U.S. service member with Maritime Security Response Team East, right, and U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Christopher Nabholz, furthest in the rear, 2336 Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technician, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2d Marine Logistics Group, and engage in mechanical breaching training with U.S. partner forces as part of exercise Phoenix Express 2024 in Bizerte, … [Read more...]
Therapy Dog Helps Heal Minds and Hearts
NOVEMBER 14, 2024 - At Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms, a four-legged healer is bringing smiles, comfort, and support to the command’s Sailors, Marines, and family members. Hela, a two-year-old purebred Cane Corso therapy dog, has become a beloved presence at the hospital since she began her role in Nov. 2023. Accompanied by her handler, Lt. Cmdr. Kat McMurtray, an … [Read more...]
Ships Set Sail for Phoenix Express
NOVEMBER 14, 2024 - Allied and partner navies participating in exercise Phoenix Express 2024 (PE24) departed from La Goulette Naval Base, in Tunis, Tunisia, November 9, 2024. This marks the commencement of the at-sea phase for Phoenix Express 24. PE24 is a multinational maritime exercise held in the Mediterranean Sea. This phase evaluates the capacity of participating … [Read more...]
Navy Welcomes New Class of NCIS Special Agents
NOVEMBER 12, 2024 - The Honorable Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro congratulated and welcomed 18 new NCIS special agents during a ceremony to celebrate their graduation from the NCIS Special Agent Basic Training Program Nov. 8 at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Glynco, Georgia. NCIS Director Omar Lopez delivered remarks emphasizing the importance of using … [Read more...]
Navy Comes Together in Celebration of Veterans Day
NOVEMBER 11, 2024 - Amongst its ranks of more than 10,000 employees servicing the fleet, our military veterans make up nearly 23 percent of the workforce– with an estimated total military service exceeding 10,000 years altogether. These brave men and women have served and sacrificed in the name of freedom, both in uniform and today as they continue their service as civilians … [Read more...]