Story by Lt.Cmdr. Michelle Tucker | Joint Task Force - Micronesia | 08.14.2025
Representatives of the Palau Government, including Peleliu State officials, along with the U.S. Department of Defense hosted two public meetings in Peleliu and Koror states, Aug. 12 and 14 respectively, to share information about proposed Peleliu South Dock rehabilitation and improvements....
Story by Ensign Paula Hackbart and Robert Yang | Commander, Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific | 07.03.2025
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) was awarded the 2024 Arleigh Burke Fleet Trophy at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, July 2, 2025. Adm. Stephen Koehler, Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, presented the trophy to the officers and crew of Michael Murphy....
Story by Lt.Cmdr. Tim Pietrack | USS Nimitz (CVN 68) | 04.04.2025
Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet visited the USS Nimitz (CVN 68) while underway in the Indo-Pacific, recognizing the ship’s enduring legacy and the dedication of its crew in advancing regional security, strengthening partnerships and inspiring future generations of naval leaders....
Story by Lt.Cmdr. Seth Koenig | Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet | 02.16.2025
BALI, Indonesia (Feb. 16, 2025) – The U.S. Navy joined more than 20 navies for the opening ceremony of the Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo (MNEK), hosted by the Indonesian Navy in Bali, Indonesia, on Feb. 16....
Story by Lt.Cmdr. Seth Koenig | Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron 15 | 10.09.2024
Australia, Japan, and U.S. forces joined the host India Navy for an opening ceremony to celebrate the launch of field-training exercise Malabar 2024 in Vishakhapatnam, India, on Oct. 9....
Story by Chief Petty Officer Jonathan Trejo | Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet | 09.08.2023
University of Hawaii Naval ROTC midshipmen completed a summer internship program at U.S. Pacific Fleet on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Aug. 31....
Story by Chief Petty Officer Sarah Villegas | Office of the U.S. Pacific Fleet Master Chief | 09.05.2023
The U.S. Pacific Fleet Master Chief, James “Smitty” Tocorzic, was recently recognized with the Distinguished West Virginian Award for outstanding achievement and meritorious service. The award honors a citizen’s service to West Virginia, and is the highest award that can be presented by the governor....
Story by Gregory Mitchell | Naval Air Facility Atsugi | 08.24.2023
Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi, Japan welcomed a new commander during an Aug. 24 ceremony. During the ceremony, Capt. Nicolas B. Leclerc, from Westlake Village, Calif., relieved Capt. John M. Montagnet, a native of Pass Christian, Miss. as the Naval Air Facility Atsugi Commanding Officer....
