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More than 100 Junior Marine promotions have been temporarily delayed due to a computerized clerical error. This unexpected glitch caused a miscalculation in the points needed for troops to advance to the next rank. However, the United States Marine Corps has taken action by ordering a halt on promotions until the issue is resolved. The system update, which occurred on April 23, affected the Junior Enlisted Performance Evaluation System (JEPES) and resulted in the incorrect calculation of education points. These points play a crucial role in determining promotion eligibility for junior Marines. While most promotions are now back on track following the resolution of the initial system issue, certain promotions, including remedial promotions based on continuing education, are still affected. According to Captain Sarah Eason, a spokesperson for the Marine Corps' Manpower and Reserve Affairs, 113 Marines are currently unable to be promoted until their scores can be accurately assessed. However, promotions to corporal and sergeant have been authorized for all other eligible Marines. The Marine Corps is actively working to prevent similar mistakes in the future by implementing additional quality-assurance measures. The error has highlighted the significance of continuing education in the promotion process for junior Marines, as completing MarineNet courses earns them valuable JEPES points. Let's hope for a swift resolution to this issue so that these deserving Junior Marines can receive their well-earned promotions. #MarineCorps #Promotions #MilitaryNews #ContinuingEducation #CareerAdvancement

Jordan Geddert’s journey from the Royal Marine Commandos to power line technician with BC Hydro and IBEW Local 258 is a testament to perseverance and purpose. After five years of service, including deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, the transition to civilian life was challenging—until fatherhood pushed him toward a new path in the electrical trade. Now, he’s not only thriving in his career but also giving back. Alongside Jamie Lowe, Jordan co-founded the Local 258 Veterans Committee, providing mentorship, resources, and community to help veterans transition into the industry. Veterans bring discipline, teamwork, and resilience—qualities that strengthen both the IBEW and the industries it serves. Together, we’re building a brighter future for veterans in the electrical trade.

The government has announced a new $200 million training facility at HMAS Stirling in WA. The project aims to invest in attracting and training the next generation of Navy Submariners in the Australian Defence Force. The acquisition of conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered submarines through the AUKUS partnership will require growing and training Australia’s future AUKUS workforce. This world-class facility will support the skilling of Australia’s submariner workforce, through local submarine crew training and certification for work on Virginia class submarines, which Australia will acquire and operate from the early 2030s. Construction of the training centre will support local jobs and the Western Australian economy, requiring a daily workforce of around 120 construction personnel, which will grow to around 180 personnel per day at peak times. Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Mark Hammond, AO, RAN highlighted Australia’s trailblazing in this area. "Our submariners are rightly regarded as some of the best in the world. The new Submarine Training Centre which is being built at HMAS Stirling will continue this proud tradition of highly skilled submariners well into the twenty-first century,” Mr Hammond said. "This is a step forward for the Royal Australian Navy to operating and maintaining our future fleet of conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered submarines." 📷 Courtesy Defence Australia #DefenceAustralia

The US Navy (#USN) has announced that it is set to deploy a torpedo-tube launch-and-recovery (TTL&R) uncrewed #underwatervehicle (#UUV) #capability onboard an #operational #submarine for the first time, with the operational deployment set to commence by the end of 2024. The deployment will take place in the European theatre of operations. While #submarines have deployed with UUVs in the past, the TTL&R option allows for ease of system deployment and retrieval, increasing capability, reach, and manoeuvre in the #undersea domain. Vice Admiral Robert Gaucher, the #USNavy ’s Commander, Submarine Forces | Commander, Submarine Force Atlantic, told the #Naval Leaders’ Combined Naval Event 2024 (CNE 24) conference in Farnborough, #UK in late May: “We’re going to install UUVs on a submarine, USS Delaware, starting in a couple of weeks, and they will deploy by the end of the year,” “We’re already looking at who’s going to be next to start installing, so that we continuously have a submarine-operated vehicle,” Vice Adm Gaucher added. Delaware is a Virginia-class nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN). Commissioned in April 2020, the Block III Virginia boat is the 18th of a planned force level of 66 Virginia hulls. Vice Adm Gaucher explained that delivering a fully integrated SSN-based UUV capability is a key #development priority, as part of building the USN submarine force’s future operational posture. “From my perspective, we are not operating UUVs enough in the submarine force,” he added. This capability development process will be accelerating in 2024, Vice Adm Gaucher said. Delaware’s #deployment will involve an HII #REMUS 600 UUV. This type of UUV was launched from the Delaware’s torpedo tube and was recovered the same way during a test in late 2023.  #mai #marineacoustics #innovation #technology #forcemultiplier #underseawarfare #antisubmarinewarfare #sonar #acoustics US Navy Commander, Submarine Force Pacific #navy https://lnkd.in/eyS4Z_fr

Eco Wave Power has received its final permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for U.S. First Wave Energy Project, at the Port of Los Angeles.

I honestly wonder why the #DepartmentofDefense especially the #Navy doesn't have a pipeline with Trade Schools. There is no difference in my view if you are paying for an officers training at the Naval Academy, Nuclear, or Special Warfare Pipelines to paying the tuition of #Tradesmen and then becoming GS personnel. The sheer amount we rely on GS's already makes sense when its jobs that should not have high turnover. However, as we keep learning with every new inked contract, that company contracted turned over most of its contracted personnel from the las equivalent contract they did to increase profit margin.

Are there women Navy Nukes? Abso-freaking-lutely. YES! Women are Navy Nukes. They work side by side with their male counterparts. I was honored to serve on a submarine with female officers, part of the first operational boats to go out with women aboard. Since then, policies have expanded, especially in the submarine community. Women have long been a vital part of the Navy’s nuclear program on aircraft carriers, contributing as both enlisted personnel and officers. This is not a 100% male-dominated environment. The trades industry is increasingly seeing more women enter and succeed, and the Navy is producing incredible technical talent from both genders. Women are crushing it. 💥👩🔬 #WomenInSTEM #NavyNukes #Veterans #WomenInTheMilitary #NuclearPower #DiversityInTech #MilitaryTalent #Highr1

With this announcement of the signing of key agreements to kickstart the $368bn SSN-AUKUS submarine project in Adelaide, our nation is investing in a future that relies on a skilled, resilient, and well prepared workforce. At the Manufacturing Alliance, we recognise the critical need for a workforce capable of supporting such an ambitious undertaking. This project will create thousands of highly skilled, highly paid career opportunities, not only in South Australia but across Australia’s defence and manufacturing sectors.   This is more than a project; it’s a nationwide commitment to strengthening supply chains, bolstering our manufacturing sector and securing a brighter future for Australian talent. We support this work as we make our own contribution to Australia’s growing capabilities in defence manufacturing.   #ManufacturingIndustrySkillsAlliance #DefenceManufacturing #AdvancedManufacturing #AUKUS AUKUS Forum #FutureSkills #ManufacturingAlliance  

We talk a LOT about Navy Nukes without addressing what a Navy Nuke even is, so we figured it was time to fix that! A 'Navy Nuke' is a term used to refer to sailors who undergo rigorous training to operate nuclear propulsion systems on naval ships like aircraft carriers and submarines. Being called a Navy Nuke is a testament to completing one of the most academically challenging training programs in the United States military. What would you like to know about Navy Nukes? Let us know in the comments, and we'll be happy to answer! #highr1 #navynuke #navynuclear #usanavy #navy #veterancompany #veteranjobs #veteranoutreach