JUNE 10, 2020 - "Hooyah!" and other screams of motivation pierced the crisp Coronado, California, air in the early hours of May Naval Special Warfare Center. The compound's normally serene night was now a raucous scene, as nearly 180 Navy SEAL candidates rushed to their set of Frogman flippers checkered in white paint across the field of blacktop that is the dreaded BUD/S 1st … [Read more...]
Navy Offering $40,000 Bonus to Join
JUNE 9, 2020 – With the current spike in unemployment and a nation with questions on when will the post-pandemic employment and economy be back on track, the Navy is offering some answers to earning the next paycheck. For many people on the fence about joining the Navy, there are many benefits to consider. On top of getting 100 percent medical and dental coverage, housing … [Read more...]
Commander Commemorates the 78th Anniversary of the Battle of Midway
JUNE 5, 2020 - Seventy-eight years ago, and just six months after the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor the U.S. Navy became engaged in one of the most significant air-sea battles of World War II. To commemorate this historical event, Rear Adm. John F. Meier, Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic, honored the service and dedication of all who participated in one of the greatest … [Read more...]
CNO Message to Sailors
JUNE 4, 2020 - Last night, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Gilday in a self-recorded video spoke to Sailors about the death of Mr. George Floyd and the subsequent unrest across the country. To watch the CNO’s message, please visit this link. Below is the text of his message: “Good evening, I wanted to take a few moments to talk to our Navy family – our … [Read more...]
Navy to Build Renewable Energy Solution in Norco
JUNE 2, 2020 - Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) signed a lease, May 27, with developer Bright Canyon Energy (BCE) to construct and operate a 2.5-megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic system with 2.5-MW battery storage capacity on approximately 8.3 acres of land at Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach (NWSSB) Detachment Norco. The project will achieve a key milestone in … [Read more...]