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    Eleven Congressional staff members from a variety of offices on Capitol Hill observe Carrier Qualifications conducted by Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 125 and VFA-147 aboard USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Navy Office of Legislative Affairs executes Staff Delegations to provide Congressional staff a unique opportunity to see naval operations and to interact with Sailors.SAN DIEGO
                    Feb 03 2023
    
    Rep. Jennifer Kiggans (R-Va.) and Rep. Brad Finstad (R-Minn.) receive a tour of USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) during Meet the Fleet, Feb. 13. The Navy Office of Legislative Affairs executes Meet the Fleet to educate new Members of Congress on Navy operations and provide them a unique opportunity to visit bases to observe platforms and speak with Sailors.NORFOLK, Va.
                    Feb 13 2023
    
    Rep. Jennifer Kiggans (R-Va.), Rep. Brad Finstad (R-Minn.) and members of their staff board an MH-60S attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 2 for a familiarization flight during Meet the Fleet, Feb. 13. The Navy Office of Legislative Affairs executes Meet the Fleet to educate new Members of Congress on Navy operations and provide them a unique opportunity to visit bases to observe platforms and speak with Sailors.NORFOLK, Va.
                    Feb 13 2023
    
    Rep. Jennifer Kiggans (R-Va.) and Rep. Brad Finstad (R-Minn.) pose for a photo aboard a security boat attached to Maritime Expeditionary Security Group 2, joined by 25 congressional staffers from 20 different offices who attended the Meet the Fleet program in Norfolk, Feb. 12 - 14. The Navy Office of Legislative Affairs executes Meet the Fleet to educate new Members of Congress on Navy operations and provide them a unique opportunity to visit bases to observe platforms and speak with Sailors.NORFOLK, Va.
                    Feb 14 2023
    
    Eight congressional defense policy staff members view an MH-60R Seahawk attached to Helicopter Maritime Strike (HSM) 50 aboard Naval Station Mayport, Mar. 17. The Navy Office of Legislative Affairs executes Staff Delegations to provide congressional staff members a unique opportunity to see naval operations and to interact with Sailors throughout the Fleet.MAYPORT, Fla.
                    Mar 14 2023
    
    Congressional defense policy staffer members view a P-8 Poseidon aircraft attached to Patrol Squadron (VP) 26 aboard Naval Air Station Jacksonville during a Staff Delegation (STAFFDEL), Mar. 15. The Navy Office of Legislative Affairs executes STAFFDELs to provide congressional staff members a unique opportunity to see naval operations and to interact with Sailors throughout the Fleet.JACKSONVILLE, Fla.
                    Mar 15 2023
    
    Congressional defense policy staff members meet with Rear Adm. TR Buchanan, Commander, Submarine Group TEN for a briefing on operations and a tour of Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay including Trident Training Facility, Trident Refit Facility, and USS ALASKA (SSBN 732) during a Staff Delegation (STAFFDEL), Mar. 18. The Navy Office of Legislative Affairs executes STAFFDELs to provide congressional staff members a unique opportunity to see naval operations and to interact with Sailors throughout the Fleet.SUBMARINE BASE KINGS BAY, Ga.
                    Mar 18 2023
    
    Rear Adm. Keith Davids, commander, Naval Special Warfare Command, speaks with congressional staff members at Naval Special Warfare Center (NSWCEN) during a congressional caseworker workshop. Naval Special Warfare is the nation’s premiere maritime special operations force, uniquely positioned to extend the Fleet’s reach and gain and maintain access for the Joint Force in competition and conflict. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Felicito Rustique)CORONADO, Calif.
                    Feb 15 2023
    
    Capt. Brian Drechsler, commodore, Naval Special Warfare Center (NSWCEN), speaks with congressional staff members at NSWCEN during a congressional caseworker workshop. Naval Special Warfare is the nation’s premiere maritime special operations force, uniquely positioned to extend the Fleet’s reach and gain and maintain access for the Joint Force in competition and conflict. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Felicito Rustique)CORONADO, Calif.
                    Feb 15 2023
    
    Congressional staff members visit Naval Special Warfare Center (NSWCEN) during a congressional caseworker workshop. Naval Special Warfare is the nation’s premiere maritime special operations force, uniquely positioned to extend the Fleet’s reach and gain and maintain access for the Joint Force in competition and conflict.  (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Felicito Rustique)CORONADO, Calif.
                    Feb 15 2023
    
