NAPLES, Italy (NNS) - October 13, 2015 -- This week, the Navy's Chief of Personnel, Vice Adm. Bill Moran, is visiting Sailors assigned to Naples and Sigonella, Italy, in the Navy's U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. During his trip, Moran and Fleet Master Chief April Beldo, are meeting with Sailors assigned to commands at Naval Support Activity Naples, the U.S. 6th Fleet's … [Read more...]
Naval War College Contributions Recognized on Capitol Hill
WASHINGTON (NNS) - October 9, 2015 -- U.S. Naval War College (NWC) leaders and alumni received a warm welcome on Capitol Hill, Oct. 7 during a congressional breakfast organized by Rhode Island Sen. Jack Reed. The event offered a chance for members of Congress and their staff to hear details of how NWC educates and develops leaders, strengthens global maritime partnerships and … [Read more...]
CNO Ready for First Overseas Travel
WASHINGTON (NNS) - October 8, 2015 -- Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Mike Stevens are scheduled to visit several overseas locations to meet with Sailors, Navy civilians, families and key maritime partners. The trip begins Oct. 12 in Hawaii, where the CNO and MCPON will celebrate the Navy Birthday meeting with Pearl … [Read more...]
USS Fort Worth completes First CARAT Exercise with Bangladesh Navy
BAY OF BENGAL (NNS) - October 7, 2015 -- The littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) completed its first Cooperation Afloat Readiness And Training (CARAT) exercise with Bangladesh in the Bay of Bengal, Oct. 3. CARAT Bangladesh 2015 is a tangible representation of the continued U.S. commitment to our security partnership and our commitment to peace, prosperity, and security … [Read more...]
Ways to Honor Veterans on Veterans Day
One of the most meaningful things you can do this Veterans Day is to send notes or cards to hospitalized veterans or those living in veterans homes. You could also visit a Veteran in a local Veterans Hospital or Veterans home. The best way to honor someone on Veterans Day is to do something to make them happy! The following is a list of 45 things you can do to honor a … [Read more...]