OCTOBER 31, 2024 – A combined “Trunk-or-Treat” and “Haunted Hangar” event brought both on-base community members and Japanese guests to the installation Saturday for an evening of fun and frightful Halloween festivities. The U.S. Army Aviation Battalion Japan and U.S. Army Garrison Japan co-hosted the annual event, in which they transformed the USAABJ aircraft hangar into a … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2024
Squadron Embraces Heritage Ahead of Veterans Day
OCTOBER 31, 2024 – Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26 hosted a former aviator from its predecessor squadron, Helicopter Combat Support Squadron (HC) 6, to walk through squadron history and heritage following the 249th birthday celebration of the U.S. Navy. Every November, the United States takes a day to honor veterans for their service and sacrifices to their country. … [Read more...]
Navy Looks to Recruit 40,600 New Sailors in 2025
OCTOBER 31, 2024 – Navy Recruiting Command (NRC) today announced its recruitment goals for Fiscal Year 2025, while acknowledging the significant achievements of Fiscal Year 2024. With a commitment to building a mission-ready force, the Navy will continue to focus on innovative strategies and outreach to meet the evolving needs of the Fleet. For Fiscal Year 2025, the Navy has … [Read more...]
Building A Culture of Fitness
OCTOBER 31, 2024 - The 944th Medical Squadron celebrated a milestone of excellence on Oct. 20, 2024, gathering at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., to recognize 14 consecutive months without a single physical fitness test failure. This achievement, a testament to the squadron’s commitment to readiness, reflects not only improved fitness scores but also a cultural shift that has … [Read more...]
Navy Extends Service Life of 12 Destroyers
OCTOBER 31, 2024 – Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced on October 31 that the Department of the Navy plans to operate 12 Arleigh Burke class (DDG 51) Flight I Destroyers beyond their 35-year expected service life. The decision, based upon a hull-by-hull evaluation of ship material condition, combat capability, technical feasibility and lifecycle maintenance … [Read more...]