April 30, 2014, PEARL HARBOR (NNS) - As Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) comes to a close April 30, U.S. Pacific Fleet leaders continue to stress the importance of a year-round approach to intervention. With an emphasis on raising awareness this month throughout the active, Reserve and civilian workforce, nearly 600 events were conducted across the Pacific Fleet to … [Read more...]

April 21, 2014, WASHINGTON (NNS) - The U.S. Naval Academy football team visited the White House today to receive the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy from President Barack Obama. The annual trophy goes to the team that wins the most games in head-to-head football competition among the Naval Academy, the U.S. Military Academy and the U.S. Air Force Academy. The president noted … [Read more...]

April 21, 2014 - There have been many efforts made to repeal or replace the Jones Act in recent years. Foreign interests in the American shipping industry have been pressuring Congress hard to repeal this nearly 100 year old law, but to date have been unsuccessful. The U.S. Navy as well as the Department of Defense have both stated that any change to the Jones Act would … [Read more...]

April 17, 2014, SAN DIEGO (NNS) - A light breeze comes in from the Pacific Ocean as the sun begins to burn off the fog over La Jolla Shores. The surf is mellow and all is calm, with the exception of the seals playing in the water and barking on the rocks. Anticipation begins to build among the growing group of kayakers. They are excited. Conversations about the coming event … [Read more...]