Navy’s top officer aims to end sailors living afloat, modernize facilities
By ALEX WILSON STARS AND STRIPES •
September 8, 2025
The Navy’s new top officer pledged to bring free barracks Wi-Fi, off-ship housing for every sailor and a payroll review as part of a broad effort to improve quality of life across the fleet. Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle outlined the initiatives in his second fleetwide message since assuming the role Aug. 25. “I am committed to the well-being of our Sailors and their families — providing them with state-of-the-art platforms, world-class facilities and dependable support through our Total Sailor and Family Action Plan,” he wrote Wednesday in an administrative message. The message was the first of Caudle’s “C-Notes,” administrative updates intended to maintain transparency, provide guidance and unify efforts across the service. His initiatives include reviews and reforms of payroll policies, food services, uniforms, communications, and housing.
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