MAY 18, 2026 - U.S. Navy expeditionary forces are operating in the High North to deploy and test advanced Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) May 4-24, 2026, during an unmanned systems and explosive ordnance disposal EOD exercise with Norway, strengthening their bilateral posture in the Arctic. These first-of-its-kind maneuvers focus on rapidly employing unmanned systems … [Read more...]

MAY 18, 2026 — Nearly 4,500 Sailors of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group aboard USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) returned to Naval Station Norfolk the morning of May 16, following a historic and successful 11-month deployment to the U.S. 4th, 5th and 6th Fleets. The aircraft carrier returned with its accompanying destroyers, USS Bainbridge (DDG 96), and USS Mahan (DDG 72). USS … [Read more...]

MAY 16, 2026 - Secretary of War Pete Hegseth was on hand with his wife, Jennifer, and numerous senior Navy leaders at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, today to welcome home sailors assigned to the USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group after a record-setting, multi-month deployment. The strike group returned to Norfolk after a 326-day deployment, the longest U.S. aircraft … [Read more...]

MAY 15, 2026 — The Navy esports team is seeking motivated and professional Sailors to compete for primary team member billets during upcoming online tryouts scheduled for June 6-7, 2026. Selected Sailors will receive three-year orders to the Navy Esports Facility in Memphis, Tennessee, where they will represent the Navy in competitive gaming and public outreach events … [Read more...]

MAY 15, 2026 - U.S. Sixth Fleet successfully integrated advanced unmanned surface vessels (USVs) during Exercise Obangame Express 2026 in Douala, Cameroon. As part of the exercise, Commander Task Force 66 (CTF 66) conducted USV training initiatives in the port of Douala, integrating Lightfish and Global Autonomous Reconnaissance Craft (GARC) platforms to demonstrate … [Read more...]