DECEMBER 30, 2024 - The Department of Defense mourns the loss of President Jimmy Carter at age 100—a principled leader, America's longest-lived president, a great son of Georgia, and a steadfast champion of human rights and democratic ideals. Americans will remember President Carter for his leadership in office and his distinguished post-presidency, but the Department also … [Read more...]

DECEMBER 28, 2024 - In 1967, W. Jason Morgan proposed that Earth's surface consists of rigid plates that move relative to each other, floating on the mantle, which is the layer below the crust. It was a radical idea at the time that later became known as the theory of plate tectonics. His theory was later bolstered by GPS, which can precisely measure plate movements. Plate … [Read more...]

DECEMBER 26, 2024 - Navy Talent Acquisition Group (NTAG) Great Lakes Sailors are getting in the holiday spirit and spreading cheer. From gift exchanges to decorating, Sailors are hoping the season of giving will forge their Navy bonds even stronger. Navy Recruiting Station (NRS) Pulaski hosted a white elephant gift exchange for their future Sailors in conjunction with their … [Read more...]

DECEMBER 24, 2024 - The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Montana (SSN 794) arrived at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam following a change of homeport from Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, December 23, 2024. Montana’s arrival marks the ninth Virginia-class fast-attack submarine home ported at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, and the submarine will be assigned to … [Read more...]

The pre-commissioning unit (PCU) Iowa (SSN 797) arrives for the first time at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut, December 19, 2024. The future USS Iowa was delivered to Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) 4 from General Dynamics Electric Boat shipbuilding facility down river after recently completing a series of at-sea testing. The fast-attack submarine PCU Iowa … [Read more...]