MAY 4, 2026 - The Navy launched a new Uniform Electronic Gift Card Program to ensure eligible Sailors obtain required uniform items not received upon graduating from Recruit Training Command (RTC) beginning June 1, 2024. The program provides Active and Reserve Sailors a direct way to receive uniform items through Navy Exchange uniform centers without incurring out-of-pocket … [Read more...]

MAY 1, 2026 - The U.S. Navy will christen the future USNS Solomon Atkinson (T-ATS 12), during a ceremony at Austal USA on Saturday, May 2, at 10 a.m. CDT. The Honorable Brendan Rogers, Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Energy, Installations, and Environment, will deliver the principal address. Additional speakers are set to include the Honorable Daniel Marsden, acting … [Read more...]

MAY 1, 2026 – U.S. and Canadian maritime leadership from Commander, U.S. Second Fleet (C2F), Commander, U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area, (LANTAREA), Maritime Forces Atlantic & Joint Task Force Atlantic (RCN MCC and JTF-A COM), and Fleet and Maritime Security Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) convened to advance the Atlantic Maritime Security Coalition (AMSC). The coalition, … [Read more...]

MAY 1, 2026 — U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) and embarked U.S. 7th Fleet departed Laem Chabang, Thailand following a planned port visit March 30, 2026. The port visit demonstrated the continuation of over 190 years of friendly relations between the U.S.-Thai government. "Our visit to Thailand has been a highlight for the crew of the USS Blue Ridge, and we … [Read more...]

APRIL 30, 2026 — Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle announced today that Matthew Swartz has assumed duties as Director Navy Staff while remaining the executive director on the CNO staff. This leadership consolidation is a deliberate order to shift the Navy staff from a peacetime posture to a warfighting footing in direct alignment with the recently released U.S. Navy … [Read more...]