OCTOBER 24, 2023 - Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Carlos Del Toro spoke at the 40th Annual Beirut Memorial Observance at the Beirut Memorial, Lejeune Memorial Gardens, on Oct. 23. The observance honors the fallen service members who served in Lebanon from 1958 to 1984 and in Grenada; especially those killed in the Beirut Bombing on Oct. 23, 1983. Secretary Del Toro was … [Read more...]
National Guardsmen Prepare for Deployment
A Georgia Army National Guard Soldier provides a blood sample for medics during a Soldier Readiness Processing (SRP) event October 20, 2023 in Fort Stewart, Ga. OCTOBER 23, 2023 - After months of training and planning by key leaders and staff, the Georgia Army National Guard’s 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team is completing readiness requirements before deploying in early … [Read more...]
Navy Completes Final F/A-18 Hornet Center Barrel Replacement
OCTOBER 23, 2023 - Whether it is due to its all-weather versatility and reliability, or its run with the renowned flight demonstration team, the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, the F/A-18 Hornet has been a combat-proven platform for the Navy and Marine Corps for many years. It’s a historic aircraft with an extensive past – one that would certainly not be as long or successful without … [Read more...]
Navy Chief Visits Sailors, Defense Industry in Newport
QUONSET POINT, R.I. (Oct. 19, 2023) – Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti meets with leadership from General Dynamics Electric Boat while touring the facility in Quonset Point, R.I., Oct. 19. The facility is responsible for submarine manufacturing, modular construction, and outfitting for future Virginia and Columbia class submarines. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief … [Read more...]
Navy Continues Commitment to Water Quality
OCTOBER 20, 2023 - As part of its ongoing commitment to provide the community with safe drinking water, Navy Region Hawaii is providing an update on the inter-agency approved water monitoring plan, where to find information on water samples and testing, and how to report concerns. The Red Hill Shaft has been physically disconnected from the Navy’s water distribution system … [Read more...]