 The Navy announced the home port change of three Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer September 30th, USS Gridley, USS Sampson and USS Kidd will relocate from San Diego to Naval Station Everett, Washington, starting in 2016. This force adjustment continues to provide a maritime force that protects and defends U.S. national security interests. Researchers from the Office of Naval Research recently completed a month-long study of monsoonal winds in the Bay of Bengal. Former monsoons provide critical rainfall to India in the form of moisture-soaked seasonal winds from June to September. O&R's aim is to help improve forecasting of these seasonal and vital winds. Navy credentialing opportunities online or COOL assists sailors to find credentials that apply to their specific rate. Unlike Navy tuition assistance, sailors are not required to pay back funding received for credential exams that result in failure. Talk to your command counselor for more information. For these stories and more, visit navy.mil.