OCTOBER 14, 2025 – On Oct. 13, 1775, the Second Continental Congress passed a resolution creating the Continental Navy, officially establishing what would become the United States Navy. At the time, the 13 colonies were locked in the Revolutionary War against Britain, the world’s leading naval power. While American forces fought on land, they knew victory would also depend on … [Read more...]
Alaska Guard Rescues Individual on Aleutian Islands
OCTOBER 14, 2025 — Alaska Air National Guardsmen with the 176th Wing rescued an individual suffering a traumatic hand injury at Eareckson Air Station on October 9. The installation sits approximately 1,640 west of Anchorage on the remote island of Shemya. The Alaska Rescue Coordination Center opened the mission in response to a medical evacuation request from the U.S. Coast … [Read more...]
Hegseth Visits NAS Oceana, Recognizes Sailors
OCTOBER 13, 2025 – Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, visited Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana to administer the oath of enlistment to new U.S. military recruits and personally recognize NAS Oceana Sailors for their exceptional leadership, professionalism, and dedication to the Navy and the installation’s mission, during a ceremony held at Apollo Soucek Field, onboard NAS Oceana, … [Read more...]
Sailors Celebrate the Navy’s 250th Birthday
OCTOBER 13, 2025 – Multinational service members deployed in support of Pacific Partnership 2025 celebrated the Navy’s 250th Birthday embarked on the Lewis B. Puller-class expeditionary sea base USS John L. Canley (ESB-6) underway in the Western Pacific Ocean, Oct. 13, 2025. Pacific Partnership 2025 is a six-month operation focused on four lines of effort: engineering, … [Read more...]
Guard Helps Save Lives in D.C.
OCTOBER 13, 2025 – Since the launch of the Make D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission, National Guard service members have administered Narcan to at least 18 individuals suffering drug overdoses in the District of Columbia – helping to save lives and build community trust in the mission. Soldiers and Airmen trained in medical specialties, such as Army combat medics, are equipped … [Read more...]