SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 – You can’t see it hiding in the dense jungle at the edge of the beach, draped in camouflage netting. But it’s there, and it’s waiting for the call to action. It’s mobile, it’s lethal, and it can take out a ship at 100 nautical miles. It’s a U.S. Marine Corps unit equipped with vehicle-mounted missiles, and it’s just one of the future-Navy technologies and … [Read more...]
America’s Navy Celebrates Navy Promotional Days
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 - America’s Navy and Navy Recruiting Command are scheduled to celebrate Navy Promotional Days (NPD) in Baltimore, September 7 – 11, as part of the Navy’s national search for the best and brightest students who have what it takes to excel in high-demand, cutting-edge fields. Throughout the weeklong visit, starting at Mergenthaler High School, students may … [Read more...]
U.S. Navy Identifies 5 Sailors Killed in Helicopter Crash
SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 - On Sept. 5, the U.S. Navy released the names of the five Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 8 crewmembers who died, Aug. 31, when their helicopter crashed into the sea. Names of the deceased are: Lt. Bradley A. Foster, 29, a pilot from Oakhurst, California Lt. Paul R. Fridley, 28, a pilot from Annandale, Virginia Naval Air Crewman (Helicopter) … [Read more...]
Navy Shifts to Recovery of 5 Sailors in Helicopter Crash
SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 - The U.S. Navy has declared the five missing crewmembers of an MH-60S helicopter crash, deceased. U.S. 3rd Fleet has shifted from search and rescue efforts to recovery operations, Sept. 4. Assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 8, the helicopter was conducting routine flight operations from USS Abraham Lincoln when it crashed into the sea … [Read more...]
Navy Supports Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 - All Active Duty and Ready Reserve Sailors are now required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. “COVID-19 is a readiness issue. As N3/N5, it is my responsibility to deliver the most ready and capable force. This mandate ensures our ability to reach that goal.” said Merz. Military personnel must be prepared to execute their mission at all times, in … [Read more...]