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From this edition of the @USNPeople Weekly Wire: 

1.) Advancement Quotas for Chief Released [[ Ссылка ]]
ALL HANDS, Chief of Naval Personnel
Quotas increased more than 200 from last year's board, but a combination of a larger inventory of E6 Sailors and more of those Sailors passing their E7 exam caused the slight reduction in opportunity this cycle.

2.) First Enlisted Female Sub Selectees Announced
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NAVY TIMES, Mark D. Faram
"These selections are a key milestone in the continued integration of the submarine force," Vice Adm. Bill Moran, chief of naval personnel, said in the message," "These sailors will be assigned to the first two of 18 submarine crews included in the initial integration plan.

3.) Navy to Double on-the-Spot Advancements for Sailors
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NAVY TIMES, Mark D. Faram
"That culture has survived in CAP throughout the past decades, but what we're really talking about now is changing the culture to recognize our best talent through meritorious advancement, much as we do with meritorious advancement of the sailors of the year to chief petty officer," he said. "Why not give more of that type of authority to commanding officers, both at sea and ashore?"

4.) Female Uniform Initiatives – 8 Things to Know
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NAVYLIVE, 21st Century Sailor Office
Several significant female uniform initiatives have been in the press and discussed at all hands calls and events across the Fleet. A “choker” style Service Dress White (SDW) uniform for officers and chiefs, was recently showcased at the U.S. Naval Academy graduation and a Cracker-Jack style Service Dress Blues (SDB) for E6 and below that will appear next year.

Video produced by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Elliott Fabrizio and Mass Communication 2nd Class LJ Burleson.

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