U.S. Navy - All Hands

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June 23, 2017

Even inside a gym filled with chatter and laughter, he stands out. Built like a NFL linebacker, there is no question he is an athlete. He seems a little out of place, but he lines up in formation with the rest of his team and they begin doing warm-up drills on the freshly-glossed basketball court.

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The Difference Starts With You

The Difference Starts With You

April 14, 2017

Education

Restore Readiness

April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM). While sexual assault awareness and prevention are year-round efforts, SAAPM is a time when both military and civilian organizations engage their communities to identify and strengthen the roles that individuals and institutions play in combatting sexual assault.

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Can Do In Cambodia

Can Do In Cambodia

Jan. 25, 2017

Events and Partnerships

Partnerships

As the Cambodian sun pours down on the already sweat-drenched Seabees, they continue to push on, knowing their efforts will not be in vain. They are on a mission to do whatever it takes to complete a new facility for the Sromo Primary School in Svay Rieng Province, Cambodia.

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The Diving and Life Support Depot

The Diving and Life Support Depot

Dec. 27, 2016

Training

Restore Readiness

Whether at sea, in the air or on land, the Navy's elite depend on their equipment to be mission ready at all times.

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Four Years at Sea

Four Years at Sea

Sept. 9, 2016

Health and Fitness

Restore Readiness

"Sailors belong at sea." We as Sailors have heard that phrase many times throughout our career. However the long hours, deployments, work-ups and maintenance of sea duty can take a toll on even the saltiest Sailor.

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A Sailor's Journey Home:

A Sailor's Journey Home:

Sept. 6, 2016

Events and Partnerships

Partnerships

Not a wrinkle could be seen on Airman Monique Rowland's dress white uniform as she stood on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6).

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VBSS: Combatting Piracy, Conducting Embargos

VBSS: Combatting Piracy, Conducting Embargos

Aug. 12, 2016

Training

Restore Readiness

"One minute, thirty seconds!" yells an instructor. The warning pushes the Sailors to get their gear on faster.

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Security Reaction Force

Security Reaction Force

June 29, 2016

Training

Build Capacity

"Security alert, security alert!" Almost every shipboard Sailor has heard this phrase blare from the 1MC at some point.

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Hull Technicians Hone Their Skills

Hull Technicians Hone Their Skills

May 23, 2016

Advancements and Promotions

Build Capacity

With sparks flying, loud bangs of steel colliding and screeches from metal grinding, a hardened chief tightens his lips, slightly resembling a smile, as he sips his morning coffee.

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SMWDC: Surface Warfare Officers' Top Gun

SMWDC: Surface Warfare Officers' Top Gun

May 16, 2016

Training

Restore Readiness

Aviator sunglasses, slick-looking jets, and intense training are some of the things that may come to mind when thinking of the movie that made the young pilot, Maverick, and the Navy's elite Fighter Weapons School, (or more specifically, the "Navy Strike Fighter Tactics Instructor" program, or SFTI) famous.

The Wounded Samoan Warrior

The Wounded Samoan Warrior

The Difference Starts With You

The Difference Starts With You

Can Do In Cambodia

Can Do In Cambodia

The Diving and Life Support Depot

The Diving and Life Support Depot

Four Years at Sea

Four Years at Sea

A Sailor's Journey Home:

A Sailor's Journey Home:

VBSS: Combatting Piracy, Conducting Embargos

VBSS: Combatting Piracy, Conducting Embargos

Security Reaction Force

Security Reaction Force

Hull Technicians Hone Their Skills

Hull Technicians Hone Their Skills

SMWDC: Surface Warfare Officers' Top Gun

SMWDC: Surface Warfare Officers' Top Gun