23 March 2026 U.S. 7th Fleet flagship, Philippine forces conduct Maritime Cooperative Activity The combined forces of the Philippines and the United States conducted a Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) within the Philippine Exclusive Economic Zone, March 20, 2026. This activity demonstrated a collective commitment to strengthening regional and international cooperation in support of a free...
23 March 2026 Future USS Harvey C. Barnum Jr. (DDG 124) Arrives at Naval Station Norfolk Homeport Ahead of Commissioning NORFOLK, Va. - (March 20, 2026) – The newest Arleigh Burke class guided-missile destroyer, the future USS Harvey C. Barnum Jr. (DDG 124), arrived at its homeport, Naval Station Norfolk, on March 20. The arrival precedes the warship’s commissioning ceremony, which is scheduled for April...
23 March 2026 USS Mustin returns to forward-deployed Naval forces in Yokosuka Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) arrived at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY) March 23, 2026, marking its return to U.S. 7th Fleet after nearly five years in San Diego. The ship was previously forward-deployed to Yokosuka from 2006 to 2021...
20 March 2026 USS Blue Ridge departs Manila, Philippines U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) and embarked U.S. 7th Fleet departed Manila, Philippines following a planned port visit March 16-20, 2026...
20 March 2026 ‘VIBRaNT’ Display: ONR, NIWC Pacific Host Virtual Bridge Training Exercise The Office of Naval Research Global (ONR Global) TechSolutions and Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific recently hosted a virtual navigation training demonstration showcasing the Virtual Bridge and Nautical Trainer (VIBRaNT).The event involved Sailors from Afloat Training Group Atlantic...
18 March 2026 USS Gonzalez Departs Norfolk for Deployment Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Gonzalez (DDG 66) got underway from Naval Station Norfolk March 16, 2026, to begin operations in support of its scheduled deployment...
17 March 2026 Area municipal leaders visit FRCE to discuss future growth Local leaders from Carteret County communities visited Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) recently to learn more about the depot’s current operations and plans for future expansion. ...
16 March 2026 PCU Harvey C. Barnum Jr. (DDG 124) Sailors Arrive in Boston for Scheduled Port Visit BOSTON (March 13, 2026) – U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Harvey C. Barnum Jr. (DDG 124) arrived in Boston, Massachusetts, March 13 for a scheduled port visit...
16 March 2026 Flagship of U.S. 7th Fleet arrives in Manila, Philippines U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) arrived in Manila, Philippines for a scheduled port visit, March 16, 2026. Blue Ridge's last visit to Manila was in 2024...
11 March 2026 USS Mustin to forward deploy to Japan SAN DIEGO- Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) will forward deploy to Yokosuka, Japan, as part of a scheduled rotation of forces in the Pacific. This move will be a permanent change of station for the crew and family members...