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USS Florida Returns to Kings Bay Following 727-Day Deployment

USS Florida Triumphantly Returns to Kings Bay After Epic 727-Day Deployment

“We have demonstrated the versatility of the SSGN platform to operate anywhere at any time,” stated Capt. Peter French, blue crew commanding officer. “We operated in...

SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 31, 2024) – Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Mobile (LCS 26) conducts a Maritime Cooperative Activity with Philippine Navy’s Gregorio del Pilar-class patrol ship, BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PS 16), in the South China Sea, July 31, 2024. Mobile, part of Destroyer Squadron 7, is on a rotational deployment operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Naval Aircrewman Tactical Helicopter 2nd Class Diego Chavez)

Cruise Industry5 months ago

USS Mobile and BRP Ramon Alcaraz Unite for High-Impact Maritime Cooperative Activity

Multinational Cooperation Activities (MCAs) underscore the fortified alliance between the United States and the Philippines, bolstering combined maritime capabilities and promoting stability in the Indo-Pacific. The...

Stellar Laelaps / Flight Test Aegis Weapon System-32 (FTM-32)

Capabilities and Communities5 months ago

USS Preble Set to Strengthen Pacific Presence with Strategic Japan Deployment

Preble will replace USS Benfold (DDG 65), which will depart Yokosuka and move to Everett, Washington. The forward presence of Preble supports the United States’ commitment...

Task Force 59 Holds Change of Command Ceremony

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Task Force 59 Celebrates Leadership Transition in Command Ceremony

Capt. John Barrientos officially took over command of Task Force (TF) 59, relieving Capt. Colin Corridan who led the unit since March 2023. TF 59 is...

Operation Ice Camp Yields Treasure Trove of Arctic Data for NPS Students, Faculty

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Arctic Expedition Uncovers Valuable Data for NPS Researchers and Students

A team from the Naval Postgraduate School’s Meteorology and Oceanography (METOC) program has been conducting groundbreaking research in the Beaufort Sea, about 200 nautical miles from...

Navy Reserve Sailor Soars to New Heights Following in the Legacy of Women Trailblazers

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Navy Reserve Sailor Shatters Barriers, Embraces Legacy of Women Pioneers

WAVES, an initiative that allowed women to enlist in the Navy across various career fields such as clerical work, military intelligence, and cryptography, saw the service...

NRL Scientists Identify New Class of Semiconductor Nanocrystals

Energy5 months ago

NRL Scientists Unveil Revolutionary Class of Semiconductor Nanocrystals

The groundbreaking theoretical research could revolutionize the development of highly efficient light-emitting devices and other technologies. Generally, the lowest-energy exciton in nanocrystals is poorly emitting, earning...

Vice Chief of Naval Operations Visits Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory

CNO5 months ago

CNO Evaluates Service Excellence Initiatives at HII Newport News Shipbuilding

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti visited Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) in Newport News, Virginia, on July 31, 2024, to review...

Readout of Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti’s Meetings with Senior Leaders in the Federated States of Micronesia

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Top Navy Admiral Lisa Franchetti Discusses Key Issues with Micronesian Leaders

Chief of Naval Operations Spokesperson Navy Cmdr. Desiree Frame provided the following readout: Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti met with key leaders from the...

General5 months ago

SECNAV Del Toro Unveils New Navy Fast Transport Ship ‘Lansing’; Michigan Governor to Sponsor

LANSING, Michigan (July 22, 2024) – Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced that a future Expeditionary Fast Transport, EPF 16, will be named USNS...