Commander Robert “CROB” Crosby
Commander Robert “CROB” Crosby, a native of Palatka, Florida, graduated from Jacksonville University in May of 2009 with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics and earned his commission with the Jacksonville University NROTC program.
Commander Amanda G. Sciberras
Commander Amanda G. Sciberras is a native of Oak Forest, IL. She graduated from the University of Illinois Champaign/Urbana in 2007 with a degree in Advertising and earned her commission through their NROTC program.
WWII ship accidentally sinks before US-Philippine ship-sinking drill
MANILA, Philippines — A World War II-era Philippine Navy ship to be used as a target in a combat exercise by American and Philippine forces accidentally sank Monday hours before the mock assault, prompting the drill to be cancelled, U.S. and Philippine military officials said. The BRP Miguel Malvar, which was decommissioned by the Philippine Navy in 2021, took on water while being towed in rough w...[Read More]
Exercise Obangame Express holds Opening Ceremony in Cabo Verde
PRAIA, Cabo Verde — Obangame Express 2025 (OE 25), sponsored by United States Africa Command and conducted by U.S. Sixth Fleet, held the opening ceremony for the exercise May 5th, 2025 in host nation Cabo Verde.
VA shifts survivors assistance office in effort to speed up benefits
Veterans Affairs officials unveiled a major reorganization of survivors assistance programs Monday, including the establishment of an outreach team to help families of deceased veterans navigate the department’s bureaucracy. They also promised ongoing improvements to”increase automation that will expedite survivors’ claims” in coming months as part of the effort. In an open message to the veterans...[Read More]
US Postal Service announces stamps celebrating the 250th anniversaries of the US Army, US Navy and US Marine Corps
The U.S. Postal Service announces stamps celebrating the 250th anniversaries of the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps on March 6, 2025.
The United States Honors Egyptian Admiral and Celebrates Maritime Partnership During USS Truxtun Visit to Alexandria
Alexandria, Egypt — U.S. Navy Vice Adm. George M. Wikoff, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command and U.S. 5th Fleet, presented Commander-in-Chief of the Egyptian Navy Vice Adm. Ashraf Ibrahim Atwa Megahed with a personal military decoration from U.S. Central Command during a reception aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG 103) in Alexandria, Egypt, May 1.
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250502-N-UF592-1030 MILLINGTON, Tenn. (May 2, 2025) Chloe Bush, third from left, poses with family members for a photo. Bush was presented with a scholarship to attend the U.S. Naval Academy after graduating Millington Central High School. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eric Stanton)
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250502-N-UF592-1025 MILLINGTON, Tenn. (May 2, 2025) Michael Parry, principal of Millington Central High School, left, congratulates Chloe Bush. Bush was accepted to attend the U.S. Naval Academy after graduating Millington Central High School. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eric Stanton)
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250502-N-UF592-1019 MILLINGTON, Tenn. (May 2, 2025) Capt. Shaina Hogan, chief of staff, Navy Recruiting Command, left, presents Chloe Bush with a scholarship to attend the U.S. Naval Academy. Bush will attend the Academy after graduating Millington Central High School. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eric Stanton)
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250502-N-UF592-1022 MILLINGTON, Tenn. (May 2, 2025) Chloe Bush, a senior at Millington Central High School, poses for a photo after being accepted to the U.S. Naval Academy. Capt. Shaina Hogan, chief of staff at Navy Recruiting Command, presented Bush with a scholarship to the school. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eric Stanton)
374 MDG hosts Navy Corpsman for TCCC training
YOKOTA AIR BASE, TOKYO, Japan — The 374th Medical Group hosted Sailors from the U.S. Navy 7th Fleet for two iterations of tactical combat casualty care training at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 30 – April 4 and April 13 – 18.