Defense News in Brief: SECNAV, Local Leaders Headline Tech Bridge Launch

Source: United States Navy

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERY POINT, N.C. – Military leaders, government officials and representatives from local businesses, educational institutions and advocacy organizations gathered at the New Bern Riverfront Convention Center Jan. 27 to celebrate the official launch of the Eastern North Carolina Tech Bridge.

Defense News in Brief: Sea Shore Flow Modified for Nuclear Propulsion Ratings – Here are the Details.

Source: United States Navy

The Navy has modified the Sea Shore Flow career paths for Sailors in nuclear propulsion skills to better align second-term Sailors with career milestones, while also improving overall community manning. The changes announced in NAVADMIN 021/22 start immediately, with the intent of increasing community retention in Reenlistment Zone B, which are those Sailors with six to ten years of service.

Defense News in Brief: RQ-21A Blackjack

Source: United States Navy

Blackjack provides the warfighter with dedicated day and night Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) coverage, target acquisition, and communication relay via a dedicated and cost effective airborne sensor system capable of delivering actionable intelligence to the tactical commander in real time.