JANUARY 21, 2026 — Naval Base San Diego (NBSD), the largest naval installation in the Pacific, has been awarded the 2025 Shore Battle “E” Award in the Fleet Concentration/Extra Large category, recognizing sustained excellence in operational readiness, installation management, and unwavering support to the Fleet, warfighters, and Navy families. “This recognition belongs to … [Read more...]
How the SEALs Became the Navy’s Most Elite Force
JANUARY 20, 2026 - For decades, the Navy SEALs have been among the most recognized names of the U.S. military's elite warfighters. This month marks 64 years since the establishment of this storied force, which traces its roots back to the amphibious scouts, raiders and demolition units of World War II. The SEALs — an acronym for sea, air and land — are the Navy's most … [Read more...]
Spectacular Plans to Mark America’s 250th Birthday
JANUARY 16, 2026 - To mark America’s semiquincentennial, the Port of New York and New Jersey is readying the largest international maritime spectacle in U.S. history. It will feature 60 international tall ships from more than 20 nations, 40+ allied and U.S. naval vessels, a British aircraft carrier, Cunard's Queen Mary 2, and over 100 aircraft led by the U.S. Navy's Blue … [Read more...]
Navy and Coast Guard Evacuate Ill Mariner
JANUARY 16, 2026 - A U.S. Navy MH-60 knighthawk helicopter crew from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 25 safely evacuated and transferred an ill mariner from the 459-foot U.S.-flagged cable-laying ship Decisive on Tuesday, thanks to the coordinated efforts of HSC-25 and the watch at U.S. Coast Guard Joint Rescue Sub-Center Guam. JRSC Guam watchstanders received the medical … [Read more...]
Tripoli Expeditionary Strike Group Now in Indo-Pacific
JANUARY 15, 2026 — The Tripoli Expeditionary Strike Group, composed of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Robert Smalls (CG 62) and Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115), is conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of … [Read more...]