09/11/2026
U.S. Navy Machinist’s Mate 1st Class Mengeshas Sanchez assigned to Hawaii Regional Maintenance Center receives guidance from an instructor during a Corrosion Control Program Technician Certification Course practical aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Shiloh CG-67 June 10, 2026. The course prepares the Sailors with advanced skills in surface preparation, coating techniques, and the application of corrosion-resistant materials to extend the service life of ships and submarines. PHNSY & IMF’s mission is to keep the Navy’s fleet “Fit to Fight" by repairing, maintaining, and modernizing the Navy's fast-attack submarines and surface ships. Strategically located in the heart of the Pacific, it is the most comprehensive fleet repair and maintenance facility between the U.S. West Coast and the Far East. ⚓🇺🇲💪