JULY 22, 2026 – Pacific Partnership 2026 (PP26) mission personnel arrived in Sibolga, Indonesia, aboard the Royal Australian Navy Bay-class landing ship dock HMAS Choules (LSD 100) on July 20, 2026, marking the second mission stop of the U.S. Navy’s largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster preparedness mission in the Indo-Pacific. The arrival marks … [Read more...]

JULY 21, 2026 — In the bright, blue waters surrounding the Hawaiian Islands, Military Sealift Command (MSC) Combat Logistics Force (CLF) ships are providing the fuel, supplies, and sustainment that keep the world's largest international maritime exercise underway. Fleet replenishment oiler USNS Guadalupe (T-AO 200) and dry cargo/ammunition ship USNS Washington Chambers … [Read more...]

JULY 21, 2026 - For many Sailors nearing the end of their enlistment, deciding whether to stay in the Navy often comes down to one question. What's next? Beginning Aug. 1, 2026, the Navy is making that conversation easier through Full Power Navy (FPN) 2.0, an updated retention initiative that gives eligible Sailors a direct opportunity to connect with a Retention Agent and … [Read more...]

JULY 20, 2026 - The oldest living Medal of Honor recipient returned July 15 to the base where he earned his wings of gold, joining Naval Aviation Schools Command (NASC) to congratulate 29 student naval aviators who completed Naval Introductory Flight Evaluation (NIFE) training, the first milestone on the path to those same wings. Retired Capt. E. Royce Williams, 101, … [Read more...]

JULY 20, 2026 — In a historic milestone for U.S. Navy Military Sealift Command’s (MSC) Combat Logistics Force (CLF), fleet replenishment oiler USNS Kanawha (T-AO 196) was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation (PUC) during an award ceremony at Naval Station Norfolk, July 17, 2026. The rare honor recognizes the ship's extraordinary logistics support to the USS Gerald R. Ford … [Read more...]