The Military Sealift Command prepositioning vessel USNS Sgt. Matej Kocak ran aground off the East Coast of Okinawa, Japan Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015, at approximately 11:30 a.m. The vessel is located approximately six nautical miles of the coast of Uruma, Okinawa, Japan. The U.S. Navy is working closel
Initiative, training and the rapid response by Australian Navy’s Armidale Class Patrol Boat crew Assail Four has saved the life of a Chinese mariner, critically injured at sea, 80 nautical miles south-east of Christmas Island. The merchant seaman had suffered a serious fall aboard the vessel MV Peng
General Dynamics NASSCO-Bremerton is being awarded a $33,7 million modification to previously awarded contract for the repair and alterations for USS Nimitz (CVN 68). This modification is awarded under contract line item number (CLIN) 0014 of the existing five-year contract for non-nuclear maintenan
USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), flagship for Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, held a change of command ceremony at the Fleet Theater at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Jan. 16. Capt. Kyle Higgins relieved Capt. Richard McCormack as Blue Ridge commanding officer after 15 months at the helm. After reading hi
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) arrived in Pyeongtaek, Republic of Korea, for a port visit Jan. 21. The ship, which is forward-deployed to Yokosuka, Japan, is currently on a routine patrol and conducting bilateral training with the ROK Navy in waters around the K
Capt. John R. Nettleton, commanding officer, Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, was relieved Jan. 21 by Commander, Navy Region Southeast, Rear Adm. Mary M. Jackson due to loss of confidence in Nettleton’s ability to command. The Navy did not provide any additional information due to an ongoing NCIS
Following the successful integration of female officers onboard submarines, the Submarine Force will be immediately opening service on submarines for enlisted female Sailors. The Chief of Naval Operations detailed the enlisted women integration plan in Naval Administrative (NAVADMIN) message 19/15 e
The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) administered the chief petty officer examination to 262 eligible first class petty officers while underway, Jan. 15. Sailors taking the exam have three hours to complete the test, which consists of 100 Navy knowledge questions and 100 job specific
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Laboon (DDG 58) conducted a live-fire exercise as part of composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX) with the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 4, Jan. 19. The Laboon’s Small Caliber Action Team (SCAT) started the exercise by placing
Royal Navy’s survey ship HMS Enterprise captured images of what appears to be two large mountains, which are actually underwater scans of the seabed off the coast of Northern Africa. The larger of the two seamounts, the technical name for underwater mountains, was measured at 1100m which is taller t
The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group (TRCSG) hosted senior officials, two from the Department of Defense and one from the White House, aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) for an overnight underway as part of the Navy’s distinguished visitor program, Jan. 19 to 20. Bren
As naval officers frequently encounter various dangers at sea, from armed pirates to smugglers carrying high-value drugs, they need adequate protective clothing to stay as safe as possible in the line of duty. Naval Today brings you some tips from body armor experts, SafeGuard, on how to know which
Sri Lanka naval personnel attached to SLNS Vijaya of the North-Western Naval Command on information received arrested 6 persons in the general area of Sinnakudirippu in Kalpitiya on 19th January 2015. The authorities also seized the equipment used in the illegal operation of collecting conch shells.
Speaking at Naval Construction Training Center, the Chief of Naval Personnel (CNP) announced a new program that will improve Seabee advancement and retention opportunity while also meeting new requirements for the master-at-arms community, Jan. 20. Vice Adm. William Moran, CNP, and Fleet Master Chie
