Stars and Stripes|May 08, 2009
The Navy is stepping up its "zero tolerance" posture toward illegal drug use with an immediate ban of urinalysis-defeating products, according to a Navy message Tuesday.
Associated Press|May 08, 2009
The drawings are crisp and tales of Navy officers scouring the high seas for pirates and other rogues are enticing. Even vivid sound-effect words "FZZZZ" and "FZAAAT" appear in a new graphic novel the Naval Academy is rolling out to recruit midshipmen.
Navy News|May 08, 2009
A submarine officer was presented a Bronze Star at Submarine Learning Facility, Norfolk, Va., for his service as an individual augmentee (IA) in Iraq in 2008.
Associated Press|May 07, 2009
An American warship that recently served as a prison for captured pirates has evaded an attack off the Somali coast by two boats that pursued the vessel and fired light weapons. The Lewis and Clark was sailing to the Gulf of Aden with supplies for Navy ships patrolling the area.
Navy News|May 07, 2009
Commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet kicked off its participation in Hurricane Exercise 09, dubbed HURREX/Citadel Gale 09.
Navy News|May 07, 2009
Recent graduates of intelligence training schools are now prepared to take to the fleet vital skills necessary in support of traditional combat operations, irregular warfare and other critical tenets of the nation's maritime strategy.
Associated Press|May 06, 2009
The Navy canceled the deployment of a San Diego-based ship and ordered its crew to be treated with anti-viral drugs after a crew member's illness was confirmed as swine flu. A Navy spokesman said there were also about 50 suspected cases of the virus on board the USS Dubuque.
Virginian-Pilot|May 06, 2009
Lt. Jerome H. Randolph appeared at Norfolk Naval Station for a preliminary hearing on felony charges of aggravated sexual assault.
Navy News|May 06, 2009
The San Diego based Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Pinckney began implementing the Shipboard Maintenance and Repair Team program this week. It is one of the first ships to use this innovative new waterfront resource to improve the process of readying ships for deployment.
Military.com|May 05, 2009
In an effort to offer more career flexibility to its top talent, the Navy has introduced a sabbatical program that will allow Sailors to temporarily leave the Navy for up to three years while still maintaining vital benefits. The Career Intermission Pilot Program is being offered to both officer and enlisted Sailors across the fleet.
Military.com|May 05, 2009
The first flight test of the F-35B Lightning II short take-off, vertical landing version of the jet -- originally scheduled for sometime at the end of March -- will be delayed until late September, the acting F-35 deputy program director said May 5 at the Navy League's Sea Air Space exposition in Washington, D.C.
Associated Press|May 05, 2009
The U.S. Defense Department Tuesday played down a confrontation between Chinese vessels and one of its Navy surveillance ships, taking a decidedly more low-key tone than during similar incidents two months ago.
American Forces Press Service|May 05, 2009
Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has issued a message to servicemembers and their families around the world, commemorating May 8 as Military Spouse Appreciation Day.
Navy News|May 04, 2009
The Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) raised anchor and departed Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, May 2.
Navy News|May 04, 2009
More than 300 people gathered at Naval Base Kitsap's (NBK) Bangor Plaza Trident Ballroom for Naval Hospital Bremerton's (NHB) "Got Talent" show.
Navy News|May 04, 2009
UNITAS Gold, the 50th iteration of the longest running multinational exercise in the world came to a close May 4, following more than two weeks of realistic training scenarios.
Virginian-Pilot|May 01, 2009
Up to half a million veterans are expected to begin seeking federal college aid today as the largest GI Bill program since the Vietnam War hits its first critical milestone.
Navy News|May 01, 2009
A Holocaust survivor, spoke of his experiences during U.S. Fleet Forces Command's (USFF) observance of International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Navy News|May 01, 2009
The Mexican patrol vessel ARM Oaxaca (PO-161) participated along with ships from 11 nations in the sinking exercise (SINKEX) of the former ex-USS Connelly (DD 975) April 29 during UNITAS Gold.
Navy News|April 27, 2009
The Navy's Personal and Family Readiness Division will host the 2009 Navy Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) Annual Conference on Naval Station Norfolk.