 Welcome to All Hands Update. Here's what's happening around your Navy. The Internal Revenue Service would like to remind you that a new law requires the IRS to hold refunds until mid-February 2017. The law applies to people claiming additional child tax credit or the earned income tax credit. This change helps ensure taxpayers get the proper refund by giving the IRS more time to help prevent and detect fraud. The Macon Island Amphibious Ready Group and Embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit arrived in the U.S. Fifth Fleet Area of Operations. While in U.S. Fifth Fleet, the ARG will support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts to ensure the free flow of commerce, freedom of navigation and regional security. You can read more about what's happening around your Navy at navy.mil.