 Welcome to our hands-up date, here's what's happening around your Navy. The Office of the Chief of Naval Operations released the Leadership Development Framework January 25th. Strengthening and broadening leadership development is a gold standard objective and a design for maintaining maritime superiority. The 10-page framework outlines how the Navy will develop leaders to demonstrate both operational excellence and strong character. To view the Leadership Development Framework, visit their website. If you would like to be one of the nearly 5,000 sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen participating in Fleet Week New York activities, start planning now. The U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard have officially announced dates for 2017 Fleet Week New York. Now in its 29th year, Fleet Week is scheduled to take place May 24th through 30th. The week-long celebration is the city's time-honored celebration of the sea services and an unparalleled opportunity for the citizens of New York to meet sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen. You can read more about what's happening around your Navy at Navy.mil.