07 April 2025 Commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet Visits USS Nimitz Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet visited the USS Nimitz (CVN 68) while underway in the Indo-Pacific, recognizing the ship’s enduring legacy and the dedication of its crew in advancing regional security, strengthening partnerships and inspiring future generations of naval...
04 April 2025 NAVFAC Leaders Attend SAME Capital Week Conference WASHINGTON NAVY YARD, District of Columbia -- Rear Adm. Dean VanderLey, commander, Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) and chief of Civil Engineers emphasized the importance of industry partnerships, alternative construction methods, and engaging with Congress during an executive...
03 April 2025 Emory S. Land departs Darwin DARWIN, Northern Territory, Australia (April 2, 2025) – The submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39) departed Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia, following a routine port visit, April 2, 2025. During the visit, Emory S. Land provided logistical support to the Virginia-class fast-attack...
03 April 2025 USS John C. Stennis Implements Reactor Pin Program to Enhance Readiness and Professionalism 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...
02 April 2025 Navy Week Program Sets Sail for Milwaukee 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...
01 April 2025 U.S. Joins India to Launch Exercise Tiger TRIUMPH 2025 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...
31 March 2025 Navy Week returns to Richmond, May 12-18 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...
31 March 2025 NASA, DoD Medical Components Integrate Aboard USS Somerset in Preparation for Artemis II Mission 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...
31 March 2025 Department of Defense Completes Underway Recovery Test 12 with 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...
31 March 2025 NIWC Atlantic Helps Train Sub Sailors While Saving Navy Money 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...