Pacific Chapter News

Commander Naval Information Forces, VADM Michael Vernazza and Force Master Chief Augustine Cooper met with U.S. 7th Fleet Sailors, and CAPT Michael Tiefel, N2/N39, U.S. 7th Fleet, for a discussion on Australian integration for the USS Blue Ridge Spring Patrol. In addition, NIP PAC held a no-host social at the Officer Club in Yokosuka, Japan, on 25 March 2025 in conjunction with the IBoss’ visit, with an amazing turnout of NIP PAC members.

Deputy Director of Naval Intelligence, Steve Parode, and Assistant Deputy Director, Sandra Brown, recently had the privilege of meeting with Vice Admiral Fred Kacher, Commander of the U.S. 7th Fleet, and CAPT Michael Tiefel, N2/N39, U.S. 7th Fleet, for an engaging staff discussion on 15 January 2025.

Over 30 NIP members, intelligence enthusiasts, and spouses gathered at the Yokosuka, Japan, O-Club on Wednesday, 13 November, for a no-host social event to recognize the official visit of COMONI Rear Admiral Michael Brookes and his wife, Wendy, to the Seventh Fleet AOR.

On Saturday, September 14, 2024, Navy Intelligence Professionals Pacific (NIP PAC) proudly hosted the inaugural Information Warfare (IW) Pacific Dining Out at Tokyo’s New Sanno Hotel.

NIP PAC held its first social event on 18 Jan 2024 at the Yokosuka Officer’s Club, with 25 people showing up.