Navy's Mobile App Has Links for Suicidal Troops, Sex Crime Victims

A U.S. Navy news and information mobile application scheduled for release later this month includes quick links for victims to report sexual harassment and for soldiers and veterans considering suicide to get help.

The app also collects Navy news stories, shows the position of Navy fleets on a world map and has an events calendar with important Navy anniversaries, the dates of officer tests and other information. It will be available on Apple and Android devices as well as Windows 8 phones and Chromebooks, according to designer Christopher Madden, manager for Navy media content services.

Madden previewed the app for reporters on Wednesday. Read more...