NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (March 10, 2025) – The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) is the second nuclear-powered carrier of its class to implement a new reactor pin program. The program, started in December 2024, recognizes senior in-rate qualifications within the reactor...

MILLINGTON, Tenn. -- The U.S. Navy proudly announces Milwaukee Navy Week taking place July 14-20, 2025. As part of a nationwide outreach effort, Milwaukee Navy Week will bring 50-75 Sailors to engage directly with the community through a week-long series of performances, educational events and...

VISAKHAPATNAM, India – Indian and U.S. armed forces held the opening ceremony to launch this year’s Exercise Tiger Triumph in Visakhapatnam, India, on April 1, 2025...

The U.S. Navy proudly announces the return of Richmond Navy Week, taking place May 12-18, 2025. As part of a nationwide outreach effort, Richmond Navy Week will bring 70-85 Sailors to engage directly with the community through a week-long series of performances, educational events, and service...

SAN DIEGO — At a moment’s notice, aeronautical capsules carrying astronauts streak through Earth’s atmosphere, landing in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. When a space module carrying astronauts splashes down, a joint recovery team from the Department of Defense (DoD) and NASA...

SAN DIEGO — NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems Landing and Recovery team and the Department of Defense successfully completed the third recovery test for the crewed Artemis II mission aboard amphibious transport dock USS Somerset (LPD 25) off the coast of San Diego, March 31...

The Navy's CSRR MRTS offers a cost-effective, realistic submarine radio room simulation, yielding 68% savings over legacy systems. It provides hands-on training for various submarine platforms, enabling crews to practice in diverse scenarios, including simulated equipment failures. The system...

CARIBBEAN SEA — U.S. Navy Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) conducted a passing exercise (PASSEX) with the Guyana Defence Force Defiant-class patrol vessel GDFS Shahoud (1039) on Mar. 27. The two ships conducted formation-maneuvering events supported by...

SOUTH CHINA SEA — The Armed Forces of the Philippines, the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force and the United States Navy, demonstrating a collective commitment to strengthen regional and international cooperation in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific, conducted a multilateral Maritime...

ATLANTIC OCEAN – The Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (IWO ARG) successfully completed Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training, a rigorous multi-domain exercise designed to increase the tactical readiness and proficiency of surface units. Led by the Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting...