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JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii – The Pacific Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Center hosted the fifth United States-Republic of Korea (ROK) Tabletop Academy (KTTA), marking a significant step in strengthening ROK-U.S. defense cooperation. The event, held from July 8 to 19, brought together key components of the ROK's defense branches, including the ROK Air Force, Air and Missile Defense Command, and the ROK Navy. Several U.S. entities participated, including the Department of Defense, Pacific Air Forces (PACAF), U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC), 94th Army Air and Missile Defense Command (AAMDC), Pacific Fleet (PACFLT), NSA Weapons, Space and Cyber Security, U.S. Space Forces – Indo-Pacific, Joint Counter-small Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-sUAS) Office, and the Joint Ballistic Missile Defense Training & Education Center (JBTEC). The academy focused on enhancing ROK-U.S. IAMD expertise through hands-on defense design planning and modeling using the International Simulations (I-SIM) program.

US-ROK IAMD Tabletop Academy 2024

By David Scofield, | July 24, 2024

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii - The Pacific Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Center hosted the fifth United States-Republic of Korea (ROK) Tabletop Academy (KTTA), marking a significant step in strengthening...

Navy Week Charts Course to Chicago August 5-11

By Ensign Jordyn Diomede | July 24, 2024

MILLINGTON, Tenn. — The Navy Week program returns to the city of Chicago for the fifth time since the creation of the program in 2005...

Navy Demonstrates ‘Game-Changing’ System to Rearm Warships at Sea

By | July 24, 2024

PORT HUENEME, Calif. - Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD) successfully conducted the first land-based demonstration of the Transferrable Rearming Mechanism (TRAM), which will enable U.S. Navy...

MANAMA, Bahrain (July 24, 2024) Left to right, Brazilian Navy Rear Adm. Antonio Braz de Souza, outgoing commander of Combined Task Force (CTF) 151, Vice Adm. George Wikoff, commander of Combined Maritime Forces (CMF), and Turkish Navy Rear Admiral Rüştü Sezer, incoming commander of CTF 151, render honors during a change-of-command ceremony in Manama, Bahrain, July 24. CTF 151 is one of five task forces under CMF, and its mission is to deter, disrupt, and suppress piracy and armed robbery in the maritime environment. (Official U.S. Army photo)

Türkiye Assumes Command of Combined Maritime Forces’ Combined Task Force 151 from Brazil

By NAVCENT Public Affairs | July 24, 2024

MANAMA, Bahrain – The Turkish Navy assumed command of Combined Maritime Forces’ (CMF) counter-piracy focused task force during a change of command ceremony aboard Naval Support Activity Bahrain, July 24...

NAVSUP Business Systems Center Recognizes Employee Excellence, Achievements

By James E. Foehl, Naval Supply Systems Command Business Systems Center Public Affairs | July 24, 2024

MECHANICSBURG, Pa. – Eighty-one 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...

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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...