Veterans Day is an official United States federal holiday that is observed annually on November 11. It celebrates the service of all U.S. military veterans and honors the sacrifices they have made. Armistice Day and Remembrance Day, which also fall on this day, are celebrated in other parts of the world and they mark the anniversary of the end of World War I. The United States … [Read more...]
Navy Aircraft Support Missing El Faro Search Efforts
October 5, 2015 - Norfolk, Va. (NNS) -- Two U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon aircraft from Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Squadron FIVE (VP-5), the "Mad Foxes" are conducting flight operations today in support of search efforts for the missing cargo ship El Faro led by U.S Coast Guard 7th District Command Center in Miami. VP-5 launched the first aircraft this morning at … [Read more...]
U.S., Bangladesh Armed Forces Complete CARAT 2015
NAVAL BASE IAAS KAHN, Bangladesh (NNS) - October 5, 2015 -- The 5th annual exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Bangladesh came to a close at Naval Base Issa Khan, Oct. 4. CARAT Bangladesh 2015 consisted of five days of shore-based and at-sea training events designed to address shared maritime security priorities, develop relationships and enhance … [Read more...]
USS Ronald Reagan Arrives in Japan to Support Security, Stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific Region
October 1, 2015 - YOKOSUKA, Japan (NNS) -- The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) arrived at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY) for the first time as the U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, Oct. 1. Ronald Reagan's arrival to CFAY highlights her role as the fifth U.S. carrier forward deployed to the 7th Fleet area of responsibility … [Read more...]
CNO/MCPON Visit Mayport, Jacksonville Sailors
September 30, 2015 - JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (NNS) -- Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. John Richardson and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Mike Stevens held an all hands call at both Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Fla. and Naval Station Mayport, Fla. Sept. 29. Richardson opened each visit by first highlighting his four priorities that will guide him and the … [Read more...]