Features stories about U.S. Navy Sailors and U.S. Marines serving around the globe. Provided by Defense Media Activity.
USS Hopper Arrives in 7th Fleet, Tax Season
January 3rd 1909, The U.S. Navy Provided Aid to Messina, Sicily after a devastating earthquake. With the Great White Fleet making its way through the Suez Canal, President Theodore Roosevelt ordered the Navy to assist. January 4th, 1989, F-14 Tomcats from USS John F. Kennedy were launched to shoot down two Libyan MIGs. The Libyan aircraft were successfully shot down with missiles in the central Mediterranean in international waters. January 5th, 1875. Commander Edward Lull leaves New York to begin his quest to Panama to map the best ship canal route for the future Panama Canal. The route of the canal would be mapped 30 years later.
Outreach event aims to promote unity with Sasebo students
USS George Washington's dental department excels at their mission
Top Navy leaders visit deployed Sailors during the holidays
USS America Departs Singapore after Holiday Visit, Frank Cable Returns to Readiness, Naval Base Guam Sailor Recognized for Pursuing Christmas Thief
The submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40), pulls into Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Jan. 2.
Petty Officer 2nd Class Dustin Knight gives us an inside look into the Littoral Combat Squadron.
Navy Seeks Spirit of Hope and Fisher Award Nominations, Navy Announces Uniform Policy and Initiative Updates
Firework Safety, Drinking Safety, Drive Safe
Messages from the fleet for a Happy New Year
Make sure to keep an eye on your credit score
ONR Takes Step Forward in Aircraft Autonomy, NETC Advances Ready Relevant Learning
Ways to avoid added sugar in your diet.
Navy Announces Alignment of End of Active Obligated Service with Duty Station Tour Length, Navy Updates SRB Plan, Navy Announces Uniform Policy and Initiative Updates
A message of holiday cheer
Installation Excellence Award Winners, Navy Updates PFA Separation Policy, Holiday Safety Tips
NORAD is tracking Santa Claus
Holiday Physical Fitness, Stay Safe and Sober
NORAD technology helps keep track of Santa Claus
The history of NORAD tracking Santa Claus
Navy Accepts Delivery of USNS City of Bismarck, The CENSECFOR Mobile App is Here, USS Preble Responds to Distress Call from Iranian Vessel
Chaplains play an important role in taking care of Sailors.
U.S. Navy Doctors Conduct Humanitarian Mission to Amazon
CNO Meets with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, DOD Releases 2018 Basic Allowance for Housing Rates, Onboard Ship Simulator Enhances a US Navy Cruiser's Training Program
USO Cookie Caravan gives to the troops.
NEXCOM Continues Tradition of Distributing Free Phone Cards During the Holidays, CNP Visits Everett, Whidbey Island, Holiday Driving Safety
A new retirement system goes into effect Jan. 1, 2018. See how the legacy “high-3” and the new Blended Retirement System compare if you stay until retirement.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt Officially signed the Delaration of War on Germany and Italy, Germany declared war on the US. On December 12th 1972, Apollo 17 Commander, Navy Captain Eugene A. Cernan walked and raised the US flag on the moon. Apollo 17's Command Module Pilot was Navy Commander Ronald E. Evans and Harrison H. Schmitt was the Lunar Module Pilot. December 13th 1943, German Submarine U-172 was sunk west of the Canary Islands. Uss Osmond Ingram, Uss George E. Badger, And Uss Clemson were able to still sink U-172 with help from Aircraft Attached to Uss Bogue.
Navy to Commission Littoral Combat Ship Little Rock, Navy Extends E-3 High Year Tenure, U.S. Navy EOD Trains with German Counterparts
Sailors Should Submit Tuition Assistance (TA), Safe and Sober, VITA
Department of Defense is helping you decide between retirement programs.
Ways to avoid added sugar in your diet.
People to People International is a nonprofit organization trying to strengthen ties amoung countries in the civilian world.
USS McCain Arrived at Fleet Activities Yokosuka for Repairs, Gas! Gas! Gas! Seabees Hone Deployment Readiness, Chief of Naval Personnel issued Suspension of Early out Policy.
USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) is lowered from the heavy lift transport MV Treasure and moored pier side at Fleet Activities (FLEACT) Yokosuka.