Naval Air Facility El Centro

Who doesn't like coffee and donuts? Come meet Chaps!

This Day in Navy and Marine Corps History: 1918 At dawn on this date, the crack German 28th Division attack along the axis of the Paris-Metz road hitting the American 2d Division, including the 4th Marine Brigade. The Marines opened with deadly rifle fire and helped hand the German troops a setback which set the stage for the Marine victory at Belleau Wood which would soon follow, although at great cost.

Join #NAFEC each Wednesday for the next 12 weeks as we celebrate Summer with a Safety Tip!

Imperial Irrigation District (IID) Conserve Alert is in effect today through Saturday, June 19. By conserving energy we can take stress off the energy grid, maintain reliable energy delivery service and help avert rotating power outages. Please conserve energy during the hours of 4-9 p.m.

They know how to make a statement! U.S. Navy Blue Angels and Air Force Thunderbirds debuted "Super Delta" formation at #NAFEC for the virtual National Memorial Day Parade: America Stands Tall event #USNavy #USAF #USMC #FlyNavy #BlueAngels #Military #AirForce #Aviation #ForcetobeReckonedWith #BlueGreenTeam #MilitaryTraining #AirPower

Desert Warriors, Effective today, 15 Jun 21, there is new California state guidance on pandemic related restrictions. A major change is that fully immunized people will only need to wear masks for transit, medical, and large events. You can find out more by visiting this link: https://covid19.ca.gov/safely-reopening/. Of note is the CA businesses will set their own guidance and you could have to prove vaccination to use their services. #NAFEC policies may differ in some areas... on base. Check with your supervisor if you have questions. The key take-away is that we follow base policies on the installation and the CA state policies off base. Be prepared for both.

Ground has broken and construction on the Target 101 Barrier Project is progressing as #NAFEC works to conserve natural resources such as the habitat of the flat-tailed horned lizard, and informs the general public of hazards associated with the close proximity of the bomb-ranges. We appreciate your support in keeping the ranges clear of unauthorized traffic.

Tomorrow, MyNavy HR will host a Town Hall for our Sailors and their families.

So proud to have this filmed on base during winter training!

Memorial Day commemoration from the USS Constitution.

CAPT Perkins, commanding officer of #NAFEC shares a few thoughts on Memorial Day 2021.

This Memorial Day is a day to reflect on those who lost their lives in service to our great nation.

Celebrating Memorial Day.

This Day In Navy and Marine Corps History: 1952 During the Korean War, USS Douglas H. Fox (DD 779) receives eight to 10 rounds of 76-mm fire off Suwon, Korea. The destroyer returns fire, silencing the gun crew.

Desert Warriors, extensive closures to I8 next Tuesday! I-8 at Imperial Avenue Closed Tuesday Night Detour at Forrester Road and SR-86/4th Street ... EL CENTRO, Calif.Construction crews will close all lanes of Interstate 8 (I-8) between Forrester Road and State Route 86 (SR-86)/4th Street in El Centro Tuesday from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., according to Caltrans. The closures include the on-ramps from Forrester Road to eastbound I-8, from SR-86/4th Street to westbound I-8 and from southbound Dogwood Road to westbound I-8. The closures are needed to make adjustments on the bridge falsework which is used as a temporary support during ongoing construction of the I-8/Imperial Avenue Interchange Project. The bridge clearance has been reduced to 15 feet through September. Signs will be posted directing westbound I-8 traffic to exit at SR-86/4th Street and travel north to Adams Avenue/Evan Hewes Highway, then west to Forrester Road and south to the I-8 connector. Eastbound I-8 traffic will be detoured to exit at Forrester Road and travel north to Evan Hewes Highway, then east to SR-86/4th Street and south to the I-8 connector. The recommended detour maps for the full interchange closure can be found at https://dot.ca.gov//di/current-projects/i8-imp-interchange. Access to businesses and medical facilities will continue via the detour. The I-8/Imperial Avenue Interchange Project removed the existing bridge and eastbound on- and off-ramps and will reconstruct the structure and the on- and off-ramps in both directions. Construction will include a new entrance loop ramp from southbound Imperial Avenue to eastbound I-8 and create access to the City of El Centro’s upcoming extension of southbound Imperial Avenue to city areas south of I-8. Project construction began spring 2020 with Stage 1 closures of the eastbound on- and off-ramps beginning that July. Stage 2 closure of the entire interchange began December 2020 with reopening expected late summer 2021. For real-time traffic information including traffic speeds, lane and road closures due to construction and maintenance activities, go to http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/.

At the direction of the President of the United States, as a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on 26 May 21, in San Jose, CA, the flag at #NAFEC and all DoD buildings, grounds, and naval vessels throughout the United States and abroad shall be flown at half-staff immediately until sunset May 30, 2021.

It’s FARP time! What is that? Forward Arming and Refueling Point. Members of the USMC and a USAF squadron practice their ability to project supply lines forward to keep our Warriors resourced!

