Story by Bill Mesta | USN Military Sealift Command | 03.24.2025
Military Sealift Command’s fleet replenishment oiler USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO 187), fleet replenishment oiler USNS Patuxent (T-AO 201), rescue and salvage ship USNS Salvor (T-ARS 52) and fast combat support ship USNS Supply (T-AOE 8) have been recognized for their efforts by being awarded the Maritime Excellence Award (Maritime “E”) for calendar year 2024 on March 24....
Story by Bill Mesta | USN Military Sealift Command | 02.07.2025
The Civil Service Mariners (CIVMAR) who crew Military Sealift Command’s fleet replenishment oiler USNS Kanawha (T-AO 196) were awarded the Navy Unit Commendation (NUC) ribbon during a ceremony aboard the ship while the ship was pier-side on Naval Station Norfolk, Feb. 7....
Courtesy Story | USN Military Sealift Command | 01.23.2025
Military Sealift Command civilian teammates and service members attended the dedication ceremony for the Ron Law Marksmanship Training Center at MSC’s Training Center Hampton Roads on Fort Eustis, Virginia, Jan. 23. The facility will provide small arms training, qualification and re-qualification for new and current MSC Civil Service Mariners (CIVMAR)....
Story by Bill Mesta | USN Military Sealift Command | 01.13.2025
Members of Military Sealift Command’s Resiliency/Health Promotion Team visited the dry cargo ammunition ship USNS William McLean (T-AKE 12) while the Combat Logistic Force ship was pier-side on board Naval Station Norfolk, Jan. 13....
Story by Bill Mesta | USN Military Sealift Command | 03.11.2024
All service members have one thing in common; whether you are an officer or enlisted member, single-term or careerist, regardless of branch of service; you will eventually transition out of the military. For many, transitioning out of military service can be challenging and scary, particularly when taking how you are going to ensure future income and professional satisfaction into......
Story by Bill Mesta | USN Military Sealift Command | 12.01.2023
The Civil Service Mariners (CIVMAR) who crew Military Sealift Command’s fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Lewis (T-AO 205) were recognized for life-saving efforts at sea by being presented the United Seaman Service’s Admiral of the Ocean Sea Mariner’s plaque at a ceremony in New York City, Dec. 1....
Story by Bill Mesta | USN Military Sealift Command | 11.16.2023
The crew of Military Sealift Command’s fast combat support ship USNS Supply (T-AOE 6) held a promotion ceremony for Civil Service Mariner (CIVMAR) Eliza Pingree, who was advanced as MSC’s first female Chief Engineer, while the ship was in Rota, Spain, Nov. 16. Upon being promoted, Pingree replaced outgoing Chief Engineer James Cochara aboard Supply....
Story by Bill Mesta | USN Military Sealift Command | 07.27.2023
The crew of Military Sealift Command’s large medium speed roll-on, roll-off ship USNS Sisler (T-AKR 311) supported helicopter landing deck qualifications (DLQ) for two UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters assigned to U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM)’s 1-228th Aviation Regiment, off the coast of Honduras, July 27....
