MAY 3, 2024 - Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced that a future America-class amphibious assault ship will be named USS Helmand Province (LHA 10). Secretary Del Toro made the announcement, today, during the final day of Modern Day Marine 2024 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. The future USS Helmand Province commemorates the … [Read more...]
Gold Star Awareness Month
MAY 2, 2024 - Every year, our nation's military personnel make selfless sacrifices to protect our freedoms and defend our country. Behind these courageous men and women stand families who understand the gravity and commitment of their loved ones' service. Annually, we mourn the loss of hundreds of service members, whether due to combat, accidents, illness, or other tragic … [Read more...]
Navy Restores Historic A-4 Aircraft to Former Glory
MAY 1, 2024 – Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) artisans recently had the rare opportunity to restore a piece of aviation history for display onboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. As an aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul facility, FRCE’s Aircraft Clean and Paint shops prime and paint each aircraft that passes through the facility. However, artisans had the … [Read more...]
Pentagon Display Honors Native American Contributions to Defense
APRIL 30, 2024 – A new display at the Pentagon honors the contributions of Native Americans to the nation’s defense, unveiled during a ceremony April 26 hosted by the Department of the Navy (DON). Meredith Berger, Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Energy, Installations, and Environment (EI&E), and Chief Sustainability Officer, whose office works with Tribal Nations … [Read more...]
Navy Joins Forces with Army and Norway for Bridge Construction
APRIL 29, 2024 - In a display of international collaboration the U.S. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 11, Norwegian Armed Forces and the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division joined forces to construct and maneuver across a medium girder bridge April 26-28 here testing joint mobility capabilities during DEFENDER 2024. The 21st Theater Sustainment Command is in … [Read more...]