DECEMBER 3, 2019 - The day before Thanksgiving is a time many people spend with family and friends. This year, Marines and Sailors of 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division decided to spend their time giving back to the local community. Approximately 200 Marines and Sailors with 2nd Recon and their families participated in a charity ruck march Nov. 27, 2019. The … [Read more...]
Esper Asks SEALs, Navy to Focus on Standards, Ethics
NOVEMBER 26, 2019 - Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper said he wants the Navy and the SEALs to focus now on professionalism and ethics following the resignation of Richard V. Spencer as Navy secretary. "I want the SEALs and the Navy to move beyond this now and get fully focused on their warfighting mission, and I also want them focused on resetting their professional … [Read more...]
USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Sailors Get College Ready
NOVEMBER 25, 2019 - Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69)(Ike) welcomed representatives from approximately 25 colleges and universities to talk to the crew during Ike’s college fair Nov. 14. This event was sponsored by the ship’s educational services office (ESO) and held in Ike’s hangar bay. Sailors were given the opportunity to speak to … [Read more...]
Veterans Turn Research into Naval Innovation
NOVEMBER 19, 2019 - A wetsuit to help Navy divers fight the deadly effects of hypothermia. A portable power source for warfighters serving in desolate combat zones. These are just two products to emerge from the Naval Enterprise Partnership Teaming with Universities for National Excellence initiative—known as NEPTUNE. NEPTUNE’s mission: leveraging the unique experiences, … [Read more...]
Have Holiday Mail? Know your Navy Mailing Deadlines
NOVEMBER 18, 2019 - As holidays are fast approaching, so are the deadlines — first is Nov. 27. Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Postal Operations has recommendations to follow to make sure packages arrive in time. “Most ashore Navy Post Offices will extend package pick up and customer service hours to support the holiday rush, so mail or order early to ensure packages … [Read more...]