06 November 2023 Ohio-Class Submarine Enters the U.S. 5th Fleet Area of Operations MANAMA, Bahrain — An Ohio-class submarine arrived in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations, Nov. 5. The submarine's rapid deployment in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility demonstrates the flexibility and dynamic ability to deter potential adversaries, reassure partners,...
03 November 2023 U.S. Navy Destroyer Conducts Freedom of Navigation Operation in the South China Sea SPRATLY ISLANDS, South China Sea – On November 3, USS Dewey (DDG 105) asserted navigational rights and freedoms in the South China Sea near the Spratly Islands, consistent with international law. At the conclusion of the operation, USS Dewey (DDG 105) exited the excessive...
03 November 2023 U.S. Navy Destroyer Conducts Freedom of Navigation Operation in the South China Sea SPRATLY ISLANDS, South China Sea — On November 3, USS Dewey (DDG 105) asserted navigational rights and freedoms in the South China Sea near the Spratly Islands, consistent with international law. At the conclusion of the operation, USS Dewey (DDG 105) exited the excessive claim area and...
01 November 2023 7th Fleet Destroyer and Royal Canadian Navy Frigate Transit Taiwan Strait Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) and Royal Canadian Navy Halifax-class frigate HMCS Ottawa (FFH 341) conducted a routine Taiwan Strait transit November 1 (local time) through waters where high-seas freedoms of navigation and overflight apply in accordance...
30 October 2023 USNS Robert F. Kennedy Christened as MSC’s Newest Ship SAN DIEGO, Ca - Fleet replenishment oiler USNS Robert F. Kennedy (T-AO 208), the Military Sealift Command’s newest ship, was christened during a ceremony at the General Dynamics NASSCO shipyard in San Diego, Calif., today...
25 October 2023 USS Jack H. Lucas (DDG 125) Arrives at Homeport in San Diego SAN DIEGO, Ca - The first Flight III Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, USS Jack H. Lucas (DDG 125), arrived at its new homeport in San Diego Oct. 25...
17 October 2023 Navy Shore Enterprise: Celebrating 20 Years of Service Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) reached a significant milestone – 20 years of “Sustaining the Fleet, Enabling the Fighter, and Supporting the Family.”...
12 October 2023 7th Fleet Aircraft Transits Taiwan Strait A U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon transited the Taiwan Strait in international airspace on October 12 (local time). By operating within the Taiwan Strait in accordance with international law, the United States upholds the navigational rights and freedoms of all nations. The aircraft's transit of the Taiwan...
06 October 2023 U.S. 5th Fleet Enhances Middle East Maritime Security with Unmanned Capabilities MANAMA, Bahrain - Last month, naval forces in the Middle East region successfully integrated unmanned platforms with traditionally crewed ships and aircraft to conduct enhanced maritime security operations in the waters surrounding the Arabian Peninsula...
05 October 2023 GRFCSG Strengthens Interoperability with Italy IONIAN SEA - The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRFCSG) concluded a series of high-end training events with Italian naval forces in the Ionian Sea, Oct. 4, 2023, to increase interoperability as NATO allies and strengthen regional stability in the Mediterranean region...