Florida Base Preserves Historical Artifacts 

Volunteers helped Naval Base Pensacola, Florida, send over 900 boxes of archeological artifacts to the University of Georgia. University and installation volunteers helped move the artifacts, which included both historic and prehistoric artifacts from surveys done at the installation, according to a Navy report. The collection will be maintained and catalogued by the university but is still available to Pensacola for display. 

Navy Bringing Live Music to 50 Installations 

The Navy is launching a program to provide live entertainment to 50 installations across the country through April 2027. Operation Morale, Welfare and Recreation will feature artists like Jelly Roll and Gwen Stefani, who both perform at Naval Station Norfolk in October. 

“Quality of service is about ensuring our sailors and their families have the support, connections and opportunities they need to thrive,” Navy Installations Commander Vice Adm. Scott Gray told Navy Times. “Programs like Operation MWR help reduce stress, strengthen unit and family support networks, and sustain the personal resilience sailors need to meet demanding operational requirements.” 

Navy photo by Ian Cotter