“Tackling Stress to Be Our Best” is a conversation with Dr. Nicholas Polizzi and Chaplain Cmdr. Peter Dietz as part of Mental Health Awareness Month where they discuss topics such as sleep, exercise, diet, healthy relationships, and seeking help. Observance of #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth provides the Navy an opportunity to focus on the mental health of the larger Navy community with discussions and efforts promoting access to help, wellness, and resilience resources, as well as what to do when another service member needs support. The mental health of our Sailors, civilians, and their families is a top priority in the Navy. We proactively make every effort to foster environments promoting mental health and removing barriers to seeking help, increase awareness of resources, and take appropriate action when someone is in need. Asking for help is a sign of strength. These are part of ongoing efforts to create a climate supportive of psychological health, where Sailors and civilians can thrive mentally and physically. Resources available for managing stress. Mental Health Playbook Military OneSource Embedded Mental Health Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) Military and Family Life Counselors (MFLCs) Navy Chaplains Veterans Crisis Line (available for active and reserve service members and Family members). CONUS – call 988 Press 1, OCONUS, chat online with a representative and they can call you at https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/get-help-now/military-crisis-line/ ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpQHVk6xw-Q

People are making a difference in the U.S. Navy through STEM. The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math skills are key to unlocking some of our greatest innovations, and the people who inspire us today and tomorrow are making sure our ships can travel the seas, our aircraft soar through the clouds, and that our Fleet has the tools it needs to defend the nation. (U.S. Navy video/Released) ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4RRAIm-bhY

In a June 25th, 2020, video message, CNO Adm. Mike Gilday shares personal experiences from Sailors and encourages a dialogue about race relations and inclusion within the Navy. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flDygEOZCbk

On Nov. 5, 2018, a U.S. EP-3 Aries aircraft flying in international airspace over the Black Sea was intercepted by a Russian SU-27. This interaction was determined to be unsafe due to the SU-27 conducting a high speed pass directly in front of the mission aircraft, putting at risk the pilots and crew. The intercepting SU-27 made an additional pass, closing with the EP-3 and applying its afterburner while conducting a banking turn away. The crew of the EP-3 reported turbulence following the first interaction, and vibrations from the second. The duration of the intercept was approximately 25 minutes. While the Russian military is within its right to exercise within international airspace, this interaction was irresponsible. We expect them to behave within international standards set to ensure safety and to prevent incidents, including the 1972 Agreement for the Prevention of Incidents On and Over the High Seas (INCSEA). Unsafe actions‎ increase the risk of miscalculation and potential for midair collisions. The U.S. aircraft was operating in accordance with international law and did not provoke this Russian activity. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t42uYTM0E6M