The ‘Old Salt,' an award that recognizes the extensive knowledge and expertise of the longest-serving surface warfare officer (SWO) in the surface warfare community, was presented to Adm. Christopher W. Grady, commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command, April 30...

PATUXENT RIVER, Md. - When it comes to choosing a military career, a call to serve drives many people to join. Others choose it as part of their family’s legacy and heritage. For one Sailor, the choice was made early on, but the decision to stay Navy seemed untenable — until he was given a second...

NORFOLK, Va. - A new naval program now enables safety professionals throughout the Navy and Marine Corps to receive a certificate attesting they have completed the competency development training necessary to perform their duties...

SASEBO, Japan – The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) provided Sailors an opportunity to improve their careers by administering the Armed Forces Classification Test (AFCT) here April 15...

NEWPORT, R.I. – Surface Warfare Schools Command (SWSC) launched the pilot convening of the Officer of the Deck Phase II (OOD-II) course in Newport, Rhode Island, March 15...

CHERRY POINT, N.C. - As a young man growing up in Fresno, California, Navy Hospital Corpsman Petty Officer 1st Class James Williams knew without a doubt he wanted to follow in his father’s footsteps and serve in the U.S. Navy...

PENSACOLA, Fla. - A Sailor assigned to Region Legal Service Office Mid-Atlantic has created an advancement exam study planner for his fellow shipmates, and it is available for download on MyNavy Portal and Navy COOL...

NAVAL STATION NORFOLK, Va. - 180 midshipmen from the United States Naval Academy (USNA) visited Naval Station Norfolk, April 10-11. This is the first of several fleet orientation weekends in April which will introduce more than 500 midshipmen to the surface and amphibious warfare force...

In the heart of California's Inland Empire lies a hidden power player in Navy data analytics and warfighter support: Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Corona Division, complete with uniquely designed mission-based laboratories and its own in-house university...

PHILIPPINE SEA - Commands throughout U.S. 7th Fleet are facilitating training and discussions on extremism within the ranks and how to address it. As part of the training, service members within the fleet are also reaffirming their sworn oath to support and defend the Constitution...