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Nearly 2,000 Midshipmen Complete 2026 New Student Indoctrination

Naval Service Training Command Public Affairs, Lt. Beau Nickerson — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:11:00 GMT

716 new Navy and Marine Corps Midshipmen graduated from the third and final iteration of the Naval Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (NROTC) New Student Indoctrination (NSI) for 2026, during a ceremony held aboard Recruit Training Command (RTC), Aug. 3.

Surface Combat Systems Training Command to Exhibit at the Surface Navy Association’s 38th National Symposium

By Kimberly M. Lansdale, Surface Combat Systems Training Command Public Affairs — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 14:36:00 GMT

Surface Combat Systems Training Command’s (SCSTC) team of subject matter experts will demonstrate Surface Training Program (STP) (previously Surface Training Advanced Virtual Environment – STAVE) training systems in SCSTC’s exhibit booth #1339 during the Surface Navy Association’s (SNA) 38th National Symposium at the Hyatt Regency in Arlington, Virginia, Jan. 13-15.

Surface Combat Systems Training Command Conducts Change of Command

By Kimberly M. Lansdale, Surface Combat Systems Training Command Public Affairs — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 15:01:00 GMT

Capt. George A. Kessler, Jr. was relieved by Capt. Rich Eytel as commodore, Surface Combat Systems Training Command (SCSTC), during a time-honored military tradition, the change of command, onboard Naval Support Facility Dahlgren, Virginia, Feb. 19.

Naval Education and Training Command Recognizes its 2024 Military Instructors of the Year

James Stockman — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:00:00 GMT

Naval Education and Training Command’s (NETC) recognized its 2024 Military Instructors of the Year (MIOY) during a ceremony at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Feb. 20, 2025.

Port Arthur, Texas, Native Concludes 37 Years of Naval Service

James Stockman — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 19:30:00 GMT

A native of Port Arthur, Texas, and 1987 graduate of Lincoln High School retired from the U.S. Navy after 37 years of faithful service during a ceremony at the National Naval Aviation Museum on Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida, Dec. 19.

U.S. Navy Optimizes Basic Military Training Program to 9 Weeks

Naval Service Training Command Public Affairs — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 14:58:00 GMT

The U.S. Navy has announced an optimization of its Basic Military Training (BMT) program, reducing the training schedule from 10 weeks to nine weeks effective January 2025. This transition supports the Chief of Naval Operations’ (CNO) Navigation Plan 2024, emphasizing fleet readiness, training efficiency, and the preparation of mission-ready Sailors.

LCS Training Facility Atlantic Renamed to SCSTC MAYPORT

Kimberly M. Lansdale, Surface Combat Systems Training Command — Sun, 01 Dec 2024 15:21:00 GMT

Surface Combat Systems Training Command (SCSTC) Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Training Facility (LTF) Atlantic (LANT) is officially renamed to SCSTC MAYPORT, Dec. 01.

NSSATC’s NC1 Steven Gardner Recognized as Navy Career Counselor of the Year

William Dodge — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 15:30:00 GMT

Navy Counselor 1st Class (NC1) (AW/SW) Steven Gardner, assigned to Navy Service Support Advanced Training Command (NSSATC), was recently recognized as the Navy’s fiscal year 2024 Personnel, Manpower, and Training Career Counselor of the Year.

VCNO Visits Students, Navy Leadership in Newport

From Vice Chief of Naval Operations Public Affairs — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 12:17:00 GMT

Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jim Kilby visited Newport, R.I., to meet with students and Navy leadership, Oct. 30.

While addressing students and staff at Surface Warfare Schools Command, Kilby stressed the achievements and lessons learned the schoolhouse has played since the Navy’s role in the Red Sea.

FY26 Advanced Education Voucher Program Offers Chiefs Mess Path to Master’s Degree

Naval Education and Training Command Public Affairs — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 15:30:00 GMT

Naval Education and Training Command (NETC) is accepting applications from senior enlisted personnel

The U.S. Navy’s CIAT: Operational Readiness in the Pacific

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 15:37:00 GMT

Surface Combat Systems Training Command (SCSTC) Western Pacific (WESTPAC) participated in a groundbreaking ceremony at the site of the P-39 Ship Handling and Combat Training Facility onboard Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Oct. 7. This marked a significant milestone for U.S. Navy training.

Naval Chaplaincy School Hosts a Congressional Staff Delegation

Brett Dodge — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 11:45:00 GMT

Naval Chaplaincy School (NCS) leadership, staff, and faculty hosted a congressional staff delegation consisting of U.S. Speaker of the House of Representatives Mike Johnson’s Chief of Staff Ruth Ward, Representative Keith Self’s Legislative Assistant Joshua Adams, Representative Clay Higgins’ Legislative Director Daniel West, and Representative Robert Aderholt’s Legislative Director Megan Medley during their visit to Newport, Rhode Island, Oct. 3-4.

55th Annual EOD Memorial Ceremony Set for May 4

Press Operations — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 13:00:00 GMT

The Explosive Ordnance Disposal community honors EOD personnel who have given their lives in the line of duty at this annual ceremony. EOD technicians are highly trained, skilled experts in explosives, diving, and parachuting, who share the task of rendering safe and disposing of explosive material. They protect and save lives by analyzing and handling foreign, domestic, and home-made explosives.

SECNAV and Betty Del Toro Give Thanks to Sailors and Their Families on Thanksgiving

From Secretary of the Navy Public Affairs — Fri, 24 Nov 2023 01:33:00 GMT

BREMERTON - Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Carlos Del Toro and his wife Betty visited Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton to say thank you to service members and their families on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 23.

Adm. Lisa Franchetti Shares Her Journey to Becoming Chief of Naval Operations

Chief of Naval Operations Public Affairs — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 15:43:00 GMT

WASHINGTON – In a small ceremony attended by family and colleagues, Adm. Lisa Franchetti was sworn in as the 33rd Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), the highest ranking officer of the United States Navy, Nov. 2.

SCSTC Prepares for Reaffirmation of Accreditation Visit

Kimberly M. Lansdale — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 13:37:00 GMT

The Council on Occupational Education (COE) will conduct a Reaffirmation of Accreditation site visit at Surface Combat Systems Training Command (SCSTC) in Dahlgren, Va., 18 - 21 Sept.

Naval Education and Training Command Holds Change of Command Ceremony

NETC Public Affairs — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 20:47:00 GMT

Rear Adm. Pete Garvin departed Naval Education and Training Command and will report as the next president of the U.S. Naval War College.

54th Annual Explosive Ordnance Disposal Memorial Ceremony

Courtesy Asset — Tue, 02 May 2023 17:54:00 GMT

Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal will be hosting the 54th annual Explosive Ordnance Disposal Memorial Ceremony on Eglin Air Force Base, May 6, 2023.

NETPDC Announces Civilian of the Quarter for First Quarter, 2023

Cheryl Dengler, Naval Education and Training Professional Development Center — Tue, 02 May 2023 17:32:32 GMT

PENSACOLA, Fla. – The Naval Education and Training Professional Development Center (NETPDC) announced April 26, 2023, the selection of Mark Winkelman as the Civilian of the Quarter (COQ) for first quarter, 2023.

Navy’s Center for Service Support to Host COE Accreditation Team

Center for Service Support — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 16:44:00 GMT

The Council on Occupational Education (COE) is scheduled to conduct a reaffirmation of accreditation for the Center for Service Support (CSS) June 12-15, 2023.