Navy Department Communique No. 106

AUGUST 14, 1942

1. The task of consolidating the shore positions now held by U. S. Marines in the Solomon Islands is progressing satisfactorily.
2. Naval units are engaged in protecting our lines of communication and escorting supply vessels to our occupying forces.
3. U. S. Army and Allied shore-based aircraft are continuing to attack Japanese air bases and ship concentrations in enemy-held harbors.