    Capt. Patrick Baker, executive officer of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), briefs Navy Office of Legislative Affairs (OLA) liaisons in the hangar bay. Navy OLA’s caseworker workshops help congressional caseworkers gain a greater understanding of Navy facilities, operations, and perspectives, and provide caseworkers the opportunity to tour ships, squadrons, or facilities; meet Sailors and leadership; and discuss various topics that affect constituent casework. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 3rd Class Jacqueline Orender)SAN DIEGO
                    Feb 15 2023
    
    Hospital Corpsman Second Class Noah Lopez, from Escondido, Calif., presents medical department onboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) to Navy Office of Legislative Affairs (OLA) liaisons. Navy OLA’s caseworker workshops help congressional caseworkers gain a greater understanding of Navy facilities, operations, and perspectives, and provide caseworkers the opportunity to tour ships, squadrons, or facilities; meet Sailors and leadership; and discuss various topics that affect constituent casework. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 3rd Class Jacqueline Orender)SAN DIEGO
                    Feb 15 2023
    
    Lt. Brandon Russel, from Stockbridge, Ga., gives a tour for representatives from the Navy Office of Legislative Affairs (OLA) liaisons on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Navy OLA’s caseworker workshops help congressional caseworkers gain a greater understanding of Navy facilities, operations, and perspectives, and provide caseworkers the opportunity to tour ships, squadrons, or facilities; meet Sailors and leadership; and discuss various topics that affect constituent casework. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 3rd Class Jacqueline Orender)SAN DIEGO
                    Feb 15 2023
    
    Capt. Patrick Baker, Executive Officer of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) speaks to Navy Office of Legislative Affairs (OLA) liaisons in the hangar bay aboard USS Abraham Lincoln. Navy OLA’s case workshop helps congressional caseworkers gain a greater understanding of Navy facilities, operations, and perspectives, and provide caseworkers the opportunity to tour ships, squadrons, or facilities; meet Sailors and leadership; and discuss various topics that affect constituent casework. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael J. Cintron)SAN DIEGO
                    Feb 15 2023
    
    Senior Chief Mass Communications Specialist Justin Webb from Enola, Ark. speaks to Navy Office of Legislative Affairs (OLA) liaisons on the flight deck aboard USS Abraham Lincoln. Navy OLA’s case workshop helps congressional caseworkers gain a greater understanding of Navy facilities, operations, and perspectives, and provide caseworkers the opportunity to tour ships, squadrons, or facilities; meet Sailors and leadership; and discuss various topics that affect constituent casework. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael J. Cintron)SAN DIEGO
                    Feb 15 2023
    
    Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Madison Cassidy, from Inverness, Fla., gives a tour for representatives from the Navy Office of Legislative Affairs (OLA) liaisons aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Navy OLA’s caseworker workshops help congressional caseworkers gain a greater understanding of Navy facilities, operations, and perspectives, and provide caseworkers the opportunity to tour ships, squadrons, or facilities; meet Sailors and leadership; and discuss various topics that affect constituent casework. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Han Puyu)SAN DIEGO
                    Feb 15 2023
    
    U.S. Representative Ed Case, Hawaii's First Congressional District, prepares to tour the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS North Carolina (SSN 777) off the coast of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Jan. 15, 2023. USS North Carolina is the fourth submarine of the Virginia-class; the first class designated and built post-Cold War in order to meet the challenges of the 21st century, and has improved stealth; sophisticated surveillance capabilities, and special warfare enhancements that enable it to meet the Navy's multi-mission requirements. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Scott Barnes)JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii
                    Jan 15 2023
    
    Lt. Brandon Russel, from Stockbridge, Ga., gives a tour for representatives from the Navy Office of Legislative Affairs (OLA) liaisons on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Navy OLA’s caseworker workshops help congressional caseworkers gain a greater understanding of Navy facilities, operations, and perspectives, and provide caseworkers the opportunity to tour ships, squadrons, or facilities; meet Sailors and leadership; and discuss various topics that affect constituent casework. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Han Puyu)SAN DIEGO
                    Feb 15 2023
    
    U.S. Representative Ed Case, Hawaii's First Congressional District, greets Sailors aboard the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS North Carolina (SSN 777) before touring the boat off the coast of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Jan. 15, 2023. USS North Carolina is the fourth submarine of the Virginia-class; the first class designated and built post-Cold War in order to meet the challenges of the 21st century, and has improved stealth; sophisticated surveillance capabilities, and special warfare enhancements that enable it to meet the Navy's multi-mission requirements. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Scott Barnes)JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii
                    Jan 15 2023
    
