JUNE 25, 2025 — Nearly 4,500 Sailors assigned to the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group departed Naval Station Norfolk and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, June 24, for a regularly-scheduled deployment to the U.S. European Command (EUCOM) area of responsibility. The strike group deployed as an integrated naval force in support of economic prosperity, national security, and … [Read more...]

JUNE 23, 2025 - Before the 18th International Submarine Races (ISR18) can make waves at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division, someone has to clear the way. That job fell to six military divers from the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Keyport Division Dive Locker. Over three days from May 27–31, 2025, the team was submerged in the near 3,000-foot David Taylor … [Read more...]

SASEBO, Japan (June 23, 2025) – The America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) arrives in Sasebo, Japan June 23, 2025. USS Tripoli (LHA 7) is forward deployed to Sasebo, Japan, and operates in U.S. 7th Fleet, the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, which routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open … [Read more...]

JUNE 20, 2025 – U.S. and NATO flag and general officers gathered for a Distinguished Visitor (DV) Day as part of Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 25 aboard the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) on June 17. U.S. Navy Vice Adm. J.T. Anderson, commander of U.S. 6th Fleet, welcomed Vice Adm. Didier Maleterre, deputy commander of Allied Maritime … [Read more...]

JUNE 19, 2025 - The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) celebrated its 2025 Spring Quarter graduates during a commencement ceremony on June 18 at King Hall Auditorium. A total of 375 warrior-scholars—including 32 allied and partner military officers representing 21 nations worldwide — received advanced degrees in defense-focused disciplines. NPS President retired Vice Adm. Ann … [Read more...]