Camp Lemonnier welcomed Japanese Minister of Defense Tomomi Inada to the Horn of Africa, Aug. 15...

The Navy announced an update to the policy for commanders and captains with at least 24-months time in grade (TIG) to request a waiver to retire at their current rank before completing their 36 month time-in-grade commitment in NAVADMIN 182/16 Aug. 17. ...

Amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) made a port visit to White Beach, Okinawa, Aug. 17...

Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11 assumed charge of the Seabees' Europe and Africa Naval Construction Force missions from NMCB 133 during a transfer of authority ceremony at Camp Mitchell in Naval Station Rota, Spain, Aug. 16...

Rear Adm. Richard A. Correll relieved Rear Adm. William R. Merz as commander, Submarine Group (COMSUBGRU) 7, Task Force 54 and Task Force 74, at the Fleet Activities Yokosuka Benny Decker Theater Aug. 17...

The Chief of Naval Personnel welcomed over 500 Navy uniformed and civilian personnel to the inaugural Navy Career Development Symposium held at the Virginia Beach Convention Center Aug. 16...

Two days of heavy rain in San Antonio subsided Aug. 15, giving Sailors and veterans the opportunity to participate in a graveside memorial service honoring Hospitalman John E. "Jackie" Kilmer, who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor June 18, 1953...

Established 90 years ago, the aviation ordnanceman (AO) rating has a lot of history and tradition. Technical experts in aircraft weapons, they're in charge of storing, servicing, inspecting and handling all types of weapons and ammunition carried aboard naval aircraft...

The U.S. military's only enduring base in Africa held a change of command ceremony Aug. 16...

Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces (USFF) Command and Commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command (MARFORCOM) commenced Exercise Bold Alligator 2016 (BA16) in Norfolk, Aug. 15...