FEBRUARY 21, 2022 – The Navy announced plans today to dedicate a rescue swimming training pool at Naval Base San Diego to Mess Attendant First Class Charles Jackson French in honor of his heroic actions during the Battle of Guadalcanal in World War II. In 1942, French selflessly saved 15 of his shipmates after their ship, USS Gregory (APD 3), sank following attacks from … [Read more...]

FEBRUARY 21, 2022 - The U.S. Navy established Commander, Submarine Squadron (COMSUBRON) 8 in an official ceremony Friday, Feb. 18th, at Naval Station Norfolk. COMSUBRON 8’s re-establishment is intended to distribute and align the responsibility for command and control of submarines assigned to Commander, Submarine Squadron 6, based in Norfolk, Va., during the submarines’ … [Read more...]

FEBRUARY 21, 2022 – The Navy announced initial operational capability (IOC) for the CMV-22B Osprey, confirming the platform’s operational readiness following the successful completion of its maiden deployment, on Feb. 17, 2022. The aircraft was formally declared IOC on Dec. 14, 2021, aligning with the scheduled first-quarter fiscal year requirement. “The CMV-22's maiden … [Read more...]

FEBRUARY 18, 2022 - The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) and U.S. Pacific Fleet announced the establishment of the Nimitz Research Group, Feb. 16. Under the aegis of NPS’ Naval Warfare Studies Institute, the new organization will leverage NPS’ interdisciplinary education and research capabilities and institutional knowledge in new ways to meet the needs and emerging challenges … [Read more...]

FEBRUARY 16, 2022 - U.S. Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday met with his U.K. counterpart Royal Navy First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff Adm. Sir Ben Key at the Pentagon, Feb. 15. During the meeting, the leaders reaffirmed their commitment to deepen cooperation and discussed a wide range of issues to include strategic competition, interoperability, … [Read more...]