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Tue, 22 Nov 2022 23:30:00 GMT

SECNAV Visits Souda Bay, India and Naples
Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro traveled to Greece, India and Italy Nov. 15–22 to further U.S. national security interests by engaging foreign dignitaries, Department of the Navy (DON) senior leaders, Sailors, Marines and civilians while reinf More...

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 17:42:00 GMT

Navy Confirms Name of Sailor Injured in Colorado Springs Nightclub Shooting
Information Systems Technician Second Class Thomas James was among those injured in the Colorado nightclub shooting on Nov. 19. James is currently in stable condition and we remain hopeful he will make a full recovery. We ask that all respect his privacy More...

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 17:29:00 GMT

VX-31 Commanding Officer Relieved

Updated: 3:53 p.m., Nov. 22, 2022On Nov. 17, 2022, Naval Test Wing Pacific Commodore Capt. Ryan Bryla relieved Cmdr. Cassidi Reese, commanding officer of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 31, due to a loss of confidence More...

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 20:15:00 GMT

Women Sailors Get Measured Now for Better Fitting Uniforms in the Future
NAVAL AIR STATION NORTH ISLAND, Calif. - The Navy Exchange Service Command’s Navy Clothing & Textile Research Facility (NCTRF) held a Female Size Standardization fit evaluation at Naval Air Station North Island, California, Oct. 31 – Nov. More...

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 19:18:30 GMT

Flag Officer Announcements
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced today that the president has made the following nominations:
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Sat, 12 Nov 2022 19:09:00 GMT

SECNAV Participates in New York City Veterans Day Events
NEW YORK — Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Carlos Del Toro visited New York Nov. 9–11 to participate in a number of events related to the 247 th Marine Corps Birthday and Veterans Day.
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Fri, 11 Nov 2022 22:00:18 GMT

NEXCOM’s NEXT gen Scholars Program Support Students
Since 1997, the Navy Exchange Service Command’s (NEXCOM) NEXT gen Scholars Program has been rewarding students for getting good grades. The NEXT gen Scholars Program awards $2,500, $1,500, $1,000 or $500 to qualified students each quarter. More...

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 19:27:53 GMT

USS Normandy Commanding Officer Relieved of Duties
On Nov. 8, 2022, commander, Carrier Strike Group 12, Rear Adm. Greg Huffman relieved Capt. Simon McKeon, commanding officer of USS Normandy (CG 60), due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command.
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Tue, 08 Nov 2022 14:00:00 GMT

Veterans to be honored at NEX locations worldwide
For the 7th year in a row, select NEX around the world will be honoring military Veterans by distributing a limited edition commemorative coin. Veterans can pick up their free coin on Friday, Nov. 11, when the NEX opens, while supplies last.
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Mon, 07 Nov 2022 11:31:00 GMT

Readout of U.S. Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday Meeting with India’s Chief of the Naval Staff Adm. R. Hari Kumar
Chief of Naval Operations Spokesperson Cmdr. Courtney Hillson provided the following readout: 
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