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...]
Hegseth Visits NAS Oceana, Recognizes Sailors
OCTOBER 13, 2025 – Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, visited Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana to administer the oath of enlistment to new U.S. military recruits and personally recognize NAS Oceana Sailors for their exceptional leadership, professionalism, and dedication to the Navy and the installation’s mission, during a ceremony held at Apollo Soucek Field, onboard NAS Oceana, … [Read more...]
Sailors Celebrate the Navy’s 250th Birthday
OCTOBER 13, 2025 – Multinational service members deployed in support of Pacific Partnership 2025 celebrated the Navy’s 250th Birthday embarked on the Lewis B. Puller-class expeditionary sea base USS John L. Canley (ESB-6) underway in the Western Pacific Ocean, Oct. 13, 2025. Pacific Partnership 2025 is a six-month operation focused on four lines of effort: engineering, … [Read more...]