Navy Announces Shore Installation Awards
The Navy Installations Command recently announced the inaugural 2025 Shore Battle “E” awards, which recognize the best shore installations in supporting fleet readiness. The winning installations were:
- Naval Base San Diego, California
- Naval Station Mayport, Florida
- Naval Air Station Whiting Field, Florida
- Naval Air Facility El Centro, California
- Pacific Missile Range Facility Barking Sands, Hawaii
“The outstanding performance of this year’s winners is a direct reflection of the dedication and professionalism of our sailors and civilians,” said Vice Admiral Scott Gray, Commander, Navy Installations Command. “They are the backbone of our shore enterprise, and their relentless work ensures our installations are true force multipliers, enabling fleet readiness and power projection around the globe.”
North Carolina Base Signs Contract with OLDCC Grant
North Carolina’s Onslow County, home to Camp Lejeune, recently signed a $1.3 million contract with Tetra Tech through funding from a $1.6 million Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation Readiness Grant. The contract will support infrastructure protecting the community from natural disasters, strengthening against floods, and setting up utility redundancies, The Daily News reported.
Navy photo by Lordin Kelly
