13 February 2025 Never Give Up: Ensign Baus' Road to Commissioning For Ensign Jordan Baus, achieving his commission in the U.S. Navy was the culmination of over a decade of service and perseverance. His journey began in 2008 when he enlisted in the Marine Corps, serving with the 4th Marine Air Wing and Marine Air Logistics Squadron 41 (MALS-41) in support of C-130J...
09 January 2025 Enhanced CIWT mobile app now available for download, enrollment The Center for Information Warfare Training’s Knowledge Port app is your source for on-demand Navy information warfare training materials and courses...
07 January 2025 Leading with Experience: AE1 Lamoreau’s Impact at Navy SERE School Aviation Electrician’s Mate 1st Class Trevor Lamoreau exemplifies the Navy’s "Street to Fleet" philosophy, showcasing the transformative impact of Naval Education and Training Command (NETC). Inspired by his grandfather’s service, Lamoreau joined the Navy in 2012, advancing through rigorous NETC...
17 December 2024 Kris Kringle Visits Children’s Christmas Party! Kris Kringle, aka Santa Claus, made a surprise visit at a children’s Christmas party, taking time out of his busy schedule to wish everyone a Merry Christmas. The social event was held at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story and sponsored by the Center for Security Forces’ (CENSECFOR)...
17 December 2024 The Making of a Mineman: Seaman Fye’s Navy Journey For Mineman Seaman Isaiah Fye, assigned to USS Dextrous (MCM 13), joining the Navy offered more than just a job, it was a lifeline to a better future. Working two jobs with little personal impact, Fye dreamed of something bigger. Inspired by his brothers who had joined the Army, he took a leap of...
16 December 2024 High Praise for Security Force Trainers at CENSECFOR Detachment Pearl Harbor Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMPACFLT) Adm. Stephen T. Koehler expressed his satisfaction in a letter of appreciation received in early December by Lt. Cmdr. Mantas Rysevas, Center for Security Forces (CENSECFOR) Detachment Pearl Harbor officer in charge...
14 December 2024 CENSECFOR Selects 2024 Apex Sailor The Center for Security Forces (CENSECFOR) proudly announces that Master-at-Arms 1st Class Patrick Hill, assigned to Naval Technical Training Center (NTTC) Lackland in San Antonio, Texas, is the command’s 2024 Sailor of the Year (SOY), Dec. 12...
13 December 2024 CIWT staffer elected to Council on Occupational Education Hall of Fame Denise Myers, who’s worked at Center for Information Warfare Training on Corry Station since January 1992, becomes the first recipient of COE’s Liaison Hall of Fame Award...
12 December 2024 Newly Renovated Historic Building Reopens onboard Naval Station Norfolk for SCSTC Training Surface Combat Systems Training Command Hampton Roads leadership held a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the official turnover of the newly renovated building N-25 onboard Naval Station Norfolk, Dec. 09...
10 December 2024 Human Resources Center of Excellence completes latest iteration of N1 Seminar The Human Resources Center of Excellence (HRCOE) completed the latest iteration of their N1 Seminar at Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island, Nov. 22, 2024...
06 December 2024 Surface Navy Celebrates Opening of Premier Warfighting Training Facility SAN DIEGO – For the first time since its establishment in 2015, the Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) will bring all four Warfare Tactics Instructor (WTI) courses under one roof at a state-of-the-art facility designed to enhance the tactical proficiency of the...
03 December 2024 Sailor selected as DOD’s Language Professional of the Year Chief Petty Officer Deborah Bowers, a cryptologic technician (interpretive) Sailor at Information Warfare Training Command Monterey’s Detachment Goodfellow, earns honor over top language professionals from the Army, Air Force and Marine Corps...
26 November 2024 Holiday Safety: Important Tips to Keep in Mind The Center for Security Forces Safety Manager shared helpful safety tips and reminders with staff in preparation for the upcoming holiday season. The brief was given during the command’s quarterly all-hands call at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Nov. 21...
