On newsstands this week

In this week's issue of Navy Times, the Chief of Naval Operations wants shorter deployment times. Get your own copy starting Monday at your local exchange or commissary.

Other top stories inside:

■ Russia is expanding naval operations in the Black Sea.

■ The fleet's top submariner wants sub crews to get more sleep.

■ Why a destroyer CO was sacked.

You'll find these stories and more on newsstands this week.

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