U.S. Navy Reserve

Attention All Flankspeed Users! All NAVRESFOR users currently accessing Flank Speed Services from a Personal device via non-DODIN (Commercial Internet) connections must configure the Microsoft Authenticator Passkey for authentication by 01 December 2024. This requirement will only be enforced when accessing Flank Speed services via non-DoDIN (commercial internet) connections from a personal device. REQUIRED ACTIONS: In preparation for this operational requirement, users should proactively set up a Passkey starting today. Setting up the Passkey in advance will ensure users do not lose Flank Speed access and allow ample time to familiarize yourself with the new login process before Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) enforcement on 1 December. Effective 1 December 2024, users who have not configured their Passkey must contact the Naval Enterprise Service Desk (NESD) for temporary access to complete the Passkey setup process. For detailed instructions on how to set up your Passkey and MFA, please follow the link below. https://lnkd.in/eUxpsgRQ Note: Users on an NMCI device working remotely will have to use Azure VPN to access Flank Speed after 1 December. PREREQUISITE: To utilize the Passkey as part of Microsoft Authenticator, Personal or GFE Mobile Devices will require iOS/iPadOS 17 or Android 14+ and have Wi-Fi and Bluetooth enabled. Personnel requiring external access via personal devices, but unable to configure a passkey can contact the NESD for a Temporary Access Pass (TAP) ASSISTANCE: Contact the NESD Service Desk by Email at [email protected], calling 1-833-NESDNOW (637-3669), or via the Flank Speed Hub.

Re-enlisting from prior active service into the Navy Reserve at nearly 50 years old, Brett Davenport faced the challenge of integrating back into the Navy’s evolving landscape. “After being out for 20 years and then coming back, I realized that not only had the Navy changed, but so had I,” he reflects. “Being in my late 40s, my life was in a different place than many junior sailors and many of our senior leaders. I quickly realized that I could provide a different perspective about many of the challenges of Navy life.” https://lnkd.in/evdsiMGh

The Naval and Amphibious Liaison Element (NALE) is primarily a function of the Navy Reserve, with Reserve personnel filling roughly 98 percent of NALE billets, given the operational tempo of this unique work. NALE Sailors train in mobilization to billet (MOB to-billet) positions and generally deploy on 90 to 270-day orders, responding both to planned operations and emergent crises, including training exercises, freedom of navigation operations, and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. https://lnkd.in/eJzyia94

Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC) has developed the Navy Expeditionary Combat Force Response Plan (NRP) as its "North Star," streamlining force design and readiness efforts to ensure units are prepared to support Combatant Commanders' operational plans (OPLANS). The NRP aligns manning, training, and equipping forces with the requirements needed to generate forces to execute these plans. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/eujAqK89

This month, we observe Veterans Day and National Veterans Military Families Month. In the newsletter, the Psychological Health Outreach Program (PHOP) discusses the vital role that Veterans, Service Members, and Military Family Members play in America's culture, society, and defense. We also outline numerous services/resources dedicated to the health, wellbeing, and appreciation of our Nation's Warriors and their Family Members. To all of our Nation's Veterans, Service Members, and Military Family Members, thank you for your service and sacrifice!!

As we pause today to remember those who served, let's also think about those who are serving far from home and family. Thank you for your sacrifice, for telling your stories and for inspiring so many Sailors, Marines, Soldiers, Airmen, Guardsmen, and Guardians to follow in your footsteps. Your service, regardless of branch and length, secured the freedoms we value in the United States. Freedoms we enjoy every day. Thank you & happy Veterans Day, CNR 16

Happy Veterans Day! Today, we honor all who have served and continue to serve across the globe. To our veterans, thank you for your sacrifice, your courage, and your commitment to protecting our freedom. We stand together, today and every day, in gratitude and respect. #VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans #USNavy #HonorAndService

Vice Adm. Nancy Lacore, Chief of Navy Reserve and Commander, Navy Reserve Force, and Reserve Force Master Chief Tracy L. Hunt conducted an all-hands call with Sailors and civilians from Navy Reserve Region Readiness and Mobilization Command Jacksonville Nov. 6, 2024. REDCOM Jacksonville’s mission is to generate warfighting readiness by providing administrative services, training support and world-class customer service to Reserve personnel, ready to support missions across the globe for the Navy and Marine Corps team and the Joint Force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Erik Melgar)

Attention Reserve Sailors! Many of your supportive employers have served, are serving or have strong ties to the military. Why not take a few minutes this Veterans Day weekend and recognize them for all they’ve done for you and our great nation. Did you know that you can recognize your supervisor(s) for the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Patriot Award? It’s simple and only takes a few minutes — go to www.esgr.mil then click on "nominate your employer!" To date, service members from all Reserve Component services have nominated nearly 634 outstanding employers for this prestigious honor. If you believe your employer deserves this recognition, then don’t hesitate to submit your nomination. Additionally, the ESGR Freedom Award is the highest honor the Department of Defense gives to employers for supporting National Guard and Reserve employees. The employers chosen for this award exemplify what it means to go above and beyond federal requirements in support of military employees. Go to www.freedomaward.mil then click on “nominate employer.” The nomination form takes about 10-15 minutes to complete. Nominations must be submitted by Dec. 31, 2024.

Capt. Dan Layton was relieved by Capt. Samuel Hoard as Commander, Navy Mobilization and Deployment Support Command in a ceremony on Naval Station Norfolk, October 30. “You enable mission and mobilization readiness to ensure our Navy Reserve Sailors can bring their unique civilian and military skill sets to the high-end fight to augment the active component in defense of our nation,” said Rear Admiral Mike Steffen, Commander, Navy Reserve Forces Command, the event’s presiding officer. “Every member of the MDSC team plays an absolutely critical role in ensuring our SELRES can provide strategic depth to our total force.” Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/gYGhiy8q