JANUARY 17, 2025 – The ex-John F. Kennedy (CV 67) began its final journey this morning as it departed from the U.S. Navy’s Inactive Ships Maintenance Facility in Philadelphia, PA for transit to Brownsville, Texas where it will be dismantled. Commissioned on Sept. 7, 1968, CV 67 was the first Navy ship to be named John F. Kennedy. The ship conducted multiple tours in the … [Read more...]

JANUARY 16, 2025 - The Navy Office of Community Outreach recently announced the 15 locations it will visit in 2025 as part of the Navy’s signature outreach program known as Navy Weeks. Navy Weeks provide an opportunity for communities to better understand how the Navy delivers power for peace, from seabed to space. The cities include: Tucson, … [Read more...]

United States Ship Higgins (DDG76) and His Majesty’s Canadian Ship Ottawa conduct manoeuvers in international waters during exercise Noble Wolverine in the South China Sea on 11 January 2025. Photo Credit: Sailor 3rd Class Jacob Saunders, Canadian Armed Forces Photo. JANUARY 15, 2025 - The U.S. Navy (USN) and Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) joined forces to conduct bilateral … [Read more...]

JANUARY 14, 2025 – Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced the names of two future Gerald R. Ford-class of aircraft carriers as the future USS William J. Clinton (CVN 82) and the future USS George W. Bush (CVN 83). The future USS William J. Clinton honors President William J. Clinton, 42nd President of the United States of America, serving two terms from 1993 to … [Read more...]

JANUARY 14, 2025 – Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro delivered his farewell address to midshipmen, faculty, and staff at the United States Naval Academy on Jan. 13. A 1983 USNA graduate, Secretary Del Toro’s visit during the final week of his tenure reflects his deep ties to the institution that helped shape his career and dedication to service. “From the Civil War … [Read more...]