The Los Angeles-class submarine USS Montpelier (SSN 765) transits the Thames River after conducting routine operations, Oct. 19. Montpelier operates under Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) 4 based out of Naval Submarine Base, New London.
NORFOLK, Va. - This holiday season will look different this year for Navy Exchange (NEX) customers. Given the current environment, the NEX is taking additional steps to ensure customers feel comfortable and safe while shopping for gifts and other necessities for their loved ones.
NORFOLK >> Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces (USFF) announced the authorization of the Improved Flame Resistant Variant (IFRV) coverall as an approved fleet organizational clothing item Jan. 19 via ALFLTFORCOM/ALPACFLT 191900Z JAN 17.
WASHINGTON >> The Department of Defense announced a policy change that will extend limited online military exchange shopping privileges to all honorably discharged veterans of the military.
WASHINGTON >> By a 98-1 vote, the Senate confirmed retired Marine Corps Gen. James Mattis to be the 26th secretary of defense, Jan. 20, and Vice President Michael R. Pence administered his oath of office shortly afterward.
PEARL HARBOR >> Thousands gathered at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Kilo Piers Dec. 7 to witness the 75th Commemoration Event of the Attack on Pearl Harbor.
