MSC Consolidates HQ in Norfolk
be complete by the end of Fiscal Year 2019. Consolidating MSC headquarters staff in Norfolk helps streamline processes, maximize customer service with our Navy, and cut costs associated with maintaining two geographic headquarters' locations. Additionally, it collocates MSC with the other U.S. Fleet Forces Command subordinate commands also located in Norfolk. Overall, the consolidation may affect up to 455 federal civilian employee positions, 30 active duty officer positions and 22 active duty enlisted positions. MSC anticipates a small cadre of personnel may remain in the Washington
Gallaudet Relieves Brown at Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command
was promoted to the rank of rear admiral (lower half) just prior to the ceremony. Brown said he felt “blessed and lucky” to have worked with the Navy’s military and civilian oceanography workforce to perform a mission so critical to the warfighting effectiveness and readiness of the fleet and joint force despite personal hardships, organizational changes and challenged resources in the Navy. “The changing nature of warfare and the demands of the information age have set us on a new path – the right path – towards fulfillment of Information Dominance for the Navy
