U.S. Navy News Feed

Newly Hired Visiting Nurse Joins Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society at Naval Base Guam

Valerie Maigue — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 22:00:00 GMT

NAVAL BASE GUAM (Feb. 2, 2026) – The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) at U.S. Naval Base Guam (NBG) is pleased to welcome Erica Buckley as its newest Visiting Nurse, expanding support services for Sailors, Marines, and their families stationed on the island.

NBG’s FFSC Prepares Service Members and Families with Financial Readiness

Valerie Maigue , U.S. Naval Base Guam — Sun, 11 Jan 2026 22:00:00 GMT

NAVAL BASE GUAM (Jan. 13, 2026) – Financial counselors with U.S. Naval Base Guam’s Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) encourage service members and their families to take advantage of the organization’s education resources, including financial counseling sessions and personal finance classes.

Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group arrives in Guam

USS Abraham Lincoln Public Affairs — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 22:00:00 GMT

Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 3, surface ships from Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group (ABECSG), and the embarked staffs of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9 and Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 21, arrived for a scheduled port visit, Dec. 11.

Carrier Strike Group 5 arrives in Guam

Valerie Maigue , U.S. Naval Base Guam — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 22:00:00 GMT

APRA HARBOR, Guam – Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 5, embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, and Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69) arrived in Guam for a scheduled port visit, Dec. 1.

U.S. Naval Base Guam to Conduct Command Assessment of Readiness and Training

Theresa Cepeda — Sun, 17 Aug 2025 20:00:00 GMT

NAVAL BASE GUAM (Aug. 18, 2025) - U.S. Naval Base Guam (NBG) security forces will participate in the Command Assessment of Readiness and Training (CART), Aug. 25-29.

USS George Washington Strike Group arrives in Guam, Saipan

USS George Washington Public Affairs — Sat, 16 Aug 2025 20:00:00 GMT

APRA HARBOR, Guam (Aug. 17, 2025) – Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 5, embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, and cruiser USS Robert Smalls (CG 62) arrived in Guam for a scheduled port visit, August 17, while destroyer USS Shoup (DDG 86) visits Saipan.

NBG Security and Training Teams Complete Exercise Citadel Pacific 2025

Valerie Maigue , U.S. Naval Base Guam — Sat, 02 Aug 2025 20:00:00 GMT

NAVAL BASE GUAM (Aug. 4, 2025) – U.S. Naval Base Guam (NBG) participated in Exercise Citadel Pacific 2025 (CP25), along with other Navy Installations throughout the U.S. Pacific Command area of responsibility, July 28 to Aug. 1.

U.S. Naval Base Guam to Participate in Exercise Citadel Pacific 2025

Theresa Cepeda, U.S. NAVAL BASE GUAM — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 02:00:00 GMT

NAVAL BASE GUAM (July 23, 2025) – U.S. Naval Base Guam (NBG) will participate in the annual Commander, Naval Installations Command (CNIC) force protection exercise Citadel Pacific 2025 (CP25) July 28-Aug. 1.

Naval Base Guam to Resume Trusted Traveler Program July 9

Theresa Cepeda, U.S. NAVAL BASE GUAM — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 10:00:00 GMT

NAVAL BASE GUAM (July 8, 2025) - Effective July 9, U.S. Naval Base Guam (NBG) will resume revised base access procedures, referred to by the Department of Defense (DoD) as "Trusted Traveler." The program was suspended on June 14, following the increase of Force Protection level to Bravo and enhanced security measures.

NBG'S Trusted Traveler Suspended Until Further Notice

Valerie Maigue , U.S. Naval Base Guam — Sun, 15 Jun 2025 03:00:00 GMT

NAVAL BASE GUAM (June 14, 2025) — Effective immediately, the Trusted Traveler Program at U.S. Naval Base Guam (NBG) is suspended until further notice. During the suspension, a 100% ID check will occur at all gates. Individuals without a DoD-issued ID card, or valid base access credential, are required to visit the NBG Visitor Control Center (VCC) during business hours to get a visitor’s pass.

