12 September 2023 NAVSAFENVTRACEN Welcomes New Commander NORFOLK, Va. — Cmdr. Nicholas Schaal assumed command of the Naval Safety and Environmental Training Center (NAVSAFENVTRACEN) from Cmdr. Charles Wilhite during a change of command ceremony on Naval Station Norfolk, Sept. 8.
02 August 2023 Wind Tunnel Training: Key to Expeditionary and Special Warfare Readiness NORFOLK, Va. – Several members from the Naval Safety Command (NAVSAFECOM) Expeditionary and Special Warfare Directorate participated in simulated skydiving training at the iFly Virginia Beach July 17. This periodically scheduled training allows jump participants a simulated free fall
14 April 2023 FRCE Fuel Control Shop Recognized for Contribution to H-53 Readiness MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. - One Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) team recently earned recognition for its contribution to improved flight line readiness for the MH/CH-53E heavy lift helicopter. The Naval Air Systems Command Heavy Lift Helicopters Program Office (PMA-261) honored
20 January 2023 Tactical Training Group Atlantic Hosts Warfare Commanders Conference to Build Teamwork, Boost Readiness VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - Tactical Training Group Atlantic (TTGL) hosted a warfare commanders conference for Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 2 leadership from Jan. 9 to 20.
17 November 2022 US, UK, Australian and Canadian Forces Operate as a Combined Force in Exercise Virtual Flag: Coalition KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. - “Fights on” loudly echos across the battlespace kicking off exercise VIRTUAL FLAG: Coalition 23-1 at the Distributed Mission Operations Center at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, and distributed sites across four countries, during the first day of an
30 September 2022 Vice Chief of Naval Operations Discusses Quality of Service and Readiness with Norfolk Leadership NORFOLK, Va. - Vice Chief of Naval Operations Lisa Franchetti visited multiple commands in Norfolk, Virginia, to meet with local military leadership, Sept. 30.
10 August 2022 NAVSAFECOM’S Mission, Functions, Tasks Updated NORFOLK, Va. - The Naval Safety Command (NAVSAFECOM) marked another milestone with recent updates to its mission, functions and tasks, which outline its increased authority and responsibilities aimed at identifying hazards and reducing risk to our warfighters.
29 July 2022 Naval Safety Command Provides Mid-Term Report on the 101 Critical Days of Summer Safety Campaign NORFOLK, Va. - As we crossed the mid-semester point of the 101 Critical Days of Summer, Naval Safety Command (NAVSAFECOM) took a snapshot of how well − or not well − the naval services scored during their off-duty time. While it appears we are on track for an overall passing grade, making the
10 February 2022 COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate: Evolving Guidance & Procedures In recent months, the Department of the Navy (DON) has taken significant steps to counter the ongoing threat posed by the COVID-19 pandemic to the health and safety of the Fleet. On 31 Aug 2021, NAVADMIN 190/21 announced the Navy’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy.
05 February 2022 Navy Commissions Littoral Combat Ship USS Savannah (LCS 28) BRUNSWICK -- The U.S. Navy commissioned its newest Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship USS Savannah (LCS 28) Feb. 5, 2022, in Brunswick, Ga.