Pacific Ocean, June 2013: Landing signal officers observe an F/A-18E Super Hornet with the Eagles of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 115 land aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). (Navy photo by MCS 3rd Class Paolo Bayas).
By: FEDweek StaffThe Navy is making changes to shipboard conditions for junior sailors in the aftermath of an investigation unveiled serious quality-of-life issues they endured on the carrier George Washington.
Included are increased access to mental-health services, and better off-ship housing, food services and parking. Wi-Fi services will be improved as well, particularly in recreation areas. More will be done to provide first-enlistment sailors with activities away from shipyards.
The Navy also issued a list of additional guidelines. Sailors should:
• Be provided with strategies aimed at fostering their mental and physical health.
• Be able to go to sea.
• Be able to live off the ship while the vessel is in an industrial environment.
• Have access to convenient, nutritious and affordable food while assigned to a vessel in the shipyard.
• Have access to convenient and free high-speed WiFi while in unaccompanied housing and recreation centers.
• Be given “full, direct support” when they cannot perform assigned duties.
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