By Philip Ewing - Staff writer
Posted : Thursday May 8, 2008 9:38:03 EDT
The Navy has a creed, knows what being a "shipmate" means and now is looking for an "ethos."
A Navy-wide message sent Monday invited sailors and civilians throughout the service to comment on a draft statement and submit suggestions to help define the "distinguishing character, culture, or guiding beliefs" of the sea service. The message was signed by Vice Adm. John Harvey, director of the Navy Staff.
"The purpose of the Navy ethos statement is to communicate and emphasize the fundamental principles and values we would expect to be shared by all who serve within the Navy team, military and civilian alike, no matter what community, command, specialty, or position each of us are associated with," Harvey wrote.
http://www.navytimes.com/news/2008/05/navy_ethos_survey_050608w/
