Time To Crush Out Tobacco

The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) is urging young enlisted personnel to put themselves to the test on Nov. 19. That's the day smokers worldwide join the Great American Smokeout (GASO), stomping out their butts and taking on one of the biggest internal challenges they may face. [ More ]

Shea Takes Helm Of Gettysburg
Capt. Patrick Shea relieved Capt. Rich Brown as commanding officer USS Gettysburg (CG-64) on Nov. 13 at Echo Pier, Naval Station Mayport.

USS Doyle Holds Change Of Command
Cmdr. Rolando C. Ramirez relieved Cmdr. John M. Zuzich as commanding officer of USS Doyle (FFG 39) during a change of command ceremony held on board the ship on Nov. 6.

USS De Wert Assists Mariners In Distress
A disabled Yemeni dhow was given assistance by the frigate USS De Wert (FFG 45) Oct. 27 while the ship was on routine patrol in the Red Sea.

USS John L. Hall Visits Portsmouth, England
USS John L. Hall (FFG 32) and embarked HSL-48 Detachment Nine recently completed a week-long and unexpected port visit to Portsmouth, England.