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USS Fort Worth: Reliable, Ready, and Rotationally Deployed for More Than a Year

December 18, 2015 Inside the Navy, Surface

WATERS TO THE WEST OF THE KOREAN PENINSULA (March 11, 2015) The littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) is underway during exercise Foal Eagle 2015. Foal Eagle is a series of annual training events that are defense-oriented and designed to increase readiness and maintain stability on the Korean Peninsula while strengthening the Republic of Korea-U.S. alliance and promoting regional peace and stability of the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel M. Young/Released)

By Rear Adm. Charlie Williams Commander, Logistics Group Western Pacific Commander, Task Force 73 (CTF 73) Singapore Area Coordinator After her first full year operating forward, it’s time to pause and examine – and, I dare say, appreciate – what USS Fort Worth has accomplished during her maiden overseas deployment. On Nov 17, …

Chief of Naval Operations’ 2015 Holiday Message

December 17, 2015 Commemorations & Celebrations, Community

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 26, 2015) Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John M. Richardson share Thanksgiving dinner with Sailors on the mess deck aboard aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Stevens and Richardson visited Harry S. Truman for the Thanksgiving holiday. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class K. H. Anderson/Released)

By Adm. John M. Richardson Chief of Naval Operations Team, the holiday season is rich with celebrations from many different traditions. Dana and I hope that your “holiday routine” brings you peace and joy. I also clearly recognize that it is because of your dedication and sacrifice that so many other …

Ike’s Awakening

December 17, 2015 Inside the Navy, Surface

By Capt. Paul C. Spedero Jr. Commanding officer, USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) Recently, we shared the video “Sea Wars: the Ike Awakens” with the world, and judging by the more than one million views, many of you enjoyed it as much as I did. In addition to being …

From Seas to Skies – Power Matters

December 15, 2015 Energy & Environment, Inside the Navy

Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (Oct. 22, 2011) A view of solar panels being installed at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The solar farm is being installed to provide electricity for the ongoing expansion of Denich Gym at the naval station's Cooper Field sports complex. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Bill Mesta/Released)

By Hon. Dennis V. McGinn Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Energy, Installations and Environment) The Department of Defense (DoD) uses a lot of energy – approximately $18.2 billion worth per year – which makes sense when considering that it’s key to every global mission. When we think of energy in …

With Another Year of CARAT Complete, DESRON 7 Looks to the Future

December 14, 2015 Operating Forward, Sailing Directions

SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 21, 2015) Ships and submarines from the Republic of Singapore navy and U.S. Navy gather in formation during the underway phase of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Singapore 2015. CARAT is an annual, bilateral exercise series with the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and the armed forces of nine partner nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joe Bishop/Released)

By Capt. H. B. Le Commodore Destroyer Squadron 7 The 21st year of the Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) bilateral exercise series ended Nov. 20 following the successful completion of CARAT Cambodia. Consisting of subject matter exchanges and events, training symposia and at-sea serials, CARAT is the U.S. 7th …

@USNPeople Weekly Wire Rundown: Dec. 13, 2015

December 13, 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 …

Navy Recruit Graduation: Dec. 11, 2015

December 11, 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 …

Lafayette Returns!

December 9, 2015 Operating Forward, Sailing Directions

SUEZ CANAL (Dec. 7, 2015) The French navy nuclear aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle (R91) transits the Suez Canal as it enters the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. Commander, French Maritime Force, Rear Adm. René-Jean Crignola, embarked aboard Charles de Gaulle, took command of U.S. Naval Forces Central Commands Task Force 50 Dec. 7. CTF 50 plans and conducts strike operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (Official French navy photo/Released)

By Vice Adm. Kevin Donegan Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command; Commander, U.S. Fifth Fleet and Commander, Combined Maritime Forces On December 7th, travelers near the Suez Canal witnessed an incredible sight as the French nuclear-powered aircraft carrier FS Charles de Gaulle (R 91) led a flotilla of warships from France, …

@USNPeople Weekly Wire Rundown: Dec. 6, 2015

December 6, 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 …

Navy Recruit Graduation: Dec. 4, 2015

December 4, 2015 Live Event, Recruit Training Command

GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Nov. 1, 2013) -- Royal Australian Navy Commodore Steve R. W. McDowell, Royal Australian Naval (RAN) Attache, speaks to recruits, staff and family members at the weekly Pass-in-Review (PIR) graduation in the USS Midway Ceremonial Drill Hall on board Recruit Training Command (RTC), the NavyÕs only boot camp, here Nov. 1 McDowell, visiting RTC for the first, toured the commandÕs training facilities, talked with staff members and recruits and was the reviewing officer at the PIR. More than 1,000 recruits officially became Sailors at the weekly graduation. RTC trains more than 40,000 Sailors annually. (Official U.S. Navy photo by Scott A. Thornbloom/Released)

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 …