Ten nations, 22 surface ships, one submarine, multiple aircraft, and approximately 5,300 personnel will participate in an at-sea-only iteration of the biennial Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise scheduled Aug. 17-31, in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands...

On Aug. 4, 2020, Deputy Secretary of Defense David L. Norquist approved the establishment of an Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) Task Force (UAPTF).  The Department of the Navy, under the cognizance of the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security, will lead the...

Coalition Task Force (CTF) Sentinel, the operational arm of the International Maritime Security Construct (IMSC) monitored an incident involving Iranian forces who boarded a tanker in the international waters of the Gulf of Oman near the Strait of Hormuz, Aug 12...

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday visited the United States Naval Academy and spoke to the Class of 2024, Aug. 7, 2020...

The U.S. Navy and the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration have signed a new agreement to jointly expand the development and operations of unmanned maritime systems in the nation’s coastal and world’s ocean waters. This will enable NOAA to leverage the Navy’s expertise, infrastructure, best...

U.S. 2nd Fleet, in coordination with Canadian Forces, Maritime Forces Atlantic (MARLANT), and U.S. Coast Guard’s Atlantic Area Command (USCG LANT), will host a virtual media availability 04 Aug at 1300 EST to discuss the upcoming Operation (Op) NANOOK-TUUGAALIK 2020 being held 4-24 Aug.Op NANOOK is...

The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS New Mexico (SSN 779) conducted a change of command at Naval Station Norfolk, July 31.Cmdr. Jared Smith relieved Cmdr. Jim Morrow as commanding officer of New Mexico.Capt. Jeffrey Juergens, commander, Submarine Squadron 6, said Morrow demonstrated...

The U.S. Navy esports team, Goats & Glory, will resume streaming on Twitch Friday, July 31.  The channel temporarily paused streaming last week to review internal policies and procedures, as well as platform-specific policies, to ensure guidelines for participating in the space are clear.The purpose...

Editor’s Note:  Click here to see video of the Wreath Laying Ceremony:ATLANTIC OCEAN -- USS Indianapolis (LCS 17) Sailors recently conducted a memorial wreath laying ceremony at sea to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the loss of the USS Indianapolis (CA-35), which was torpedoed near the end of...

Catherine Kessmeier, the senior official performing the duties of Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, visited San Diego Navy commands Monday for a first-hand look at personnel initiatives and programs that benefit servicemembers and their families...