All Hands Update

Sailors get the job done in inclement weather.

Rim of the Pacific Southern California 2016 kicked off and will include amphibious operations for the first time. Pacific Partnership 2016 visited Ligao West Central Elementary School as part of a cooperative health engagement. Department of Defense issued a memorandum for all servicemembers giving guidance on communicating with presidential campaigns.

Navy released an update to the selective reenlistment bonus award plan. The Great Lakes Naval Museum was officially renamed the National Museum of the American Sailor. Carrier Strike Group 5 conducted patrols in the South China Sea.

Servicemembers who deal with PTSD and other sickness issues participated in a Salsa Dancing classs at Naval Hospital San Diego.

A Sailor commits to fitness to stay ready for her demanding job.

DOD released a new policy on transgender service members. Navy Week travels to Milwaukee. Sailors assigned to USS Frank Cable visited Princesa, Philippines to spend time with local youth.

Sailors aboard USS Patriot are departing for a patrol in the 7th fleet area of operations.

Naval Station Rota celebrates Independence Day with their annual raising of the American flag.

Sailors tested a next generation expeditionary network and communications system during RIMPAC 2016. USS Patriot arrived in Osaka, Japan as part of its summer patrol of U.S. 7th Fleet. Safety guidance while temperatures rise.

Midway Islands were discovered. First women enlisted in the regular Navy. President Franklin D. Roosevelt became the first president to travel to South America.