11 March 2022 U.S., JMSDF Conduct First Training Torpedo Exercise in Japanese Waters NAVAL AIR FACILITY ATSUGI, Japan – Aircrews from the “Saberhawks” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 77, the “Warlords” of HSM 51, and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) “Mighty 59” of Air Development Squadron (VX) 51 conducted anti-submarine warfare (ASW) torpedo training in...
09 March 2022 Navy Updates Policy for Sailors with Pseudofolliculitis Barbae (PFB) As a result of feedback from Sailors and waterfront leadership, the Navy has updated grooming policy and requirements for Sailors diagnosed with the shaving-related condition pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) in NAVADMIN 064/22, Mar. 9...
09 March 2022 Under Secretary of the Navy visits ICEX 2022 U.S. NAVY ICE CAMP QUEENFISH – The Hon. Meredith Berger, Performing the Duties of Under Secretary of the Navy, visited the U.S. Navy’s Ice Camp Queenfish, built on a sheet of Arctic ice floating 160 nautical miles offshore, and the Virginia-class fast attack submarine USS Illinois (SSN 786) on March...
08 March 2022 International community works together at U.S. Navy’s ICEX 2022 U.S. NAVY ICE CAMP QUEENFISH – Joining U.S. military forces at Ice Exercise (ICEX) 2022 are personnel from the Royal Canadian Air Force and Navy, as well as the United Kingdom Royal Navy...
08 March 2022 Navy’s weather, ice experts the first line of defense for personnel training and researching in the dangerous Arctic PRUDHOE BAY, Alaska - In an environment like this, the Navy’s meteorological specialists are the first line of defense between the vulnerable ice camp personnel and those dangerous conditions. At Ice Exercise (ICEX) 2022, the Navy has built Ice Camp Queenfish on a floe of Arctic ice approximately...
07 March 2022 Results of Navy Annual PPV Tenant Satisfaction Survey Released This year’s privatized housing survey was conducted between October and December of 2021. The survey provides each household with a voluntary and confidential opportunity to share open and honest feedback on their housing experience...
07 March 2022 Statement by Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro on the Closure of the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility The Department of the Navy fully supports Secretary Austin's decision to defuel and permanently close the Red Hill Bulk Storage Fuel Storage Facility...
07 March 2022 Statement by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on the Closure of the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility After close consultation with senior civilian and military leaders, I have decided to defuel and permanently close the Red Hill bulk fuel storage facility in Hawaii...
07 March 2022 How the Navy builds a livable camp with a real airstrip on a chunk of floating Arctic ice U.S. NAVY ICE CAMP QUEENFISH - Ice Camp Queenfish represents unprecedented advances in both speed of construction and expeditionary capability. with the ability to support more than 60 personnel, the camp is the forward operating base for Ice Exercise 2022, the latest installment of the Navy’s...
07 March 2022 Truman Operates in North Aegean Sea The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) conducted fixed-wing flight operations in the North Aegean Sea March 4-5...