OKINAWA, Japan, January 28, 2014 (NNS) - Adm. Harry Harris, Pacific Fleet commander, saw firsthand the advanced capabilities of the P-8A Poseidon on a flight with the War Eagles of Patrol Squadron (VP) 16, Jan. 24. The P-8A flew an eight-hour maritime surveillance mission over the East China Sea, highlighting the full range of the Poseidon's game-changing intelligence, … [Read more...]

PENSACOLA, Fla., January 27, 2014 (NNS) - Chief of Naval Personnel (CNP) Vice Adm. Bill Moran conducted an all-hands call for Sailors at Naval Air Technical Training Center (NATTC), Fla. Jan. 24. During the all hands call, held in NATTC's Charles Taylor Hangar, he discussed important issues soon to affect these new Sailor's careers such as wait times before classing up for … [Read more...]

AT SEA, January23, 2014 (NNS) - The sound of gunfire echoed off the USS Theodore Roosevelt's (CVN 71) fantail as empty shells clattered to the deck during a .50 caliber live-fire exercise, Jan. 17. Twenty-five TR Sailors qualified to use the M2-HB Heavy Barrel Browning Machine Gun, the ship's last line of defense when entering and exiting port. "If you are an aviation … [Read more...]

MILLINGTON, Tenn., Jan. 21, 2014 (NNS) - With more than 6,150 Professional Apprentice Career Track (PACT) Sailors currently serving, commands are reminded to follow the Career Waypoint (C-Way) PACT model to help non-designated Sailors strike into a rating, officials said Jan. 21. The PACT program consists of three apprentice tracks; aviation, engineering and surface. PACT … [Read more...]

MARYSVILLE, Wash., January 20, 2014 (NNS) - Sailors stationed on Naval Station Everett (NSE) commemorated the Martin Luther King, Jr. federal holiday by volunteering for a "Day of Service" Jan. 17. In order to honor King's legacy of service to community, 15 Sailors volunteered their time serving at the Marysville Community Food Bank. "We just wanted to get out here and show … [Read more...]