The U.S. Navy Surface Warfare Officer Department Head Retention Bonus (SWO DHRB) has been released for eligible active and Full Time Support (FTS) SWOs. Year Group 2012 and junior SWOs are ...

The SWO team monitors the weather in the task force's tactical operations center to keep pilots and their crews updated on the latest weather forecasts and apprised of changes in conditions while ...

Ford (CVN-78), and Susan Ford Bales, ship’s sponsor, pin on Lt. j.g. Nicole Oliver’s surface warfare officer device, held inside the ship’s in-port cabin in 2016. US Navy Photo This post has ...

In the wake of two deadly collisions, the Navy is cracking down on who can pursue surface-warfare officer qualifications, giving those slated to command ships extra time to hone vital watch skills ...

The Navy is doling out big bucks to keep its surface warfare officers. (Navy) The Navy is doling out more cash in retention bonuses to surface warfare officers, offering up to $150,000 for ...

Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer observes training in the littoral combat ship simulator during a visit to Surface Warfare Officers School (SWOS) Command June 12, 2018. US Navy Photo The U ...

CNSF Announces Changes to Surface Warfare Officer SWO Qualification Instruction From Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet Public Affairs Jul 27, 2018 ...

Now imagine a pilot's relief in receiving a tactical instant message from a staff weather officer (SWO) miles away that advises of an approaching haboob in time to avoid it. That is what is ...