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Leadership Gulf Coast Tours NCBC Gulfport, Gains Insight into Seabee Mission

By Jovi Prevot, Naval Construction Battalion Center Gulfport Public Affairs — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:55:00 GMT

NAVAL CONSTRUCTION BATTALION CENTER GULFPORT, Miss. - Members of the 2025-2026 Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce Leadership Gulf Coast cohort visited Naval Construction Battalion Center Gulfport for a base tour and mission overview, Feb. 25, gaining firsthand insight into the Seabees’ role in supporting national defense and regional partnerships.

Topping Out Ceremony Marks Investment in Future of Submarine Readiness

Pentagon News — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:51:00 GMT

A topping out ceremony was held Jan. 29 to mark a major milestone in the construction of a new facility for the Nuclear Regional Maintenance Department (NRMD) at Naval Submarine Base (NSB) Kings Bay, Georgia.

Wolfe Creek Forest Project Receives Sabal Innovative Partnership Award for Cross-Sector Collaboration

Santa Rosa County — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 13:27:25 GMT

The Wolfe Creek Forest Project has earned the Sabal Innovative Partnership Award from the Florida

New Executive Officer Onboard NAS Whiting Field

NAS Whiting Field Public Affairs — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 13:57:00 GMT

Cmdr. Stephanie Biehle has recently been appointed as the Executive Officer (XO) of Naval Air

Elkins assumes command of NAS Whiting Field in Milton

Jamie Coffey, NAS Whiting Field Public Affairs — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 16:01:00 GMT

Capt. Ted Elkins, U.S. Navy, relieved Capt. Paul N. Flores as the 44th commanding officer of Naval Air Station Whiting Field in a ceremony onboard the installation on July 12th.

NAS Whiting Field Recognized as Best Base in the Navy

Zach Harris, NAS Whiting Field Public Affairs — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 15:31:47 GMT

Naval Air Station Whiting Field was recently recognized as the recipient of the 2024 Commander in Chief’s Annual Award for Installation Excellence for the Navy.

NAS Whiting Field Enters into Partnerships to Reduce Costs and Enhance Mission Operations

Zachary Harris, Naval Air Station Whiting Field Public Affairs — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 15:17:00 GMT

Naval Air Station Whiting Field entered into partnerships with the City of Milton and Santa Rosa County through Intergovernmental Support Agreements (IGSA) June 13 for a variety of services, material procurement, and mutual support.

Beneath the sea: Service, sacrifice, strength (Commentary)

Kisha Foster Johnson — Wed, 15 May 2024 14:39:00 GMT

“Every day in Middle Georgia is Armed Forces Appreciation Day.”

NCBC Gulfport Galley Named Among Top in Navy

Pentagon News — Tue, 19 Mar 2024 19:11:15 GMT

GULFPORT, Miss. – Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced the Colmer Dining Facility at Naval Construction Battalion Center Gulfport as the winner of the Captain Edward F. Ney Memorial Award for the East Coast General Mess Category for fiscal year 2024, March 15.

NCBC Gulfport Fire and Emergency Services named U.S. Navy Small Fire Department of the Year

Jovi Prevot — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 21:51:00 GMT

The Commander, Navy Installations Command announced that Naval Construction Battalion Center (NCBC) Gulfport Fire and Emergency Services was named U.S. Navy Small Fire Department of the Year for 2023 on March 12, 2024.

NAS Whiting Field Named Best Small Base in the Navy, Nominated for Commander in Chief’s Award

Naval Air Station Whiting Field Public Affairs — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 13:57:00 GMT

Commander, Navy Installations Command, Vice Adm. Scott Gray, announced in a message Feb. 21 that Naval Air Station Whiting Field was the Navy’s top pick in the small installation category for the CNIC 2024 Installation Excellence Award program.

Naval Support Activity Panama City to Participate in Annual Navy Force Protection Exercise

MC2 Kyle Merritt — Tue, 06 Feb 2024 14:59:00 GMT

Naval Support Activity Panama City will participate in an annual force protection exercise, starting Feb. 5, 2024.

Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain

Becky Shaw — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 22:20:00 GMT

Naval Construction Battalion Center Gulfport will participate in force protection exercise Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain (CS-SC24), beginning Feb. 5.

Navy Week sets sail for Daytona Beach

Lt. j.g. James Caliva, U.S. Navy, Navy Office of Community Outreach — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 16:38:00 GMT

The U.S. Navy is preparing to bring Navy Week to Daytona Beach, Florida from Feb. 12 to 18.

Navy Week Program sets sail for Fort Worth

Ensign Jordyn Diomede, U.S. Navy, Navy Office of Community Outreach — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 16:19:00 GMT

The U.S. Navy is preparing to bring a Navy Week to Fort Worth, Texas, during the week of Apr. 8-14, as the fifth Navy Week of the calendar year.

Naval Support Activity Panama City Hosts Touch-A-Truck Event, Showcasing Navy Careers and Technology

Michael Sparks — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 12:02:00 GMT

PANAMA CITY, Fla. - 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.

Navy Region Southeast Welcomes Three New Chief Petty Officers

LTJG Juan Santana & Jacob Sippel — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 13:51:00 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Navy Region Southeast welcomed three newly promoted chief petty officers during a pinning ceremony on board Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Sept. 29. Family members and friends watched as Chief Master-at Arms Joshua Abraham, Chief Navy Counselor Alejandrina Alonzo, and Chief Master-at-Arms Christopher Turrietta took center stage.

NSA Panama City’s Child Development Center Earns National NAEYC Accreditation

Michael Sparks — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 16:47:00 GMT

Panama City Beach, Fla. – The Child Development Center (CDC) onboard Naval Support Activity (NSA) Panama City has achieved accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the largest organization worldwide advocating for young children.

Naval Support Activity Panama City and Partners Win Prestigious Partnership of Excellence Award for Second Consecutive Year

Michael Sparks — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 12:52:00 GMT

Panama City Beach, Fla. – Naval Support Activity Panama City, along with its esteemed partners, has once again emerged victorious as the recipient of the revered "2023 (LTG) Pete Taylor Partnership of Excellence Award." This prestigious accolade was presented at the recently concluded annual Military Child Education Coalition Global Summit held in Washington, D.C. It is the second consecutive year that this remarkable partnership has been recognized for its outstanding collaborative efforts and successful initiatives benefitting military-connected children.

SECNAV Accepts Miami-Dade’s Invitation to Host Fleet Week Miami in 2024

CNRSE PAO — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 20:24:00 GMT

MIAMI (July 14, 2023) – Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro joined with Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava to announce the inaugural Fleet Week Miami in 2024.