U.S. Navy Divers, assigned to Task Group 73.6/Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 1, Company 1-3, conduct dive and salvage operations aboard Safeguard-class rescue and salvage ship USNS Salvor (T-ARS-52), during a recovery mission with the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency in Subic Bay, Philippines, April 16, 2026. Commander, Logistics Group Western Pacific/Task Force 73 sustains the U.S. Navy’s maritime forces and is responsible for all diving and salvage operations in the Western Pacific in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Moises Sandoval)
U.S. Navy Sailors from Commander, Task Force (CTF) 73 and Commander, Task Group (CTG) 73.6 partnered with the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to salvage and repair two decommissioned Philippine Navy vessels, the BRP Magat Salamat (PS 20) and BRP Quezon (PS 70), from Mar. 15 to Apr. 20, 2026. Commander, Logistics Group Western Pacific/Task Force 73 sustains the U.S. Navy’s maritime forces and is responsible for all diving and salvage...
Cmdr. Angelita Kisena and Cmdr. Cheryl Castro reunited to lead medical efforts during Pacific Partnership 2025 after 26 years without working together, and while on mission both earn selection for Chief Nursing Officer at different commands.
