 Welcome to All Hands Update. Here's what's happening around your Navy. Don't let being at sea be your excuse not to vote. Sailors on sea duty and overseas, eligible family members, and U.S. civilians overseas captaining absentee ballots, all qualify for free express mail service with tracking. If you have any questions about casting your vote, contact your local voting assistance representative or visit the Federal Voting Assistance Program website. Units from the Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force conducted a concept of Operation Simulated Exercise during Valiant Shield 2016. The concept is designed to improve the interoperability and tactics between U.S. military branches. More than 10,000 people came out to Washington, D.C. for the 2016 Navy Air Force Half-Marathon and Navy Five-Miler. Many organizations brave the hot and humid weather, including wounded warriors, veterans, and charities. You can read more about what's happening around your Navy at Navy Down Mill.