May 08 2024

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Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class

240506-N-XX200-3065 MIAMI - (May 6, 2024) U.S. Navy Hospitalman Apprentice Kaila Kien, from Bridgeport, Conn., left, and Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Brianah Jimenez, from El Paso, Texas, assigned to Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Jacksonville, wave to the crowd during a parade during Fleet Week Miami, May 6, 2024. Fleet Week Miami, a celebration of the sea services in its first year, offers residents of Miami-Dade County and visitors an opportunity to meet U.S. Marines, Sailors, and Coast Guardsmen, tour U.S. Navy ships and Coast Guard vessels, and learn more about today’s maritime capabilities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Erik Melgar)

May 08 2024

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Petty Officer 2nd Class Malachi

240507-N-LK647-1012 MIAMI (May 7, 2024) “Captain” Rick Murphy, host of Sportsman’s Adventures, and Brie Gabrielle, host of Florida Insider Fishing Report, pose for a photo on the quarterdeck of USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) during Fleet Week Miami at PortMiami, May 7, 2024. Fleet Weeks are a tradition of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard, where major U.S. cities host Marines, Sailors, and Coast Guardsmen for one week of community-wide events. Fleet Week Miami, in its first year, is an opportunity for residents and visitors to meet with service members, foster community relationships, and view the latest capabilities of today’s maritime services. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Malachi Lakey)

Jan 30 2024

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MCC Paul Archer

The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, perform at the Tinker Air Show in Oklahoma City, Okla. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Paul Archer/Released)

Feb 02 2024

State of the Base Breakfast

MC2 Molly Tice

NAS Meridian's 2nd annual State of the Base Breakfast was held January 29, 2024, at the Naval Reserve Center onboard the installation. Nearly 100 guests include U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, Mississippi Senator Jeff Tate, Marion Mayor Larry Gill, members of Meridian City Council, Lauderdale County Board of Supervisors, and members of the local business community, school system and others attended. The State of the Base Breakfast is an annual event intended to keep our area stakeholders and partners informed of the progress on the installation, and what we are looking forward to in the future year. We will also honor six individuals and local organizations who have contributed to the success of NAS Meridian over the past 63 years.

Feb 08 2024

Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain

MC2 Molly Tice

NAS Meridian first responders simulate life-saving triage care during a large-scale active shooter exercise on Wednesday, Feb. 7 onboard the installation as part of the Navy-wide Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain (CS-SC24) exercises.

Feb 02 2024

SECO Promotion

Penny Randall

Senior Chief Jeremy Kelley places a rank insignia patch on the uniform of LT Ashlee South as she was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant, Feb. 1.

Dec 18 2023

Breathalyzer Training

NAS Meridian

Representatives from the Mississippi Forensics Laboratory were recently onboard Naval Air Station Meridian to recertify law enforcement officers in the operation of the breath alcohol testing instrument. Students include members of Naval Security Forces on the installation and our partners with Lauderdale County and the Mississippi Highway Patrol.

Jan 30 2024

Region Navy Band

Musician 3rd Class Mary Fortino

Region Navy Band

Jan 19 2024

NAS Key West

Twilla Burns

NAS Key West

Oct 20 2023

Naval Support Activity Panama City Hosts Touch-A-Truck Event

MC2 Kyle Merritt

PANAMA CITY, FL. (OCT 12, 2023) – Naval Support Activity Panama City (NSA Panama City) organized an engaging Touch-A-Truck event at Waller Elementary School, bringing the Navy closer to the local community and offering children a firsthand experience with various vehicles used in Navy operations. This expansion of the program, which originated at Patronis Elementary School last year, was made possible in partnership with Bay District Schools. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kyle Merritt)

Oct 16 2023

Sparky the Fire Dog

MC2 Molly Crawford

Sparky the Fire Dog hugs a child at the School Aged Card Center during a Fire Prevention Week presentation by firefighters onboard NAS Meridian, Oct. 11.

Oct 20 2023

Naval Support Activity Panama City Hosts Touch-A-Truck Event

MC2 Kyle Merritt

PANAMA CITY, FL. (OCT 12, 2023) – Naval Support Activity Panama City (NSA Panama City) organized an engaging Touch-A-Truck event at Waller Elementary School, bringing the Navy closer to the local community and offering children a firsthand experience with various vehicles used in Navy operations. This expansion of the program, which originated at Patronis Elementary School last year, was made possible in partnership with Bay District Schools. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kyle Merritt)

Oct 02 2023

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Twilla Burns

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Chief Petty Officer selects at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola participate in the installation's Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Run for the Fallen Sept. 21 onboard the air station. The run is a memorial event, designed to honor service members who made the ultimate sacrifice. (Photo by Ens. Angelique Therrien)