Audio by David Flewellyn | Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka | 05.25.2023
The Shimoda Black Ship Festival, held in Shimoda, Shizuoka, is a long-running festival held to commemorate the arrival of Admiral Matthew Perry and his fleet of "black ships" to Japan in 1854. Held since 1943, the festival is held as a way to spread the city's history and contribute to international goodwill. On this episode, we speak to Yoshihiro Shimizu, the Director of Military Liaison and......
Audio by David Flewellyn | Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka | 05.16.2023
Episode 14 is all about the Navy Reserve. We speak with the Commanding Officer and Command Master Chief of Navy Reserve Naval Forces Japan, Captain Chhipwadia and Master Chief Wagner, as well as Chief Warrant Officer Seals of Navy Reserve Recruiting Command. There is a lot of good information in this episode on transitioning from active duty to reserves, as well as retirement options, health......
Audio by David Flewellyn | Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka | 05.01.2023
The Master Chiefs are back! Episode 13 is all about mentorship in the Navy: how to find a mentor, what to look for, and what we can all learn from each other. Spend some time with us as we speak to 7th Fleet Command Master Chief Daniel Field and Fleet Activities Yokosuka Command Master Chief Robert Beachy about all things mentorship....
Audio by Petty Officer 2nd Class Conner Houghtaling | Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka | 04.17.2023
In Episode 12, MC2 Conner Houghtaling speaks with the Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka Victims Legal Counsel. The Navy Victims’ Legal Counsel Program provides survivors of a sexual offense or domestic violence with a dedicated attorney to help victims understand the investigation and military justice process, guard their legal rights and interests and obtain additional support in......
Audio by David Flewellyn | Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka | 03.21.2023
On Episode 11, we speak with two members of the Sushi Rollers, Yokosuka's own roller derby team. Join us as members "Petty Rican Princess" and "Whacky Vengeance" tell us about the rules and history of roller derby, how the team formed in Yokosuka, and the inclusive community of roller derby....
Audio by Petty Officer 2nd Class Conner Houghtaling | Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka | 03.15.2023
In today's episode we speak with Vicki Adams, the regional program manager for the American Red Cross's Yokosuka branch. We'll be going over Red Cross Messages, CPR Classes, and every other service the Red Cross brings to Yokosuka....
Audio by Petty Officer 2nd Class Conner Houghtaling | Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka | 03.06.2023
In this fantasy-filled episode, we meet with members of CFAY's Morale, Welfare and Readiness (MWR) department to talk all things Dungeons & Dragons....
Audio by Petty Officer 2nd Class Sean Lynch | AFN Yokosuka | 02.23.2023
230223-N-CU072-1001 YOKOSUKA, Japan (January 26, 2023) - A Radio quick kill advertising a "swim and gym" fitness class on Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka. (U.S. Navy audio by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean Lynch)...
