US pledges to continue military patrols in South China Sea
Moscow – Washington will continue its military patrols in the disputed waters of the South China Sea, the US Navy’s Pacific Command chief said Tuesday. Last week, China strongly criticized the United States after the naval destroyer USS Lassen sailed within 12 nautical miles of the Spratly archipelago in waters claimed by several regional powers. […]
Japan, US determined to conduct maritime operations in South China Sea
Washington, DC – US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter and Japanese Minister of Defense Gen Nakatani confirmed during a meeting in Kuala Lumpur their countries’ intentions to carry out maritime operations in the Asia-Pacific region, the US Defense Department said in a press release on Tuesday. US Navy amphibious assault vehicles with Philippine and US troops […]
China Urged to stop militarization of South China Sea
Washington, DC – China and other countries must end their quest to take control over islands in the South China Sea, US Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter told Chinese Defense Minister General Chang Wanquan in Kuala Lumpur. “He [Carter] called on all parties to permanently halt reclamation and militarization activities,” Defense Department spokesperson Peter Cook […]
Wounded Warrior Visits Guam, Recalls Excellent USNH Guam Care
Memories of corpsmen administering care to his injured body filled Michael Lammey’s mind as he toured U.S. Naval Hospital (USNH) Guam in Agana Heights Oct. 21. “I was nervous when I first got here because I didn’t know how I was going to react emotionally,” he said. “But now actually being here I feel proud […]
Andersen technicians combat power shortage, conserve energy
In order to beat the island’s heat, Guam residents rely on electric fans, refrigerators and air conditioners on a daily basis. All of these appliances require energy to ensure everyone’s well-being. Members of Team Andersen were recently reminded how crucial electricity is on the island when Guam Power Authority lost two of its four base […]
Navy Digital Library Expands its Reach!
For Sailors, families, retirees, dependents, and civilians wanting 24/7 access to electronic books, audio books, reference materials, and newspapers, all free of charge, the Navy has a solution for you. The Navy General Library Program (NGLP) launched its new Navy Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Digital Library website Oct.1. The NGLP is a service of […]
USS Ronald Reagan Arrives in Japan to Support Security, Stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific Region
YOKOSUKA, Japan (NNS) — The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) arrived at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY) for the first time as the U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, Oct. 1. Ronald Reagan’s arrival to CFAY highlights her role as the fifth U.S. carrier forward deployed to the 7th Fleet area of […]
