My CFAY Weekly, Sept. 3
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Transcript: Billet Based Advancement Brief Career Development Symposium
A transcript of the Billet Based Advancement Brief held at the Career Development Symposium in Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka's Fleet Theater August 27, 2026. This transcript was generated locally with…
CFAY Observes Suicide Prevention Month: Strengthening Community Resilience
Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY) is joining installations worldwide this September to observe Suicide Prevention Month, emphasizing this year’s Department of War theme, "Joining Your Fight: Connect to Protect."
DoWEA Rings in the New School Year at CFAY
Excitement filled the air across Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY) as military-connected youth returned to the classroom for the start of the 2026–2027 Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) school…
NOAC Yokosuka’s 5-Day Forecast
No Active Warnings
Today: 🌧️ Light Showers – 73°F / 69°F
Tonight: ☁️ Mostly Cloudy – 73°F / 69°F
Tomorrow: ☁️ Mostly Cloudy – 80°F / 67°F
Saturday: ⛅ Partly Cloudy – 80°F / 67°F
Sunday: ⛅ Partly Cloudy – 80°F / 66°F
Monday: ⛅ Partly Cloudy – 77°F / 66°F
Updated: 5/28/26 12:00 pm
CFAY Photos
RLSO Westpac Hosts Naturalization Ceremony Aboard CFAY
FLEET ACTIVITIES YOKOSUKA, Japan (Aug. 26, 2026) —…
CFAY Holds All Hands and Awards at Quarters
FLEET ACTIVITIES YOKOSUKA, Japan (Aug. 28, 2026) — Lt….
CDS Billet Based Advancement Brief at CFAY
FLEET ACTIVITIES YOKOSUKA, Japan (Aug. 27, 2026) —…
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From the Fleet
Joint Commission SAFEST Report highlights USNH Yokosuka best practices during 2026 survey
YOKOSUKA, Japan — U.S. Naval Hospital (USNH) Yokosuka successfully completed its Joint Commission survey in June 2026, earning accreditation for all hospital services surveyed, and recognition for organizational…
USS Mustin conducts VBSS training
U.S. Navy Lt. j.g. Matthew Croisant, from Illinois,…
U.S., allied forces join for Exercise Pacific Vanguard 2026
Maritime forces from the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), Royal Canadian Navy (RCN), Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF), Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN),…
USS Mustin conducts live-fire exercise
U.S. Navy Sailors fire M4 rifles on the flight deck…
USS Mustin conducts integrated training team drill
U.S. Navy Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Justice House,…
USS Mustin conducts weapons familiarization course
U.S. Navy Cryptologic Technician (Maintenance) 2nd Class…
Australia, Philippine, U.S. forces conduct Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity
The combined forces of Australia, the Philippines and the United States conducted a Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) within the Philippine Exclusive Economic Zone, Aug. 19-25, 2026. This…
USNMRTC Yokosuka 114th Navy Dental Corps birthday
YOKOSUKA, Japan (Aug. 21, 2026) – Sailors and staff…
George Washington Celebrates 200,000th Recovery
After 34 years of continuous service projecting American sea power, Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) has achieved a major aviation milestone: the 200,000th fixed-wing aircraft…
George Washington's 200,000th Arresting Gear Landing
A video highlighting the 200,000th arresting gear landing onboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while underway in the Indian Ocean, Aug. 18, 2026. George Washington,…
George Washington Conducts Flight Operations
An F/A-18 Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter…
George Washington Conducts 200,000 Arresting Gear Landing
An F-35C Lightning II, attached to Strike Fighter…
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Around the Region
Region Japan Holds Executive Steering Committee Conference in Tokyo
TOKYO, Japan – Leadership from U.S. Naval Forces/Navy Region Japan (CNFJ/CNRJ) gathered in Tokyo for an Executive Steering Committee meeting focused on strengthening the region’s shore installations as critical warfighting…
CFAS Hosts Change of Command 2026
SASEBO, Japan – Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo (CFAS) held a change of command ceremony Sept. 3, 2026. Capt. Wilbur Hines, relieved Capt. Michael Fontaine as commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo.
CFAS Host Change of Command 2026
Rear Adm. Ian Johnson, Commander U.S. Naval Forces Japan…
Commander Maj. Gen. Musha Farwell Call 2026
Capt. Michael Fontaine, Commander, Fleet Activities…
NAF Atsugi Fire Department Earns International Accreditation
Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi firefighters assigned to Commander, Navy Region Japan (CNRJ) Fire & Emergency Services (F&ES) returned from Chicago last week after earning accreditation from the Commission on…
KDB Farewell Call 2026
Capt. Michael Fontaine, Commander, Fleet Activities…
CFAS Visits Saikai for Farewell Office Call
Capt. Michael Fontaine, Commander, Fleet Activities…
AFN Yokosuka
Chief of Naval Operations Enlisted Plans and Policy Branch Billet Based Advancement Training
The Chief of Naval Operations Enlisted Plans and Policy Branch held training to inform sailors on Billet-Based Advancement (BBA) at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, August 26th. The billet based advancement…
Miles of Honor
MWR Yokosuka is hosting the Miles of Honor virtual marathon from September 1st through the 30th. the event is open to all ages. track your miles any day of the…
Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka Career Development Symposium
My Navy HR held a Career Development Symposium (CDS) at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Aug. 27 and 28, 2026. The MyNavy HR CDS aims to empower Sailors with the knowledge…