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UPDATE: Coast Guard suspends search for overdue boater from Pillar Point

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PHOTO RELEASE: Coast Guard awards WWII hero with Navy, Marine Corps Medal

9:04 pm Eastern | USA News

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Coast Guard signs memorandum with Maui, Hawaii counties

9:04 pm Eastern | USA News

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Coast Guard signs memorandum with Maui, Hawaii counties

7:35 pm Eastern | USA News

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PHOTO: Coast Guard Air Station Traverse City honored for volunteer efforts

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PHOTO RELEASE: Coast Guard awards WWII hero with Navy, Marine Corps Medal

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Coast Guard warns of unsafe ice conditions due to unusually warm temperatures

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Coast Guard medevacs ailing cruise ship passenger

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Video Release: Coast Guard medevacs ailing cruise ship passenger

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Coast Guard training gets 'fishy' with the Texas State Aquarium

7:35 pm Eastern | USA News

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MULTIMEDIA RELEASE: An Out-Of-This-World Conversation

7:35 pm Eastern | USA News

MAST Academy students participate in Q&A session with Coast Guard Astronautread more »

Coast Guard medevacs man suffering seizures approximately 67 miles west of Tarpon Springs

7:35 pm Eastern | USA News

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UPDATE 2: Coast Guard approves salvage plan for vessel involved in bridge collapse on Tennessee River

7:35 pm Eastern | USA News

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Agencies respond to whale entangled in net off Maui

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Coast Guard medevacs man from Mona Island, Puerto Rico

7:35 pm Eastern | USA News

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U.S., Israel Split Over Iran Strike

7:11 pm Eastern | USA News

The United States and Israel are split over the timing of a potential strike against Iran's suspected nuclear weapons facilities, as Tehran says it won't back away from pursuing what its leaders have called a "peaceful" atomic program.read more »

U.S., Israel Split Over Iran Strike

7:11 pm Eastern | USA News

The United States and Israel are split over the timing of a potential strike against Iran's suspected nuclear weapons facilities, as Tehran says it won't back away from pursuing what its leaders have called a "peaceful" atomic program.read more »

CIA Director's Remarks at the Reserve Officers Association, Minuteman Hall of Fame Ceremony

6:34 pm Eastern | USA News

January 31, 2012 - Excerpts from Remarks Delivered by Director David H. Petraeus at the Reserve Officers Association, Minuteman Hall of Fame Ceremony (January 30, 2012).read more »

Navy Equips Unmanned Boats with Non-Lethal Weapons for Fleet Experiment

6:08 pm Eastern | USA News

U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFF) directed a follow-on fleet experiment this week off the shoreline of Fort Eustis to explore capabilities for unmanned surface vessels (USVs) to deploy non-lethal weapons during maritime security and force protection operations. read more »

Naval Academy Class of 2012 Chooses First Ships

6:08 pm Eastern | USA News

More than 250 future surface warfare officers (SWO) in the Naval Academy's Class of 2012 chose their first ships during a ceremony in Mahan Hall, Feb. 2. read more »

USS Simpson Concludes Visit to Casablanca

6:08 pm Eastern | USA News

Guided-missile frigate USS Simpson (FFG 56) and senior staff members from U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa concluded a three-day port visit of training, band engagements, and senior staff talks in Casablanca, Feb. 2.read more »

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Feb. 2, 2012)

6:05 pm Eastern | USA News

U.S. Marines assigned to Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU) set up communications during a non-combatant evacuation operation exercise as part of Bold Alligator 2012. Bold Alligator is the largest amphibious exercise in the past 10 years and represents the Navy and Marine Corps' revitalization of the full range of amphibious operations. The exercise focuses on today's fight with today's forces, while showcasing the advantages of seabasing. The exercise will take place Jan. 30 through Feb. 12, 2012 afloat and ashore in and around Virginia and North Carolina. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua T. Rodriguez (Released) 120202-N-NX489-119read more »

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (Feb. 2, 2012)

6:05 pm Eastern | USA News

Two T-34 Turbomentor training aircraft at the end of their service lives are prepared for transport from Naval Air Station Corpus Christi to Del Mar College where the aircraft will be used for aviation maintenance training. U.S. Navy Photo by Richard Stewart (Released) 120201-N-LY958-125read more »

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 31, 2012)

6:05 pm Eastern | USA News

A projectile exits the barrel of the MK-45 5-inch/.54-caliber lightweight gun during a live-fire exercise aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG 94). Nitze is underway participating in exercise Bold Alligator 2012. Bold Alligator is the largest amphibious exercise in the past 10 years and represents the Navy and Marine Corps' revitalization of the full range of amphibious operations. The exercise focuses on today's fight with today's forces, while showcasing the advantages of seabasing. The exercise will take place Jan. 30 through Feb. 12, 2012 afloat and ashore in and around Virginia and North Carolina. #BA12 U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jeff Atherton (Released) 120131-N-AP176-153read more »

ARABIAN SEA (Feb. 2, 2012)

6:05 pm Eastern | USA News

Chief Boatswain's Mate Sorrells Claiborne supervises rig captains in the hangar bay aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during a replenishment at sea. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans (Released) 120202-N-DR144-355read more »

Video Release: Coast Guard medevacs ailing cruise ship passenger

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GSN: IAEA Barred From Iranian Atomic Site, Scientist

