NOVEMBER 2, 2023 – U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT) is advancing lethality and the combat capabilities of unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) during live weapons firing exercises in the international waters surrounding the Arabian Peninsula, Oct. 23. The firing exercises were conducted as part of Exercise Digital Talon and constituted the first use of lethal … [Read more...]
Navy Names Future Medical Ship USNS Balboa
OCTOBER 30, 2023 - Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced today that a future Bethesda-class expeditionary medical ship will be named USNS Balboa (EMS 2), during a ceremony at Naval Medical Center San Diego, Oct. 27. The future USNS Balboa honors the legacy and commitment of Navy doctors, nurses, corpsmen, and staff of Balboa Naval Hospital in caring for the needs … [Read more...]
Survey Feedback Leads to Housing Improvement for Sailors
NMCCL Commanding Officer Capt. Kevin Brown unveils the new kitchenettes for Sailors living at the bachelor enlisted quarters after a weekly field day on October 19, 2023. OCTOBER 30, 2023 – The Defense Organizational Climate Survey (DEOCS) is an annual survey for all military commanders and Department of Defense leaders to gage feedback from their military members and other … [Read more...]
USNS Robert F. Kennedy Christened as MSC’s Newest Ship
OCTOBER 30, 2023 - Fleet replenishment oiler USNS Robert F. Kennedy (T-AO 208), the Military Sealift Command’s newest ship, was christened during a ceremony at the General Dynamics NASSCO shipyard in San Diego, Calif., today. The event was attended dignitaries including The honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House Emerita, U.S. House of Representatives; Carlos Del Toro, … [Read more...]
Del Toro Releases One Navy-Marine Corps Team Priorities
OCTOBER 27, 2023 – Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro released his updated strategic guidance today – One Navy-Marine Corps Team: Advancing Department of the Navy Priorities. The document informs activities within the Department of the Navy to include planning, investments, budgeting, and prioritization of personnel and resources. “For more than two years, I have had … [Read more...]