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Egemen 2015: Partnerships Matter

October 28, 2015 Expeditionary, Inside the Navy

DOGANBEY, Turkey (Oct. 27, 2015) Turkish Marines disembark from a Turkish landing craft while conducting a joint amphibious assault with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit during exercise Egemen 2015 in Doganbey, Turkey, Oct. 27. Egemen is a Turkish-led and hosted amphibious exercise designed to increase tactical proficiencies and interoperability among participants. The 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit is deployed to the 6th fleet area of in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Andrew D. Pendracki/ Released)

The following blog is from Capt. Augustus P. Bennett, commodore, Amphibious Squadron Four, speaking on his experience during the fourth day of the Turkish-led and hosted amphibious exercise Egemen 2015, Oct. 27. As Egemen 2015 comes to a close, the extensive man-hours of exercise planning, beach surveying, current and tidal research, …

Egemen 2015: The Importance of Relationships

October 28, 2015 Expeditionary, Inside the Navy

AEGEAN SEA (Oct. 26, 2015) A landing craft air cushion returns to the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) from a beach landing in Foca, Turkey, during Egemen 2015, Oct. 26, 2015. Egemen is a Turkish-led and hosted amphibious exercise designed to increase tactical proficiencies and interoperability among participants. Kearsarge, deployed as part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group, is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Ryre Arciaga/Released)

The following blog is from Col. Robert Fulford, commanding officer, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, speaking on his experience during third day of the Turkish-led and hosted amphibious exercise Egemen 2015, Oct. 26. When it comes to building great teams, there is a saying – ‘it’s not just about relationships … it’s …

Taking Charge of Your Health and Fitness

October 28, 2015 Health, Wealth & Safety, Navy Life

PORT HUENEME, Calif. (Dec. 12, 2012) Sailors from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 3 begin a 1.5 mile run during the Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA) at Naval Base Ventura County. The Navy's PFA ensures Sailors maintain optimal health through balanced physical and mental stamina. NMCB 3 provides combatant commanders and Navy component commanders with combat-ready warfighters capable of general engineering, construction and limited combat engineering across the full range of military operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class Petty Officer Chris Fahey/Released)

By Vice Adm. Bill Moran Chief of Naval Personnel Recently, I’ve received a number of questions from Sailors throughout the fleet about changes we’re making to the PFA that take effect in January. These changes are designed to better support a culture of fitness and retain more motivated Sailors. But …

@USNPeople Weekly Wire Rundown: Oct. 26, 2015

October 26, 2015 Career, Navy Life

The Weekly Wire Rundown is a weekly video blog from the Office of the Chief of Naval Personnel, highlighting the top stories affecting Sailors and their families. The video compliments the print edition of the @USNPeople Weekly Wire, which you can subscribe to by e-mailing usnpeople@gmail.com. It can also be …

Look Back at F-35C Lightning II DT-II

October 23, 2015 Aviation, Inside the Navy

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 5, 2015) An F-35C Lightning II carrier variant joint strike fighter assigned to the Salty Dogs of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 performs a touch-and-go on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). The F-35C Lightning II Pax River Integrated Test Force is aboard Dwight D. Eisenhower conducting follow-on sea trials. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Anderson W. Branch)

Two F-35C Lightning II aircraft from the F-35 Patuxent River Integrated Test Force (ITF) flexed their sea legs aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) during the second F-35C developmental test (DT-II) phase October 2-10, 2015. Look back at the testing in this video. (U.S. Navy video courtesy of Lockheed …

USS Ross Successfully Intercepts Ballistic Missile Target During Coalition Test

October 20, 2015 Inside the Navy, Surface

NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 20, 2015) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71) fires a Standard Missile 3 (SM-3) as part of an at-sea demonstration showcasing its ability to intercept a short-range ballistic missile target, Oct. 20, 2015. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Mike Wright/ Released)

USS Ross (DDG 71) successfully intercepted a ballistic missile target in the North Atlantic Ocean during the Maritime Theater Missile Defense (MTMD) Forum’s At Sea Demonstration (ASD) Oct. 20, 2015. This is first time a Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) Block IA guided interceptor was fired on a non-U.S. range and the first …

Connecticut’s Submarine Century

October 20, 2015 Inside the Navy, Undersea

GROTON, Conn. (Nov. 25, 2013) The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Dallas (SSN 700) returns to homeport at Groton, Conn., following its final scheduled deployment after more than 30 years in service. (U.S. Navy photo/Released)

By Vice Adm. Joseph E. Tofalo Commander, Submarine Forces This weekend we reached an important milestone in United States submarine history – the centennial of the first submarines to be assigned homeport in Groton and the beginning of what would become Naval Submarine Base New London and the Naval Submarine …

@USNPeople Weekly Wire Rundown: Oct. 18, 2015

October 18, 2015 Career, Navy Life

The Weekly Wire Rundown is a weekly video blog from the Office of the Chief of Naval Personnel, highlighting the top stories affecting Sailors and their families. The video compliments the print edition of the @USNPeople Weekly Wire, which you can subscribe to by e-mailing usnpeople@gmail.com. It can also be …

Building Partnerships during 56th Annual UNITAS Exercise

October 16, 2015 Be Ready, Sailing Directions

VALPARAISO, Chile (Oct. 13, 2015) A liberty boat approaches the stern dock of aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) as it is anchored in Valparaiso Bay. Washington is deployed as a part of Southern Seas 2015.

By Rear Admiral George Ballance Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/ Commander, U.S. 4th Fleet Buenos Dias Families, Friends and Shipmates. I am excited to be here in Chile as the Pacific portion of the annual multinational exercise UNITAS begins! 2015 marks our 56th year doing the UNITAS exercise, and …

Navy Recruit Graduation: Oct. 16, 2015

October 16, 2015 Live Event, Recruit Training Command

Welcome to Navy Live blog coverage of Recruit Training Command’s graduation, Pass-In Review. It is a formal military ceremony that honors a Sailor’s hard work and dedication to a new way of life. Pass-In-Review also ties together the future of the Navy with our long-held naval traditions and customs. Read …