The Navy has decided to combine its European-based weather forecasters with US Air Forces in Europe weather operators at Sembach AB, Germany, in a money-saving move, reports Stars and Stripes. The sailors will work with the 21st Operational Weather Squadron to cover the US European Command region 24/7.
Navy Adm. Samuel J. Paparo Jr. assumed leadership of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, succeeding Navy Adm. John Aquilino at a change of command ceremony, urging action amid China's “increasing intrusive and expansionist claims,” on May 3