Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group: Celebrating 75 Years of U.S. 3rd Fleet after Historic Vietnam Visit
By Rear Adm. John Fuller Commander, Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group Carl Vinson Strike Group patrols the Western Pacific as U.S. 3rd Fleet marks its 75th anniversary. We are demonstrating America’s commitment to regional security, stability and prosperity. This deployment marks the second time this strike group deployed to the Indo-Pacific region under an initiative …
Battle of Coral Sea leads to Midway: A comeback for U.S. Navy
By Rear Adm. John Fuller Commander, Navy Region Hawaii and Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific Seventy-five years ago today, May 12, 1941, American submarines inflicted the final major casualties of the Battle of the Coral Sea, a fight that tested the skill of our Navy on, under and above the sea. The Battle of the …
Getting to Green: U.S. Navy Building Strength Through Stewardship in Hawaii
By Rear Adm. John Fuller Commander, Navy Region Hawaii and Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific April is Earth Month, which makes this the perfect opportunity to reflect on the mutually beneficial and strong relationships we share in Hawaii. We are all part of the ohana (family), and we all care about the environment and protecting …
Getting to Green: U.S. Navy Building Strength Through Stewardship in Hawaii
By Rear Adm. John Fuller Commander, Navy Region Hawaii and Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific April is Earth Month, which makes this the perfect opportunity to reflect on the mutually beneficial and strong relationships we share in Hawaii. We are all part of the ohana (family), and we all care about the environment and protecting …
U.S. Navy Toughness: ‘Amazing Grace’ and namesake USS Hopper
By Rear Adm. John Fuller Commander, Navy Region Hawaii and Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific Our Navy continues to grow as a force, with our Sailors judged based on the content of the individual’s character, leadership and performance, not gender. Women’s History Month is an opportunity to consider how far we’ve come: Women and men …
U.S. Navy Toughness: ‘Amazing Grace’ and namesake USS Hopper
By Rear Adm. John Fuller Commander, Navy Region Hawaii and Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific Our Navy continues to grow as a force, with our Sailors judged based on the content of the individual’s character, leadership and performance, not gender. Women’s History Month is an opportunity to consider how far we’ve come: Women and men …
Dorie Miller’s Legacy: Inspiration for all U.S. Navy Sailors and all Americans
By Rear Adm. John Fuller Commander, Navy Region Hawaii and Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific The story of Dorie Miller is inspiring for all Sailors and all Americans. In honor of African American History Month, let’s consider what his legacy means for all of us. Mess Attendant Third Class Doris “Dorie” Miller was ready, willing …
Innovation Lessons from Great White Fleet and Great Green Fleet ‘Energize’ RIMPAC 2016
By Rear Adm. John Fuller Commander, Navy Region Hawaii and Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific Commander, Task Force Energy and Environment More than 100 years ago this month – July […]
Constellations to Steer by in Middle Pacific
By Rear Adm. John Fuller Commander, Navy Region Hawaii and Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific Last Wednesday, June 8, was World Oceans Day, which makes this a good time to […]