101 Critical Days of Summer Mid-Term Update
The weekend of July 12-13 marked the midpoint of the 101 Critical Days of Summer. There were seven motorcycle fatalities, two vehicle fatalities and one pedestrian fatality during the first […]
Navy
Navy and Marine Corps Commence Large Scale Exercise 2025
NORFOLK, Va. – Sailors and Marines from across 22 time zones, six component commands, and seven U.S. numbered Fleets are now participating in Large Scale Exercise (LSE) 2025, as the
Navy Week Sets Sail for Sioux Falls
Navy Week returns to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Aug. 4-10, 2025, for the first time since 2019. As part of a nationwide outreach effort, Sailors will connect with the local
Readying our Warfighters: USS Iwo Jima Becomes First Amphibious Ship Outfitted with United Service Organizations Afloat Recharge Centers
NORFOLK, Va.—The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) and United Service Organizations (USO) held a ribbon cutting ceremony onboard, officially opening the first ship-based USO centers on
USS Mitscher Departs Naval Station Norfolk for Scheduled Deployment
NORFOLK, Va. – Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57), assigned to Destroyer Squadron Two (DESRON-2), departed Naval Station Norfolk for a regularly scheduled deployment to the U.S. European
USS Indiana changes homeport to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam
JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM — The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Indiana (SSN 789) arrived at its new homeport of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, July 22. The Indiana joined Submarine Squadron
Pacific Partnership 2025 Returns To Papua New Guinea
LAE, Papua New Guinea – Returning to Papua New Guinea following last year’s visit to Port Moresby and Wewak, the mission team will work to strengthen relationships, and bolster host
USNS Bowditch Port Visit Strengthens U.S.-India Maritime Ties
SRI VIJAYA PURAM, India – The Pathfinder class oceanographic survey ship USNS Bowditch (T-AGS 62) departed Sri Vijaya Puram (formerly known as Port Blair) following a scheduled port visit on July
USS Ohio (SSGN 726) arrives in Brisbane
BRISBANE, Australia – The Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Ohio (SSGN 726) arrived in Brisbane, Australia, for a scheduled port visit July 27, 2025, mooring alongside the forward deployed submarine tender USS Frank
Shore Boss Thanks Heroes, Highlights Navy’s Commitment to Wounded Warriors
Vice Adm. Scott Gray, Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC), today reaffirmed the Navy’s unwavering commitment to the well-being and recovery of its wounded, ill, and injured Sailors and Coast Guardsmen
USS Cincinnati Conducts a Port Visit to the Republic of the Marshall Islands
MAJURO, Republic of the Marshall Islands — The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Cincinnati (LCS 20) conducted a port visit for an Independence Day celebration in Majuro, July 9-13.
USS John L. Canley and Royal New Zealand Navy Conduct Talisman Sabre AUV Operations
GLADSTONE, Australia — Sailors from the Royal Australian Navy, Royal New Zealand Navy and the U.S. Navy embarked the Lewis B. Puller-class expeditionary sea base USS John L. Canley (ESB
USNS Comfort Arrives in Limón, Costa Rica for CP25
LIMÓN, Costa Rica – The Mercy-class hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) arrived in Limón, Costa Rica, July 24, 2025, for the fifth mission stop of Continuing Promise 2025 (CP25).
USS Thomas Hudner Returns from Deployment to 4th and 6th Fleet
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116) returned to Naval Station Mayport July 23, concluding a five-month deployment across multiple geographic theaters, including the U.S. 4th and
Italian and U.S. Combined Naval Force Integrates in Mediterranean Sea
ADRIATIC SEA – The first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81) and USS Bainbridge (DDG 96), all assigned