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U.S. Naval Research Laboratory and L3 Harris engineers unstow the antenna pedestal at the Blossom Point Tracking Facility, 1Q CY 26, following transportation from the L3 Harris facility the system was integrated at in Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Navy photo) Share

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Installation and Logistics Team Members from L3 Harris and Systems Delta 81 (SYD 81) assemble as a group after inventorying and deploying the antenna system in just four days, 1Q CY 26. (U.S. Navy photo) Share

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U.S. Naval Research Laboratory Aerospace Engineer and U.S. Space Force SYD 81 Orbital Range Integration Capability Lead gather in front of the satellite tracking antenna system from the U.S. Space Force’s (USSF) Space Systems Command’s (SSC) System Delta 81 (SYD 81) at Blossom Point Tracking Facility to support expanded joint testing and operational readiness for space systems, reinforcing collaboration between the naval and space communities, 1Q CY 26. (U.S. Navy photo by Sarah Peterson) Share

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U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) and SYD 81 team gathers in front of the satellite tracking antenna system from the U.S. Space Force’s (USSF) Space Systems Command’s (SSC) System Delta 81 (SYD 81) at Blossom Point Tracking Facility to support expanded joint testing and operational readiness for space systems, reinforcing collaboration between the naval and space communities, 1Q CY 26. (U.S. Navy photo by Sarah Peterson) Share

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U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) Blossom Point Tracking Facility L3 Harris Systems Support Engineer calibrates a high-power amplifier, 1Q CY 26. The NRL recently received a satellite tracking antenna system from the U.S. Space Force’s (USSF) Space Systems Command’s (SSC) System Delta 81 (SYD 81) at Blossom Point Tracking Facility to support expanded joint testing and operational readiness for space systems, reinforcing collaboration between the naval and space communities. (U.S. Navy photo by Sarah Peterson) Share

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U.S. Naval Research Laboratory Blossom Point Tracking Facility L3 Harris Integration Test Lead evaluates system performance test results, 1Q CY 26. The NRL recently received a satellite tracking antenna system from the U.S. Space Force’s (USSF) Space Systems Command’s (SSC) System Delta 81 (SYD 81) at Blossom Point Tracking Facility to support expanded joint testing and operational readiness for space systems, reinforcing collaboration between the naval and space communities. (U.S. Navy photo by Sarah Peterson) Share

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The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) has received a satellite tracking antenna system from the U.S. Space Force’s (USSF) Space Systems Command’s (SSC) System Delta 81 (SYD 81) at Blossom Point Tracking Facility to support expanded joint testing and operational readiness for space systems, reinforcing collaboration between the naval and space communities, 1Q CY 26. (U.S. Navy photo by Sarah Peterson) Share

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The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) receives a satellite tracking antenna system from the U.S. Space Force (USSF) at the Blossom Point Tracking Facility in Welcome, Md. March 5, 2026. NRL and USSF partnered to support expanded joint testing and operational readiness for space systems, reinforcing collaboration between the naval and space communities. (U.S. Navy photo by Sarah Peterson) Share

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Vice Adm. Heidi Berg (center), commander of U.S. Fleet Cyber Command, Navy Space Command and U.S. 10th Fleet, and Navy cyber enterprise leadership all pose for a group photo at the FCC Cyber Warfare Senior Leadership Summit hosted at the Navy Cryptologic Warfare Development Group auditorium March 3, 2026. The FCC CWSLS brought together operational cyber commanders from across the FCC enterprise, including 26 active commands, 40 cyber mission force units, and 29 reserve commands, to align and synchronize cyber operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy Ruple) Share

NORFOLK, Va.

Members of the North American Maritime Security Initiative (NAMSI) tour Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), May. 19, 2026. The (NAMSI) is an interagency and trilateral maritime security initiative between U.S. Canada’s Joint Operations Command. Hosted by U.S. Naval Forces Northern Command, the 2026 Executive Meeting brings together key maritime forces to enhance collaboration and strengthen operational effectiveness between U.S., Canadian, and Mexican forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Troy Washington III) Share

San Diego

The USNS Mercy Color Guard renders honors during the christening ceremony of Military Sealift Command’s (MSC) newest fleet replenishment oiler USNS Thurgood Marshall (T-AO 211), at the General Dynamics NASSCO shipyard in San Diego, Calif., today. Share

Naval Station Norfolk

NORFOLK, VA. (June 6, 2026) U.S. Navy Damage Controlman 3rd Class Thomas Courtright, assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), embraces his child on the pier at Naval Station Norfolk following a 10-month deployment as part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (IWO ARG). Iwo Jima, the flagship of the IWO ARG, deployed to the Caribbean in support of U.S. Southern Command, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Greggory Fisher) Share