U.S. Navy News Feed

A Legacy of Leadership: Sailor’s 38-year Career Sets Standard for Sexual Assault Prevention

Kyler Hood, Navy Region Hawaii Public Affairs — Thu, 07 May 2026 20:57:00 GMT

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii - This year’s Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month observance was the last one for Capt. Jessica Beard, who officially retires in June, capping a 38-year military career that includes advocating for victims of sexual assault and driving systemic change.

Focus on Quality of Life: JBPHH and MIDPAC launch new pierside shuttle service

Courtesy Story — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:52:00 GMT

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii — Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH), with support from Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific (CNSGMP), launched a free, on-base shuttle service March 30, 2026, to enhance the quality of life for JBPHH Sailors and boost the operational efficiency of the base.

The Unseen Lifeline: CNRH Dispatchers Are the First to Answer the Call

Kyler Hood, Navy Region Hawaii Public Affairs — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 01:58:00 GMT

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii - During National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, April 12-18, Commander, Navy Region Hawaii (CNRH) is recognizing its 24 dispatchers at the Regional Dispatch Center (RDC). These professionals are the vital first link in emergencies, a calm voice in the storm for both military personnel and civilians across Hawaii.

Volunteerism Helps Junior Service Members Boost Self-Esteem and Earn Flights Home

Raquel Cloma, Navy Region Hawaii Public Affairs — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 21:22:00 GMT

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii - On a recent Sunday morning, Senior Airman Sha'Angelo Farley, a Physical Science Technician with the U.S. Air Force’s 15th Maintenance Squadron at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH), headed to Haiku Valley on the windward side of Oahu where he joined other volunteers for cultural service work. He removed invasive species, planted native plants, and learned about Native Hawaiian culture and practices from the Koolau Foundation, which sponsors the bimonthly workday and learning program. “It was a great organization to work with,” he said, adding that he was grateful for the opportunity to give back to the community.

Answering the Call: From Paramedic to Navy Region Hawaii Federal Fire Chief

Petty Officer 2nd Class Tristan Labuguen, Navy Region Hawaii Public Affairs — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:18:00 GMT

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii - Gregg Moriguchi helped build the emergency medical services (EMS) program for Commander, Navy Region Hawaii’s (CNRH) Federal Fire Department (FFD) from the ground up.

Sailor Spotlight: Religious Program Specialist Enhances CREDO Mission

Petty Officer 2nd Class Tristan Labuguen, Navy Region Hawaii Public Affairs — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 01:51:00 GMT

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii - Religious Program Specialist 1st Class Shane Barger, a native of Virginia Beach, Va. was selected as Commander, Navy Region Hawaii’s (CNRH) 2026 Sailor of the Quarter for going “above and beyond” in his role as the leading petty officer for the Chaplains Religious Enrichment Development Operation (CREDO) program in Hawaii. Barger was recognized for his efforts to promote the personal and holistic wellness of service members by planning spiritual readiness events and couples’ retreats.

Pacific Missile Range Facility Barking Sands Conducts Annual Albatross Translocation

MC1 Louis Lea — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:33:00 GMT

Wildlife biologists at Pacific Missile Range Facility, Barking Sands, work alongside community partners toward long term safety for Laysan Albatross through the Laysan Albatross Translocation Program.

Sailor Spotlight: CNRH’s security operations officer earns new navy security force insignia

Chief Mass Communication Specialist Jose Jaen, Navy Region Hawaii Public Affairs — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:11:00 GMT

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii - We are proud to shine a spotlight onEnsign Sean Morris, Commander Navy Region Hawaii’s Security Operations Officer (N34) hailing from Dallas.

CNRH’s Foreign Ship Liaison Officer strengthens international ties in the Pacific

Chief Mass Communication Specialist Jose Jaen, Navy Region Hawaii Public Affairs — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:39:00 GMT

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii — For every foreign naval vessel that sails into the historic waters of Pearl Harbor, a dedicated officer ensures its visit is seamless and successful.

Honoring the Service of Hawaii-based Military Working Dogs on K9 Veterans Day

Kyler Hood, Commander Navy Region Hawaii Public Affairs — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 22:36:00 GMT

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii - Every year on March 13, the Department of Defense (DOD) observes K9 Veterans Day to honor the service and sacrifice of military working dogs (MWDs). The observance started in 1942 when the U.S. Army’s War Dog “K9 Corps” was launched to contribute to the World War II war effort.

