JANUARY 10, 2025 — Former President Jimmy Carter, the longest-lived U.S. president, passed away on Dec. 29, 2024, at the age of 100. As commander in chief from 1977 to 1981, Carter became the seventh president who used Joint Base Andrews – then Andrews Air Force Base – as a hub for presidential air travel. During his administration, “Air Force One” was a VC-137C, which was a … [Read more...]
Navy Recognizes Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
JANUARY 10, 2025 – Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola recognized their Navy Security Forces (NSF) team Jan. 9 for Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, highlighting their critical role in ensuring the safety and security of the installation. NSF personnel at NAS Pensacola are responsible for protecting the service members, civilian employees, families and visitors who come … [Read more...]
Navy Honors President Carter with Historic ‘Missing Man’ Flyover
JANUARY 10, 2025 - Twenty-one U.S. Navy F/A-18E/F Super Hornets conducted a missing man formation flyover to honor the former U.S. President James Earl “Jimmy” Carter on Jan. 9. The eight squadrons, from Strike Fighter Wing Atlantic, that provided aircraft for the flyover were: The “Fighting Swordsmen” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 32, the “Blue Blasters” of VFA-34, the … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Repatriates 20 Cuban Migrants
JANUARY 10, 2025 — The crew of Coast Guard Cutter William Flores repatriated 20 Cubans and two dogs to Cuba, Thursday, following an interdiction of an unlawful maritime migration attempt in support of Operation Vigilant Sentry. A Coast Guard Air Station Miami HC-144 aircrew notified Coast Guard Sector Key West watchstanders of a migrant vessel, Dec. 30, approximately 36 … [Read more...]
Event Celebrates Navy and Marine Corps 250th Birthday
JANUARY 10, 2025 – Secretary of the Navy, Carlos Del Toro, commenced the first of many celebrations in 2025 of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps 250th birthdays at the 10th Annual Commodore Stephen Decatur Celebration on Jan. 9, 2025. Hosted by the White House Historical Association (WHHA), the gathering at the Historic Decatur House brought together many notable guests, … [Read more...]