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260916-N-XB641-1023 Chief Selects from Naval Support Activity Mid-South sing “Anchors Aweigh” as they march into their chief pinning ceremony in Millington, Tennessee, Sept. 16, 2026. Established in 1960, the chief petty officer pinning ceremony marks the culmination of a six-week initiation of team building, physical, and leadership training that symbolizes the transition to new responsibilities ...[Read More]
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260916-N-XB641-1034 Chief Selects from Naval Support Activity Mid-South sing “Anchors Aweigh” as they march into their chief pinning ceremony in Millington, Tennessee, Sept. 16, 2026. Established in 1960, the chief petty officer pinning ceremony marks the culmination of a six-week initiation of team building, physical, and leadership training that symbolizes the transition to new responsibilities ...[Read More]
NAVIFOR Showcases Information Warfare Dominance at AFCEA WEST 2026
SAN DIEGO – Naval Information Forces (NAVIFOR) had a significant presence at the AFCEA WEST 2026 conference this week at the San Diego Convention Center. As a leader in the Information Warfare (IW) community, NAVIFOR highlighted its latest advancements and strategic initiatives aimed at ensuring the Navy’s competitive edge in sustaining maritime dominance.
NAVSCIATTS Redesignated as Special Boat Training Command – Marking a New Era in Maritime Security Cooperation
STENNIS SPACE CENTER, Miss. — The Naval Small Craft Instruction and Technical Training School (NAVSCIATTS) was officially redesignated as the Special Boat Training Command (SBTC) March 23, 2026, marking a pivotal evolution for one of the U.S. Department of the Navy’s most enduring security cooperation assets.
NAVSTA Rota Unaccompanied Housing Undergoes Renovations
Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota continues to undergo a series of renovations and modernizations, worth more that $13 million, to its unaccompanied housing that is scheduled to continue through 2026
NAVSUP Business Systems Center Installs Hazardous Material Inventory Control System 4 Aboard USS Comstock and USS Boxer
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. — Information technology (IT) specialists from Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Business Systems Center (BSC) completed installation of the Hazardous Material Inventory Control System 4 (HICS 4) aboard Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) and Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), January 9, in San Diego, Calif.
NAVSUP Business Systems Center Recognizes Top Civilian Performers
(MECHANICSBURG, Pa.) – Eleven Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Business Systems Center (BSC) employees were recognized for their exemplary performance of duties and commitment to Navy civilian service during a ceremony onboard Naval Station Mechanicsburg, August 28.
NAVSUP FLC Norfolk Supports Navy’s 250th Birthday Celebration
Contracting specialists from the NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk Contracting Department (Code 200) provided husbanding and contracting support for Navy ships and events celebrating the U.S. Navy’s 250th birthday with the International Naval Review 250 in New York and Sail 250 events in Baltimore and Boston.
NAVSUP FLC Puget Sound Supports Portland Fleet Week Visit
PORTLAND, Oregon—Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center (NAVSUP FLC) Puget Sound personnel were on hand to provide pierside support for the Navy’s participation in the annual Portland Rose Fest Fleet Week June 2-8.
Navy Accepts Delivery of Future USS Harvey C. Barnum, Jr.
BATH, Maine – The U.S Navy accepted delivery of future USS Harvey C. Barnum, Jr. (DDG 124), from General Dynamics Bath Iron Works, Nov. 17.
Navy Accepts Delivery of Ship to Shore Connector, LCAC 115
NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. Navy accepted delivery of Ship to Shore Connector (SSC), Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 115 from Textron Systems on March 10.
Navy admiral who oversaw strike on boat survivors to brief lawmakers
The Navy admiral who reportedly issued orders for the U.S. military to fire upon survivors of an attack on an alleged drug boat is expected Thursday on Capitol Hill to provide a classified briefing to top congressional lawmakers overseeing national security. The information from Adm. Frank “Mitch” Bradley, who is now the commander of U.S. Special Operations Command, comes at a potentially crucial ...[Read More]