WASHINGTON – Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro formally announced the site for the new National Museum of the United States Navy, Oct. 18, during a ceremony at the new museum location...

NORFOLK, Virginia - The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Washington (SSN 787) was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation (PUC) for “outstanding performance in action while conducting operations within U.S. SIXTH Fleet” during their recent six-month deployment...

WASHINGTON – Acting Under Secretary of the Navy (UNSECNAV) Tom Mancinelli and the Acting Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (DUSN(A&S)) Deborah Rosenblum traveled to Guam and Hawaii, Oct. 13-18, to meet with government officials, military leaders, and...

SAN DIEGO – U.S. Navy Capt. Jose Arana assumed command of USS Makin Island (LHD 8) from Capt. Andria Slough during a ceremony held aboard amphibious assault ship October 17...

SUBIC BAY, Philippines - As part of the eighth iteration of Exercise Sama Sama 2024, Military Sealift Command (MSC) Far East participated in refueling-at-sea familiarization training aboard the Philippine Navy (PN) frigate BRP Jose Rizal (FF 150), at Subic Bay, Philippines, Oct. 8-9...

SAN DIEGO – The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) departed the San Diego area for routine operations Oct. 8, beginning its transit to Yokosuka, Japan...

The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) welcomed U.S. Navy Capt. Eric Skalski as the institution’s new Dean of Students and Commanding Officer of the Student Military Element during a ceremony, Oct. 10, relieving U.S. Navy Capt. Thor Martinsen, Ph.D., an NPS alumnus and current permanent military...

PEACHTREE CITY, Georgia - The College Board has announced that Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Americas high schools have been named to the prestigious AP School Honor Roll for the 2023-24 academic year. This honor recognizes schools that have demonstrated a strong commitment to...

MANAMA, Bahrain – U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard forces joined the United Arab Emirates naval defense force for exercise Iron Defender 24, Oct. 14-24. This maritime exercise will take place in the UAE and its territorial and coastal waters...

The Naval Postgraduate School is leading a sleep study to monitor the success of circadian-based watch rotations...