News October 2015
Sailors Celebrate Hispanic Heritage
SANTA RITA, Guam (Sept. 30, 2015) - The heritage committee onboard the submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39) held a celebration for Hispanic heritage month on the ship’s mess decks, Sept. 30.
During the event members of the heritage committee, as well as Sailors of Hispanic descent, spoke about Hispanics throughout history that have made important contributions to our nation.
"The turn out for the event we hosted …
How China Shot Down Its Own A2/AD Lawfare Strategy
Last month, President Obama made political history by becoming the first U.S. president to visit the Arctic, where he discussed American interests in that region and the need for nations around the world to collectively address the challenges of climate change. During that same week, another momentous event of a different sort occurred nearby: five warships from the People’s Republic of China (PRC) transited through U.S. territorial seas off the …
Legalman promoted to honorary chief petty officer at NSW pinning ceremony
SEAFAIR 2015 – A ceremony at sea, welcoming immigrants who serve
“Welcome,” “welcome,” was a greeting repeated again and again on July 29, 2015 to the eight newly naturalized service members aboard the USS Boxer (LHD-4). Welcome, our brothers and sisters in arms, now brothers and sisters in earnest. Welcome you, who became Soldiers and Sailors in a time of war, fighting for a country that was not yet your own.
This would be a day that these service members, and …
Lt. Cmdr. Hunter M. Abell Receives WSBA Courageous Award
U.S. Navy officer honored for serving overseas and promoting international relationships
SEATTLE, WA [Sept. 23, 2015] — The Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) presented Seattle attorney Lieutenant Commander Hunter M. Abell with its 2015 Courageous Award. The award is in recognition of his overseas service in support of global counterterrorism efforts and his domestic work to foster relations between military attorneys from the U.S. and Canada. WSBA President Anthony Gipe …