MAY 13, 2015, PATUXENT RIVER, Md. (NNS) - Six months. That's the timeframe retired U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Ken Cadena says injured veterans have to find meaningful employment following their discharge. The alternative, becoming dependent on government assistance, is a path that once traveled, "involves too many variables hindering your ability to turn back." Cadena … [Read more...]

MAY 13, 2015, STENNIS SPACE CENTER, Miss. (NNS) - The threat of rain couldn't dampen the enthusiasm of Sailors from the Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command as they shared their love of science, technology and the Navy with visitors to Fleet Week New Orleans on April 25. Every day these Sailors provide environmental information that helps Naval and Joint forces … [Read more...]

MAY 12, 2015, JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (NNS) - Through extensive hands-on training, Naval Hospital (NH) Jacksonville produces Navy Medicine's health care providers of the future. Highly-skilled military and civilian professionals deploy with Sailors and Marines worldwide - providing critical mission support aboard ships, in the air, under the sea, and on the battlefield. At the … [Read more...]

MAY 12, 2015, PACIFIC OCEAN (NNS) - The Engineering, Weapons and Air departments aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) conducted testing of critical firefighting systems, May 11-12. Crew members performed tests on the ship's fire suppression systems, also known as the countermeasure wash-down systems, which are essential to damage control … [Read more...]

MAY 11, 2015, JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (NNS) - Naval Hospital (NH) Jacksonville's priority since its founding in 1941 is to heal the nation's heroes and their families. To do so, it consistently strives to make access to health care easy and convenient for its more than 71,000 patients (active duty, retirees and family members from all branches of service) - of which over 40,000 … [Read more...]