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NAVIFOR's former hard-copy magizine, InfoDomain, was the news source for Naval Information Forces. 

Now the New Stories promotes the advancement of information warfare (IW) through an open exchange of better practices, tactics, as well as current and future strategies to meet the global challenges of today's information community.

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NAVIFOR Leadership Assesses Mission Readiness at Guam IW Commands

by MC2 Ray McCann
23 February 2026 Last week, Vice Adm. Vernazza, Commander, Naval Information Forces, and Force Master Chief Cooper visited Information Warfare professionals in Guam. They engaged with the dedicated teams at Naval Computer and Telecommunications Station Guam (NCTS Guam) and Navy Cryptologic Warfare Development Group (CTF 1090) to reinforce mission readiness across the U.S. Pacific Fleet. NAVIFOR is proud to support the vital work these Sailors do every day to maintain our warfighting edge. Thank you to the teams in Guam for your dedication.

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SLIDESHOW | images | 260219-N-IP029-1204 Force Master Chief Augustine Cooper engages with Information Warfare Sailors stationed on the U.S. territory of Guam. NAVIFOR mans, trains and equips nearly 100 Information Warfare-related commands across the globe, providing administrative control. This week, Vice Adm. Mike Vernazza, Commander, Naval Information Forces, and Force Master Chief Cooper are visiting various IW commands within U.S. Pacific Fleet to support mission readiness across the IW domain. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ray McCann/ RELEASED)
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SLIDESHOW | images | 260219-N-IP029-1145 Vice Adm. Mike Vernazza, Commander, Naval Information Forces, engages with Information Warfare Sailors stationed on the U.S. territory of Guam. NAVIFOR mans, trains and equips nearly 100 Information Warfare-related commands across the globe, providing administrative control. This week, Vice Adm. Vernazza and Force Master Chief Augustine Cooper are visiting various IW commands within U.S. Pacific Fleet to support mission readiness across the IW domain. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ray McCann/ RELEASED)
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SLIDESHOW | images | 260220-N-IP029-1479 Vice Adm. Mike Vernazza, Commander, Naval Information Forces, front left, poses for a group photo with Information Warfare Sailors stationed at Naval Communications Station, Guam, during a community engagement. NAVIFOR mans, trains and equips nearly 100 Information Warfare-related commands across the globe, providing administrative control. This week, Vice Adm. Vernazza and Force Master Chief Augustine Cooper are visiting various IW commands within U.S. Pacific Fleet to support mission readiness across the IW domain. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ray McCann/ RELEASED)
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SLIDESHOW | images | 260220-N-IP029-1476 Force Master Chief Augustine Cooper, left, poses for a photo with Information Systems Technician Seaman Ethan Slaughter during an engagement with Information Warfare Sailors stationed on the U.S. territory of Guam. NAVIFOR mans, trains and equips nearly 100 Information Warfare-related commands across the globe, providing administrative control. This week, Vice Adm. Mike Vernazza, Commander, Naval Information Forces and Force Master Chief Cooper are visiting various IW commands within U.S. Pacific Fleet to support mission readiness across the IW domain. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ray McCann/ RELEASED)
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SLIDESHOW | images | 260220-N-IP029-1403 Vice Adm. Mike Vernazza, Commander, Naval Information Forces, front left, poses for a group photo with Information Warfare Sailors stationed at Naval Computer and Telecommunications Station, Guam, during a community engagement. NAVIFOR mans, trains and equips nearly 100 Information Warfare-related commands across the globe, providing administrative control. This week, Vice Adm. Vernazza and Force Master Chief Augustine Cooper are visiting various IW commands within U.S. Pacific Fleet to support mission readiness across the IW domain. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ray McCann/ RELEASED)
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SLIDESHOW | images | 260220-N-IP029-1395 Vice Adm. Mike Vernazza, Commander, Naval Information Forces, engages with Information Systems Technician 2nd Class at Naval Computer and Telecommunications Station, Guam. NAVIFOR mans, trains and equips nearly 100 Information Warfare-related commands across the globe, providing administrative control. This week, Vice Adm. Vernazza and Force Master Chief Augustine Cooper are visiting various IW commands within U.S. Pacific Fleet to support mission readiness across the IW domain. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ray McCann/ RELEASED)
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SLIDESHOW | images | 260220-N-IP029-1390 Vice Adm. Mike Vernazza, Commander, Naval Information Forces, engages with Information Warfare Sailors stationed at Naval Computer and Telecommunications Station, Guam. NAVIFOR mans, trains and equips nearly 100 Information Warfare-related commands across the globe, providing administrative control. This week, Vice Adm. Vernazza and Force Master Chief Augustine Cooper are visiting various IW commands within U.S. Pacific Fleet to support mission readiness across the IW domain. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ray McCann/ RELEASED)
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SLIDESHOW | images | 260220-N-IP029-1385 Vice Adm. Mike Vernazza, Commander, Naval Information Forces, engages with Information Warfare Sailors stationed at Naval Computer and Telecommunications Station, Guam. NAVIFOR mans, trains and equips nearly 100 Information Warfare-related commands across the globe, providing administrative control. This week, Vice Adm. Vernazza and Force Master Chief Augustine Cooper are visiting various IW commands within U.S. Pacific Fleet to support mission readiness across the IW domain. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ray McCann/ RELEASED)
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SLIDESHOW | images | 260219-N-IP029-1331 Vice Adm. Mike Vernazza, Commander, Naval Information Forces, right, and Rear Adm. Brett Mietus, Commander, Joint Region Marianas, pose for a photo following a meeting on the U.S. territory of Guam. NAVIFOR mans, trains and equips nearly 100 Information Warfare-related commands across the globe, providing administrative control. This week, Vice Adm. Vernazza and Force Master Chief Augustine Cooper are visiting various IW commands within U.S. Pacific Fleet to support mission readiness across the IW domain. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ray McCann/ RELEASED)
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SLIDESHOW | images | 260219N-IP029-1233 Vice Adm. Mike Vernazza, Commander, Naval Information Forces, engages with Information Warfare Sailors stationed on the U.S. territory of Guam. NAVIFOR mans, trains and equips nearly 100 Information Warfare-related commands across the globe, providing administrative control. This week, Vice Adm. Vernazza and Force Master Chief Augustine Cooper are visiting various IW commands within U.S. Pacific Fleet to support mission readiness across the IW domain. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ray McCann/ RELEASED)

 
 

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