U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter assigned to the 129th Rescue Squadron, California Air National Guard deploys countermeasure flares as a U.S. Air Force F-15D Eagle from the 144th Fighter Wing, California Air National Guard, maneuvers overhead during a joint over-water test flight, Aug. 20, 2025. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo) AUGUST 26, 2025 — The 129th Rescue … [Read more...]
USS Higgins Completes Expeditionary Missile Reload
AUGUST 26, 2025 – The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) simulated an expeditionary reload of a Standard Missile (SM) 2 while anchored in the vicinity of Townsville, Australia, July 28. The exercise demonstrates enhanced expeditionary logistics capabilities essential for sustained naval operations in the Indo-Pacific region. U.S. Navy’s … [Read more...]
Navy Installs 34th Chief of Naval Operations
Adm. Daryl Caudle assumed the duties as the 34th Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) during an assumption of office ceremony, attended by over 300 Department of Defense (DoD) senior leaders, distinguished guests and families at the Washington Navy Yard in Washington D.C., Aug. 25 The CNO is a member of the Joint Chief of Staff and serves as an advisor to the President of the United … [Read more...]
Navy Reservist Becomes an NFL Cheerleader
AUGUST 23, 2025 - As the NFL prepares to launch another exciting season, one Navy Reserve Sailor is preparing for her own big debut. Logistics Specialist Petty Officer 2nd Class Alexis Gloster, a Navy Reservist assigned to Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Jacksonville, will be stepping onto the sidelines this year as one of the newest members of the … [Read more...]
USS Santa Barbara Visits Sri Lanka
Cmdr. Adam Ochs, commanding officer of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Santa Barbara (LCS 32) poses for a photo with senior Sri Lankan defense officials in the mission bay during a tour, Aug. 16, 2025. Santa Barbara conducted a port visit to Colombo, Sri Lanka while on a rotational deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to strengthen partnerships … [Read more...]