OCTOBER 15, 2024 – The amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) and embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Special Operations Capable (SOC) arrived in Larnaca, Cyprus for a regularly scheduled port visit, October 14, 2024. “Our Sailors and Marines are eager to experience the vibrant Cypriot culture, food, and history while continuing to forge and … [Read more...]

OCTOBER 15, 2024 – The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HSTCSG) transited through the Strait of Dover for the North Sea, Oct. 14. The strike group will conduct operations in the North Sea with Allies and partners from several countries in the region, demonstrating the warfighting interoperability and strategic relationships built over the past eighty years. “Storied … [Read more...]

OCTOBER 14, 2024 – Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Manpower & Reserve Affairs), the Honorable Franklin R. Parker visited the University of Alabama on October 12, 2024, in partnership with the Navy Submarine Industrial Base program. As the Department of the Navy’s senior representative at the University’s football game against the University of South Carolina Gamecocks, … [Read more...]

OCTOBER 13, 2024 - The U.S. Navy celebrates its 249th birthday today, on October 13, 2024. Its history traces back to the late summer of 1775, when delegates from Rhode Island petitioned the Second Continental Congress, which agreed on October 13 to establish a fleet capable of protecting the seaports and waterways to preserve the colonies safety and secure the free flow of … [Read more...]

OCTOBER 11, 2024 – Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro addressed a gathering of small business leaders during San Francisco Fleet Week, emphasizing the vital role they play in supporting the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps today. The event, titled "Breaking Barriers: A Department of the Navy & SBA Partnership for Small Business Success," was held at the San Francisco SBA … [Read more...]