Defense News in Brief: CNIC Commander Discusses Installation Strategies with the Association of Defense Communities

Source: United States Navy

WASHINGTON – Vice Admiral Yancy Lindsey, Commander, Navy Installations Command, discussed his strategic priorities for Navy installations, the challenges currently facing the shore enterprise, and the importance of community partnerships at the Association of Defense Communities (ADC) Re-Connect Conference held July 20, 2021 in Washington, DC.

Defense News in Brief: Big Boots to Fill

Source: United States Navy

NORFOLK, Va. — As a U.S. Navy ship prepares to leave homeport, many Sailors say goodbye to loved ones on the pier. This is not an uncommon occurrence for Sailors, over the course of a 20-year-career; most Sailors have experienced the challenge of leaving loved ones behind on the shore as their ship departs to accomplish the mission.

Defense News in Brief: Roosevelt Sailors Answer the Nation’s Call

Source: United States Navy

REYKJAVIK, Iceland – Over the last year and a half while the world has been struggling to cope with COVID-19, the U.S. Navy has remained operational and at-sea, eschewing liberty port calls in order to ensure the health and safety of Sailors to perform national security operations. Such a feat can only be accomplished by resilient, highly skilled, and qualified crews.