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Goldfein outlines risks of budget uncertainties

By AF Chief of Staff, Fiscal Year Budget, Government Shutdown, Top Stories
Funding for the entire U.S. government expires Nov. 22 at 12:01 a.m. unless Congress acts. While progress on forging a budget agreement has been slow, congressional aides say there is movement toward approving a short-term spending plan that keeps the government running into December.
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein told a Capitol Hill audience in Washington, D.C., Nov. 6, 2019, that unpredictable funding has both short-term and long-term effects, complicating readiness, training, planning and other activities necessary to meet missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chad B. Trujillo)

https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2011239/goldfein-outlines-risks-of-budget-uncertainties/ Charles Pope

Goldfein outlines risks of budget uncertainties

By AF Chief of Staff, Fiscal Year Budget, Government Shutdown, Top Stories
Funding for the entire U.S. government expires Nov. 22 at 12:01 a.m. unless Congress acts. While progress on forging a budget agreement has been slow, congressional aides say there is movement toward approving a short-term spending plan that keeps the government running into December.
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein told a Capitol Hill audience in Washington, D.C., Nov. 6, 2019, that unpredictable funding has both short-term and long-term effects, complicating readiness, training, planning and other activities necessary to meet missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chad B. Trujillo)

https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2011239/goldfein-outlines-risks-of-budget-uncertainties/ Charles Pope

CNO, MCPON Answer Sailors’ Questions During Facebook Live

By Adm. John Richardson, advancement, All Hands Call, Blended Retirement System, boot camp, Dynamic Force Employment, Facebook, Facebook Live, Government Shutdown, Live Event, MCPON Russell Smith, mental health, Recruit Training Command, suicide prevention, Uniforms, USS Harry S. Truman

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith answered Sailors’ questions during a Facebook Live all-hands call on the Navy’s Facebook page Dec. 14 at the Pentagon. You can watch the full event above and highlights below.

 

WASHINGTON (Dec. 14, 2018) Public affairs personnel from the staffs of Adm. Richardson and MCPON Smith as well as the Navy’s digital media engagement team monitor questions during a Facebook Live all-hands call in the Pentagon. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Elliott Fabrizio/Released)
WASHINGTON (Dec. 14, 2018) Public affairs personnel from the staffs of Adm. Richardson and MCPON Smith as well as the Navy’s digital media engagement team monitor questions during a Facebook Live all-hands call in the Pentagon. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Elliott Fabrizio/Released)

 

Perhaps one of the most important things discussed was not being afraid to seek help with mental health. If you watch one thing online today, please make it MCPON’s Smith message in this video.

All Hands Call: Mental health

Perhaps one of the most important things that was discussed during Friday's all hands call was not being afraid to seek help with mental health. If you watch one thing online today, please make it MCPON's Smith message in this video.

Posted by U.S. Navy on Sunday, December 16, 2018

 

Sometimes, it doesn’t hurt to ask.
Thanks to a question, Adm. Richardson authorized on Friday gloves for wear with the fleece as an outer garment effectively immediately.

All Hands Call: Gloves with fleece

Sometimes, it doesn't hurt to ask during an all hands call.Thanks to a question, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson authorized on Friday gloves for wear with the fleece as an outer garment effectively immediately.

Posted by U.S. Navy on Saturday, December 15, 2018

 

During the all hands call, MCPON Smith was asked about advancement opportunities and shared insight into the Detailing Marketplace as part of Sailor 2025 Rating Modernization.

All Hands Call: Advancement opportunities

During Friday's all hands call, MCPON Smith was asked about advancement opportunities and shared insight into the Detailing Marketplace as part of Sailor 2025 Rating Modernization.

Posted by U.S. Navy on Sunday, December 16, 2018

 

Smith also discussed how tailored compensation will allow for the opportunity for bundled orders, geographic stability and other compensation.

All Hands Call: Tailored compensation

During Friday's all hands call, MCPON Smith explained how tailored compensation will allow for the opportunity for bundled orders, geographic stability and other compensation.

Posted by U.S. Navy on Sunday, December 16, 2018

Below is the link that Smith referenced in his above video response.

 

We’ve made changes to boot camp to better prepare recruits for the fleet. MCPON Smith explained those more stressful and less predictable changes.

All Hands Call: Boot camp changes

We've made changes to #USNavy boot camp to better prepare recruits for the fleet. During Friday's all hands call, Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith explained those more stressful and less predictable changes.

Posted by U.S. Navy on Sunday, December 16, 2018

 

The clock is ticking for eligible Sailors to decide whether to opt in to the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)’s new Blended Retirement System. MCPON Smith offered some advice.

All Hands Call: Blended Retirement System

The clock is ticking for eligible Sailors to decide whether to opt in to the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)'s new Blended Retirement System. Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith offered some advice during Friday’s all hands call.

Posted by U.S. Navy on Sunday, December 16, 2018

 

During the all hands call, Adm. Richardson addressed the possibility of a government shutdown.

All Hands Call: Possibility of government shutdown

During Friday’s all hands call, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson addressed the possibility of a government shutdown.

Posted by U.S. Navy on Saturday, December 15, 2018

 

Richardson also answered a question about whether future deployments could be similar to USS Harry S. Truman’s highly unpredictable deployment, which reflected Dynamic Force Employment.

All Hands Call: Dynamic Force Employment

In case you missed Friday's all hands call, we've got you covered.Listen as Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson answered a question about whether future deployments could be similar to USS Harry S. Truman's highly unpredictable deployment, which reflected Dynamic Force Employment.

Posted by U.S. Navy on Saturday, December 15, 2018

 

Thanks to everyone who participated! There were a lot of good questions – too many to answer! Be sure to follow Adm. Richardson and MCPON Smith on Facebook.

http://navylive.dodlive.mil/2018/12/16/cno-mcpon-answer-sailors-questions-during-facebook-live/ Jason Kelly