U.S. Navy News Feed

USA Men’s National Blind Soccer Team Visits Sailors

Petty Officer 2nd Class Christina Himes — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 16:00:00 GMT

SAN DIEGO (June 7, 2024) The U.S. Association of Blind Athletes Men’s Paralympic Team visited Sailors on Naval Air Station North Island, June 7. The players, originating from around the globe, were present alongside their coach and representatives from local organizations to provide an introduction into blind soccer.

Department of Defense holds DSCA exercise during LA Fleet Week

MC1 Jacob Allison — Wed, 22 May 2024 16:00:00 GMT

LOS ANGELES -- U.S. service members worked with Los Angeles city employees as part of a Defense Support for Civil Authorities (DSCA) exercise to prepare for disasters in the region as part of Los Angeles Fleet Week 2024. The exercise, which simulated an atmospheric river event that flooded parts of Los Angeles, combined Navy, Marine Corps, Army, and Coast Guard experts with Los Angeles emergency management personnel, key players from 14 city departments, and the Los Angeles Police Department. The DSCA aspects of Los Angeles Fleet Week demonstrate the unique capabilities of Navy-Marine Corps integration as the world’s premier crisis response force.

LA Fleet Week Returns with Arrival of Carl Vinson

Joseph R. Vincent — Tue, 21 May 2024 16:00:00 GMT

LOS ANGELES – Sailors, Marines, Soldiers, and Coast Guardsmen from ships, squadrons and military units will be in Los Angeles for the seventh Los Angeles Fleet Week, May 21-27. The U.S. Navy ship, USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, and U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Terrell Horne, are participating in Los Angeles Fleet Week, as well as Sailors, Marines, Soldiers, and Coast Guardsmen from military commands throughout Southern California.

Final USS Arizona Survivor Laid to Rest

Chief Mass Communication Specialist John Pearl — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 16:00:00 GMT

Grass Valley, Calif. - Family, friends, veterans, active-duty service members, and community leaders gathered to memorialize the life of retired Lt. Cmdr. Louis (Lou) Conter April 23, 2024 at Saint Patrick Catholic Cemetery.

SAN DIEGO NAVY BASES PARTICIPATING IN MAJOR SECURITY EXERCISE

Brian O’Rourke — Tue, 06 Feb 2024 14:00:00 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The Navy is conducting a large-scale force protection training exercise at installations across the country, including San Diego-area bases, Feb. 5-16. Held annually, Exercise Solid Curtain/Citadel Shield enhances the training and readiness of Navy security personnel to respond to threats to installations and units. It is not a response to specific threats, but is regularly scheduled for practical experience and learning.

CNRSW Holds Spiritual Readiness Month

Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Elisha Smith — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 14:00:00 GMT

Spiritual Readiness is one of the many aspects of a warfighter’s mentality that contribute to being mission ready, and although it’s a newer Commander, Navy Region Southwest (CNRSW) initiative it is said to be an important one.

Navy Selects Potential Master Developer for 70.3-acre Navy Old Town Campus

Brian O'Rourke — Tue, 09 Jan 2024 14:00:00 GMT

SAN DIEGO – The Navy announced today the selection of Manchester Financial Group/Edgemoor Infrastructure & Real Estate (Manchester/Edgemoor) as the potential master developer for the 70.3-acre Naval Base Point Loma Old Town Campus (OTC). The Navy and Manchester/Edgemoor entered into a period of exclusive negotiations for the potential revitalization of OTC, home to Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR). From August 2023 to December 2023, the Navy evaluated proposals received from potential master developers. The Navy selected Manchester/Edgemoor after completion of a comprehensive source selection evaluation process.

U.S. NAVY ANNOUNCES INTENT TO PREPARE AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT/OVERSEAS ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR HAWAII-CALIFORNIA TRAINING AND TESTING; INVITES PUBLIC COMMENT ON UPCOMING ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS

Navy Region Southwest Public Affairs — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 23:00:00 GMT

The Department of the Navy (Navy) (including both the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Marine Corps), in cooperation with the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Army, and U.S. Air Force, is preparing an Environmental Impact Statement/Overseas Environmental Impact Statement (EIS/OEIS) to assess the potential environmental effects associated with the Proposed Action to conduct at-sea military readiness activities within the Hawaii-California Training and Testing (HCTT) Study Area (referred to as the “Study Area”). The Navy also proposes to modernize and sustain its ranges in a manner necessary to support training and testing activities. The Navy invites the public to comment on the scope of the EIS/OEIS including identification of potential alternatives and environmental concerns, information and analyses relevant to the Proposed Action, issues that should be addressed in the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) analysis, and the project’s potential to affect historic properties pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA).

