FEBRUARY 25, 2025 — The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) is underway conducting routine flight operations in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations, Feb. 24, after departing Souda Bay, Greece, on Feb. 23, following completion of an emergent repair availability (ERAV). “Our ship remains operationally ready to complete deployment with mission and … [Read more...]
Navy Keeps Base Open During Record Snowfall
Naval Air Station Oceana public works and air operations personnel clear the installation’s airfield after a record-breaking winter snow storm, Feb. 20, 2025. NAS Oceana's mission-essential personnel are critical to ensure the Navy’s master jet base is prepared and ready at all times. Photo taken by NAS Oceana's Airfield Manager, Dean Dawes. FEBRUARY 25, 2025 - As winter … [Read more...]
Spinning Up Guantanamo Bay In a Moment’s Notice
FEBRUARY 25, 2025 — Some missions take months to plan. Others come together in a moment’s notice. Joint Task Force Southern Guard, or JTF-SG, is one of the latter. A force assembled with speed and precision, bringing together military expertise from across the Department of Defense to support Department of Homeland Security-led migrant operations. "Every piece of this … [Read more...]
DoD to Fire 5400 Probationary Workers This Week
FEBRUARY 25, 2025 - As the Secretary announced last week, the Department of Defense is re-evaluating its probationary workforce, consistent with the President's initiative to reform the Federal workforce to maximize efficiency and productivity. This re-evaluation of probationary employees is being done across government, not just at the Defense Department, but we believe in … [Read more...]
Hegseth to Travel to Guantanamo Bay
FEBRUARY 25, 2025 - Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth will travel today to Naval Station Guantanamo Bay (NSGB), Cuba. This will be the Secretary's first trip to NSGB since his January confirmation. He will receive briefings on all mission operations at the base, including at the Migrant Operations Center and the Guantanamo Bay Detention Facility. He will also meet with … [Read more...]