221012-N-CY569-0006 NORFOLK, Va. (Oct. 12, 2022) Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67) parade colors at the Cole memorial. Cole's crew, both past and present, gathered alongside families and guests at the Cole memorial onboard Naval Station Norfolk to commemorate the 22nd anniversary of the ship's bombing on October 12, 2000. … [Read more...]
Cause Of Death Revealed for Navy SEAL Trainee Who Died
OCTOBER 12, 2022 - Naval Special Warfare Command released the Line of Duty investigation today into the death of Seaman Kyle Mullen, a Navy SEAL candidate who died Feb. 4, 2022, immediately after completing “Hell Week,” during Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) training. Based on the results of the investigation, NSWC concluded the death of Mullen was in the line of … [Read more...]
Navy Demonstrates Unmanned Surface Vehicle Capability
OCTOBER 12, 2022 - In an effort to increase the range and detection of various unmanned surface vessels (USVs), the Office of Naval Research (ONR)-sponsored SCOUT initiative recently conducted a unique demonstration event off the coast of Virginia Beach, Virginia. The event highlighted the capability of seven different USVs, ranging in size from five to 36 feet, … [Read more...]
Marines and Sailors Return from Seven-Month Deployment
U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harriers assigned to the Aviation Combat Element, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct a fly over after departing the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), in the Atlantic Ocean, Oct. 7, 2022. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 22nd MEU, are operating in U.S. 2nd Fleet in support of naval operations to maintain … [Read more...]
Army National Guard Makes It to Final Round
OCTOBER 11, 2022 – Five members Army National Guard were among four teams selected for the final round of the U.S. Army’s inaugural Best Squad Competition. The Best Squad Competition, formerly known as the U.S. Army Best Warrior Competition, is an annual event used to name the U.S. Army’s Best Squad as well as the Noncommissioned Officer of the Year and Soldier of the … [Read more...]