Mayport Ships Break Mold In 2nd Fleet Protection Exercise

USS Vicksburg (CG 69), along with four additional FFG CLASSRON ships USS Simpson (FFG 56), USS Doyle (FFG 39), USS Halyburton (FFG 40), and USS Hawes (FFG 53) completed the Second Fleet Force Protection Exercise (FPEX 08-6) on May 21. The overall unit score for all participants was 94.6 percent, the highest composite score to date. [ More ]

USS Gettysburg Preps For BALTOPS
Sailors from around the world and throughout the Baltic region will arrive in Gdynia, June 9, to kick off the 36th annual maritime exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2008.

Single Sailors Enjoy MWR Barracks Bash
Barracks Bash is the ultimate block party where the MWR Liberty Program takes the party to the Sailors' back yard.

Talcahuano Welcomes USS Farragut Sailors
USS Farragut (DDG 99) anchored in Talcahuano, Chile, and participated with Chilean Sailors of the Talcahuano Naval Base in Theater Security Cooperation (TSC) events. Farragut's TSC port visit, held from the 25th through 29th of May, had great impact for the Sailors of both countries, and further solidified their ongoing partnership.

Bradley Sailor Becomes New American Citizen
Becoming an Engineering Officer of the Watch? Receiving a Navy Achievement Medal? Advancing to First Class Petty Officer? None of these career milestones can compare to what EM1(SW) Phil Rahim feels is his greatest achievement: On May 6, 2008 he became a United States citizen.