The amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) departs Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo, Japan (CFAS) March 22, 2023. Ashland’s new homeport will be San Diego after serving as a forward-deployed ship in U.S. 7th Fleet since August 2013. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jeremy Graham) MARCH 23, 2023 - The dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD … [Read more...]
Navy Fitness Allows Reset of Past PRT Failures
MARCH 23, 2023 - A new Navy policy allows Sailors a one-time reset of all their previous Physical Readiness Test (PRT) failures. This policy was implemented in order to improve reenlistment and advancement rates as well as increase acceptance rates for extensions and duty station transfers. However, with PRT season right around the corner, it’s still necessary to keep … [Read more...]
Naval Museum to Host Vietnam War Veterans Day Commemoration
MARCH 22, 2023 - The Hampton Roads Naval Museum will host a ceremony on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at 1300 as part of National Vietnam War Veterans Day. The event will be held at the C-9 auditorium, located at 1731 Gilbert Street, Norfolk, VA 23511 and is open to members of the military and civilians with access to Naval Station Norfolk. The intent of this free ceremony … [Read more...]
U.S. Transfers Patrol Craft to Egypt
MARCH 21, 2023 – U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT) transferred three patrol craft to the Egyptian Navy, March 21, during a formal ceremony in Alexandria, Egypt. The transfer ceremony represents the culmination of weeks of preparation, training and professional exchanges between Egyptian and U.S. Navy Sailors. The U.S. Navy turned over former patrol coastal ships … [Read more...]
Trawling, Trafficking, Smuggling and Spoilage
MOMBASA, Kenya (March 16, 2023) Exercise Cutlass Express 2023 participants conduct Visit, Board, Search and Seizure training in Mombasa, Kenya, March 16, 2023. Cutlass Express 2023, conducted by U.S. Naval Forces Africa (NAVAF) and sponsored by U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) is designed to assess and improve combined maritime law enforcement techniques, promote safety and … [Read more...]