AUGUST 3, 2020 - The U.S. Navy’s first Black female tactical air (TACAIR) pilot received her Wings of Gold July 31, marking a significant milestone for Naval Aviation. Virginia native Lt. j.g. Madeline G. Swegle was designated a naval aviator and received her Wings of Gold with 25 classmates during a small ceremony at Naval Air Station (NAS) Kingsville, Texas. Swegle is … [Read more...]
Search and Rescue for Missing Service Members Concludes
AUGUST 2, 2020 - After an extensive 40-hour search, the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, and the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group concluded their search and rescue operation for seven missing Marines and one Sailor, today. All eight service members are presumed deceased The 15th MEU and the ARG leadership determined that there was little … [Read more...]
Navy Esports Resumes Streaming on Twitch
JULY 31, 2020 - The U.S. Navy esports team, Goats & Glory, will resume streaming on Twitch Friday, July 31. The channel temporarily paused streaming last week to review internal policies and procedures, as well as platform-specific policies, to ensure guidelines for participating in the space are clear. The purpose of the Navy’s esports team is designed for outreach and … [Read more...]
Navy Extends Fall PMK-EE Deadline
JULY 31, 2020 - Active and reserve Sailors now have an extra month to complete their Professional Military Knowledge Eligibility Exam (PMK-EE) ahead of the fall advancement exam cycle, as the Navy has extended the deadline for completion from Aug. 1 to Aug. 31. The deadline extension was announced in NAVADMIN 216/20 released on July 30. The extension is for the upcoming … [Read more...]
How U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa is Finding and Stopping the Spread of COVID
JULY 28, 2020 - U.S. Navy health professionals and Marines have been working around the clock to effectively trace and stop the spread of COVID-19 here, keeping service members ready to support the United States’ allies and partners throughout the Indo-Pacific. U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa has taken the lead on contact tracing with support from the Joint Service COVID-19 … [Read more...]