24 August 2020 USS Thomas Hudner Concludes Operations in NANOOK 2020 NORFOLK, Va. – The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116) concluded its participation Operation Nanook on Aug. 23, a joint exercise conducted in the northern Atlantic Ocean...
21 August 2020 Understanding a Good Year for Reserve Retirement NORFOLK, Va. - Understanding a Navy Reserve retirement can seem like a daunting task. But with a proper explanation of terminology and how qualifying service is calculated, the process can be pretty straightforward. The intent of this article and accompanying video is to be a guide for all Navy...
20 August 2020 CHAMPION, SCOUT, ARDENT Decommission After Distinguished Service Avenger-class mine countermeasure ships USS Champion (MCM 4), USS Scout (MCM 8) and USS Ardent (MCM 12) recognized nearly 30 years of naval service during decommissioning ceremonies onboard Naval Base San Diego this week...
19 August 2020 USS Scout Decommissions Mine countermeasures ship USS Scout (MCM 8) recognized nearly 30 years of naval service during a decommissioning ceremony at Naval Base San Diego, Aug. 19...
19 August 2020 NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support's Early Collaboration Critical to FFG(X) Readiness, Sustainment As the Navy evolves new weapons systems, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support—the Navy’s Program Support Inventory Control Point—remains the fleet’s supply support advocate from the drawing board to the battle space. Critical to the success of any new weapon system acquisition program is early, effective,...
17 August 2020 Navy Announces Flexibility for FY20 SAPR, Suicide Prevention Training Requirements Naval Administrative Message 231/20 described SAPR and Suicide Prevention training as “critical to the overall health of the fleet.”...
14 August 2020 COMNAVSURFLANT Makes First Visit to Mayport Ships Rear Adm. Brad Cooper, commander, Naval Surface Force Atlantic (SURFLANT), visited Naval Station Mayport and BAE Systems Jacksonville, Aug. 10-11.This is Cooper’s first visit to the area since taking command of SURFLANT June 19...
13 August 2020 Golden Swordsmen Reach Halfway Point on Deployment The “Golden Swordsmen” of Patrol Squadron (VP) 47 reached the halfway point of their deployment to the U.S. 4th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility (AOR) in support of Maritime Security Operations at the end of July 2020...
12 August 2020 NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Jacksonville Marks Completion of Warehouse Renovation On August 6, NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Jacksonville Commanding Officer, Capt. William H. Clarke, cut a ribbon on newly renovated warehouse spaces onboard Naval Air Station Jacksonville. The small ceremony marked a big milestone for the 80 year old warehouse located on the flight line in building...
12 August 2020 Center for Information Warfare Training’s LREC Programs Ensure Fleet Readiness, Strong Bonds with Allies PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Effective communication, enabled through skill in foreign languages and understanding of foreign cultures and regional dynamics, is paramount for the U.S. Navy’s readiness to fight and win during Great Power Competition...