Resources during COVID-19
First Virtual Navy League Meeting
This year, Navy League San Diego will be holding the first virtual Navy League monthly meeting on March 12th, at 12:00 pm. Due to the pandemic, our monthly meeting will be done via zoom. This blog will go over everything you need to know about the first Navy League virtual meeting taking place.
USS Theodore Roosevelt Departs San Diego Ahead of Second Deployment in 2020
USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) and its escorts left San Diego on December 7th, ahead of a second 2020 deployment. As part of the Navy’s COVID-19 mitigation procedure, the strike group had been in quarantine since mid-November. It was reported last month that, after the TR CSG’s two-week quarantine ended, the strike group would get underway for a sustainment exercise followed by an eventual deployment.
Maritime Forces from Australia, India, Japan, and the U.S. Complete Naval Exercise Malabar 2020
Nimitz strike group concludes the Malabar 2020 with Australia, India, and Japan. Maritime forces from Australia, India, Japan, and the United States completed Phase II of the multilateral naval exercise Malabar 2020 on November 20.
Why The Destroyer USS Paul Hamilton Came Home Flying A Crescent Moon Flag And A Long Pennant
The Destroyer USS Paul Hamilton came home with a crescent moon flag and a long pendant on October 13th or 2020. After nine months at sea around the middle east, why did it return with that flag?
The USS Tripoli Arrives in San Diego
The USS Tripoli (LHA-7), the second American-class amphibious assault ship, arrived at her new homeport in San Diego on September 18th.
The Navy Begins to Reopen Safely
The Navy is trying to reopen safely while the pandemic continues to keep many people in place. In this blog, we'll talk about the precautions we are taking to keep people safe, while moving the families in need.
What the Navy is Doing to Ensure Fire Safety
On July 12, 2020, there was an explosion and fire onboard USS Bonhomme Richard at Naval Base San Diego, which is putting fire safety at the center of sailors' and contractors' work. In this blog, we'll talk about what the Navy is doing to ensure fire safety and give a coronavirus update.
The Navy Commissions USS Kansas City
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (June 13, 2020) The guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) departs Huntington Ingalls Industries, Ingalls Shipbuilding division's Pascagoula shipyard June 13 to return to her homeport in San Diego.
USS Fitzgerald En Route to San Diego
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (June 13, 2020) The guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) departs Huntington Ingalls Industries, Ingalls Shipbuilding division's Pascagoula shipyard June 13 to return to her homeport in San Diego.
Chief of Naval Operations Message to the Fleet
Admiral Gilday, Chief of Naval Operations, sent a message to the Fleet following the death of George Floyd.
Military Spouse Appreciation Day
May is a special month for those in and out of the military as it is marked as Military Appreciation Month. We know that military spouses keep their homes' fire burning, so we want to acknowledge their hard work because we know their job isn't easy.
How COVID-19 is Affecting The Military
COVID-19 has been rapidly spreading throughout the U.S. and has now affected all branches of the military. The Navy, Marines, Army, Air Force, and Coast Guard have all found a rise in cases and are taking the necessary precautions to protect their service members.
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