JULY 21, 2026 - For many Sailors nearing the end of their enlistment, deciding whether to stay in the Navy often comes down to one question. What's next? Beginning Aug. 1, 2026, the Navy is making that conversation easier through Full Power Navy (FPN) 2.0, an updated retention initiative that gives eligible Sailors a direct opportunity to connect with a Retention Agent and … [Read more...]

JULY 20, 2026 - The oldest living Medal of Honor recipient returned July 15 to the base where he earned his wings of gold, joining Naval Aviation Schools Command (NASC) to congratulate 29 student naval aviators who completed Naval Introductory Flight Evaluation (NIFE) training, the first milestone on the path to those same wings. Retired Capt. E. Royce Williams, 101, … [Read more...]

JULY 20, 2026 — In a historic milestone for U.S. Navy Military Sealift Command’s (MSC) Combat Logistics Force (CLF), fleet replenishment oiler USNS Kanawha (T-AO 196) was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation (PUC) during an award ceremony at Naval Station Norfolk, July 17, 2026. The rare honor recognizes the ship's extraordinary logistics support to the USS Gerald R. Ford … [Read more...]

JULY 17, 2026 – The San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) returned to its homeport of Norfolk, Virginia on July 16, following an 11-month deployment to the U.S. Fourth Fleet area of operations. USS Fort Lauderdale departed Naval Station Norfolk alongside Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (IWO ARG) ships; comprising of the flagship Wasp-class … [Read more...]

JULY 16, 2026 - Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) delivered USS Albany (SSN 753) to the Navy at Naval Submarine Base New London, returning the Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine before the Fourth of July holiday. “Team Albany worked tirelessly to deliver a battle-ready asset back to the fleet and get the team home to celebrate the Nation’s 250th anniversary,” said Jeremy … [Read more...]