JUNE 6, 2026 - The U.S. Navy will christen its newest John Lewis-class fleet replenishment oiler, USNS Thurgood Marshall (T-AO 211), during a 10 a.m. PDT ceremony today, June 6, 2026, at General Dynamics National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO) shipyard in San Diego, California. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. David Bligh, Judge Advocate General of the Navy, will deliver the … [Read more...]
Spanish Armada Assists Navy with Oil Spill
JUNE 5, 2026 – Base Naval de Rota hosted the slick response exercise on June 4, 2026. This event is one of the annual bilateral exercises between the U.S. Navy and the Spanish Armada. Bay of Cadiz Port Authority, Cadiz Port Captain’s Office, and Spanish Maritime Rescue Services participated in the event, in accordance with the Spanish national response system to maritime … [Read more...]
Navy-Marine Corps Team Returns to San Diego
JUNE 3, 2026 - Marines and Sailors of Task Force (TF) Ashland returned to San Diego aboard Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48), following four months of operations in the Indo-Pacific region, June 1, 2026. TF Ashland is composed of Ashland’s crew and a command element from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU); a ground combat element from 3rd … [Read more...]
Navy Forecasters Keep Typhoon Watch
JUNE 3, 2026 - As another typhoon season approaches, a specialized team of Navy forecasters is already locked in a high-stakes battle against the Pacific's most unpredictable storms. At the forefront of this effort is the Naval Oceanography Antisubmarine Warfare Center in Yokosuka, Japan, which stands ready to provide the critical weather intelligence required during the … [Read more...]
USS Springfield Returns Home to Guam
JUNE 3, 2026 – Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Springfield (SSN 761) returned to its homeport of Naval Base Guam, May 31, 2026, after completing a routine deployment in the Western Pacific. “Springfield’s presence in theater reaffirmed its role in maintaining security and stability throughout the region,” said Capt. Neil Steinhagen, commander, Submarine Squadron … [Read more...]