 Since 1981, the Navy Senior Enlisted Academy or SEA has successfully placed senior enlisted leaders in positions of greater responsibility. Graduation from SEA has always been a requirement for leaders assuming positions such as Command Master Chief or Chief of the Boat. Due to the success, SEA is now a prerequisite for motion to E-9. For more information on how to apply, visit the Naval War College website. Over 150 years ago, thousands of soldiers gave their lives during the Civil War. 18 sailors from USS Gettysburg spent their holiday weekend honoring the Pennsylvania battleground that is their ship's namesake. They completed several community relations projects, from clearing overgrown bushes to straightening headstones in the National Cemetery. The four-day project resonated with each of the sailors and proved to be more than just a history lesson. For these stories and more, visit ah.mil.