AIEA, Hawaii (June 27, 2025) U.S. Navy Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class Brandon Palmer, assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121), loads M16 rifle magazines during a live-fire weapons qualification course at Halawa Gun Range in Aiea, Hawaii, June 27, 2025. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Chris Williamson)
JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii - Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Jessica Smith, assigned to Navy Reserve Center Pearl Harbor (NRC), Hawaii, was named the Navy Reserve Force Shore Sailor of the Year.
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Nicholas Wabeke, 776th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron commander, speaks at a memorial ceremony held Feb. 18, 2021 at Chabelley Airfield in honor of his fallen comrades, Ratchet 33 crew members: Capt. Ryan Hall, Capt. Nicholas Whitlock, 1st Lt. Justin Wilkens and Senior Airman Julian Scholten. Chabelley Airfield, is a military airstrip in Chabelley, six miles southwest of Djibouti City.
Though the attacks of September 11th, 2001 happened 19 years ago, it is still a marked time of unification. We can use this date to rekindle our care and compassion for one another, to see about our fellow Americans and unite and encourage our country.
In this special three-part series, Sailors will share their memories of 9/11 and thoughts on how we can continue to serve and remember.
Part II - Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class...
Though the attacks of September 11th, 2001 happened 19 years ago, it is still a marked time of unification. We can use this date to rekindle our care and compassion for one another, to see about our fellow Americans and unite and encourage our country.
In this special three-part series, Sailors will share their memories of 9/11 and thoughts on how we can continue to serve and remember.
Part III & Conclusion: Quartermaster Seaman...
Though the attacks of September 11th, 2001 happened 19 years ago, it is still a marked time of unification. We can use this date to rekindle our care and compassion for one another, to see about our fellow Americans and unite and encourage our country.
In this special three-part series, Sailors will share their memories of 9/11 and thoughts on how we can continue to serve and remember.
Part I - Rear Adm. Robb Chadwick:
“People made...
Summertime is fast approaching, and service members are kicking off their boots in exchange for flip-flops and enjoying life on the island. However, the threat does not disappear after hanging up the camouflage uniform for the day. It is important to be mindful of operational risk management during leisure activities.