    U.S. Representative Ed Case, Hawaii's First Congressional District, greets Sailors aboard the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS North Carolina (SSN 777) before touring the boat off the coast of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Jan. 15, 2023. USS North Carolina is the fourth submarine of the Virginia-class; the first class designated and built post-Cold War in order to meet the challenges of the 21st century, and has improved stealth; sophisticated surveillance capabilities, and special warfare enhancements that enable it to meet the Navy's multi-mission requirements. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Scott Barnes)JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii
                    Jan 15 2023
    
    U.S. Representative Ed Case, Hawaii's First Congressional District, embarks the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS North Carolina (SSN 777) before touring the boat off the coast of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Jan. 15, 2023. USS North Carolina is the fourth submarine of the Virginia-class; the first class designated and built post-Cold War in order to meet the challenges of the 21st century, and has improved stealth; sophisticated surveillance capabilities, and special warfare enhancements that enable it to meet the Navy's multi-mission requirements. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Scott Barnes)JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii
                    Jan 15 2023
    
    U.S. Representative Ed Case, Hawaii's First Congressional District, speaks to Sailors aboard the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS North Carolina (SSN 777) during a tour of the boat off the coast of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Jan. 15, 2023. USS North Carolina is the fourth submarine of the Virginia-class; the first class designated and built post-Cold War in order to meet the challenges of the 21st century, and has improved stealth; sophisticated surveillance capabilities, and special warfare enhancements that enable it to meet the Navy's multi-mission requirements. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Scott Barnes)JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii
                    Jan 15 2023
    
    U.S. Representative Ed Case, Hawaii's First Congressional District, speaks to Sailors aboard the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS North Carolina (SSN 777) during a tour of the boat off the coast of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Jan. 15, 2023. USS North Carolina is the fourth submarine of the Virginia-class; the first class designated and built post-Cold War in order to meet the challenges of the 21st century, and has improved stealth; sophisticated surveillance capabilities, and special warfare enhancements that enable it to meet the Navy's multi-mission requirements. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Scott Barnes)JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii
                    Jan 15 2023
    
    U.S. Representative Ed Case, Hawaii's First Congressional District, speaks to Sailors aboard the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS North Carolina (SSN 777) during a tour of the boat off the coast of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Jan. 15, 2023. USS North Carolina is the fourth submarine of the Virginia-class; the first class designated and built post-Cold War in order to meet the challenges of the 21st century, and has improved stealth; sophisticated surveillance capabilities, and special warfare enhancements that enable it to meet the Navy's multi-mission requirements. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Scott Barnes)JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii
                    Jan 15 2023
    
    U.S. Representative Ed Case, Hawaii's First Congressional District, shakes hands with Cmdr. Tad Robbins, commanding officer of the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS North Carolina (SSN 777), while touring the North Carolina off the coast of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Jan. 15, 2023. USS North Carolina is the fourth submarine of the Virginia-class; the first class designated and built post-Cold War in order to meet the challenges of the 21st century, and has improved stealth; sophisticated surveillance capabilities, and special warfare enhancements that enable it to meet the Navy's multi-mission requirements. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Scott Barnes)JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii
                    Jan 15 2023
    
    U.S. Representative Ed Case, Hawaii's First Congressional District, poses for a photo with Cmdr. Tad Robbins, commanding officer of the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS North Carolina (SSN 777), while touring the North Carolina off the coast of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Jan. 15, 2023. USS North Carolina is the fourth submarine of the Virginia-class; the first class designated and built post-Cold War in order to meet the challenges of the 21st century, and has improved stealth; sophisticated surveillance capabilities, and special warfare enhancements that enable it to meet the Navy's multi-mission requirementsJOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii
                    Jan 15 2023
    
    Men in suits at podium speaking to the audience with powerpoint projected behind them.na
                    Dec 02 2022
    
    Two ladies and two sailors posing on front of shipyard sign.na
                    Dec 02 2022
    
    Two men shaking hands on sunny day with a person behind them. Capt Mike Aiena on right shaking hands with U.S. Rep Ken Calvertna
                    Dec 02 2022
    
    Two men walking on the ship with ocean in the background. Capt Matthew Cieslukowski in uniform on the right discussing with Revor Smith on the left.na
                    Dec 02 2022
    
    Captain in uniform shaking hands with another man in blue suits with few people behind them on the ship.na
                    Dec 02 2022
    
