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230525-N-LK647-1578 GOTHENBURG (May 25, 2023) A view from the port bridge wing as the Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) pulls into Gothenburg, Sweden, May 25, 2023. Normandy is part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group and is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied, and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Malachi Lakey)
USS Normandy Arrives in Gothenburg, Sweden
By U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa Public Affairs and U.S. Sixth Fleet Public Affairs | May 26, 2023
GOTHENBURG, Sweden - The USS Normandy (CG 60), a part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group, arrived in Gothenburg, Sweden for its first regularly scheduled port visit of its U.S. Sixth Fleet deployment May 25, 2023...

USS George Washington (CVN 73), is back in port as of May 25, 2023 and was successfully redelivered to Navy. (Courtesy Newport News Shipbuilding)
Refueling Complex Overhaul Completed on USS George Washington (CVN 73)
By Naval Sea Systems Command Public Affairs | May 26, 2023
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – USS George Washington (CVN 73), the nation’s sixth Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, ushered in the second half of its service life on May 25, when it completed its refueling...

NORFOLK (May 24, 2023) Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti, listens to Capt. Ronnie Harper, director of the Maintenance Operation Center, May 24, 2024. Franchetti visited Hampton Roads to meet with leadership to discuss quality of service initiatives and shipyard infrastructure optimization, supporting our Sailors, and regional and maritime security. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Bonnie Lindsay)
VCNO Visits Hampton Roads; Discusses Quality of Service, Maintenance Availabilities, and Infrastructure
By Vice Chief of Naval Operations Public Affairs | May 25, 2023
NORFOLK, Va. – Vice Chief of Naval Operations (VCNO) Adm. Lisa Franchetti engaged with local military and industry leaders in the Hampton Roads area to discuss Sailor well-being and shipyard improvements, May...

NORFOLK, Va. (May 24, 2023) Adm. Lisa Franchetti, Vice Chief of Naval Operations, poses for a photo with Maintenance Operation Center (MOC) team members during a MOC visit, May 24. Franchetti visited Hampton Roads to meet with leadership to discuss quality of service initiatives and shipyard infrastructure optimization, supporting our Sailors, and regional and maritime security. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Bonnie Lindsay)
VCNO Visits Hampton Roads; Discusses Quality of Service, Maintenance Availabilities, and Infrastructure
By Vice Chief of Naval Operations Public Affairs | May 25, 2023
NORFOLK, Va. – Vice Chief of Naval Operations (VCNO) Adm. Lisa Franchetti engaged with local military and industry leaders in the Hampton Roads area to discuss Sailor well-being and shipyard improvements, May...

NORFOLK (May 25, 2023) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG 103) returns to Naval Station Norfolk following a nine-month deployment with the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Nathan T. Beard)
USS Truxtun Returns from Deployment
By Ensign Helena Blaisdell-Black, Unit Public Affairs Representative, USS Truxtun (DDG 103) | May 25, 2023
NORFOLK, Va. – The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG 103) returned to its homeport of Naval Station Norfolk, May 25, 2023, following an eight-month deployment with Carrier Strike Group (CSG)...

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Safety and occupational health (SOH), industrial hygiene (IH), and environmental and emergency management (EEM) professionals from across the Department of Defense (DOD) learned the latest in safety, occupational health and environmental protection trends at the annual Joint Safety and Environmental Professional Development Symposium (PDS) April 17-21, 2023.
DOD SOH, IH, EEM Professionals Learn the Latest in Safety, Environmental Protection Trends
By Stephanie Slater, Naval Safety Command Safety Promotions-Public Affairs | May 1, 2023
Safety and occupational health (SOH), industrial hygiene (IH), and environmental and emergency management (EEM) professionals from across the Department of Defense (DOD) learned the latest in safety, occupational health and...

Graphic promoting the Naval Safety Command 2023 101 Critical Days of Summer safety campaign. The campaign provides general summer safety information to enable the naval enterprise to maintain an active risk management mindset to help ensure an enjoyable and safe summer.
Naval Enterprise Encouraged to Self-assess, Self-correct Summertime Risks
By Stephanie Slater, Naval Safety Command Safety Promotions-Public Affairs | April 13, 2023
Warm days of summer come with unique risks. To help reduce the likelihood of mishaps, injuries or worse – loss of life – the Naval Safety Command (NAVSAFECOM) will launch its annual “101 Critical Days of Summer” safety...

Naval Safety Command (NAVSAFECOM) assessments measure whether behaviors of self-awareness, self-assessment, self-correction and continual learning are instilled within naval enterprise organizations. When these behaviors are present, then the command is likely ‘safe to operate’ and ‘operating safely’ because they are properly identifying and communicating risk, and accounting for risk at the appropriate level.
Naval Safety Command's New Approach to Assessments
By Cmdr. Gary M. Shelley, Naval Safety Command | March 20, 2023
I’d like to take this opportunity to discuss the Naval Safety Command's (NAVSAFECOM) new approach to safety assessments, some of the changes you may see and our goal outcomes...

Registration is now open for the 31st Annual Joint Safety and Environmental Professional Development Symposium (PDS) April 17-23, 2023. Hosted by the Naval Safety and Environmental Training Center (NAVSAFENVTRACEN), the symposium will offer more than 100 sessions of continuing education topics in areas of safety, occupational health and environmental readiness by presenters and keynote speakers from government agencies, industry and academia.
Registration Open for Joint Safety and Environmental Development Symposium
By Stephanie Slater, Naval Safety Command Safety Promotions-Public Affairs | March 15, 2023
Registration recently opened for the 31st Annual Joint Safety and Environmental Professional Development Symposium (PDS) April 17-21, 2023...

Graphic promoting Naval Safety Command (NAVSAFECOM) 2023 Fleet-Facing Public Affairs Campaign. NAVSAFECOM seeks Sailors and Marines to feature in safety campaigns and promotions.
NAVSAFECOM Announces Fleet-Facing Public Affairs Campaign
By Naval Safety Command Safety Promotions-Public Affairs | Jan. 27, 2023
Naval Safety Command (NAVSAFECOM) seeks Sailors and Marines to feature in safety campaigns and promotions such as the "101 Critical Days of Summer," "Fall and Winter Safety" and other off-duty activities...


 


 




 

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