United States Ship Higgins (DDG76) and His Majesty’s Canadian Ship Ottawa conduct manoeuvers in international waters during exercise Noble Wolverine in the South China Sea on 11 January 2025. Photo Credit: Sailor 3rd Class Jacob Saunders, Canadian Armed Forces Photo. JANUARY 15, 2025 - The U.S. Navy (USN) and Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) joined forces to conduct bilateral … [Read more...]
Navy Getting Two New Aircraft Carriers
JANUARY 14, 2025 – Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced the names of two future Gerald R. Ford-class of aircraft carriers as the future USS William J. Clinton (CVN 82) and the future USS George W. Bush (CVN 83). The future USS William J. Clinton honors President William J. Clinton, 42nd President of the United States of America, serving two terms from 1993 to … [Read more...]
Farewell Address to the Naval Academy
JANUARY 14, 2025 – Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro delivered his farewell address to midshipmen, faculty, and staff at the United States Naval Academy on Jan. 13. A 1983 USNA graduate, Secretary Del Toro’s visit during the final week of his tenure reflects his deep ties to the institution that helped shape his career and dedication to service. “From the Civil War … [Read more...]
Remembering President and Navy Veteran Jimmy Carter
JANUARY 10, 2025 - James “Jimmy” Earl Carter, Jr., the 39th President of the United States, passed away on Dec. 29, 2024 at the age of 100. President Carter leaves a remarkable legacy as a dedicated public servant, influential statesman and champion of global peace, democracy and human rights. President Carter began his public service career in 1943 when he received an … [Read more...]
Navy Honors President Carter with Historic ‘Missing Man’ Flyover
JANUARY 10, 2025 - Twenty-one U.S. Navy F/A-18E/F Super Hornets conducted a missing man formation flyover to honor the former U.S. President James Earl “Jimmy” Carter on Jan. 9. The eight squadrons, from Strike Fighter Wing Atlantic, that provided aircraft for the flyover were: The “Fighting Swordsmen” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 32, the “Blue Blasters” of VFA-34, the … [Read more...]