Navy News

Naval Academy Graduated Middie Mom-to-be

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 16:21:04 GMT

In what may be a first, the U.S. Naval Academy graduated a pregnant midshipman on May 22, a move that ran contrary to policy that middies not marry or begin a family while attending the school.

New Navy lab to Test for Swine Flu

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 11:02:42 GMT

When it comes to swine flu, the Navy means business. The service is putting the finishing touches on a new lab that will allow public health measures to kick in more quickly, so it can speed up detection of the disease and then react more promptly.

Tomahawk Being Re-tooled as Ship-killer

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 11:06:55 GMT

U.S. Navy missile that cruises hundreds of miles over land to blow up buildings is being redesigned in Tucson to chase down moving targets. Raytheon Missile Systems wants to turn its land-attack Tomahawk missile into a ship killer that can do something never done before: Hit a cruising warship from a thousand miles away.

Sailors of the Year Advanced to CPO

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The 2009 Sailors of the Year (SOY) were advanced to chief petty officers during a ceremony at the Navy Memorial.

Kitsap Sailors Relay for the Cure

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Active-duty Sailors, Reservists, retirees and family members participated in a local Relay for Life event to help fight cancer in Poulsbo, Wash.

Pacific Partnership 09 Arrives in Tonga

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 02:26:18 GMT

The underway replenishment ship USNS Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE 4) arrived in Tonga as part of the four-month Pacific Partnership 2009 mission.

MCPON Tells Sailors to Know Options

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The master chief petty officer of the Navy (MCPON) praised the supply community during a personal visit to U.S. Fleet and Industrial Supply Center Yokosuka, July 6 during a special all hands call for FISC Yokosuka Sailors.

Midshipman Charged for Several Offenses

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Juan Domingo Alonso, 24, of North Hollywood, Calif., has been charged by the Navy with various counts of armed robbery, burglary, drug offenses, conspiracy, and other charges.

CNO's Daughter Provides Humanitarian Aid

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Many non-governmental organization volunteers have contributed recently, making Continuing Promise 2009 (CP09) a successful humanitarian mission; among them is a volunteer for Project Hope - the daughter of the chief of naval operations.

CJCS, Celebrities Embark USS Reagan

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff embarked USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) while the ship operated in the Gulf of Oman in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

Screening Standarized for IAs

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Individual augmentee (IA) Sailors continue to be an integral part of the Navy's support of the country's wars and beginning July 20, each IA Sailor reporting to Navy Mobilization Processing Site (NMPS) will have to complete the new expeditionary screening checklist.

Blood Bank Helps Sailor in Need

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A unique program aboard multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) provides lifesaving medical care

Navy Accepts Re-Delivery of USS Vinson

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Navy took re-delivery of USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), following successful completion of its Refueling and Complex Overhaul (RCOH).

College Opportunities Benefit Sailors

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Sailors aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) have taken advantage of the many college degree opportunities offered by the Navy while the ship is undergoing a major planned incremental availability in Puget Sound Naval Shipyard.

Sailor Applies Life's Lessons to Career

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A Sailor stationed aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) recently had the story of his journey from Ghana to the United States published in a book entitled "A Journey to the United States of America."

Navy Accepts Delivery of USS Meyer

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Navy officially accepted delivery of the future guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) from General Dynamics-Bath Iron Works (BIW) during a ceremony in Bath, Maine.

Keel to be Laid for Third LCS

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The keel for the future littoral combat ship, USS Fort Worth (LCS 3), will be laid July 11 during a ceremony at Marinette Marine Shipyard in Marinette, Wisc.

Stennis Completes 2009 Deployment

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) completed its 2009 deployment when it pulled into homeport in Bremerton, Wash., after six months at sea.

Sailors Save Toddler in Samoa

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The life of a two-year-old Samoan child was saved by medical personnel who were providing health care services as part of Pacific Partnership 2009 in Lalomanu, Samoa.

CTF 150 Seizes 10 Tons of Narcotics

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 09:29:57 GMT

Coalition forces operating in the Gulf of Aden as part of Combined Task Force (CTF) 150, seized approximately 10 tons of narcotics July 7 with an estimated value of $70 million.