 Welcome to our hands-up date. Here's what's happening around your Navy. The U.S. Navy, Marines, and Japan Self-Defense Force conduct amphibious operations off the coast of Guam during exercise Keen Sword. The team will conduct a range of amphibious missions increasing operational readiness and enhancing partnerships. The Navy is looking for chief petty officers interested in shaping the future of the fleet by participating as subject matter experts for upcoming advancement examination readiness reviews. To take part in the process, log into NKO and go to AERR for CPOs under the Navy Advancement Center tab. Scientists from the Office of Naval Research traveled to the Arctic Ocean to study the diminishing sea ice in the region. The changes opened undiscovered shipping lanes and raised security concerns, creating new requirements for today's Navy. You can read more about what's happening around your Navy at navy.mil.