FEBRARUY 12, 2024 - A research project from the Office of Naval Research (ONR) Global is providing valuable information about the effects of melting glaciers in Patagonia that feed into coastal fjords, transporting sediments, freshwater and nutrients. Dr. Chris Konek, science advisor at ONR Global in Chile, said the research will help the Department of the Navy (DoN) … [Read more...]
Secretary Del Toro Honors Puerto Rican Veterans
FEBRUARY 9, 2024 - Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro honored Puerto Rican veterans and servicemembers during a ceremony at the Navy Reserve Center (NRC) Puerto Rico, Feb. 8. Hosted by the American Legion Department of Puerto Rico, the event included a Chair of Honor solemn ceremony. Secretary Del Toro and Carmen Rosario, American Legion Puerto Rico Department Commander, … [Read more...]
Army, Air, Navy Train Together in Mass Casualty Exercise
FEBRUARY 8, 2024 - A deep breath in, deep breath out. An Airman from the Idaho Air National Guard holds his weapon steady in front of him, pressing it against his shoulder, finger on the trigger, his body low to the ground. He takes a small, strategic step into the plume of smoke swirling around him. Surrounded by a blanket of red smoke makes it hard to see his battle buddy but … [Read more...]
Tomorrow Looks Different for Naval Helicopter Training
FEBRUARY 7, 2024 - The U.S. Navy took a first step to enhance rotary-wing aviation capabilities with an innovative approach that will benefit an age-old partnership. Eight Student Naval Aviators (SNA) including five Navy and three Coast Guard students began training under a new joint-Service, public-private partnership program that promises faster time-to-train, greater … [Read more...]
Secretary of Navy Meets with Small Businesses
FEBRUARY 7, 2024 - Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro today spoke to hundreds of small business owners at the National 8(a) Association Small Business Conference in Atlanta, Feb. 6. The National 8(a) Association is a non-profit that provides education and guidance for small businesses including minority, aspiring, current and graduate 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOB, VOSB, SDB, … [Read more...]