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Military representatives from U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, along with U.S. interagency and law enforcement partners, met with senior leaders from the Republic of Palau during a U.S. – Palau Joint Committee Meeting held at Palau International Airport in AIRAI, March 5. 260305-A-XO892-5270
Military representatives from U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, along with U.S. interagency and law enforcement partners, met with senior leaders from the Republic of Palau during a U.S. – Palau Joint Committee Meeting held at Palau International Airport in AIRAI, March 5. 260305-A-XO892-9427
On Feb. 23, 2026, the crew of the USCGC Frederick Hatch (WPC 1143) delivers supplies to the residents of Pagan Island in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in coordination with the Northern Islands mayor's office and a routine Operation Rematau patrol. 260223-G-G0020-7013
On Feb. 22, 2026, the crew of the USCGC Frederick Hatch (WPC 1143) returns from delivering supplies to the residents of Agrihan Island in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in coordination with the Northern Islands mayor's office and a routine Operation Rematau patrol. 260222-G-G0020-7757
On Feb. 22, 2026, the crew of the USCGC Frederick Hatch (WPC 1143) stands for a photo as they prepare to deliver supplies to the residents of Agrihan Island in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in coordination with the Northern Islands mayor's office and a routine Operation Rematau patrol. 260222-G-G0020-7638
Chief of Staff for Joint Task Force – Micronesia Chief of Staff for Joint Task Force – Micronesia
Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, right, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, participates in a panel discussion at the Honolulu Defense Forum in Honolulu, Jan. 13, 2026. 260113-N-PC065-2085
Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, second from the left, and other military component representatives participate in the “Accelerating Multi-Domain Deterrence Needs for the Indo-Pacific” panel at the Honolulu Defense Forum in Honolulu, Jan. 12, 2026. 260112-N-TT369-1028
Lt. Gen. James Glynn, commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Pacific, center right, and other military component representatives participate in the “Accelerating Multi-Domain Deterrence Needs for the Indo-Pacific” panel at the Honolulu Defense Forum in Honolulu, Jan. 12, 2026. 260112-N-TT369-1039
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Gov. David Apatang addresses military leaders during the CNMI Stakeholders meeting in Saipan, Dec. 4. 251205-N-LS152-6041
From left, U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Mark Weinstein and Cody Raymond, 374th Air Expeditionary Wing loadmasters, drop humanitarian bundles. 374 AEW conduct airdrop over Federated States of Micronesia during OCD25
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle, left, and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy John Perryman, host an all-hands call with Sailors at Naval Base Guam theater, Nov. 19. 251119-D-ES098-1011
Commander, Naval Base Guam Capt. John Frye, right, and Virgilio Figueras, housing director for NBG, left, provide Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle a tour of unaccompanied housing on NBG, Nov. 19. 251119-N-JC256-2072
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle, left, and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy John Perryman, host an all-hands call with Sailors at Naval Base Guam theater, Nov. 19. 251119-D-ES098-1004
Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Asheville (SSN 758) returns to Naval Base Guam, reaffirming its role in the Indo-Pacific, Nov. 18, 2025. USS Asheville (SSN 758) returns to homeport
Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Hyuga-class helicopter destroyer, JS Hyuga, leads United States Navy Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, USS Fitzgerald (centre-right), Indian Navy Shivalik-class frigate, INS Sahyadri (centre-left), and Royal Australian Navy Anzac-class frigate, HMAS Ballarat, during Exercise MALABAR 25 off the coast of Guam. Australia, India, Japan and U.S. Forces Participate in Exercise Malabar 2025
Guam Gov. Lourdes Leon Guerrero, Lt. Gov. Joshua Tenorio, U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Josh Lasky, commander, Joint Task Force-Micronesia, and Rear Adm. Brett Mietus, commander, Joint Region Marianas, provide updates during the Civil-Military Coordination Council meeting at the Ricardo J. Bordallo Complex in Hagatna, Nov. 14. 251114-D-ES098-1001
Guam Gov. Lourdes Leon Guerrero, Lt. Gov. Joshua Tenorio, U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Josh Lasky, commander, Joint Task Force-Micronesia, and Rear Adm. Brett Mietus, commander, Joint Region Marianas, provide updates during the Civil-Military Coordination Council meeting at the Ricardo J. Bordallo Complex in Hagatna, Nov. 14. 251114-D-ES098-1006
The USCGC Frederick Hatch (WPC 1143) crew return to homeport Nov. 5, 2025, after a deployment of more than eight months that included scheduled drydock maintenance in Honolulu and activities in the Republic of the Marshall Islands. The cutter departed Guam on Feb. 24 and is the third Guam-based Fast Response Cutter to complete the significant systems overhaul. 251105-G-IA651-9643
The USCGC Frederick Hatch (WPC 1143) crew return to homeport Nov. 5, 2025, after a deployment of more than eight months that included scheduled drydock maintenance in Honolulu and activities in the Republic of the Marshall Islands. 251105-G-IA651-4586
The crew of the USCGC Oliver Henry (WPC 1140) deliver essential supplies donated through a nonprofit foundation and coordinated with the U.S. Embassy in Kolonia to Kapingamarangi Atoll in the Federated States of Micronesia on Sept. 15, 2025. 250915-G-G0020-4713
The crew of the USCGC Oliver Henry (WPC 1140) deliver essential supplies donated through a nonprofit foundation and coordinated with the U.S. Embassy in Kolonia to Sapwuahfik in the Federated States of Micronesia on Sept. 13, 2025. 250913-G-G0020-9490
The crew of the USCGC Oliver Henry (WPC 1140) and members of the Federated States of Micronesia National Police - Maritime Wing take a moment for a team photo at the pier in Pohnpei, FSM on Sept. 17, 2025, to ensure compliance with applicable laws and fisheries regulations. 250917-G-G0020-6299
Department of War officials, local government, and federal agencies meet for a Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Stakeholders Meeting in Saipan, Sept. 25. 250925-N-ES098-1001
Commander, Joint Task Force - Micronesia U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Josh Lasky, center, speaks with participants following the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Stakeholders Meeting in Saipan, Sept. 25. 250925-N-ES098-1011
U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Spencer Bull, Region Officer in Charge of Construction director for Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Oceania, speaks to Tinian community members during an outreach meeting, Sept. 25. 250925-N-ES098-1015
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. USINDOPACOM Commander Underscores U.S.-Guam Partnership, Regional Security at Defense Forum
. USINDOPACOM Commander Underscores U.S.-Guam Partnership, Regional Security at Defense Forum
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The USCGC Myrtle Hazard (WPC 1139) crew transits off Rota, CNMI, on Aug. 27, 2025. 250827-G-G0020-4406
The USCGC Myrtle Hazard (WPC 1139) and USCGC Oliver Henry (WPC 1140) cross paths on Sept 1, 2025, off Guam. 250916-G-G0020-7028
The USCGC Myrtle Hazard (WPC 1139) crew approaches Guam after conducting a transit to Rota and back with senior leaders aboard on Aug. 27, 2025. 250827-G-G0020-8040
The USCGC Myrtle Hazard (WPC 1139) recovers the small boat after visiting to Rota on Aug. 27, 2025. 250827-G-G0020-9583

