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Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Patuxent River Corpsmen Lead Tactical Combat Casualty Care Course
Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Patuxent River [Patuxent River, MD]Hospital
Navy names aircraft carriers after former presidents Bush and Clinton
The Navy announced Monday it will name a pair of future vessels after two previous commanders in chief. During a private White House ceremony Jan. 3, Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro introduced two future Gerald R. Ford-class of aircraft carriers that will bear the names USS William J. Clinton and USS George W. Bush, after the 42nd and 43rd U.S. presidents. “Their legacies will endure through...[Read More]
Navy Names Newest Nuclear-Powered Submarine USS Atlanta
For the first time in 25 years, hundreds of young sailors with the U.S. Navy will travel aboard a vessel named after the city of Atlanta, the branch announced at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum.
Navy nurse reflects on rewarding temporary assignment to Guam
AGANA HEIGHTS, Guam – Lt. Jodi Carroz, an Emergency Department Registered Nurse stationed at Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms recently returned from a temporary assignment at U.S. Naval Hospital Guam in April, bringing with her a wealth of experience, clinical knowledge, and unforgettable memories.
Navy Office of Community Outreach Releases its 2025 Navy Week Schedule
The Navy Office of Community Outreach recently announced the 15 locations it will visit in 2025 as part of the Navy’s signature outreach program known as Navy Weeks. Navy Weeks provide an opportunity for communities to better understand how the Navy delivers power for peace, from seabed to space.
Navy officer charged with killing of wife at Japanese hotel
A senior naval officer was charged with the second-degree murder of his spouse Wednesday, according to the U.S. Navy. Lt. Cmdr. Christopher Olsen was also formally accused of obstruction of justice following a preliminary Article 32 hearing at Naval Base San Diego, California, on May 7, said Cmdr. Paul Macapagal, spokesperson for the U.S. Naval Forces Japan. The body of Jessica Olsen, his wife, wa...[Read More]
Navy Officer Charged with Murdering Wife Last Year in Japan Hotel
The family of Jesse Olsen said the Navy has provided little support since notifying Olsen’s parents of the news.
Navy officer gets prison time for role in Afghan visa bribery scheme
An officer in the Navy Reserves will serve 30 months in prison for his role in a bribery scheme to provide unknown Afghan nationals visas to the United States. Cmdr. Jeromy Pittmann, a 53-year-old civil engineer corps officer who deployed to Afghanistan in 2014 and 2015 with NATO Special Operations Command, accepted thousands of dollars for drafting, submitting and falsely verifying phony letters ...[Read More]
Navy Officer Who Was 1st Woman to Walk in Space to Get Foundation’s Highest Honor
Kathryn Sullivan, a three-time Guinness World Records winner and the first American woman to walk in space, has been selected by the Space Foundation to receive the Gen. James E. Hill Lifetime Space Achievement Award, the nonprofit’s highest honor.
Navy Orders Forcewide Housing Inspections After Secretary ‘Appalled’ by Guam Barracks Conditions
Navy Secretary Phelan visited Guam earlier this month and was “appalled” after seeing the conditions of an Air Force barracks where junior service members were living, prompting an ongoing Navy-wide inspection of more than 100,000 barracks units.
Navy Overhaul of Exceptional Family Member Program Raises Concerns over Ditching Categories
Months after sending a letter to families forecasting the change, the Navy has formally announced the revamp of its Exceptional Family Member Program by removing the categories that were a key aspect of the program and instead moving to an “individualized approach for case management,” according to a Navy message released Monday.
Navy Pal of Doomed NYC Helicopter Pilot Believes Maintenance Issue Caused Crash
A Navy buddy of doomed helicopter pilot Seankese “Sean” Johnson said he doubts the chopper crashed into the Hudson River simply because it ran out of gas.