JUNE 29, 2026 – U.S. Pacific Command joint forces, along with allied and partner forces, successfully carried out a live-fire sinking exercise (SINKEX) as part of Valiant Shield 2026 (VS26), targeting the thoroughly cleaned and decommissioned Austin-class amphibious transport dock USS Juneau (LPD 10) more than 200 nautical miles off the coast in the Mariana Islands Range … [Read more...]

JUNE 26, 2026 - The journey of a naval aviator, from landing on a moving aircraft carrier to executing complex global missions, begins with one critical element: a world-class instructor. At the Flight Instructor Training Units (FITU) and Helicopter Instructor Training Unit (HITU), the U.S. Navy’s most experienced aviators are transformed into the elite mentors responsible for … [Read more...]

JUNE 26, 2026 – The U.S. Navy announced today the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) will participate in the International Naval Review (INR) 250 in New York City, July 3-8, 2026. Nimitz joins a robust, previously announced lineup of U.S. Navy and Coast Guard vessels, as well as participation from more than 50 allied and partner nations, converging on New York Harbor to … [Read more...]

JUNE 26, 2026 - Sailors assigned to the Unmanned Surface Vessel Division 32 are at the forefront of the Navy's fleet during exercise Baltic Operation 2026, delivering realistic counter-unmanned surface vessel training against unmanned vessels to NATO allies. Established early this year, USVDIV-32 is one of the newest additions to the Navy's unmanned operational units. Tasked … [Read more...]

JUNE 26, 2026 - As tall ships from around the world arrived in Baltimore Harbor yesterday for Sail 250 Maryland and Airshow Baltimore, the event offered more than a display of maritime tradition. For visitors and sailors alike, it became an opportunity to celebrate heritage, strengthen international friendships and reflect on the enduring connections forged at sea. Among … [Read more...]