![]() “We want Sailors and their families to understand their financial future is within their control and laying the foundation of fiscal responsibility starts with a monthly budget that involves the concept of paying yourself first,” said Hunt. The app does not replace the advice of a financial counselor, but does provide important financial information and resources, such as guidance on creating a spending plan so Sailors live within their means and create a plan for their financial success. For Sailors who find themselves needing financial education, the app highlights proven techniques to reduce and pay off debt such as the Power Payment Plan. The app covers a wide-range of topics to include most of life’s major milestone events. “The MyNavy Financial Literacy app provides a solid foundation of knowledge to help Sailors navigate their way to a more secure financial future.” “Studies show that a majority of Americans live paycheck to paycheck and unfortunately that applies to some Sailors,” said John Hunt, lead program analyst for 21st Century Sailor Office (OPNAV N17). The latest update includes new links to YouTube videos, retirement calculators and adds Continuation Pay Rates under the Blended Retirement System for calendar year 2020. The app allows Sailors and their families to access financial literacy education anywhere, anytime via their mobile devices. ![]() The app is part of Sailor 2025, the Navy’s program to empower Sailors by providing them the necessary tools to easily manage all aspects of their careers and life. The Sea Warrior Program manages a complex portfolio of information technology systems that provide full life cycle management to support MyNavy HR business operations initiatives.Achieving your personal financial goals is not easy, but the Navy is helping Sailors and their families with the updated release of MyNavy Financial Literacy app, Aug. The Sea Warrior Program ,along with Tracen Technology, updated the app. The MyNavy UNIFORMS app is free and available for download from the Navy App Locker at and does not require the use of a Common Access Card. “With requirements to maintain four sets of uniforms – working, service, dress and formal – the Uniform Browser is a quick resource tool to quickly jump to a particular section of the app to find the answers Sailors are seeking.” “One of the best features of the app is the Uniform Browser which has been updated to reflect recent policy changes,” said Dave Driegert, assistant program manager for the Sea Warrior Program (PMW 240) mobility team. The latest COMUSFTFORCOM message covering the Improved Flame Resistant Variant, or IFRV, coverall is also included in the app. ![]() Sailors will find an FAQ section and a NAVADMIN Library that links to a variety of articles and regulations relevant to the proper wear and maintenance of uniforms. With uniforms being phased out and phased in, and grooming standards changing, it can be difficult for Sailors to navigate regulations and instructions to stay on top of the guidance for properly wearing their uniforms components and accouterments. Refer to the “Hair” section under “Personal Appearance” within the MyNavy UNIFORMS app. Within the app, there is a link to the All-Hands website for female hairstyles and provides illustrations and examples of authorized hairstyles. The changes in hairstyles for female Sailors are addressed and includes photographs of both authorized and unauthorized hairstyles. “We added a chapter (Chapter 2) on 'Grooming Standards' and a chapter (Chapter 5) on 'Identification Badges/Awards/Insignia' based on feedback from Sailors.” “There are two major updates to the app,” said Robert Carroll, the head of the naval uniform office at Chief of Naval Personnel. ![]()
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