MEDITERRANEAN SEA - Royal Navy destroyer HMS Duncan (D37) joined the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRFCSG) to participate in routine operations and conduct training events in the Mediterranean Sea, Nov. 16.

WASHINGTON — Each year, the Navy Memorial hosts a Wreath-Laying Ceremony on Veterans Day to honor our nation's Sailors and show appreciation for their service and sacrifice.

ARABIAN GULF – The Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group (IKECSG) completed a scheduled transit through the Strait of Hormuz into the Arabian Gulf, Nov. 26.

PARACEL ISLANDS, South China Sea — On November 25, USS Hopper  (DDG 70) asserted navigational rights and freedoms in the South China Sea near the Paracel Islands, consistent with international law. At the conclusion of the operation, USS Hopper (DDG 70) exited the excessive claim area and

The Navy released Cycle 260 petty officer advancement results for Active Component and Training and Administration of the Reserve (TAR) Sailors to advance to E-4, E-5 and E-6, Nov. 22.

SOUTH CHINA SEA — U.S.7th Fleet (C7F) and Armed Forces of the Philippine (AFP) units began a Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) in the South China Sea, Nov. 23.  

NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) departed Naval Station Rota, Spain November 22, 2023 to begin its 4th patrol in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations.

MANAMA, Bahrain — The Royal Jordanian Naval Force assumed command of a multinational maritime training task force during a change-of-command ceremony Nov. 22 at the U.S. Navy base here.

MANAMA, Bahrain — Combined Maritime Forces hosted representatives of the Manama Dialogue Middle East and North Africa Young Leaders’ Program at the CMF headquarters in Manama, Bahrain, Nov. 17.

As Thanksgiving approaches, Navy culinary specialists (CSs) are tirelessly preparing traditional holiday favorites for Sailors deployed around the world.