SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 – The commander of U.S. 4th Fleet has ordered all ships and aircraft to make preparations for Hurricane Ian’s expected arrival. Ships will begin departures from Naval Air Station Mayport Tuesday, September 27 or complete heavy weather mooring if required to stay in port. Aircraft will initiate evacuations from area airfields or be secured in hangars … [Read more...]

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 — Deep in America’s Heartland, the Office of Naval Research (ONR) is sponsoring efforts to build a diverse workforce, promote sustainability and collaborate with the best and brightest worldwide to solve the grand challenges of 2050. The Conference on Blue Integrated Partnerships (BIP) and the 2050 Workforce of Tomorrow — hosted by Purdue University in … [Read more...]

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 - The crew of the guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61) held a decommissioning ceremony onboard Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, Sept. 16. Plankowners, including the ship's commissioning commanding officer Capt. Joel Heaton, as well as former crew members, joined hundreds of attendees to celebrate the ship's distinguished 32- year history of naval … [Read more...]

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 - While investments in a future fleet are vital, so is maintaining the readiness of the current fleet so that it's ready to sail into harm's way, should that be necessary, the chief of naval operations said. The other focus is on the sailor and his or her family's wellbeing, said Adm. Michael Gilday, who spoke virtually today at the State of Defense … [Read more...]

RENO, Nevada (Sept. 9, 2022) Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday speaks during the Aviation Flag Panel at Tailhook Association’s Hook ’22, the largest annual naval aviation conference, in Reno, Nevada. Gilday traveled to Nevada and California, Sept. 8-13, to meet and speak with Sailors and Navy leaders. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication 1st Class Michael B. … [Read more...]