JEANERETTE, La. — To help Ukraine to better protect its coastline, waterways and ports, the United States is providing the country with a range of defense articles, including 23 welded-aluminum military vessels built by Louisiana-based Metal Shark. Last week the…
CNO, Japanese Chief of Staff Meet to Discuss Maritime Security
WASHINGTON — Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday hosted the chief of staff of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), Adm. Ryo Sakai, in Washington, D.C., for an office visit on June 28, the CNO’s public affairs office said…
Navy Confirms Wreck Site off Philippines Coast that of USS Samuel B. Roberts
WASHINGTON — Seventy-eight years after its loss during World War II, the U.S. Navy confirmed on June 25 the location of USS Samuel B. Roberts (DE 413), the Naval History and Heritage Command said June 27. As announced on Twitter…
Two DDGs from Truman Strike Group Return Home
ARLINGTON, Va. — The USS Gravely (DDG 107) returned to Naval Station Norfolk June 24, becoming the first ship of the strike group to return home. USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) followed on June 26, returning to its homeport of…
U.S. 5th Fleet Gains First LCS, USS Sioux City, in Historic Deployment
MANAMA, Bahrain — USS Sioux City (LCS 11) arrived at Bahrain for a scheduled port visit, June 25, marking the completion of a 10,000-mile journey while becoming the first littoral combat ship to operate in the Middle East, U.S. Naval…
Munsch Assumes Command of U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa
ALLIED JOINT FORCES COMMAND NAPLES, Italy — U.S. Navy Adm. Stuart B. Munsch relieved Adm. Robert P. Burke as commander of U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF) during a change of command ceremony held onboard Joint Forces Command (JFC) Naples Headquarters…
SECDEF Announces Flag Officer Appointment
Arlington, Va. — Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced June 24 the president has made the following nomination: Navy Rear Adm. (lower half) Thomas J. Anderson for appointment to the grade of rear admiral. Anderson is currently serving as…
Cutter Diligence Returns Home After 65-day Caribbean Sea Patrol
PENSACOLA, Fla. — The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Diligence returned to their home port in Pensacola, Florida on Friday after a 65-day Caribbean Sea patrol, the Coast Guard 8th District said in a June 26 release. During the patrol,…
Cutter Steadfast Returns Home after 55-day Counter-Narcotics Patrol
ASTORIA, Ore. — United States Coast Guard Cutter Steadfast (WMEC-623) returned to homeport in Astoria on Saturday, June 18, following a 55-day counter narcotics deployment to the Eastern Pacific Ocean, the Coast Guard 13th District said in a release. The…
Navy to Commission Virginia-Class Fast Attack Submarine Montana
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Navy will commission the future USS Montana (SSN 794), the newest Virginia-class fast attack submarine, during a 10:00 a.m. EST ceremony on Saturday, June 25, at Naval Station Norfolk, the Defense Department said June 24. Gov….
