DECEMBER 28, 2024 - In 1967, W. Jason Morgan proposed that Earth's surface consists of rigid plates that move relative to each other, floating on the mantle, which is the layer below the crust. It was a radical idea at the time that later became known as the theory of plate tectonics. His theory was later bolstered by GPS, which can precisely measure plate movements. Plate … [Read more...]
Season of Giving Strengthens Sailors Bonds
DECEMBER 26, 2024 - Navy Talent Acquisition Group (NTAG) Great Lakes Sailors are getting in the holiday spirit and spreading cheer. From gift exchanges to decorating, Sailors are hoping the season of giving will forge their Navy bonds even stronger. Navy Recruiting Station (NRS) Pulaski hosted a white elephant gift exchange for their future Sailors in conjunction with their … [Read more...]
USS Montana Moved to Pearl Harbor
DECEMBER 24, 2024 - The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Montana (SSN 794) arrived at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam following a change of homeport from Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, December 23, 2024. Montana’s arrival marks the ninth Virginia-class fast-attack submarine home ported at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, and the submarine will be assigned to … [Read more...]
USS Iowa Delivered to U.S. Navy
The pre-commissioning unit (PCU) Iowa (SSN 797) arrives for the first time at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut, December 19, 2024. The future USS Iowa was delivered to Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) 4 from General Dynamics Electric Boat shipbuilding facility down river after recently completing a series of at-sea testing. The fast-attack submarine PCU Iowa … [Read more...]
Navy to Resume V-22 Osprey Flights
A CMV-22B Osprey from the “Titans” of Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron (VRM) 30 lands on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). This evolution marked the first time the Navy’s CMV-22B Ospreys have landed on a carrier. Carl Vinson is currently underway conducting routine maritime operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication … [Read more...]