On a stifling summer day in August 2023, during an aerial firefighting mission near Springerville, Arizona, Naval Aircrewman (Mechanical) First Class (AWF1) Edgar Silva found himself at the center of a life-or-death emergency. A veteran of both Marine and Navy service, Silva’s training, experience,...

“When CM2 Scot arrived on camp, we had three 12K forklifts down and needing repair," said Construction Mechanic 1st Class Michael Grant, NMCB 1 cost control maintenance supervisor. "The 12K is our most efficient method of material handling equipment and is crucial in completing our current mission...

(November 21, 2024) More than 200 senior Navy supply officers gathered at the National Conference Center, Nov. 19- 22, in Leesburg, Virginia for the annual Navy Supply Corps Senior Leadership Symposium...

Forged by diverse and challenging opportunities throughout a 29-year Navy career, Captain Matt Hawkins considers his current role as Reserve Chief of Staff (RCOS) for Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF) to be his most defining, as he leads a force redesign amidst a surge in...

The Navy is improving how it takes care of its Reserve Force as it implements the DD Form 214-1, an official summary record of career points and service for those leaving the Reserve Component...