Chart Your Course
Navy and Navy Reserve:
The Navy accomplishes its missions primarily by sea, but also by air and land. It secures and protects the oceans around the world to create peace and stability, making the seas safe for travel and trade.
Saw this posting on Navy Times and Facebook and it’s a good read. Jon Alden reported to the ballistic missile submarine Alaska’s Blue Crew in 2009 as a seaman. Six years later, he left as a chief. How did he rise through the ranks so quickly? Find out at: http://www.navytimes.com/story/opinion/2016/01/17/how-rise-through-navys-enlisted-ranks-fast/77766888/
We Remember…
I know, you might be thinking about The Big One – The Ohio State University versus “that team up north.” Yes, that is one of, if not, the biggest rivalry in college football. However, on December 12th, “The Game” will be played for the 116th time. Since 1890, both service […]
Happy Birthday to the US Navy, the best….
So you want to go to Mars? Well, my first question to you is “WHY!?” Followed by “Are you out of your mind?”. I can picture Bugs Bunny asking these questions… But seriously, scientist are working on this topic of how to prepare for Mars exploration. Its not for another […]
This week Sailors from around the country who have been selected to be promoted to the rank of Chief Petty Officer will be getting their anchors pinned on. Sea Cadets of the Columbus Squadron thank you for your service, commitment and dedication. We look up to you as role models […]
Today, they are simply someone’s mom, grandma, wife, daughter or best friend. Back in a day some may have been referred to as WACs (Women’s Army Corps), WAVES (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service), or even WAF ( Women in the Air Force). These acronyms were commonly used in reference […]
Seabees Participate in IRT Projects to Improve Operational Readiness By Lt. Cmdr. Jennifer Cragg, Navy Expeditionary Combat Command Public Affairs VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (NNS) — Reserve and active-duty Seabees assigned to Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC) are utilizing Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) opportunities to attain and maintain critical skillsets in […]