By Rear Adm. John Fuller Commander, Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group Carl Vinson Strike Group patrols the Western Pacific as U.S. 3rd Fleet marks its 75th anniversary. We are demonstrating America’s commitment to regional security, stability and prosperity. This deployment marks the second time this strike group deployed to the …
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By Rear Adm. John Fuller Commander, Navy Region Hawaii and Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific Seventy-five years ago today, May 12, 1942, American submarines inflicted the final major casualties of the Battle of the Coral Sea, a fight that tested the skill of our Navy on, under and above the …
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By Rear Adm. John Fuller Commander, Navy Region Hawaii and Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific April is Earth Month, which makes this the perfect opportunity to reflect on the mutually beneficial and strong relationships we share in Hawaii. We are all part of the ohana (family), and we all care …
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By Rear Adm. John Fuller Commander, Navy Region Hawaii and Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific Our Navy continues to grow as a force, with our Sailors judged based on the content of the individual’s character, leadership and performance, not gender. Women’s History Month is an opportunity to consider how far …
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By Rear Adm. John Fuller Commander, Navy Region Hawaii and Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific The story of Dorie Miller is inspiring for all Sailors and all Americans. In honor of African American History Month, let’s consider what his legacy means for all of us. Mess Attendant Third Class Doris …
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By Rear Adm. John Fuller Commander, Navy Region Hawaii and Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific Commander, Task Force Energy and Environment More than 100 years ago this month – July 16, 1908 – President Teddy Roosevelt’s Great White Fleet sailed into Hawaii as part of its cruise that circumnavigated the …
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By Rear Adm. John Fuller Commander, Navy Region Hawaii and Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific Several weeks ago, my family and I attended a colorful Memorial Day lantern floating ceremony at Ala Moana in Honolulu. Although it was in many ways a traditional Buddhist ceremony, people of all faiths—and of …
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By Rear Adm. John Fuller Commander, Navy Region Hawaii and Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific Last Wednesday, June 8, was World Oceans Day, which makes this a good time to reflect on our Navy’s commitment here in Middle Pacific – in the world’s biggest ocean – and consider our shared …
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The U.S. Navy announced March 22 that USS Chosin (CG 65) will change its homeport from Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, to San Diego to begin the cruiser modernization program in San Diego. The move supports the Navy’s plan to modernize select cruisers to extend their service lives to 40 years, as …
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By Rear Adm. John Fuller Commander, Navy Region Hawaii and Naval Surface Group, Middle Pacific My home is a short walk from the waters of Pearl Harbor. My office looks out over the ships in Pearl Harbor. Every day, we who live and work at Pearl Harbor are surrounded by …
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