JANUARY 7, 2021 - The Department of the Navy released its strategic blueprint for the Arctic titled a Blue Arctic Jan. 5, delivering a regional outline spanning the next two decades as the Department continues to prepare for an increasingly accessible and navigable Arctic Region. The forward-looking document provides strategic guidance on how the Department will apply naval … [Read more...]
After 75 Years, Veteran Will Receive Honors for WWII Service
JANUARY 4, 2021 - The Navy and the Connecticut Air National Guard on Monday will honor Connecticut native son Dan Crowley for fighting against the Japanese in the Philippines 75 years ago. Gregory J. Slavonic, who is performing the duties of the Navy undersecretary, will present Crowley with an honorary Combat Infantryman Badge in recognition of the fighting he did while in … [Read more...]
Navy Modernizes Tuition Assistance Debt Payments
JANUARY 4, 2021 - The Navy has modernized the way Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen can pay back tuition assistance (TA) debts beginning in January 2021. The new program provides service members with the option to pay their debt on a mobile device or computer using a debit card, electronic funds transfer (EFT) or via a PayPal account. Credit cards will not be accepted … [Read more...]
Task Force 67 Rises to the Challenge
DECEMBER 31, 2020 - Based in Sigonella, Commander, Task Force (CTF) 67 is responsible for command and tactical control of deployed maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft (MPRA) squadrons along with several rotary aircraft units throughout the European and African areas of responsibility (AOR). “2020 has been a challenge, but CTF 67 has risen to that challenge,” noted … [Read more...]
Sailors Receive Presidential Christmas Video Call
DECEMBER 28, 2020 - Sailors assigned to Patrol Squadron (VP) 8, received a video teleconference call (VTC) from President Donald Trump while forward deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations, Dec. 25. Sailors and officers accompanied Cdr. Jeremy Lyon, commanding officer of VP-8, on a VTC with the President, including Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class Lauren … [Read more...]