Sea Service News

The Los Angeles-Class fast attack submarine was retired Feb. 27.   Click the following link to read more about this BOAT and its history.

Read about "Tailored Ships Training Availability" HERE.  

Navy says test not connected with higher international tensions.  Read the Navy Times article HERE. 

The Seattle-based Coast Guard icebreaker USCGC Polar Star is currently operating in Antarctica.  And turning pack ice into ice cubes is a more subtle art than you might think.  READ MORE.

The helicopter crew transported a patient with stroke symptoms from Friday Harbor.  Read about the mission HERE.

The "Big E" was decommissioned Feb. 3 at Newport News, Virginia, after 55 years' service.

Read about it HERE.  

The Change of Command was held in Bremerton Jan. 12.  In attendance was the granddaughter of the ship's namesake.

Here's the complete NAVY RELEASE. 

Read about all these recent MISSIONS.. 

The Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star (WAGB-10) and crew create a navigable channel through the frozen Ross Sea off of Antarctica, Jan. 16, 2017.  Read more about the Operation Deepfreeze mission at this LINK.   (USCCG photo by Chief Petty Officer David Mosley)  (Web Editor's note:  Your editor was Master of Ceremonies for commissioning of Polar Star).

Joseph Farina was named an Honorary Naval Aviator.  Mr. Farina is in good company.  Others so honored include Bob Hope and Adm. Arleigh Burke.

Read MORE HERE.