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Yesterday I visited Blount Island Command Marines, @NS_Mayport Sailors, and their families. There is no greater privilege than to serve beside these warfighters in defense of the homeland.
We are committed to righting past wrongs. If you were unjustly discharged due to COVID-related events, we want you back on our team! Contact us at the email addresses below:
Sailors: [email protected]
Marines: [email protected]
The Navy is fully committed to restoring the honor, careers, and benefits of former Sailors affected by the COVID vaccine mandate.
NAVADMIN 255/26 details two pathways:
Path 1: Return to service
-Prior paygrade and rating restored
-Retroactive back pay and allowances
-Service credit for the time you were out
-Recouped bonuses repaid.
-Discharge characterization, RE codes, and separation narrative corrected
Path 2: Set the record straight
Still serving? If your record took a hit for refusing the vaccine, it can be reviewed and updated. If it cost you a promotion, that can be reconsidered too.
Separated and not returning? Your discharge can be upgraded to Honorable and bonus repayments may be recouped.
Both paths start with the same form:
mynavyhr.navy.mil/About-MyNa…
Navy COVID Cell: 901-874-9284
Deadline: April 1, 2027
Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao retweeted
I had another meaningful exchange with Minister Giang as we continue to deepen defense cooperation.
We are committed to accounting for those still missing, united in honoring the fallen, and steadfast in recognizing the families whose loved ones never returned.
The Northeast Indiana Defense Summit, hosted by @SenatorBanks, was an opportunity to discuss the transformational change our Navy is undertaking. We're building the Navy faster, more fiscally responsibly, and more self-reliant than ever before.
Speaking with the Aviation Maintenance Master Chief mess alongside CNAF and CNAL at @nas_oceana and addressing Navy, civic, and business leaders at @HRVA_Alliance's Ironclad Summit were two phenomenal opportunities to discuss two of my Lines of Effort: taking care of Sailors and expanding the maritime industrial base.
Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao retweeted
Department of War and Navy Close on $1.7 Billion Hampton Roads Barracks Project
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Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao retweeted
Welcome home, USS McFaul (DDG 74)! ⚓️🇺🇸
Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao and Adm. Karl Thomas met the crew upon their return to welcome them back from an 11-month deployment. The crew was awarded with the Presidential Unit Citation for their steadfast dedication to duty!
Talk about a fine Navy day! Today, the Honorable Michael P. Duffey, Undersecretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment, and I welcomed home and presented the Presidential Unit Citation to USS McFaul after 332 days at sea, celebrated our $1.7 billion unaccompanied housing Hunt contract closure with Hampton Roads civic leaders, spent time with Norfolk Public School students at a @NAV_STA_NORFOLK STEM day, and had lunch with USS San Antonio warriors.
Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao retweeted
I have officially appointed @Dakota_Meyer to serve as my Senior Advisor for the Barracks Task Force.
Dakota will represent my office at installations across the country—going directly to our warfighters, identifying what’s broken, and ensuring we FIX our barracks.
Our warriors deserve nothing less.
Unmanned aerial refueling transforms naval power projection. We're testing remote connections, flight profiles, and more to ensure we capitalize on this game-changing capability.
This week’s voting stand down provides Sailors and Marines the resources and time to have their voices heard.
