JUNE 10, 2026 – The U.S. Navy accepted delivery of USNS Sojourner Truth (T-AO 210), the sixth ship in the John Lewis-class fleet replenishment oiler program, from General Dynamics NASSCO in San Diego, June 9. Delivery marks the official transfer from the shipbuilder to the U.S. Navy, following completion of successful integrated sea trials. “USNS Sojourner Truth’s … [Read more...]

JUNE 10, 2026 - The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) has received a transportable satellite tracking antenna system from the U.S. Space Force’s (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) System Delta 81 (SYD 81) to expand joint space testing, training and operational support capabilities at NRL’s Blossom Point Tracking Facility during the first quarter of calendar year 2026. The … [Read more...]

JUNE 10, 2026 — Peak PCS Season seems pretty self-explanatory: a lot of people moving in and out of the base. What isn't inferred is the countless hours transportation specialists spend incustomer counseling sessions and the coordination efforts supporting service members, Department of Defense civilians and their families moves. At Fleet Logistics Center Sigonella, the peak … [Read more...]

JUNE 10, 2026 - Before Camp Turtle, Latvia, was a location, it was a mission. U.S. Navy construction personnel, also known as Seabees, arrived in Liepāja, Latvia, this month with equipment, tools and a familiar purpose: build what the force needs, where the force needs it. These sailors established expeditionary infrastructure in support of Exercise Baltic Operations … [Read more...]

JUNE 9, 2026 – Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) returned to its homeport of Norfolk, Va. on June 6 following a historic 10-month deployment to the U.S. Fourth Fleet area of operations. Iwo Jima is the flagship of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (IWO ARG). IWO ARG is also comprised of San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ships USS Fort … [Read more...]