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Landing Craft, Air Cushion Incident During Training

By Commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet, Public Affairs | May 2, 2024

NORFOLK, Va. – On the evening of May 1, an incident occurred involving two landing craft, air cushions (LCAC) from USS Wasp (LHD 1) and USS New York (LPD 21) off the coast of Jacksonville, Fla...

Distinguished guest and host of African Maritime Forces Summit and Naval Infantry Leadership Symposium - Africa (AMFS/NILS-A) salute the arrival of President of the Republic of Ghana, at the African Maritime Forces Summit and Naval Infantry Leadership Symposium - Africa (AMFS/NILS-A) 2024 in Accra, Ghana, on April 30, 2024. AMFS/NILS-A is a multinational, Africa-focused, strategic-level forum designed to address transnational maritime security challenges in African waters, bringing together partner nations with marine forces and naval . infantry to develop interoperability, crisis response capabilities, and foster relationships that will improve Africa's maritime domain security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Addysyn Tobar)

Partners, Allies Mark Conclusion of First AMFS/NILS-A Combined Event in Accra, Ghana

By U.S. Naval Forces Africa Public Affairs, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa Public Affairs, and Ghana Navy Public Affairs | May 2, 2024

ACCRA, Ghana -- Military and governmental leaders from 41 nations marked the conclusion of the first combined African Maritime Forces Summit (AMFS) and Naval Infantry Leaders Symposium-Africa (NILS-A) in a closing ceremony in...

From left to right, Lt. Cmdr. Matthew Riege, public works officer, Naval support Activity Souda Bay, and Chief Builder Earl Doan, assigned to Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Europe Africa Central, render salutes during a memorial service for Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 14 in The Anchor on May 2, 2024.

NSA Souda Bay memorializes NMCB-14

By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Delaney S. Jensen | May 2, 2024

SOUDA BAY, Greece -- Naval Support Activity (NSA) Souda Bay and Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Europe Africa Central (EURAFCENT) service members and personnel held a memorial service for Naval Mobile...

ATLANTIC OCEAN, April 29, 2024 – The guided missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55) deployes a rigid inflatable boat (RIB) to respond to a a cargo ship requiring medical assistance off the coast of North Carolina. Stout is currently operating as part of CSG-8 for Group Sail, a weeklong exercise combining multiple Navy ships, led by the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier. (U.S. Navy Photo by RSSN Carson)

USS Stout Provides Medical Assistance to Merchant Vessel at Sea

By | May 2, 2024

ATLANTIC OCEAN – While underway in the Atlantic Ocean during routine operations with Carrier Strike Group Eight (CSG-8), the guided missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55) responded to a notification of a cargo ship...

U.S., Pakistan Forces Complete Exercise Inspired Union 2024

By NAVCENT Public Affairs | May 2, 2024

MANAMA, Bahrain – Naval forces from Pakistan and the United States completed a four-day bilateral training exercise, Inspired Union 2024, in Karachi, Pakistan, May 2...

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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...

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NAVSAFECOM App Puts Safety and Risk Management Tools in Your Pocket

By Leslie Tomaino, Naval Safety Command Safety Promotions-Public Affairs | Jan. 26, 2024

The Naval Safety Command (NAVSAFECOM) announced the launch of its new mobile application Jan. 22, which is now available for download on any Android or iOS device...

Online Dashboards Ease Access to Valuable Safety Data

By Rebecca Coleman, Naval Safety Command Safety Promotions-Public Affairs | Jan. 24, 2024

The Naval Safety Command (NAVSAFECOM) has launched two new online dashboards that offer commanders and safety professionals access to timely and valuable data impacting their organizations’ mission capability and...