SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 - On Sept. 5, the U.S. Navy released the names of the five Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 8 crewmembers who died, Aug. 31, when their helicopter crashed into the sea. Names of the deceased are: Lt. Bradley A. Foster, 29, a pilot from Oakhurst, California Lt. Paul R. Fridley, 28, a pilot from Annandale, Virginia Naval Air Crewman (Helicopter) … [Read more...]

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 - The U.S. Navy has declared the five missing crewmembers of an MH-60S helicopter crash, deceased. U.S. 3rd Fleet has shifted from search and rescue efforts to recovery operations, Sept. 4. Assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 8, the helicopter was conducting routine flight operations from USS Abraham Lincoln when it crashed into the sea … [Read more...]

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 - All Active Duty and Ready Reserve Sailors are now required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. “COVID-19 is a readiness issue. As N3/N5, it is my responsibility to deliver the most ready and capable force. This mandate ensures our ability to reach that goal.” said Merz. Military personnel must be prepared to execute their mission at all times, in … [Read more...]

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 - The Navy and Marine Corps conducted at-sea training with the Brazilian Navy and Marine Corps in the Gulf of Guinea on Africa’s west coast August 22 to 23. The Brazilian Frigate Independência and the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams participated in multinational training during Exercise GUINEX-I, the first iteration of the Brazilian led … [Read more...]

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 - An MH-60S helicopter embarked aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) crashed into the sea while conducting routine flight operations approximately 60 nautical miles off the coast of San Diego at 4:30 p.m. PST, Aug. 31. Search and rescue operations are ongoing with multiple Coast Guard and Navy air and surface assets. More information will be posted as it … [Read more...]