    PHILIPPPINE SEA (Nov. 27, 2022) An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to the Royal Maces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27, launches on the flight deck of the U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), in the Philippine Sea.PHILIPPINE SEA
                    Dec 01 2022
    
    The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) departs Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton for a scheduled deployment, Nov. 28, 2022.NAVAL STATION KITSAP-BREMERTON
                    Nov 30 2022
    
    PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 27, 2022) An MH-60S Sea Hawk, attached to the Golden Falcons of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12, takes off from the flight deck of the U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), in the Philippine Sea.PHILIPPINE SEA
                    Dec 01 2022Video Gallery
    Current and former Navy Legislative Fellows discuss their thoughts on the fellowship.

The Navy Legislative Fellows program provides an opportunity for Navy officers, senior enlisted and senior civilian employees to broaden their experience and knowledge in the operations and organization of Congress while enhancing the Navy's ability to fulfill its role in the national policy development process.Navy Legislative Fellows
                    May 24 2023
    
    Are you interested in getting into the Navy's Legislative Fellowship Program? Applications are now being accepted! Tune into this News You Can Use for more info.
And read the NAVADMIN here:
https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Portals/55/Messages/NAVADMIN/NAV2022/NAV22019.txt
#navynews #CongressNavy Legislative Fellowship 2022-23
                    Feb 15 2022
    
    The House Armed Services Committee subcommittee on seapower and projection forces and readiness holds a joint hearing on the state of the surface navy. This hearing is for witnesses to testify to the changes that have been implemented to prevent future mishaps. Witnesses are: Adm. William K. Lescher, Naval Operations vice chief; and Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, U.S. Pacific Fleet Naval Surface Force commander.House Committee Holds Hearing on State of Surface Navy, Part 1
                    Mar 03 2022
    
    The House Armed Services Committee subcommittee on seapower and projection forces and readiness holds a joint hearing on the state of the surface navy. This hearing is for witnesses to testify to the changes that have been implemented to prevent future mishaps. Witnesses are: Adm. William K. Lescher, Naval Operations vice chief; and Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, U.S. Pacific Fleet Naval Surface Force commander.House Committee Holds Hearing on State of Surface Navy, Part 2
                    Mar 03 2022
    
    The Senate Armed Services Committee holds a hearing on the posture of the U. S. Indo-Pacific Command and U. S. Forces Korea. Witnesses include: Navy Adm. John Aquilino, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, and Army Gen. Paul LaCamera, commander of the United Nations Command/Combined Forces Command and U.S. Forces Korea.Senate Committee Holds Hearing on INDOPACOM Posture, Part 1
                    Mar 10 2022
    
    The Senate Armed Services Committee holds a hearing on the posture of the U. S. Indo-Pacific Command and U. S. Forces Korea. Witnesses include: Navy Adm. John Aquilino, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, and Army Gen. Paul LaCamera, commander of the United Nations Command/Combined Forces Command and U.S. Forces Korea.Senate Committee Holds Hearing on INDOPACOM Posture, Part 2
                    Mar 10 2022
    
    The House Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces hears testimony from Defense Department and Department of Energy leaders on the fiscal year 2023 budget request for U.S. nuclear weapon and warhead modernization and sustainment plans. Witnesses include Jill M. Hruby, undersecretary for nuclear security at the Department of Energy; Deborah G. Rosenblum, assistant secretary of defense for nuclear, chemical and biological defense programs; John F. Plumb, assistant secretary of defense for space policy; Navy Vice Adm. Johnny R. Wolfe Jr., director of Navy Strategic Systems Programs; Air Force Lt. Gen. James C. Dawkins, deputy chief of staff of Strategic Deterrence and Nuclear Integration.District of Columbia
                    May 18 2022
    
