JUNE 11, 2025 - U.S. Navy Seabees, U.S. Marine Corps combat engineers from 8th Engineer Support Battalion (8th ESB), and NATO allies joined forces on the Baltic coast to construct critical waterfront infrastructure during exercise Baltic Operations 2025 (BALTOPS 25). The project, a centerpiece of this year’s exercise, focused on replacing a deteriorating Cold War-era Soviet … [Read more...]
DoD Launches Child Care Expansion Initiative
JUNE 11, 2025 - Dependable and affordable child care is a big issue for military families, and it's a priority for the Defense Department, which has a number of programs underway to expand the available options. While the department runs the largest employer-sponsored child care program in the United States, military families and DOD civilians face challenges finding quality … [Read more...]
Navy Center Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary
JUNE 11, 2025 - Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) celebrated its 10 year anniversary at Naval Base San Diego, June 9th. Rear Adm. T. J. Zerr, commander, SMWDC, with guest speaker Rear Adm. Joseph Cahill, commander, Naval Surface Force Atlantic, delivered remarks to former SMWDC Commanders, plankowners, teammates, and friends and family, all of whom … [Read more...]
Hegseth, Joint Chiefs Chairman Discuss Defense Budget
Hegseth, Joint Chiefs Chairman Discuss Defense Budget JUNE 11, 2025 - Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, provided testimony today regarding President Donald J. Trump's proposed defense budget for fiscal year 2026 at a hearing before the House Appropriations Subcommittee. In their opening remarks, both … [Read more...]
MUSE Substation Provides Power in a Pinch
JUNE 11, 2025 – Naval Facilities Engineering and Expeditionary Warfare Center (NAVFAC EXWC) Mobile Utilities Support Equipment (MUSE) technicians rapidly deployed and installed a 5000 kVA substation at Wharf Mike-1, providing a critical temporary power solution to support ships in port at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. This installation ensures uninterrupted operation … [Read more...]