FLEET WEEK BEGINS AT BROADWAY PIER WITH ARRIVAL OF SHIP, COAST GUARD CUTTERS, AND MARINES

Brian O'Rourke — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 21:00:00 GMT

SAN DIEGO – Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship USS Jackson (LCS 6), U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Steadfast (WMBC 623), and U.S. Marine Corps vehicles and equipment begin arriving at Broadway Pier in downtown San Diego Tuesday to begin the weeklong Fleet Week San Diego.

Unveiling Valor: Marines Behind the Lens at San Francisco Fleet Week 2023

2LT John Carter — Mon, 09 Oct 2023 04:00:00 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — In the heart of San Francisco, an annual maritime showcase known as San Francisco Fleet Week was set to commence. This event, led by the Navy with the faithful support of the Marine Corps and Coast Guard, held a dual purpose — to nurture the enduring trust and connection between the American people and the armed forces, and to spark interest in prospective warriors, gesturing them to join the ranks of the world's finest warfighters.

San Francisco Fleet Week Humanitarian Assistance Village, STEM Education Center EXPO

MCSN Sheryssa Jospephdodard — Sat, 07 Oct 2023 04:00:00 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO—Military and civilian first responders came together to show and explain resources for helping during disasters, while at Marina Green during San Francisco Fleet Week (SFFW), Oct. 7, 2023. The Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Education Center along with Humanitarian Assistance Village (HAV) event, sponsored by Verizon, featured both interactive and static virtual displays to highlight innovations from our military and civilian groups.

Sailors and Coast Guardsmen volunteered at the San Francisco Marin Food Bank

SN Abby Aguilar — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 04:00:00 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO- Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen volunteered at the San Francisco Marin Food Bank, a pop food bank as a part of ongoing events for San Francisco Fleet Week (SFFW), Oct. 5, 2023.

Olympic Club Hosts Award Ceremony During San Francisco Fleet Week

MC3 Jordan Jennings — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 04:00:00 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO – Department of Defense personnel, San Francisco first responders, and San Francisco Olympic Club members come together to take part in a tournament in support of San Francisco Fleet Week (SFFW) 2023

Panelists Speak at the Peer-to-Peer Medical Exchange as Part of San Francisco Fleet Week 2023

MC2 Jordan Jennings — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 04:00:00 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO – A peer-to-peer medical exchange seminar was hosted to explore the challenges associated with medical response during mass casualty situations with the goal of maintaining international solidarity and support as part of the 42nd annual San Francisco Fleet Week (SFFW), Oct. 4.

San Francisco Fleet Week Sailors and Marines Participate in Joint training with SFFD.

MC2 Christine Montgomery — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 04:00:00 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO ¬– Sailors and Marines from various units participating in San Francisco Fleet Week (SFFW) partnered with the San Francisco Fire Department (SFFD) Station 49 paramedics to conduct joint training, Oct. 4, 2023.

Academy of Art University Hosts E-Sports Tournament

MC3 Kevin Tang — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 04:00:00 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO – U.S. Navy Sailors, Marines and Coast Guards from various commands participated in an E-Sports tournament, hosted by the Academy of Arts University, to showcase their skills near the Fisherman’s Wharf district during San Francisco Fleet Week, Oct 3.

U.S. Ships to participate in San Francisco Fleet Week

Brian O'Rourke — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 04:00:00 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (NNS) – Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen from several ships, squadrons and military units will be in San Francisco for the annual San Francisco Fleet Week, Oct. 2-9.

U.S. Marines, Sailors Join SFFW Basketball Tournament

Lance Cpl. Ricardo Ramirez — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 04:00:00 GMT

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 11 and U.S. Sailors assigned to the USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) participated in the annual San Francisco Fleet Week basketball tournament hosted at the Olympic Club in San Francisco, Oct. 2, 2023.

San Francisco Fleet Week Commences with Annual DSCA Exercise

MC1 Asheka Lawrence-Reid — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 04:00:00 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO - The annual Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) exercise is a unique opportunity for Navy, Marine Corps, Army and Coast Guard units to train together with San Francisco emergency management and first responder agencies in response to local disasters such as earthquakes and wildfires.

SUPPORT THE ENLISTED PROJECT (STEP) RECEIVES THE NAVY’S 2023 SPIRIT OF HOPE AWARD

Sharon StephensonPino, NBPL Public Affairs — Tue, 05 Sep 2023 20:00:00 GMT

SAN DIEGO–Support the Enlisted Project (STEP), a non-profit organization dedicated to helping military families in need, has been honored with the Navy’s 2023 Spirit of Hope Award.