JUNE 25, 2026 — As tall ships from around the world arrived in Baltimore Harbor for SAIL250 Maryland, 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 those watching the arrival of the … [Read more...]

JUNE 24, 2026 - The Navy Exchange Service Command announced the winners of its 2025 Bingham Awards. Nine NEX locations from around the world were named the “Best of the Best” in performance in operations, customer service and community support. “Our Navy Exchange locations around the world work extremely hard all year to support our Navy and our warfighters,” said retired … [Read more...]

JUNE 23, 2026 — U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force leaders held the U.S. Navy-JMSDF Strategic Dialogue at the Pentagon, June 17, reaffirming both navies' shared commitment to maritime cooperation, interoperability, and readiness in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. Vice Adm. Yvette Davids, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (DCNO) for Intelligence, … [Read more...]

JUNE 22, 2026 - U.S. Pacific Command joint forces, along with allied and partner forces, kicked off Exercise Valiant Shield 2026 today in the Indo-Pacific region. The training exercise will run until July 1 and take place in the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, Japan and at sea around the Mariana Islands Range Complex. Valiant Shield 26 is a multinational, biennial field … [Read more...]

JUNE 22, 2026 – Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) returned to its homeport of Naval Base San Diego following a three-month underway to the U.S. 3rd Fleet and 7th Fleet areas of operations, June 19. While underway, Fitzgerald conducted a wide range of maritime security, logistical, and multinational missions, demonstrating the U.S. Navy's … [Read more...]