05 June 2016 HSM-79 Establishes New Legacy The Navy established Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 79, the 'Griffins', with a commissioning ceremony held aboard Naval Base Coronado, Jun. 2...
05 June 2016 NAVFAC Architect Awarded Prestigious Urbahn Medal Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Special Venture Acquisition Director Robert Harris was awarded the prestigious Urbahn medal from the Society of Military Engineers (SAME) at the Joint Engineer Training Conference & Expo in Phoenix, Arizona, May 26...
03 June 2016 NAVFAC Southeast Celebrates 10th Birthday Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Southeast celebrated its 10th birthday June 2 with a ceremonial cake cutting and photo which included several current members of the command and members who were there the Friday in June when the command was established...
03 June 2016 NDW Commemorates 74th Anniversary of the Battle of Midway Naval District Washington (NDW) celebrated the 74th anniversary of the historic victory at the Battle of Midway with a ceremony at the U.S. Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C., June 3...
03 June 2016 USS Rushmore Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Ship's Commissioning The crew of dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) celebrated the ship's 25th commissioning anniversary with a cake cutting ceremony and barbeque while in a maintenance availability period, June 1...
03 June 2016 NECC Announces June Civilian of the Month Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC) announced its June Civilian of the Month in Virginia Beach, Virginia, June 1...
03 June 2016 Naval Station Rota Frocks Navy's Newest Petty Officers Friends, family members and shipmates had the privilege to pin insignia devices on the collars of the Navy's newest leaders during a petty officer frocking ceremony held at the base chapel, June 3...
03 June 2016 '101 Critical Days of Summer' Campaign Begins at NDW The Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer, and with higher temperatures and winter in the rearview mirror, Naval District Washington (NDW) personnel should take time to consider the safety aspects of this busy time of year...
03 June 2016 The History Behind the Uniform The Navy's iconic uniforms are steeped in tradition and practicality, with roots as far back as the Continental Navy and the 18th-century British navy...
03 June 2016 CNFK Sailor Named Shore Intel Junior Officer of the Year A naval intelligence officer assigned to Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea (CNFK) was named 2016 Rear Adm. Thomas A. Brooks Intelligence Junior Officer of the Year for shore-based commands...