 USS Anchorage provided aid to a stranded Sri Lankan fishing vessel November 4th. The fishing vessel suffered engine failure and had been drifting at sea for one day before attracting the attention of Anchorage's watchstanders. The rescue and assistance team delivered supplies to the stranded mariners and Anchorage stayed on station until a rescue ship arrived. The cutoff dates for making sure that holiday mail and packages arrive at their destination on time is rapidly approaching. Visit the United States Postal Service website for details to make sure your loved ones receive their mail in time for the holidays. E-Leave is down from November 5th until the 10th for planned upgrades to the Navy's standard integrated personnel system or INCEPs. While E-Leave is down, sailors will not be able to submit leave requests electronically. Check with your chain of command for alternate leave request procedures. For these stories and more, visit navy.mil.