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Hawaii

U.S. Navy Sailors, assigned to Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), man the rails as the ship passes the USS Arizona memorial while departing Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickman, Aug. 1, 2026. Theodore Roosevelt, flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 9, is underway operating in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Alexia Mezick) Share

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SINGAPORE (Aug. 3, 2026) Southeast Asia Cooperation and Training (SEACAT) participants watch an introductory video during SEACAT in Singapore, Aug. 3, 2026. SEACAT is a multilateral, multi-platform exercise including ashore and at-sea training evolutions emphasizing real-world engagements to enhance cooperation and maritime security capabilities in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class Moises Sandoval) Share

Submarine Base New London

260803-N-UM74-1001 NAVAL SUBMARINE BASE NEW LONDON, Conn. (Aug. 3, 2026) The first-in-class nuclear-powered fast-attack submarine USS Virginia (SSN 774) returns to Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn., Aug. 3, 2026, following a six-month deployment to the U.S. European Command area of responsibility. Virginia and crew operate under Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) 4, whose primary mission is to provide attack submarines that are ready, prepared, and committed to meet the unique challenges of undersea combat and deployed operations in unforgiving environments across the globe. (U.S. Navy photo by John Narewski) Share

Arlington, Va.

Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao speaks during a celebration commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Office of Naval Research, held July 31 at the Pentagon Auditorium. (U.S. Navy photo by Michael Walls) Share

WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON– Today, the Department of the Navy announced a decisive step to sharpen its competitive edge, reclassifying nineteen planned Virginia Class submarines equipped with the Virginia Payload Module (VPM) as guided missile submarines (SSGN). This pivotal shift clearly differentiates these advanced platforms from traditional Virginia Class fast attack submarines (SSNs), signaling a leap forward in undersea warfighting capability, lethal combat power, and global deterrence. Share

BALTIC SEA

An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter attached to the “Ghostriders” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, approaches the flight deck of the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) during night flight operations in the Baltic Sea, July 7, 2026. Mount Whitney is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to support the warfighting effectiveness, lethality and readiness of U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, and defend U.S., Allied and partner interests in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Isaac Esposito) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Matt Whitford participates in flight operations inside the integrated catapult control station aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), July 11, 2026. Carl Vinson, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 1, is currently underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Arianna Nieves) Share

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The crew of the Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) stand by during the ship’s decommissioning ceremony held at Naval Base San Diego, July 29, 2026. Commissioned in Galveston, Texas on September 22, 2012, Fort Worth served as a test and training platform in San Diego, CA and Singapore. The grit and tenacity of crews who served aboard Fort Worth will leaving a legacy of perseverance for LCS crews. Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet ensures fleet commanders are equipped with personnel, materiel and training required to project credible naval power at sea, ashore, at home and abroad. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kassandra Alanis) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

U.S. Navy Electronics Technician 3rd Class Serenity Watson, left, and U.S. Navy Electronics Technician 3rd Class Bryer Buckholz, assigned to Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), conduct communication checks during Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2026 in the Pacific Ocean, July 13, 2026. Thirty nations, 30 ships, five submarines, 15 national land forces, more than 190 aircraft and more than 30,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 24 to July 31. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2026 is the 30th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Aaron Haro Gonzalez) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo ship USNS Washington Chambers (T-AKE-11) pulls alongside Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) for a replenishment-at-sea during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC), July 26, 2026. Thirty nations, over 30 surface ships, five submarines, 15 national land forces, more than 206 aircraft and 30,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands. June 24 to July 31. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans. RIMPAC 2026 is the 30th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Conner Blake) Share

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A U.S. Sailor, with San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS San Antonio (LPD 17), observes as the San Antonio transits the Panama Canal, Aug. 1, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in support of Department of War-directed operations, and the President’s priorities.  (U.S. Marine Corps photo) Share

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Panamanian linemen ties down San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS San Antonio (LPD 17) as it transits the Panama Canal, Aug. 1, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in support of Department of War-directed operations, and the President’s priorities.  (U.S. Marine Corps photo) Share