AUGUST 6, 2026 – The Honorable Hung Cao, Acting Secretary of the Navy, delivered keynote remarks as the U.S. Naval War College (NWC) began its 2026-2027 academic year with two ceremonies, Aug. 3-4. On Tuesday, Aug. 4, NWC held its annual Convocation ceremony, welcoming a total of 477 students to the academic year. Cao, who addressed the Convocation audience virtually from … [Read more...]

AUGUST 6, 2026 - Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao today announced the establishment of the Direct Reporting Portfolio Manager for Robotic and Autonomous Systems (DRPM RAS), a strategic restructuring to tightly integrate the development, requirements, and acquisition of RAS capabilities across the Department of the Navy (DON). DRPM RAS leverages the successful and proven … [Read more...]

AUGUST 5, 2026 — Looking back on his career as a U.S. Navy diver and explosive ordnance disposal officer, Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao shared a personal perspective on the scientific and technological legacy of the Office of Naval Research (ONR). “While many of ONR’s discoveries shaped the wider world, other less well-known breakthroughs transformed the daily lives … [Read more...]

AUGUST 5, 2026 — In a continued effort to modernize medical capabilities and improve patient outcomes afloat, the U.S. Navy conducted a comprehensive assessment of the Joint Operational Medicine Information Systems (JOMIS) Clinical Data Provider (CDP) aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) from May 18 – 28, 2026. The integration of advanced digital health … [Read more...]

AUGUST 4, 2026 – The first-in-class nuclear-powered fast-attack submarine USS Virginia (SSN 774), under the command of Cmdr. Jeremy Wheelis, returned to Naval Submarine Base New London Monday, Aug. 3, completing a six-month deployment to the U.S. European Command area of responsibility. Capt. Thomas Flaherty, commander of Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) 4, under which Virginia … [Read more...]