From SECNAV Public Affairs, May 23, 2024 Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced that a future Constellation-class Guided Missile Frigate (FFG 66) will be named USS Hamilton. Secretary Del Toro made the announcement, May 23, while joining New…
SECNAV Del Toro Names Two Future Guided-Missile Destroyers (DDG 143) and (DDG 144)
From SECNAV Public Affairs, May 22, 2024 Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced the names of the Navy’s newest Arleigh Burke-class Guided Missile Destroyers, the future USS Richard J. Danzig (DDG 143) and the future USS Michael G….
May 22 U.S. Central Command Update
From U.S. Central Command, May 22, 2024 TAMPA, Fla. – At approximately 3:16 p.m. (Sanaa time) on May 22, U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) forces successfully engaged four uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) in an Iranian-backed Houthi controlled area of Yemen. It was determined these systems presented an…
HASC TACAIR Mark-Up Would Assign Newest Super Hornets to Navy Reserve
By Richard R. Burgess, Senior Editor ARLINGTON, Va. — The mark-up of the House Armed Services Committee’s TACAIR and Land Forces subcommittee for the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act would assign the newest F/A-18E/F Super Hornet strike fighters to the…
Combined Maritime Forces’ Combined Task Force 154 Marks Productive First Year
By Combined Maritime Forces Public Affairs | May 22, 2024 MANAMA, BAHRAIN — Combined Maritime Forces’ Combined Task Force (CTF) 154 marked one year as the partnership’s multinational maritime training task force, May 22. CTF 154 provides multinational maritime training across…
USS Greeneville Arrives at New Homeport of Naval Base Point Loma
20 May 2024 From MC1 Tiarra Brown, Commander, Submarine Squadron 11 Public Affairs The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Greeneville (SSN 772) and its crew of approximately 155 Sailors arrived at its new homeport of Naval Base Point Loma, San…
SECNAV Del Toro Discusses Building Comprehensive U.S. and Allied Maritime Power at National Maritime Day Ceremony
SECNAV Public Affairs, May 22, 2024 Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro today reiterated his commitment to restoring the Nation’s vital strategic shipping and shipbuilding industry. Secretary Del Toro made the remarks at the U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime…
Netherlands, U.S. naval forces conduct South China Sea operations
By Lt. j. g. Rebecca Moore, May 22, 2024 SOUTH CHINA SEA – The Netherlands and United States’ navies conducted bilateral operations in the South China Sea, May 22. Participants included U.S. Navy Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Mobile (LCS 26), Lewis and…
U.S. Pacific Fleet Announces 29th RIMPAC Exercise
From Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet Public Affairs SAN DIEGO – Approximately 29 nations, 40 surface ships, 3 submarines, 14 national land forces, over 150 aircraft and more than 25,000 personnel will participate in the biennial Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC)…
U.S. Coast Guard Visit to Republic of Palau Strengthens Maritime Navigation and Cooperation
From U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam, May 20, 2024 KOROR, Republic of Palau – On May 14, 2024, the U.S. Coast Guard completed a vital weeklong mission in the Republic of Palau, setting the stage for future collaboration and…