JRM Raises FPCON from Alpha to Bravo

Lt.Cmdr. Michelle Tucker, — Sun, 15 Jun 2025 02:00:00 GMT

Joint Region Marianas, including all installations across Guam, has raised its Force Protection Condition (FPCON) level from Alpha to Bravo as a precautionary measure. This adjustment is part of our ongoing commitment to ensuring the safety and security of our personnel, families, and mission capabilities.

Fit Body, Fit Mind: CKFC Takes Holistic Approach to Health and Fitness

Valerie Maigue , U.S. Naval Base Guam — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 22:00:00 GMT

NAVAL BASE GUAM (April 9, 2025) – A holistic approach to fitness is recognizing that our physical, mental, and emotional well-being are interconnected and that taking care of ourselves requires balancing these different aspects.

Making Room for Mental Health With Talkspace

Valerie Maigue , U.S. Naval Base Guam — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 14:00:00 GMT

NAVAL BASE GUAM (March 14, 2025) – Practicing self-care comes in various forms including recognizing that your mental health is just as important as your physical health and seeking professional help when you need it.

Orote Commissary Expands Hot Meal Options for Customers on the Go

Valerie Maigue , U.S. Naval Base Guam — Sun, 09 Mar 2025 22:00:00 GMT

NAVAL BASE GUAM (March 10, 2025) – Orote Commissary customers now have more lunch options, as the store recently introduced several new hot meals to go. According to Orote Commissary Officer Victor Galloway, some of the new meals served daily include pot roast, smoked baby back ribs, sliced prime rib, tamales, spaghetti, meat loaf, various soups and chowders.

NBG Secures Gold Retention Excellence Award

Valerie Maigue , U.S. Naval Base Guam — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 22:00:00 GMT

NAVAL BASE GUAM (Feb. 4, 2025) – U.S. Naval Base Guam (NBG) was awarded the Gold Retention Excellence Award and is now flying the Gold Retention Excellence Award Pennant at the NBG Headquarters.

Naval Base Guam cleans up fuel spill, no impact to natural resources

NBG PAO — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 12:30:00 GMT

NAVAL BASE GUAM – U.S. Naval Base Guam (NBG) responded to a diesel fuel spill reported in the waters surrounding Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG 70) in Apra Harbor onboard NBG, Jan. 12 at 3:55 p.m.

First of Renovated Playgrounds at NBG are Completed

Theresa Cepeda, U.S. NAVAL BASE GUAM — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 02:00:00 GMT

NAVAL BASE GUAM (Dec. 17, 2024) - A ribbon cutting ceremony was held to officially reopen the renovated playground at Harbor View Housing on U.S. Naval Base Guam (NBG) Dec. 17. Capt. John Frye, NBG commanding officer, was joined by NBG Housing, Joint Region Marianas, and Naval Facilities Engineering Command Marianas staff. The playground was taken offline as part of an upgrade plan to replace and revitalize the parks for the safety of the children and families that utilize them.

McCool School Holds Ribbon Cutting for Annex

Theresa Cepeda — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 02:00:00 GMT

NAVAL BASE GUAM (Dec. 12, 2024) — Cmdr. William C. McCool Elementary/Middle School held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of the school Annex on U.S. Naval Base Guam Dec. 12. The McCool Elementary Middle School Annex will support anticipated student population growth at McCool Elementary/Middle School, with seventh and eighth grade classes transitioning to the Annex during summer break prior to the 2025-26 school year.

Guam Sailors and Dependents Receive Mental Health Support Through Talkspace

Theresa Cepeda — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 02:00:00 GMT

Effective Dec. 12, members of the U.S. Navy on Guam and their dependents (13-year-old and above), can get mental health support through Talkspace. Support will include therapy, psychiatry, and self-guided counselling programs. This service is free of cost and will not require a referral.

USS Minnesota (SSN 783) Arrives at New Homeport, Naval Base Guam

CSS 15 Public Affairs — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 02:00:00 GMT

NAVAL BASE GUAM (Nov. 27, 2024) – The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Minnesota (SSN 783) arrived to its new homeport of Naval Base Guam, Nov. 26, as part of the U.S. Navy’s strategic laydown plan for naval forces in the Indo-Pacific region. Minnesota arrives as the first Virginia-class fast-attack submarine to be forward deployed to Guam.