 Welcome to All Hands Update. Here's what's happening around your Navy. The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group began a series of exercises with the Republic of Korea Navy as part of exercise and sharing alliance. The exercise strengthens maritime tactics, techniques and procedures while building partnerships. The U.S. conducts operations around the Republic of Korea to strengthen ties and improve regional security. The Navy reauthorized hardship duty pay Tempo to help compensate sailors for extended deployments lasting longer than 220 consecutive days. Sailors will receive HDPT on a prorated basis of $16.50 per day, not to exceed $495 a month. Amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima loaded relief equipment and personnel from USS George Washington as it steamed towards Haiti. More than 150 Marines and four auspices were transferred while at sea to join the disaster relief efforts. You can read more about what's happening around your Navy at Navy.mil.