JUNE 17, 2024 - The Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS ST. LOUIS (LCS 19), along with the “Rangers” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 50 Detachment 4 and embarked U.S. Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachment, departed from Naval Station Mayport June 15, beginning her maiden deployment to support U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations. ST. LOUIS’ primary mission … [Read more...]

JUNE 14, 2024 – Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro underscored the Navy’s commitment to the strong and enduring partnership between Chile and the United States during a visit June 11-13, where he met with key U.S. and Chilean military and civilian leaders. Del Toro first met with U.S. Ambassador to Chile Bernadette M. Meehan, and Commander, U.S. Southern Command, Gen. … [Read more...]

JUNE 13, 2024 - Planning and preparations are being finalized for the 29th biennial Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC), a multinational exercise involving 29 nations and more than 25,000 personnel, set to run June 27 to Aug. 1, in and around the Hawaiian Islands. Hosted by Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, RIMPAC 2024 will be led by Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet, who will serve … [Read more...]

JUNE 12, 2024 – USS Constitution’s 78th commanding officer will take command of Old Ironsides during a change-of-command ceremony, scheduled for Friday, June 21, 2024, at noon. Constitution’s current and 77th commanding officer, Commander Billie J. Farrell, will be relieved by Commander Crystal L. Schaefer. The 500 guest ceremony will be broadcast live on USS … [Read more...]

JUNE 10, 2024 - The Navy christened the Navajo-class towing, salvage, and rescue ship, the future USNS Cherokee Nation (T-ATS 7), during a 10 a.m. CDT ceremony Saturday, June 8, in Houma, Louisiana. The Honorable Chuck Hoskin, Jr., Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, delivered the principal address. Remarks were provided by the Honorable Franklin Parker, Assistant … [Read more...]