Navy News

Thach Completes World Deployment

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:04:06 GMT

The Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate USS Thach (FFG 43) returned to San Diego after an independent five-month surge through all of the numbered fleets.

Marine Honored With Cancer Survivor Award

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:15:54 GMT

A Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) instructor was awarded the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) 2009 Survivor Circle Award during an awards ceremony at McCormick Place West in Chicago.

San Juan Makes Visit to South Africa

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:17:34 GMT

The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS San Juan (SSN 751) pulled into Simon's Town, South Africa, setting the stage for a series of first-ever, at-sea engagements with the South African Navy submarine force.

Cole Bombing a Reminder to Sailors

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:45:23 GMT

A retired Sailor from the USS Cole (DDG 67) spoke to Sailors at Naval Base Guam about his experience aboard the destroyer.

TR's Fastest Man: On the Run

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:44:12 GMT

One Sailor aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) has put the Navy's culture of fitness on the fast track.

Doctor Discusses Navy's Role for H1N1

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:22:36 GMT

The Navy played a key role last spring in the discovery of the H1N1 influenza's presence in the United States, according to a senior Navy medical officer.

Flu Vaccine Like Body Armor for Troops

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:17:01 GMT

Like protective equipment issued to troops downrange, the H1N1 flu vaccine is a measure the Defense Department is taking to safeguard U.S. military forces, a defense official said.

New Orleans Saints Honor Sailors

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:03:36 GMT

The New Orleans Saints football team honored service members from around the New Orleans area prior to a home game against the Atlanta Falcons in the Louisiana Superdome.

NSF Garcia Makes Recycling Priority

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:17:21 GMT

Navy Support Facility (NSF) Diego Garcia is scheduled to begin recycling the majority of its cardboard waste using baling machines recently acquired from the Pacific Missile Range Facility at Barking Sands, Kauai.

Body of T-34 Pilot Found

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:21:06 GMT

The Coast Guard recovered the body of one pilot from a Navy T-34C Turbomentor training aircraft.

Uniform Shop Hosts NWU Fit Clinic

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:11:25 GMT

Naval Base Kitsap (NBK), Bangor Naval Exchange (NEX) Uniform Shop hosted a uniform fit clinic for Sailors to try out the Navy Working Uniform (NWU).

New York Arrives in Big Apple

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:09:58 GMT

The future USS New York (LPD 21) arrived in the Big Apple Nov. 2, to hundreds of cheering New Yorkers lined up along the waterfront near the World Financial Center.

NYC Guests Visit PCU New York

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:55:17 GMT

The crew of the future USS New York (LPD 21) and the ship's official commissioning committee offered several New York City distinguished visitors (DV) the once in a lifetime opportunity to embark a history-making U.S. Naval vessel at sea.

Enterprise Steers Course to Readiness

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:05:12 GMT

USS Enterprise (CVN 65) successfully completed manual rudder testing in preparation to return to the fleet after more than 18 months in the shipyards.

Sailors Celebrate Ship's Birthday

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:08:36 GMT

Sailors on board USS Theodore Roosevelt (TR) (CVN 71) celebrated its namesake's birthday, as well as the anniversary of the ship's commissioning.

New Dealer for 'Black Aces'

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:59:06 GMT

Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41 the "Black Aces" held a change of command ceremony in the hangar bay aboard aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68).

Navy to Commission New Destroyer

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:01:48 GMT

Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus has approved Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach, Calif., as the commissioning location of Pre-commissioning Unit (PCU) Dewey, the Navy's newest and most technologically advanced guided-missile destroyer.

Seabees Get Into Halloween Spirit

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:21:32 GMT

Seabees stationed aboard Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples built a haunted house on NSA's Support Site. Proceeds from the haunted house will go toward the 2010 Seabee Ball and various organizations in the community.

Arctic Sub Reporting Stirs Memories

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:43:05 GMT

When USS Annapolis (SSN-760) surfaced in the Arctic earlier this month, it brought back fond memories for some employees at Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Pacific (SSC Pacific).

Navy Recognized for Energy Efficiency

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:34:43 GMT

Seven Department of the Navy commands were recognized for exemplary achievements in energy and water efficiency at the Secretary of the Navy Energy and Water Management Awards ceremony.