It's National Paper Airplane Day and while all of the planes at #NAFEC are a little more sturdy, we thought you might like to make your own. Post a picture of your creation! Below is a link on how to make your very own airplane. https://www.history.navy.mil//Blue%20Angels%20Paper%20Airp

We are entering the 101 Critical Days of Summer! Protect yourself, your family, and your friends with some valuable information from the Navy Safety Center! https://navalsafetycenter.navy.mil//101%20Critical%20Days%

Congratulations again FY20 Sailor Of The Years! Stay tune on our page for a short video highlighting our Sailors! Senior Sailor of the Year: RP1 (SW/AW) Ehrmar C. Macaraeg Sailor of the Year: HM2 Steven P. Cullity Junior Sailor of the Year: AC3 Louis L. Insalaco ... Blue Jacket of the Year: HN Logan D. Ybarra See more

I am pleased to announce the selections for our 2020 Sailor/Civilian of the Year selectees. As we observe physical distancing and do not conduct large gatherings such as Awards Quarters, I ask that when you get a chance, please take the opportunity congratulate the selectees for their performance this past year! NAFEC Sailors of the Year for (SOYs) FY20: Senior Sailor of the Year: RP1 (SW/AW) Ehrmar C. Macaraeg ... Sailor of the Year: HM2 Steven P. Cullity Junior Sailor of the Year: AC3 Louis L. Insalaco Blue Jacket of the Year: HN Logan D. Ybarra NAFEC Civilians of the Year (COYs) FY20: Senior COY: Mr. Ernest Ashley (N5) Mid-level COY: Mr. Sean Stratton (Asst. Fire Chief) Junior COY: Ms. Morgan Gasser (Admin) These exceptional Civilians and Sailors represent all of the superb professionals who work at the Pearl of the Desert and have earned this distinction through dedicated and sustained superior performance. My very best regards to you all, CAPT William Perkins Commanding Officer

Did everyone remember to set their clocks back by an hour?????? If not, do it now!Did everyone remember to set their clocks back by an hour?????? If not, do it now!

Hello middle of the week day! This Day in Navy and Marine Corps History: 1992- Marines of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations capable) landed in Somalia kicking off operation Restore Hope, the largest humanitarian relief operation of its kind.

Here is our Winter Safety training video produced by our Safety Department, please feel free to share and be safe this winter! https://youtu.be/2hBbFU5e-2U

Good Tuesday Morning! This Day in Navy and Marine Corps History: 1942 - Eight PT boats (PT 36, PT 37, PT 40, PT 43, PT 44, PT 48, PT 59, and PT 109) turn back eight Japanese destroyers attempting to reinforce Japanese forces on Guadalcanal.

Reminder: there is NO on-base house-to-house Trick-or-Treating tonight. Last night’s MWR drive through was the only authorized on-base event.Reminder: there is NO on-base house-to-house Trick-or-Treating tonight. Last night’s MWR drive through was the only authorized on-base event.

Transitioning can be scary. Understanding your rights and responsibilities is important!

YAY! It is Friday! This Day in Navy and Marine Corps History: 1985 - Marine astronaut Colonel James F. Buchli served as a mission specialist on board the space shuttle Challenger. The flight, designated "Space Lab D-1," was dedicated to a space lab mission. It was chartered by the West German Space Institute and was the first foreign space lab dedication. The crew consisted of two West Germans, one Dutch, and five American astronauts.

Good Monday Morning! This Day in Navy and Marine Corps History: 1941 - While at the side of his Captain on the bridge, Cook 3rd Class Doris Miller, despite enemy strafing and bombing and in the face of a serious fire, assists in moving his Captain, who had been mortally wounded, to a place of greater safety, and later mans and operates a machine gun directed at enemy Japanese attacking aircraft until ordered to leave the bridge. For distinguished devotion to duty, extraordinary courage and disregard for his own personal safety during the attack on the Fleet in Pearl Harbor, Miller is awarded the Navy Cross.

For our on base residents, if you decorated your house/yard for Halloween, the Skipper will be out and about Saturday night after 1900 to snap photos and select a winner for decorations! We will announce the results next week. Good luck!!

#NAFECIS Child Education!! Cynthia Mendoza is a Program Lead at the Child and Youth Programs (CYP) onboard NAF El Centro. She has been at the CYP for 7 years. Ms. Mendoza graduated from SDSU in 2006 with a Bachelor’s of Arts Degree in Liberal Studies and has held a valid Bilingual, Cross-Cultural, Language and Academic Development Teaching Credential since 2008. Ms. Mendoza has a genuine love for children and a craft for teaching. Her career diversification has allowed he...r the opportunity of practicing her art in the public, private and now military sectors. Ms. Mendoza, enjoys working at the CYP, and considers working there a truly rewarding experience. Interacting with children ranging from 3 months to 18 years of age has expanded her understanding of child and youth development. Her Hobbies include photography, baking, travel, walking and spending time with family. Every week on Friday, we want to introduce you to the unsung heroes of the base. Titled #NAFECis we want you all to meet the people that make this installation great and work hard to accomplish our mission. Our people are what enable us to provide the premier facilities that enable our warfighters to hone their skills to meet America's defense needs.

To our Sailors and their families, and of course our retirees, free classes you can take.

Hello Thursday! This Day in Navy and Marine Corps History: 1980 - USS Parsons (DDG 33) rescues 110 Vietnamese refugees 330 miles south of Saigon.

We have received a traffic advisory from our friends in Imperial. This has the potential to impact some of our personnel.

Need a laugh? How about some safety stories from "Captain Dave?" Yes these really happened! https://go.usa.gov/x7bBW

Information for our Sailors and Families. Knowledge is power!

It's National First Responders Day. Here is a picture of one of our Fed Fire crews at a recent awards quarters with the CO and XO. BZ to all of our first responders on base and their efforts to keep #NAFEC safe.

Happy middle of the work week! This Day in Navy and Marine Corps History: 1812 - During the War of 1812, the brig Argus, commanded by Commodore Arthur Sinclair, captures the British merchant brig Fly in the North Atlantic.

Congratulations to MA2 Shaha who was awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for his tremendous efforts while assigned to #NAFEC. Best wishes on your future assignments!