26 November 2024 Training the next Generation: BM1 Benavides’ Role in Navy Training Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class Gustavo Benavides, from Brownsville, Texas, assigned to Surface Combat Systems Training Command (SCSTC) Littoral Training Facility (LTF) Pacific (PAC), embarked on his Navy career with a passion for service that started in high school. Now serving as an instructor,...
22 November 2024 Naval Chaplaincy School completes latest iteration of Senior Leadership Course The Naval Chaplaincy School (NCS) completed the latest iteration of its Senior Leadership Course (SLC) at Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island, Nov. 22, 2024...
21 November 2024 Beyond the Classroom: HM1 Domenic Nasuta’s Role in Navy Survival Training Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Domenic Nasuta, a SERE instructor at CENSECFOR North Island, combines his passion for the outdoors with Navy service. Inspired by a family legacy, he enlisted in 2011, advancing through deployments and diverse roles. Now at SERE West, he mentors Sailors in resilience and...
11 November 2024 Detachment North Island Honors Retired U.S. Navy Commander and POW Survivor In honor of Veterans Day, the Center for Security Forces Detachment North Island, traditionally known as SERE West, honored Jim Bedinger, a retired U.S. Navy commander and former prisoner of war, Nov. 11...
06 November 2024 Yeoman 2nd Class Patrick R. Fishter Wears Multiple Hats at NRC Houston At Navy Reserve Center (NRC) Houston, Yeoman Second Class Patrick R. Fishter is a whirlwind of activity, wearing multiple hats with a precision that would make a circus juggler envious. From managing legal processes to overseeing command correspondence and ensuring security, Fishter’s roles are as...
04 November 2024 CENSECFOR Selects Top Military Instructors for 2024 Center for Security Forces Commanding Officer Captain Joseph Bromley announced the CENSECFOR 2024 Instructor of the Year award winners. The award recognizes the Sailor’s continual superior performance and leadership in their position at their respective activities within the CENSECFOR domain...
31 October 2024 CENSECFOR CO Observes ECS Training Center for Security Forces Commanding Officer Captain Joseph Bromley completed a weeklong visit to Detachment Gulfport, where U.S. Navy Sailors receive Expeditionary Combat Skills (ECS) training. The visit is part of a larger plan to visit each training activity within the CENSECFOR domain...
30 October 2024 Detachment Pearl Harbor Hosts Haunted Ship Experience PEARL HARBOR—The Center for Security Forces Detachment Pearl Harbor sponsored a family-friendly Halloween haunted ship experience as an outreach event for the local community. The event was held in the historical Hanger 54 on Ford Island, Oct. 30...
29 October 2024 CENSECFOR Pilots BSCO Phase II The Center for Security Forces recently piloted phase two of its Basic Small Craft Operator course at Learning Site Little Creek in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The course is designed to give Sailors the basic skills needed to complete their craft-specific qualifications...
22 October 2024 From the streets to the fleet: How Navy training transformed a Philadelphia native’s life NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO, Calif. (Oct. 22, 2024) – Information Systems Technician 1st Class Angel Segarra’s path to the Navy was a journey from challenging beginnings to a thriving career. Growing up in Philadelphia, Segarra witnessed how difficult it could be to break out of a cycle of poverty that...
15 October 2024 Fleet to Faculty: GM1 Smith’s Impact as an Instructor at SCSTC San Diego SAN DIEGO, Calif. (Sept. 20, 2024) – Gunner’s Mate 1st Class DeAngela Smith has built a reputation as a dedicated leader and mentor in the U.S. Navy. Since beginning her Navy journey aboard the USS Pinckney (DDG 91), where she advanced from E-3 to E-6 within four years, Smith now brings her...
11 October 2024 CENSECFOR Commemorates the U.S. Navy’s 249th Birthday The U.S. Navy will celebrate its 249th birthday on October 13, 2024. Its history traces back to the late summer of 1775, when delegates from Rhode Island petitioned the Second Continental Congress, which agreed on October 13 to establish a fleet capable of protecting the seaports and waterways to...