Sailors assigned to guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze’s (DDG 94) Supply department are doing their part to improve energy efficiency while underway during the ship’s current deployment. Supply department is leading the battle for energy efficiency while operating at sea. Every day, Sailors on board
Sailors aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Simpson (FFG 56) concluded their participation in exercise Saharan Express 2012 while underway off the coast of West Africa, April 30. Saharan Express, one of four express series exercises, focused on improving communications and building relationships o
The littoral combat ship USS Independence (LCS 2) arrived at Naval Base San Diego May 2, completing the ship’s maiden voyage to her homeport. Independence, commissioned in 2010, is the first Independence-class ship to transit the Panama Canal, conduct a foreign port visit and arrive in San Diego. “I
The littoral combat ship USS Independence (LCS 2) is scheduled to arrive at Naval Base San Diego May 2, marking the completion of the ship’s maiden voyage to her homeport. Independence is the first Independence-variant of the new LCS class to transit the Panama Canal, conduct a foreign port visit an
Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) returned April 30, from a 14-day visit to Japan and Singapore, where he engaged the fleet and updated them on the status of the Navy. MCPON(SS/SW) Rick D. West spoke to Sailors and Navy civilians throughout the trip, asking questions and more importantl
More than 200 Sailors and Marines participated in a special Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) 5-kilometer run on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), April 28. The month of April was designated as SAAM, and commands throughout the Navy have been providing gene
The Head of the US Navy Supply Corps has paid a visit to HMS Raleigh to see the facilities used to train Royal Navy logisticians at the Defence Maritime Logistics School (DMLS). Rear Admiral Mark Heinrich and his senior team paid a two day visit to the Royal Navy training base in Torpoint. They were
The Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate USS Underwood (FFG 36) completed Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMTUEX) April 30 and is deploying to Central and South America and the Caribbean in support of Southern Seas 2012. The ship participated in events for COMTUEX that simulated various situations,
On board guided-missile destroyer USS Mahan (DDG 72), crew members welcomed the Anzio Beachhead Veterans and their families, April 26, commemorating the anniversary of the World War II storming of Anzio Beach in Italy 68 years ago. On Jan. 22, 1944, the beaches of Anzio, Italy, were assaulted by 40,
The crew of USS Mahan (DDG 72) helped fulfill the wishes of a retired World War II Sailor, April 10, by hosting him aboard the deck of a destroyer just one more time. Retired Chief Sonar Technician William Schaen served in the Navy during World War II when he was 19 years old. Now at […]
The littoral combat ship USS Independence (LCS 2) departed Manzanillo, Mexico, April 28, concluding the ship’s first foreign port visit since its commissioning. Independence and embarked Mine Countermeasures Detachment One Sailors visited Mexico while on the ship’s maiden voyage to its homeport of S
The crew of USS Virginia (SSN 774) received a “Certificate of Thanks” from the Pease Greeters in Kittery, April 24. Pease Greeters is an organization based in Portsmouth that “serves America’s heroes one flight at a time.” According to their website, their mission is to “welcome troops passing throu
Eleven Sailors and one Marine assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) visited Apollo Middle School April 26 to give students perspective on Navy life during Fleet Week Port Everglades. During the visit, Sailors discussed their mission, benefits, and experiences in the naval service
More than 100 Sailors from commands around Navy Region Northwest attended the third annual Women’s Symposium Mentorship Program on Naval Base Kitsap (NBK), April 26. The symposium is designed to provide mentorship to all service members stationed in the Northwest by providing them with support and g
