JULY 15, 2025 – The Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) returned to homeport in Gaeta, Italy, after operating in the Mediterranean Sea, Atlantic Ocean, and Baltic Sea. The underway underscored the U.S. Navy’s commitment to regional security and strong partnerships with European and African nations. During the ship’s underway, it conducted … [Read more...]
Exercise Begins with Record Participation and Enduring Purpose
Lieutenant General Joel Vowell, Deputy Commanding General for U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC) and Australian Defence Force Chief of Joint Operations, Vice Admiral Justin Jones, AO, CSC, RAN address the media at the opening ceremony for Exercise Talisman Sabre 25 onboard HMAS Adelaide in Sydney, New South Wales. *** Local Caption *** Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025 is being conducted … [Read more...]
Sailors Support Texas Flood Recovery Efforts
JULY 15, 2025 – Sailors assigned to Naval Construction Battalion (NCB) 22, Detachment San Antonio, volunteered to support local authorities during flood recovery operations in Hunt, Texas, on Saturday, July 12, 2025, following record rainfall and catastrophic flooding along the Guadalupe River. After earlier flood response efforts in Kerrville, NCB 22 Detachment leadership … [Read more...]
Blue Angels Select Team Members for 2026 Season
JULY 14, 2025 – The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, selected seven new officers to join the team for the 2026 air show season. The squadron selected three F/A-18E/F Super Hornet pilots, a C-130J Super Hercules pilot, an Assistant Maintenance Officer, a Supply Officer and a Public Affairs Officer to replace outgoing team members. By the start of … [Read more...]
Navy Excercise Concludes Showcasing Unified Mine Warfare Capabilities
250701-N-TF068-1002 PORTLAND PORT, United Kingdom (July 1, 2025) - Ships assigned to the Sea Breeze 2025-2 Mine Countermeasures (MCM) Task Group sail in formation. Sea Breeze is an annual maritime exercise aimed at building collective capability and agility to restore security and stability in the dynamic Black Sea. Sea Breeze 2025-2 is focused on mine countermeasure, explosive … [Read more...]