 Welcome to All Hands Update. Here's what's happening around your Navy. The time to study is now if you want to advance and make more money. The September 2016 advancement cycle dates for active duty have been announced. To download bibs and exam topic lists for the upcoming cycle, check out the Navy Cool website. For the first time, female recruits resued Dixie Cups as part of the Navy's efforts for uniformity in service members' uniforms. Female enlisted sailors in the fleet have until October 31st to begin wearing Dixie Cups. For more information on the recent uniform changes, check out the NAV admin. The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit concluded operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations and entered into 5th Fleet. While in 5th Fleet, they will provide a forward naval presence in support of Operation Inherent Resolve and Theater Security operations. You can read more about what's happening around your Navy at Navy.mil.