Navy Testing Telecommuting From Home Waters

The bathtub is the closest Capt. James R. Oakes may get to the water today -- and that's just the way the veteran sailor likes it. Oakes manages Navy manpower, personnel, training and education from the comfort of his suburban Pittsburgh home, making him a pioneer in a program Navy officials hope will allow scores of Sailors to work far from their command, saving the service money and, hopefully, retaining talented personnel.

Pooch Dog works at home. And, as you can see in the picture of my wife Seraphina, there are, shall we say, "fringe benefits" in working from home. Yes, telecommuting might enable the Navy to retain some of their top talent, Poochola says.

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