SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- January 25, 2016 -- The 10 U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to Coastal Riverine Squadron 3 who were briefly detained by Iran Jan 12-13, returned to their homeport in San Diego last night. All of the Sailors are in good health and each will complete the final phase of reintegration. During this phase, which can last several days, Sailors reunite with their … [Read more...] about Ten US Navy Sailors Detained by Iran Return to the United States
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Acting Secretary of the Army Wants to Expand, Export Fort Hood Successes
FORT HOOD, Texas (Jan. 22, 2016) -- The Acting Secretary of the Army Patrick J. Murphy visited the troops for the first time, Jan. 20, since assuming the acting secretary position and confirmed as the under secretary. Murphy said Fort Hood stands out as a leader when it comes to helping Soldiers transition to civilian life and he wants to export those successes to the rest of … [Read more...] about Acting Secretary of the Army Wants to Expand, Export Fort Hood Successes
Boom! 2-2 Mortars Fire Rounds Downrange
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. -- January 22, 2016 -- More than 40 Marines with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, conducted a live-fire mortar exercise with 81 mm mortar systems, Jan. 21, in preparation for the unit?s upcoming deployment to Okinawa, Japan. The Marines began shelling targets at varying ranges with precision and speed, firing volleys of one round per … [Read more...] about Boom! 2-2 Mortars Fire Rounds Downrange
Michigan National Guard Members Assisting Flint Residents in Water Crisis
LANSING, Mich. - January 21, 2016 - Members of the Michigan National Guard have been on duty in Flint, distributing water to city residents, since Gov. Rick Snyder activated them Jan. 13. Guard members are assigned to five water distribution sites at fire stations in Flint and are helping distribute water and filters to residents in need. More than 70 Guard members are on … [Read more...] about Michigan National Guard Members Assisting Flint Residents in Water Crisis
Secretary of the Navy, Secretary of Agriculture Launch Great Green Fleet
CORONADO, Calif. (NNS) -- January 21, 2016 -- Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack kicked off the Great Green Fleet Jan. 20, with the deployment of the USS John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group (JCS CSG) during a ceremony at Naval Air Station North Island. The Great Green Fleet is a Department of the Navy initiative highlighting how the Navy … [Read more...] about Secretary of the Navy, Secretary of Agriculture Launch Great Green Fleet