02 December 2014 Committee Receives Testimony From ADM Harry Harris Senate hearings today considered the nominations of multiple Defense Department officials - including Adm. Harry Harris to be the next commander of U.S. Pacific Command...
02 December 2014 USS Anchorage Departs on NASA's Orion Mission The ship departed Naval Base San Diego Dec. 1 and will use its amphibious capabilities to conduct an at-sea recovery of the Orion space capsule...
01 December 2014 Pearl Harbor Day Ceremony Set at Historic Site The National Park Service and the U.S. Navy will host a joint memorial ceremony on Dec. 7 from 7:45 to 9:30 a.m. commemorating the 73rd anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor...
25 November 2014 George Washington Strike Group Completes Regional Patrol The George Washington Carrier Strike Group returned to its forward operating location of Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, Nov. 25, after completing its 2014 patrol...
24 November 2014 USS Columbia Returns from U.S. 7th Fleet Deployment The Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine returned home to Pearl Harbor Nov. 21 following a deployment to the Western Pacific...
19 November 2014 Interoperability, Combat Readiness Achieved in Keen Sword U.S. and Japan Self-Defense Forces wrapped up exercise Keen Sword with a display of naval and air power of 19 ships and seven aircraft operating in formation a few hundred miles off the coast of southern Japan, Nov. 19...
19 November 2014 Michael Murphy Enhances Maritime Security Patrols with USCG The guided-missile destroyer recently completed the first mission of its maiden deployment by aiding the U.S. Coast Guard in patrolling Pacific waters for illegal fishing and other crimes...
19 November 2014 7th Fleet, JMSDF Leaders Discuss Tactics During Keen Sword Navy leaders from the U.S. and Japan embarked the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) Nov. 18 as part of an assessment of exercise Keen Sword...
18 November 2014 VAQ-138 Participates in Max Thunder Exercise in Korea The Yellow Jackets of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 138 are taking part in the bilateral aerial training exercise Nov. 14-21, from Kunsan Air Base...
17 November 2014 F-35C Completes Initial Sea Trials aboard Aircraft Carrier The F-35C Lightning II carrier variant Joint Strike Fighter completed its first phase of developmental test aboard an aircraft carrier Nov. 14, three days ahead of schedule on USS Nimitz (CVN 68)...
16 November 2014 7th Fleet Commander Outlines Fleet Priorities Vice Adm. Robert L. Thomas outlined his priorities during an all hands call with his staff Nov. 14, to discuss his goals and objectives for the Fleet...
13 November 2014 USS Fort Worth Set for Rotational Western Pacific Deployment The littoral combat ship is scheduled to depart its homeport of San Diego Nov. 17 for a 16-month rotational deployment to Singapore in support of the Navy's strategic rebalance to the Pacific...
12 November 2014 Cooks from the Valley Sizzle Up Veterans Day Celebration “Cooks from the Valley,” a Bakersfield, Calif.-based service organization, prepared nearly 7,000 steaks Nov. 11 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam to show their appreciation and support for service members and their families...
10 November 2014 George Washington Strike Group Joins Exercise Keen Sword The George Washington Carrier Strike Group is operating alongside Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force counterparts during the bilateral field training exercise that began Nov. 11...
10 November 2014 Pacific Fleet Band Brings Music to Big Island Communities Sailors of the Pacific Fleet Band's Popular Music Group entertained and educated local schools and communities on the Island of Hawaii with musical performances and education sessions held Nov. 4-8...
10 November 2014 Final Phase of 20th CARAT Exercise Series Kicks Off in Brunei The 20th annual Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei commenced at Maura Naval Base in Brunei, Nov. 10...
06 November 2014 Cooks from the Valley Bring Taste of Home to Pacific Sailors More than 40 “Cooks from the Valley” volunteers grilled and served steaks for the 5,000-plus Sailors aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73) at sea in the Pacific, Nov. 6...
03 November 2014 F-35C Completes First Arrested Landing aboard Aircraft Carrier The Navy made aviation history Nov. 3 as an F-35C Lightning II carrier variant Joint Strike Fighter conducted its first arrested landing aboard an aircraft carrier off the coast of San Diego...
03 November 2014 Adm. Harris Awarded Korean Tong-il National Defense Medal Adm. Harry Harris Jr., commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, was awarded the prestigious medal Nov. 3 for his contributions to the security of the Republic of Korea...
30 October 2014 USS Ingraham Returns Home Following Final Deployment The Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate returned to Naval Station Everett Oct. 30 following its last deployment before being decommissioned Nov. 12...