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U.S. Navy to Christen Guided-Missile Destroyer Future USS Patrick Gallagher

By | July 26, 2024

The Navy will christen the future USS Patrick Gallagher (DDG 127), during an 11:00 EST ceremony Saturday, July 27, in Bath, Maine.The Honorable Sean Fleming, Ireland’s Minister of State for the Department of Foreign

Navy Focuses on Shipbuilding, Restoring Capacity to Build

By Secretary of the Navy Public Affairs | July 26, 2024

With maritime statecraft in mind and building on the Secretary of the Navy’s prioritization of shipbuilding, the Navy is establishing a Direct Reporting Program Manager for Maritime Industrial Base (DRPM-MIB) next...

Vice Adm. Johnny Wolfe Jr., director of U.S. Navy Strategic Systems Programs, speaks at a gala held at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor Plaza in Silverdale, Washington July 20, 2024. During the gala, Vice Adm. Wolfe presented two awards to Capt. Keith Fahlenkamp, Strategic Weapons Facility Pacific commanding officer, including the fiscal year 2023 Admiral Raborn Award and the fiscal year 2023 Chief of Naval Operations Shore Safety Award. SWFPAC is a naval shore facility dedicated to assembling and deploying TRIDENT missiles on Fleet Ballistic Missile submarines while providing safe, secure, credible and affordable sea-based missile systems. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Victoria Galbraith/Released)

Eye on The Pacific: Strategic Weapons Facility Pacific Celebrates 60 Years of Supporting the Nation’s Nuclear Deterrence Mission

By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Victoria Galbraith | July 25, 2024

SILVERDALE, Wash. - Strategic Weapons Facility Pacific (SWFPAC) celebrated 60 years of service to its country and people by hosting a gala at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor Plaza July 20, 2024...

Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) mans the rails while mooring on Naval Air Station North Island, San Diego July 23, 2024. George Washington and crew are in the process of completing the hull swap, replacing Ronald Reagan as the forward-deployed U.S. Naval Forces Japan aircraft carrier at Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan. (U.S. Navy photo Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class August Y. Clawson)

George Washington, Ronald Reagan Conduct Hull Swap

By Courtesy Story | July 25, 2024

SAN DIEGO – Nimitz-class aircraft carriers USS George Washington (CVN 73) and USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) conduct a hull swap on Naval Air Station North Island that sends Ronald Reagan to Bremerton, Washington, and...

NAVCENT Units Awarded Navy Unit Commendation

By U.S. Naval Forces Central Command Public Affairs | July 25, 2024

MANAMA, Bahrain — The Secretary of the Navy recently awarded the Navy Unit Commendation (NUC) to several units assigned to or operating within U.S. Naval Forces Central Command...

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Don’t Get ‘Ripped’ By Currents And Tides This Summer

By Leslie Tomaino, Naval Safety Command Safety Promotions | June 26, 2024

If you’re hitting the beach this summer, Naval Safety Command urges you to be mindful of water conditions and associated risks. Rip currents account for more than 80% of rescues performed by surf beach lifeguards. According...

Updated Fall Protection Guide Delivers Relevant Guidance, Best Practices

By Rebecca Coleman, Naval Safety Command Safety Promotions-Public Affairs | May 20, 2024

Most falls are preventable, and planning, compliance and preparation are key attributes toward achieving an accident-free workplace. Assisting with the foundation for a mishap-free outcome is a primary focus of the Department...

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Maximize Summer Fun While Minimizing Risks

By Melissa Wenger, Naval Safety Command Safety Promotions-Public Affairs | April 29, 2024

Prepare for a summer filled with adventure, but acknowledge the potential for misadventure as well. A memorable experience can be overshadowed by a trip to the hospital – or worse. Understand and manage the risks associated...

This graphic was created to help promote the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Shore Safety Award winners. The annual award recognizes outstanding support and achievement in safety and occupational health. (U.S. Navy layout and design by Leslie Tomaino)

Shore Safety Award Winners Share Common Traits

By Rebecca Coleman, Naval Safety Command Safety Promotions-Public Affairs | April 10, 2024

Engaged leadership, adherence to the Navy’s Safety Management System and commitment to Get Real, Get Better principles were all commonalities among the Chief of Naval Operations’ fiscal 2023 Shore Safety award recipients...

NAVSAFECOM Continues Risk Assurance Assessments Across Enterprise

By Rebecca Coleman, Naval Safety Command Safety Promotions-Public Affairs | Jan. 31, 2024

Nearly two years since the Naval Safety Command (NAVSAFECOM) began its assurance assessment process across the naval enterprise, it has completed over 20 Echelon II/III risk assurance assessments, continuing its focus on risk...