MARCH 30, 2015, VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (NNS) - There is perhaps no other specialized fighting force in the world that is talked about more, but truly known about less, than the U.S. Navy SEALs. The preparation, training, and capabilities of the SEALs are near legendary, but like most legends people do not really know where they came from. Then there is the much less talked … [Read more...]

MARCH 26, 2015, PEARL HARBOR (NNS) - Senior enlisted leaders met at U.S. Pacific Fleet (PACFLT) headquarters for the annual Senior Enlisted Leadership Training Symposium (SELTS) March 23-25. The symposium allows senior enlisted leaders from around the Pacific Fleet to gather and review the effectiveness of current policies and ways to improve mission readiness in open-forum … [Read more...]

MARCH 26, 2015, INDIAN HEAD, Md. (NNS) - The Navy's Tactical Tomahawk missile underwent a successful production acceptance test March 19 using functional ground test (FGT) capability at Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division's (NSWC IHEODTD) Large Rocket Motor Test Facility in Indian Head, Maryland. The Tomahawk land attack … [Read more...]

MARCH 24, 2015, GULF OF GUINEA (NNS) - Involving 23 countries and taking place across Africa's Gulf of Guinea, Exercise Obangame Express 2015 is one of the largest military exercises in Africa. The annual U.S. Africa Command-sponsored multinational exercise is designed to increase maritime safety and security in the Gulf of Guinea. In order to be successful, an exercise … [Read more...]