 


 
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Emory S. Land Recognized for Outstanding Environmental Stewardship

08 July 2016

From Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Doan

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SANTA RITA, GUAM (July 05, 2016) – The submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39) received the Fiscal Year 2015 Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Environmental Quality Award in recognition for maintaining environmental readiness standards.

With 59 nominations from commands around the world being received in 10 award categories, Emory S. Land won in the Afloat 2015 Military Sealift Command (MSC) category.

“This year, Emory S. Land competed against all MSC ships to include fast-fleet oilers, so this is no small feat” said Lt. Cmdr. Charles R. Wilhite, force safety and environmental compliance officer for commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet.

The award reflects the way Emory S. Land Sailors and MSC civilian mariners take care of the environment. 

“It’s obvious from the way the ship handles hazardous materials (HAZMAT), the attitude toward the environment and especially the cleanliness of the ship, that our people take care of the environment,” said MSC Civilian Mariner Michael S. Flanagan, officer in charge aboard Emory S. Land.

Emory S. Land’s primary mission is to keep submarines maintained and mission ready. To do so, sometimes requires the crew to handle HAZMAT, making the environment and safety a top priority.
Plans are still in motion to make Emory S. Land even more environmentally friendly.

“Even though the ship is 40 years old, we are still adding systems and operating conditions onto the machinery to make sure we are operating as efficiently as we can,” said MSC Civilian Mariner Peter C. Chaggaris, chief engineer aboard Emory S. Land.

Sailors and civilian mariners aboard Emory S. Land work with many compounds and solutions that are considered hazardous materials and must be properly disposed of.

“The success of Emory S. Land’s aggressive environmental readiness program is manifested in the crew’s ability to execute multiple standards required by both Navy and MSC in a hybrid environment,” said Lt. Sherleen Espinosa, safety officer aboard Emory S. Land.

Standards imposed on the ship can vary from port to port.

“The ship has been striving to stay in compliance with all the environmental regulations,” said Chaggaris. “We have a lot of logs to make sure that we are operating within, not just federal environmental regulations, but international as well. If we pull into another port, we have to know what their rules are.”

Even those who didn’t win the award are still moving toward a greener Navy.

“Your efforts not only embody the environmental stewardship ethic, but also aid in fulfilling the Navy’s national security mission,” said Vice Adm. Phil Cullom, deputy chief of naval operations for fleet readiness and logistics. “I applaud all of the nominees for their tireless commitment to preserving resources and bettering the environment.”

Emory S. Land is one of two forward deployed expeditionary submarine tenders home-ported in Guam, conducting maintenance on submarines and surface ships in the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operations.

 

 

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