16 November 2023 Keel Authenticated for Future Billy Frank Jr. MOBILE, Ala. – The keel for the future USNS Billy Frank Jr. (T-ATS 11), the Navy’s 6th Navajo-class platform, was laid at Austal USA’s shipyard in Mobile, Nov. 14...
07 November 2023 WIC Workshop Kicks Off NPS’ Annual Innovation Continuum MONTEREY, Calif. — In today’s era of strategic competition, the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps understand that innovation is a key to success in the maritime warfighting domain...
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...