    The Senate Armed Services Committee hears testimony from the heads of the U.S. Strategic Command and the U.S. Space Command on the Defense Authorization Request for Fiscal Year 2023 and the Future Years Defense Program. Witnesses are: Navy Adm. Charles Richard, commander of the U. S. Strategic Command, and Army Gen. James H. Dickinson, commander of U. S. Space Command.Senate Committee Holds Hearing on 2023 Defense Authorization Request, Part 1
                    Mar 08 2022
    Legislative FellowshipThe Navy Legislative Fellows program provides an opportunity for Navy officers, senior enlisted and senior civilian employees to broaden their experience and knowledge in the operations and organization of Congress while enhancing the Navy's ability to fulfill its role in the national policy development process.**Program Details and Requirements**
The fellowship consists of a year-long full-time assignment to the office of a U.S. Congressional member, either in the Senate or the House of Representatives, who serves on a defense-related committee. The Fellow serves as a member of the staff and is assigned duties and tasks based on the needs of the office. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, drafting legislation; preparing the Member for hearings, meetings, and briefings; advising the Member on Defense, Navy, and/or National Security issues; answering constituent inquiries; coordinating with Professional Staff Members of the various defense committees and subcommittees; and traveling to the district or state. A follow-on tour is required based on community-specific billet requirements.**Military Applicants**
Participation is open to all Active Duty and Full-Time Support unrestricted line, restricted line and staff corps officers in the permanent grades of O-3 through O-5. Enlisted participation is open to all Active Duty Navy occupational specialty codes in the permanent grades of E-7 through E-9. Competition is keen, and the selection process will focus primarily on individual performance, promotion potential, career, timing, breadth of experience, academic and subspecialty qualifications, needs of the Navy, and availability for follow-on assignment. Although not required, an appropriate subspecialty, related postgraduate education, and/or staff level experience is desired.**Civilian Applicants** 
Senior civilian employees, GM/GS-13 and above or equivalent, interested in the Legislative Fellowship Program must contact their local civilian training officer for information on submission of applications for the 2021 program. Parent commands are responsible for all program costs.**Legislative Fellows earn a Legislative AQD**
Officers selected for the Legislative Fellows program may not resign or retire while in the program and will be required to agree in writing to serve on active duty for a period of three years following completion of the fellowship. This obligation is to be served concurrently with any other service obligation. Officers beginning their final tour of duty before retirement are not eligible.
For administrative purposes, nominees will be assigned to the Office of Legislative Affairs (OLA), Washington, D.C. This is a PCS move, not TAD. The Legislative Fellows receive a FITREP from the Congressional Member and a concurrent FITREP from the Chief of Legislative Affairs.**Timeline**
In general, the program follows the timeline below (see NAVADMIN for specific dates on application deadline):
December/January - A NAVADMIN is released providing the specifics of the application process.
February/March - Military applications are due to PERS.
April/May - Interviews are conducted at the Navy Office of Legislative Affairs (OLA) in Washington, D.C. Individuals selected for interviews should be prepared to discuss their official Navy record, career goals, and fellowship expectations with an interview board consisting of senior officers and civilians representing the various divisions of OLA. VTC or teleconference will be arranged for those living out of the DC area or on deployment.
June - Nominees are proposed by OLA for SECNAV and DOD approval; nominees are given notification of tentative acceptance.
July - Navy OLA will notify selectees after final approval.
November - LEGIS fellow selectees report to OLA early November for orientation.
January through December - One year serving as a staff member in a Senate or House of Representative office.**Applications**
The details of the application process are outlined in BUPERSINST 1560.21F (http://www.public.navy.mil/bupersnpc/reference/instructions/BUPERSInstructions/Documents/BUPERSINST_1560.21F.pdf)
Amplifying guidance is provided below.
Submit applications in standard naval letter format addressed to Commander, Navy Personnel Command (PERS-440B), via the appropriate chain of command. Include the following items:*Nomination statement*. Written by the applicant, outlining unique qualifications for selection (please use standard naval letter format, with the letter addressed from the applicant, to Commander, Navy Personnel Command (PERS-440B), via their appropriate chain of command). Please see Enclosure (1) of BUPERSINST 1560.21E.*Professional resume*. Please see Enclosure (2) of BUPERSINST 1560.21F.*Biography*. Standard Navy biography format is preferred (running commentary/narrative format that one might be accustomed to hearing at a change of command ceremony) with a formal seated portrait in dress blues (covered or uncovered). Please see United States Navy Biographies website:http://www.navy.mil/navydata/bios/bio_list.asp*Signed privacy act release statement*permitting access to Officer Summary Record and service record. Please see Enclosure (3) of BUPERSINST 1560.21E.*Standard Form 182* (pages 4-5 only). A signed SF182 (pages 4-5 only), documenting agreement to remain on active duty for a period of 3 years upon completion of the fellowship.*Official officer photograph*. Should be an official photograph in the officer's current rank.*Commanding Officer's endorsement.* Please see Enclosure (1) of BUPERSINST 1560.21F.*Detailer Endorsement/Impact Statement.* A signed letter from the member's detailer is required prior to package submission. Since this requirement often takes weeks to obtain, interested applicants are encouraged to contact their detailers as soon as possible. PERS-440 will not coordinate/obtain detailer endorsements for members that fail to include one as part of their application submission. Please see Enclosure (1) of BUPERSINST 1560.21F.*Writing sample.*Writing sample on a topic of the officer's choice, not to exceed 5 pages in length. The sample can be a previously written document. Point papers, graduate essays, articles written for professional magazines, etc., are examples of samples that can be submitted.*Letters of Recommendation (Optional).*Complete applications must be received by the date indicated in the NAVADMIN.
Civilian Applicants.Civilian applicants should contact Mr. Tim_McLain, contact information listed below, for information on application requirements.**Points of Contact**
All questions and applications should be sent to the Navy Fellows Program Manager at OLA:
CDR Rebeca Rodriguez
rebeca.s.rodriguez.mil@us.navy.mil
(703) 697-2885 or DSN 227-2885
DON Civilians interested in the Navy Legislative Fellows program must contact the Office of Civilian Human Resources (OCHR):
Mr. Tim McLain
Timothy.mclain1@navy.mil
(202) 685-6493Constituent Inquiries**Constituent Inquiries**

