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Navy testing alternative crewing model amid shortages, says SWO boss
The pilot program aims to decrease the number of temporary additional duty sailors aboard destroyers.
By Diana Stancy
SWO community would see unprecedented changes if this bill becomes law
Under the SWOLE Act, surface warfare officers would be assigned to specialized career paths.
Why can’t the Navy keep its surface warfare officers?
The Navy commissions nearly twice as many SWOs each year as it needs to fill positions on ships, leaving these newbies to compete for ship driving time and other hands-on experience needed to become a good surface warfare officer.
SWO boss: ‘Many challenges remain’ in fixing surface fleet’s manning problems
The effect of such manning shortages became apparent following two ship collisions that killed 17 sailors in 2017.
Surface warfare officers: Order your leather jackets now!
The black leather jackets for sailors who have earned their SWO pins, announced in January, are now available for order.
By Harm Venhuizen
Navy SWOs to get their own leather jacket!
Intended for wear at sea, it also can be paired ashore with a service uniform.
Dog poop, booze and a slap — alleged CPO initiation hazing under investigation
The report indicates that the alleged hazing occurred around 8 p.m. on Sunday at a base housing residence in Lake Stevens, Washington.
By Carl Prine
Congress, Navy revolutionize officer promotions
Congress has reshaped the way the Navy can recruit, train and retain commissioned officers.
By Mark D. Faram
Navy ROTC unit commander at SUNY Maritime College fired
Capt. Heedong Choi was fired as head of the State University of New York's Maritime College due to personal misconduct allegations, Navy officials said.
Maybe today’s Navy is just not very good at driving ships
The two collisions — and a total of 17 sailors lost at sea this summer — have raised concerns about whether this generation of surface fleet officers lack the basic core competency of their trade.
By Mark D. Faram