Hair grooming standards have changed significantly throughout society since the U.S. military enforced the first regulations on hair length in 1801. The Navy should update its policies to keep pace with that change.
When crew members sleep well, their bodies and minds are less stressed, and they can maintain effective physical performance. This makes missions safer and more successful.
Chief Warrant Officer Michael S. Adams (shown here preflighting a T-34C at NAS Whiting Field) finished pilot primary flight training under the Active Duty Flying CWO Pilot Program. The program was discontinued in 2013.
The Navy needs innovation to maintain superiority, but innovation cannot exist without bold sailors who are willing to embrace risk and face failure. Here, a new chief petty officer is saluted during a pinning ceremony.
U.S. Naval Submarine School students go through surface survival training at the school’s Pressurized Submarine Escape Training facility as part of Basic Enlisted Submarine School in July 2024. Submarine sailors should train with escape systems more frequently to master their last best chance for survival in combat.
A chief boatswain’s mate evaluates recruits during basic seamanship training at Recruit Training Command (RTC), Great Lakes, Illinois. Training to develop character and instill technical competence starts at RTC and continues throughout a sailor’s career. Chiefs help to promote sailors by assisting the commanding officer to provide effective documentation of performance.