4:26 pm Eastern | USA News

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Contractor Release - Metlife Study Finds Parents Have Limited Awareness of Recommended Pediatric Dental Care

3:44 pm Eastern | USA News

Metlife Study Finds Parents Have Limited Awareness of Recommended Pediatric Dental Careread more »

TRICARE Beneficiary Bulletin 152

3:42 pm Eastern | USA News

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UPDATE 2: Coast Guard approves salvage plan for vessel involved in bridge collapse on Tennessee River

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PHOTO: Coast Guard Air Station Traverse City honored for volunteer efforts

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USS Blue Ridge Arrives In Tomakomai

1:04 pm Eastern | USA News

U.S. Seventh Fleet command ship, USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), arrived in Tomakomai, Feb. 3 for a goodwill port visit.read more »

NAVFAC Pacific Announces 2012 Civilian Engineer of the Year

1:04 pm Eastern | USA News

Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Pacific Commander Rear Admiral Kate Gregory presented Clint Hashiba with the 2012 Pacific Civilian Engineer of the Year award Feb. 1 at NAVFAC Pacific headquarters.read more »

LCACs Embark WASP for Bold Alligator

1:04 pm Eastern | USA News

Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) vehicles began ensuring amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) is fit to fight for Exercise Bold Alligator 2012, Feb. 2. read more »

USS Germantown Embarks 31st MEU in Preparation of Cobra Gold

1:04 pm Eastern | USA News

The forward-deployed dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) pulled into Okinawa, Japan Feb. 2 to onload nearly 500 Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and their equipment in preparation for exercise Cobra Gold. read more »

Submarine Squadron 3 Disestablishes as Submarine Squadron 1 Changes Command

1:04 pm Eastern | USA News

The Pearl Harbor-based Commander, Submarine Squadron (COMSUBRON) 3 disestablished as COMSUBRON 1 changed command during an official ceremony aboard USS Greeneville (SSN 772) at the submarine piers at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Feb. 2. read more »

Commander's Call topics for Friday Feb. 3, 2012

3 Feb 10:38 | USA News

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3rd Fleet Announces 2012 Sailors of the Year

3 Feb 10:34 | USA News

The commander of U.S. 3rd Fleet (C3F) announced the C3F sea and shore Sailors of the Year (SOY) during an award ceremony at the C3F Courtyard Feb. 2, ending SOY week. read more »

Feb. 23, 2012: Air Force assessing performance feedback program

3 Feb 09:26 | USA News

*Release No: 023 Feb. 23, 2012*

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USFF Requests Volunteers for Afloat Forward Staging Base

3 Feb 09:06 | USA News

U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFF) began requesting volunteers from USFF activities to man the soon-to-be redesignated USS Ponce (LPD 15) for operations in the U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) Area of Responsibility (AOR), Feb. 2. read more »

Underwater Search Continues for Revolutionary War British Transport Ships

3 Feb 08:04 | USA News

The Rhode Island Marine Archaeology Project (RIMAP), a tenant activity at Naval Station Newport, is conducting underwater surveys of Newport Harbor in search of 13 British transport service vessels sunk in 1778 near historic Fort Adams that was blockaded by the Royal Navy during the War of 1812.read more »

Midshipman, Officer Candidate Use Navy Training to Save Auto Accident Victims

3 Feb 08:04 | USA News

A Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) Midshipman and an officer candidate from Old Dominion (ODU) University, members of the Hampton Roads NROTC consortium, used their Navy training to save a woman and child from a fiery car crash here Feb. 1.read more »

Assault Craft Unit 4 Plays Key Role in Bold Alligator 2012

3 Feb 06:04 | USA News

Exercise Bold Alligator 2012 is in full swing and Sailors from Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 4 are playing a vital role in getting Marines and their equipment where they need to be. read more »

ISAF Joint Command morning operational update - February 3, 2012

3 Feb 01:20 | World

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Coast Guard medevacs ailing cruise ship passenger

3 Feb 00:04 | USA News

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Coast Guard medevacs man suffering seizures approximately 67 miles west of Tarpon Springs

3 Feb 00:04 | USA News

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U.S., Iraqi pastors connect through Christian faith at Fort Bragg

3 Feb 00:00 | USA News

the United States continues to nurture its partnership with the Iraqi people and U.S. Army Christian chaplains from Fort Bragg and two Iraqi Christian pastors, Reverends Aziz Makadsi and Joseph Francis, came together to share ideas and stories during a pastor meeting at John F. Kennedy Memorial Chapel Jan. 27.read more »

XVIII Airborne Corps Welcome Home Return Ceremony

3 Feb 00:00 | USA News

FORT BRAGG, N.C. - The XVIII Airborne Corps commanding general and command sergeant major, Lt. Gen. Frank Helmick and Command Sgt. Maj. Earl Rice, subordinate division commanders and more than 100 distinguished guests attended the XVIII Abn. Corps' Welcome Home Return Ceremony on Fort Bragg Feb. 2.read more »

Coast Guard training gets 'fishy' with the Texas State Aquarium

2 Feb 22:34 | USA News

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Hawaii-Based Sailors Attend Personal Readiness Summit

2 Feb 22:04 | USA News

A group of subject matter experts arrived in Hawaii to provide Sailors with current information on several Navy issues during a personal readiness summit at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH), and Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF) in Kauai, Jan. 31.read more »

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