Emergency Services Mutual Aid Agreements Continue to Benefit Community, Installations

Petty Officer 2nd Class Tristan Labuguen — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 22:32:00 GMT

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii - In the last three years, federal firefighters on Oahu responded to 1,567 requests for fire and emergency services support from the City and County of Honolulu, according to Jason Lopez, Commander, Navy Region Hawaii (CNRH) Federal Fire Department (FFD) Assistant Chief for Emergency Medical Services. That averages out to 522 calls for federal emergency assistance each year.

Trailblazing Navy Mustang Contributes Real-World Insights to NROTC Program

Kyler Hood, Navy Region Hawaii Public Affairs — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 22:48:00 GMT

As a child growing up in Salt Lake, Hawaii, Navy Ensign Gellie Cabuyadao, 27, saw examples of sacrifice, resilience, and commitment all around her. She saw the sacrifices her parents made after arriving in the United States from the Philippines. She learned the meaning of commitment, watching them work hard and endure hardships without complaint to ensure that she and her siblings had a stable upbringing. Cabuyadao also saw the resilience of her Pearl Harbor Elementary school classmates whose parents were deployed or away from home because of their military service requirements.

MEDIA RELEASE: U.S. Navy and Friends of Kauaʻi Wildlife Refuge Sign Cooperative Agreement to Expand Seabird and Waterbird Habitat at the Kauaʻi National Wildlife Refuge Complex

Jonell Kaohelaulii, PMRF Public Affairs — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 23:18:00 GMT

KĪLAUEA, KAUA‘I— The Department of the Navy signed an $800k Cooperative Agreement award with the Friends of Kauaʻi Wildlife Refuge to support a multi-year project focused on expanding habitat for native seabirds and water birds, support aviation safety at the Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF) by reducing Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) and advancing long-term conservation on Kaua‘i.

CREDO Hawaii’s spiritual readiness directly supports mission readiness

Daniel Sanford, Navy Region Hawaii Public Affairs — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 23:40:00 GMT

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii — The month of January serves as Spiritual Readiness Month, and Navy Region Hawaii is proud to highlight its Chaplains Religious Enrichment Development Operation (CREDO) program, a free and vital resource dedicated to the spiritual and personal wellness of commands, service members and their families.

Commander, Navy Region Hawaii and Pacific Missile Range Facility Barking Sands Earn Retention Excellence Award

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 23:17:00 GMT

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii — Commander, Navy Region Hawaii (CNRH) and Pacific Missile Range Facility Barking Sands (PMRF) have earned the U.S. Navy’s Retention Excellence Award (REA) for fiscal year 2025. The awards were announced Jan. 6 by Commander, Navy Installations Command.

Navy Reservists support cyber and law enforcement missions, augment manpower and maintain readiness

Kyler Hood, Commander Navy Region Hawaii Public Affairs — Sat, 10 Jan 2026 22:16:00 GMT

In 2025, more than 57,000 Sailors supported active-duty missions around the world in the U.S. Navy Reserve, a Navy branch that delivers operational capabilities to the Navy and Marine Corps team, and Joint forces, in the full range of military operations from peace to war.

Pacific Missile Range Facility Barking Sands Earns Battle Efficiency Award

MC1 Louis Lea — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 22:05:00 GMT

Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) announced, Jan 6, 2026, that Pacific Missile Range Facility, Barking Sands, (PMRF) earned the 2025 Shore Battle Efficiency (Battle “E”) Award.

Media Release: Navy Region Hawaii Commander Promoted to Two-Star Flag Officer

Daniel Sanford, Navy Region Hawaii Public Affairs — Wed, 24 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT

FORD ISLAND, Hawaii — Adm. Stephen Koehler, U.S. Pacific Fleet commander, promoted Rear Adm. (lower half) Brad Collins, Navy Region Hawaii commander, to the rank of Rear Adm. (upper half) during a ceremony, aboard the Battleship Missouri Memorial, Dec 23, 2025.

Rescue Task Force Training Enhances JBPHH Security and Interoperability During Hostile Events

Kyler Hood, Commander Navy Region Hawaii Public Affairs — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 21:06:00 GMT

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii - In October, approximately 110 Air Force and Navy personnel from the Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam (JBPHH) Security Forces and the Navy Region Federal Fire Department conducted two Rescue Task Force training iterations at Hickam Elementary School focused on refining a new standard operating procedure to streamline interagency coordination during active shooter and terrorist attacks.

Canoe Paddling Helps Rehabilitate Wounded Warrior Veterans

Kyler Hood, Commander Navy Region Hawaii Public Affairs — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 21:52:00 GMT

Once a month, wounded service members take part in a refreshing form of rehabilitation: paddling from the Ala Wai Canal into the Pacific Ocean near Waikiki Beach in double and single hull canoes provided by local canoe clubs.