DECEMBER 10, 2024 - The San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) arrived Dec. 9 in its new homeport of San Diego from Sasebo, Japan. This homeport shift will be a permanent change of station for the crew and family members. This shift complies with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), requiring that U.S. Navy ships not be permanently … [Read more...]

DECEMBER 9, 2024 - Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Lisa Franchetti toured Boeing’s Orca Extra Large Unmanned Undersea Vehicle (XLUUV) manufacturing facility, met with Boeing contractors and Sailors assigned to Unmanned Undersea Vehicles Squadron (UUVRON) 3, and gave remarks about the importance of having robotic multi-mission submersibles in the fleet, Dec 6. The Orca … [Read more...]

DECEMBER 7, 2024 - On December 7th, 1941, the United States was forced into World War II, dramatically altering the course of history. In a surprise attack, the Imperial Japanese Navy launched a strike on the United States’ Pacific Fleet stationed at Pearl Harbor killing over 2,400 Americans and sinking seven ships. The attacks happened in two waves on that Sunday morning. … [Read more...]

Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro walks with Arnold Schwarzenegger, 38th governor of California, on the flight deck aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in Naval Base San Diego, Dec. 4, 2024. Secretary Del Toro visited the Boxer for an all hands call to recognize Sailors for their accomplishments on a recent deployment to the U.S. Pacific Fleet … [Read more...]

DECEMBER 5, 2024 - Navy leaders are focused on positioning the nation's sea service as a world class employer in building upon this year's recruiting and retention success, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa M. Franchetti said yesterday. After falling short of its recruiting goal last year, the Navy exceeded its target in fiscal year 2024 with 40,978 new sailors joining the … [Read more...]