OCTOBER 3, 2025 — U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) arrived in Busan, South Korea for a port visit, Sept. 25, 2025, after completing the trilateral exercise Freedom Edge followed by a visit to Pyeongtaek and Republic of Korea 2nd Fleet. This arrival in Busan marks the first time since 2020 that Blue Ridge has visited Busan. During this port visit, leadership … [Read more...]
Guantanamo Changes Leadership Supporting DHS
OCTOBER 2, 2025 - U.S. service members assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Guard transferred authority of key leadership positions at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Oct. 1, 2025. Planned several weeks in advance, the week-long relief in place/transfer of authority process allowed outgoing and incoming personnel to work side by side. The phased turnover ensured … [Read more...]
Navy Exceeds FY25 Recruiting Goals
OCTOBER 2, 2025 - The U.S. Navy has surpassed its recruiting goals for Fiscal Year 2025, bringing in more than 44,096 future Sailors — the highest total since the early 2000s. This historic achievement reflects the combined effort of leadership, Navy Recruiting Command’s front-line recruiters, and support staff, all working together to ensure the Fleet has the right talent … [Read more...]
Defend and Fortify Lethality Through Cybersecurity
SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 - In today’s cyber environment, federal, state, local governments and private industry are experiencing cyber-attacks daily. Over the past few years, adversaries such as Russia, China, and Iran, and other non-state actors have intensified their campaigns against the United States, probing for vulnerabilities and exploiting weak points wherever they … [Read more...]
Naval Hospital in Japan Tests Readiness
SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 - Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Yokosuka, Japan, conducted a large-scale mass casualty drill Sept. 23, testing its ability to triage, treat and transport multiple simulated patients during a crisis. The exercise included 10 simulated casualties, ranging from a femur fracture with controlled bleeding to complex scenarios such as punctured … [Read more...]