lucky to be part of a group that is inspiring the next generation of Sailors.”

Defense News in Brief: NAVSUP Postal Operations Team Demonstrates Commitment to Process Improvement

Source: United States Navy

NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Jacksonville’s postal operations team recently developed an innovative response to help manage the large and steady flow of mail to aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). By working with USPS to re-route mail and by installing a secure CONEX box, or shipping container, at NAS Jacksonville; Eisenhower’s shore-based mail handling personnel have round-the-clock access to the ship’s mail.