OCTOBER 27, 2025 — The Navy has issued updated guidance mandating the use of the Government Travel Charge Card (GTCC) for all permanent change-of-station (PCS) travel for eligible Sailors, effective immediately. The change, announced in NAVADMIN 210/25, aligns with Department of War policies. Under the new directive, active-duty Sailors, Training and Administration of the … [Read more...]
Guantanamo Bay Prepares for Hurricane Melissa
OCTOBER 27, 2025 – Approximately 864 non-mission essential personnel from Naval Station Guantanamo Bay arrived at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola Oct. 25 and 26 as part of a Naval Station Guantanamo Bay non-mission essential personnel movement ahead of one of the strongest hurricanes of the 2025 storm season. Family members, civilian employees and contractors and pets were … [Read more...]
Japan, U.S. Forces Begin Multilateral Exercise
OCTOBER 22, 2025 – The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), the U.S. Marine Corps, and U.S. Navy begin the multilateral exercise Annual Exercise (ANNUALEX) 2025 in the Philippine Sea, October 20, 2025. This year’s ANNUALEX focuses on enhancing the Japan and U.S. bilateral alliance within a multilateral context through maritime communication tactics, anti-submarine … [Read more...]
LCS 21 Returns Following Maiden Deployment
OCTOBER 15, 2025 - USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul (LCS 21), a Freedom-variant Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), returned to Naval Station Mayport, concluding its maiden deployment to the U.S. Fourth Fleet Area of Responsibility (AOR). “Over the past seven months, the Minneapolis-Saint Paul crew has demonstrated resilience, determination, and flexibility,” said Cmdr. Steven Fresse, … [Read more...]
Historic Navy 250th Anniversary Celebration at Sea
OCTOBER 14, 2025 – On Oct. 13, 1775, the Second Continental Congress passed a resolution creating the Continental Navy, officially establishing what would become the United States Navy. At the time, the 13 colonies were locked in the Revolutionary War against Britain, the world’s leading naval power. While American forces fought on land, they knew victory would also depend on … [Read more...]