MARCH 26, 2025 - The United States projects its presence around the globe through its warships, impacting geopolitical decisions daily while maintaining the American way of life, said Brett A. Seidle, acting assistant secretary of the Navy for research, development and acquisition. Seidle testified today before the Senate Armed Services Committee's subcommittee on seapower … [Read more...]

MARCH 25, 2025 – The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) departed Naval Base San Diego to support U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) southern border operations in the USNORTHCOM area of responsibility, March 22. In support of U.S. Northern Command’s mission to restore territorial integrity at the U.S. southern border, Spruance reinforces the … [Read more...]

MARCH 24, 2025 – The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) successfully completed its basic phase on Mar 14, and began its advanced phase with the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group. Iwo Jima is the first LHD in several years to complete its basic phase early. Completing this phase of pre-deployment consists of certifications for unit-level ship handling and … [Read more...]

Sailors man the rails on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Puget Sound after getting underway for a regularly scheduled Indo-Pacific deployment, March 21, 2025. An integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic and relevant training to ensure the readiness necessary to … [Read more...]

MARCH 24, 2025 - When military history enthusiasts, Hollywood producers and cooky uncles predict a distant future A.I.-driven robot war in the vein of The Terminator, don’t shake your head at them. When defense industry leaders, D.C.-based think tanks and top military brass emphasize to Congress that our success in potential high-end warfare rests on the integrity of our … [Read more...]