The VA has been managing the COVID-19 crisis aggressively by increasing nursing staff, making preparations for a fall resurgence, and taking other preventive measures to keep Veterans safe during the pandemic, Department of Veterans Affairs Sec. Robert Wilkie said during a phone call with Military and Veteran Service Organizations (MSO/VSO). A total of 28,000 Veterans…
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The Australian Defense Force and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force joined the Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group in the Philippine Sea for a naval exercise. The Navy announced in a statement that the trilateral exercise, which kicked off July 19, is part of routine operations with regional allies in an effort to strengthen “shared commitments…
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Firefighters finally extinguished the fire aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6) on Thursday, four days after it broke out following an explosion during maintenance while it was docked in San Diego. The Navy says the fire injured 63 people — 40 sailors and 23 civilians — but there were no fatalities and…
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With the latest edition of AUSN’s Navy magazine now out and in mailboxes soon, we’ll be featuring excerpts from the magazine on the website on a regular basis. Here’s a poem from the perspective of a Seabee who served in World War II: “Scuttlebutt: A Rare Glimpse at Life in the WWII Seabees.” Click the…
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The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6) continued to burn at Naval Base San Diego Tuesday, two days after it caught fire following an explosion during a maintenance availability. However, a new report indicates that crews are starting to make progress in getting the fire under control. 10 News San Diego reports that firefighters…
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The Association of the United States Navy extends its thoughts and prayers to the crew of the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6). Reports indicate that 34 sailors and 23 civilians were injured after an explosion Sunday morning while the ship was docked at its homeport in San Diego. While we are relieved to hear that all…
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With the latest edition of AUSN’s Navy magazine now out and in mailboxes soon, we’ll be featuring excerpts from the magazine on the website on a regular basis. Here’s an article telling the story of the Navy Safe Harbor Wounded Warrior of the Year, Jared Lenahan: “From Tragedy to Triumph: A Navy Wounded Warrior’s Incredible…
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The Navy has published the COVID-19 Leaders’ Handbook, which describes Navy guidance on coronavirus mitigation measures that will be used throughout the fleet. The handbook is meant to serve as a quick guide for all leaders to help prevent the spread of the virus. It has essential information on COVID-19, including how it spreads, as…
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The 4th of July is a great day for celebration, and also for reflection — a reflection of how far we’ve come as a nation, and also as a Navy. The U.S. Navy of today is a far cry from where it was in 1776. When the Declaration of Independence was signed, the not-quite-a-year-old Continental…
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The Association of the United States Navy takes a number of legislative and policy actions each month, and we’d like our membership to be kept up to date on our activities. This monthly update summarizes some of the actions we have taken on your behalf as an organization in June. In addition to attending numerous…
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