A key function of OLA’s Constituent Inquiries Division is to review and coordinate timely, accurate responses to congressional correspondence; resolve constituent issues; and assist in clarifying DoN policy on items of congressional interest.  In order to facilitate a prompt response to inquiries, send a written inquiry with **a cover letter signed by the Member of Congress**, addressed and emailed to: 
       Chief of Legislative Affairs
       1300 Navy Pentagon Room 4C549
       Washington, DC 20350-1300
       Email: navy_constituent@navy.mil

Under guidance from the Office of the Secretary of the Navy, all Congressional inquiries, as official correspondence between the Legislative and Executive Branches of Government, must include a cover letter signed by the Member of Congress.



**Caseworker Workshops**
Navy OLA offers Caseworker Workshops for Congressional caseworkers looking to gain a greater understanding of Navy facilities, operations, and perspectives. these workshops are offered multiple times per year in fleet concentration areas and provide caseworkers the opportunity to tour ships, squadrons, and/or facilities; meet Sailors and leadership; and discuss various topics that impact constituent casework.

**Navy OLA will host both Virtual & In-Person Caseworker Workshops in 2023.**
For more information on these workshops and how to register, please email LT Arabia Shanklin at arabia.e.shanklin.mil@us.navy.mil.

**Submitting Constituent Inquiries**
Navy OLA receives over 4,500 Constituent inquiries a year. Navy OLA only processes and responds to inquiries from Members of Congress. It is our top priority to respond to these inquiries promptly and accurately.

To facilitate Navy’s response to a congressional inquiry, a caseworker should provide the following information in a letter with supporting documents:

A cover letter signed by the Member of Congress with a brief synopsis of the issue and an appropriate POC from your office for follow-up.
 Full name, rank, Social Security Number, and current mailing address of service member.To ensure we can properly locate the individual for the inquiry, as much information as possible should be provided in the cover letter, including: name, social security number or service number, current command and/or command related to the inquiry, and contact information.Authority for release of information signed by the constituent in accordance with Privacy Act Form and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) release form for medical cases.** OLA has no Privacy Release Forms (PRF) for distribution, please have your congressional office create the PRF for the constituent.

A letter from the service member and/or constituent describing the issue in detail, including an *answerable question* specifying what assistance is desired.To check on the status of an inquiry, or when an inquiry is an emergency or presents a time-sensitivesituation, call one of our caseworkers at (703) 614-3710.

You may submit inquiries by emailing us at navy_constituent@navy.mil.

Normally, Congressional inquiries require a minimum of two weeks for a response. Due to research, backlogged cases, and other processing requirements, some inquiries may take longer.

**Please do not send original materials to OLA. OLA cannot guarantee the return of any documentation sent to our office. Maintain a copy of any materials sent in to our office. Please also include information for an appropriate caseworker for possible follow up.

For additional assistance with your Navy inquiry, please call the general correspondence telephone number at 703-614-3710 or email us at navy_constituent@navy.mil.Contact UsContact the Navy Office of Legislative Affairs Public Affairs Officer at 703-695-0395.

Chief of Legislative Affairs
Department of the Navy
Pentagon, 4C549

Senate Liaison Office
Department of the Navy
182 Russell Senate Office Building

House Liaison Office
Department of the Navy
2024 Rayburn House Office Building


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