SAN DIEGO, CA. — Naval Information Warfare (IW) leaders and warfighters participated in WEST 2024 at the San Diego Convention Center Feb. 13-15, discussing today’s information environment and the critical impact of Navy IW to a variety of industry, government and military leaders. WEST 2024, co-sponsored by the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) […]
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USNS Mercy returns to Naval Air Station North Island
Pacific Partnership 24-1 personnel assigned to the hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) returned home today as the ship pulled in to Naval Air Station North Island, concluding the four-month humanitarian and disaster relief mission. More than 800 service members and civilian mariners returned to San Diego after participating in Pacific Partnership 24-1, the largest […]
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MESG-1 changes command at ceremony in Imperial Beach
IMPERIAL BEACH, Calif. – Maritime Expeditionary Security Group (MESG) 1 welcomed its newest leader during a change-of-command ceremony at Naval Outlying Landing Field, Imperial Beach, Calif., Feb 2. Capt. Edward Bertucci relieved Capt. Scott Tasin in front of friends, family members, and MESG-1 personnel as part of a ceremony at the group’s headquarters. Tasin took […]
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New SDMAC Report Reveals NAVWAR’s Economic Impact in San Diego Region
Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR) partnered with both the San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC) and the University of San Diego (USD) Knauss School of Business to publish the newest edition of the NAVWAR economic impact study, unveiled at a reception and release event held at USD Jan. 30. This study aims to quantify […]
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129th Rescue Wing rescues fisherman from San Diego sport fishing vessel
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – A fisherman who experienced multiple seizures and lost consciousness at sea is safely on land this afternoon after being airlifted by the California Air National Guard’s 129th Rescue Wing. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center activated the wing on the afternoon of Jan. 31 for a medical emergency aboard the San […]
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USS Oakland (LCS 24) returns to homeport in San Diego
SAN DIEGO – The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Oakland (LCS 24) arrived at its San Diego homeport Jan. 19, following an 18-month deployment. “The USS Oakland crews showcased their grit, resiliency, and self-sufficiency in accomplishing all missions by executing a dynamic schedule with significant operational tasking,” said Capt. Marc Crawford, commodore for Littoral Combat […]
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Naval Special Warfare releases names of lost teammates at sea
SAN DIEGO, CA — The search and rescue efforts to locate Navy Special Warfare Operator 1st Class Christopher J. Chambers, 37, and Navy Special Warfare Operator 2nd Class Nathan Gage Ingram, 27, concluded Jan. 21. On the evening of Jan. 11, Chambers and Ingram, both assigned to a West Coast-based Naval Special Warfare unit, were […]
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USS Santa Fe Returns from Indo-Pacific Deployment
SAN DIEGO – The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Santa Fe (SSN 763) returned to its homeport of Naval Base Point Loma on Jan. 10. “We successfully carried out multiple missions, even extended through the holiday season,” said Cmdr. Michael Pianetta, Santa Fe’s commanding officer. “We can proudly say our missions were accomplished and everything […]
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FRCSW showcases advanced sustainment technologies at DoD Maintenance Symposium
NAVAL AIR STATION NORTH ISLAND, Calif. – In a riveting display of innovation and commitment to defense readiness, Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW) took stage at the 2023 DoD Maintenance Symposium at the San Diego Convention Center from Dec. 18-21, unveiling pioneering maintenance and sustainment solutions. FRCSW’s exhibit was a testament to the integration of […]
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Community invited to commissioning of USS John L. Canley
The Expeditionary Sea Base ship is named for Retired United States Marine Corps Sergeant Major John L. Canley (1937-2022), who received the Medal of Honor for carrying wounded Marines to safety while under fire in the 1968 Tet Offensive.
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Runnin’ Hot: Getting it done in the Pit
Since the inception of seagoing vessels, empires have sought means to dominate the seas. The goal has always been the same—to build a ship that is faster, more reliable and more capable. The British Royal Navy was the first to build a class of ships that changed the way seas were navigated forever. Their first […]
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IWTC San Diego Sailors participate in local wreath laying ceremony
Sailors assigned to Information Warfare Training Command (IWTC) San Diego participated in a community service event during the holiday season to celebrate Wreaths Across America last month. Wreaths Across America, a nonprofit organization established in 2007 by Morrill Worcester and assisted by veterans and truckers, distributes wreaths for placement on veteran gravesites at military cemeteries […]
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Naval Health Research Center scientists join San Diego Unified School District for Health Career and College Symposium
SAN DIEGO – Research scientists from Naval Health Research Center’s (NHRC) Operational Readiness directorate joined forces with San Diego Unified School District’s Health Career and College Symposium on Thursday, Dec. 7. More than 300 students selected from the school district’s Pathways Program, representing 23 schools participated in the event at the University of San Diego […]
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The rise of cold spray technology at Fleet Readiness Center Southwest
NAVAL AIR STATION NORTH ISLAND, Calif. – In the realm of naval aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul, a transformative technology is taking flight. At the heart of this revolution is Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW), where a team of dedicated engineers is pioneering the use of cold spray technology. This innovative approach is not only […]
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USS John L. Canley to Commission in San Diego
The future USS John L. Canley (ESB 6) will join the active fleet Feb. 17, with a commissioning ceremony at Naval Base Coronado’s Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego. The first of its name, the ship honors United States Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. John L. Canley, Ret., who was awarded the Medal of […]
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Naval Air Station North Island holds ceremony for new aircraft hangar
Naval Base Coronado, Naval Air Station North Island held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Dec. 8 to celebrate Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Southwest’s completion of a new aircraft hangar. The V-22 aircraft maintenance hangar was built by Harper Construction, which was awarded a contract for the work on June 25, 2019. Construction cost […]