#US Navy
Scientific first: Researchers find traces of disease in dolphin poop
Researchers at the University of Hawaiʻi Health and Stranding Lab have successfully detected Fraser’s morbillivirus, which can cause respiratory and neurological disease, in the feces of a dolphin.
Gov. Green’s inaugural State of the State outlines bold action, concrete plans for Hawaiʻi
Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green delivered his inaugural State of the State address Monday to a joint session of the 32nd Hawai‘i State Legislature, pledging to take on housing, climate change, homelessness and poverty; and he presented his plan about how to tackle these long-standing, challenging issues.
UH receives $2.4M to improve energy, marine technologies
The funding from the U.S. Navy’s Office of Naval Research will be used to develop and advance energy, marine and other blue economy technologies and opportunities aimed at strengthening the state’s economy and workforce.
Hawaiʻi DOH Slams US Navy With $325K in Fines Over Environmental Violations
The violations consist of five counts with a total penalty in the amount of $325,182.
Russian Spy Vessel Confirmed Off Hawai´i Coast
The US Navy has confirmed the presence of a Russian spy vessel lingering off the coast of Hawai´i.
Graduate of Veterans Court Hopes to Pay it Forward
US Navy veteran Randall Chase spent several years after his service in a fog. Mired by drugs and alcohol, the 33-year-old said he would do whatever he could not to remember or feel.
Navy Man Rehabilitates, Prospers as Beekeeper
Dingels turned to Work Vessels for Vets, a national nonprofit whose volunteers focus on creating opportunities for injured veterans starting their own businesses.
USS Chicago Changes Hands
The Navy reports that the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Chicago (SSN 721) held a change of command ceremony.
‘USS Preble’ to Return to Pearl Harbor
The TRCSG deployment is an example of the Navy’s routine presence in waters around the globe, displaying commitment to stability, regional cooperation and economic prosperity for all nations.
USS Michael Murphy Departs for Deployment to Western Pacific
The Pacific Fleet announced that the guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) departed Pearl Harbor, Hawai‘i on Monday, Jan. 15, 2018.
‘USS Chafee’ to Return from Western Pacific Deployment
The U.S. Navy reports that the guided-missile destroyer USS Chafee (DDG 90) is scheduled to return to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.
Hirono: Ending Sequestration Will Take More Than Lip Service
“… if we do not deal with the Budget Control Act, we could end up cutting, not increasing, the size of the Navy.”