By U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command / U.S. 4th Fleet Public Affairs, June 11, 2025 ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada – The Mercy-class hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) arrived in St.George’s, Grenada, to provide a variety of medical treatments to include: dental, family…
Pacific Partnership Brings Disaster Response Training to Virac, Philippines
By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jordan Jennings VIRAC, Philippines – Pacific Partnership 2025 officially commenced its mission in Virac, Philippines, bringing together international expertise and local leadership to strengthen disaster response capabilities in the region and deepen strategic partnerships, June 1. Members…
‘All of Our Programs Are a Mess,’ SECNAV Said of Shipbuilding
By Richard R. Burgess, Senior Editor ARLINGTON, Va. — The Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) told Congress that many major shipbuilding and other programs are behind schedule and above planned cost, and he is looking for possible long-term solutions to…
Collaboration Boosts E-6B Pilot Readiness with New Training Asset
From Naval Air Systems Command, June 11, 2025 NAS PATUXENT RIVER, Md. — E-6B Mercury pilots from Strategic Communications Wing One (SCW-1) and subordinate commands have successfully completed their first Public Aircraft Operations (PAO) training flight, a significant milestone in…
Navy Secretary Advocates for Sailors’ ‘Right to Repair’ Equipment
June 10, 2025 | By C. Todd Lopez, Dod News Navy Secretary John Phelan told senators during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on Capitol Hill today that he believes sailors should be able to repair the hardware they are trained to…
Marines for Los Angeles Trained in Crowd Control, Commandant Said
By Richard R. Burgess, Senior Editor ARLINGTON, Va. — The Marines in the regiment being surged to protect federal buildings and personnel in Los Angeles are trained in crowd control, the commandant of the Marine Corps told Congress. “All Marines…
Leonardo DRS Awarded $41M Contract to Provide Combat Management System Hardware
From Leonardo DRS, June 9, 2025 ARLINGTON, Va., JUNE 9, 2025 ̶ Leonardo DRS, Inc. (NASDAQ: DRS) announced today that it has been awarded a $41 million contract from the Naval Sea Systems Command to continue delivering critical combat management…
USS Comstock Returns to Homeport Following Operations in U.S. 7th Fleet
From Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet, June 6, 2025 SAN DIEGO – Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) returned to Naval Base San Diego following a three-month mission to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, June 5,…
USS Oscar Austin Completes Patrol with Newly Awarded Combat Action Ribbon
From U.S. Sixth Fleet Public Affairs, June 10, 2025 NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain - The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79) returned to Naval Station Rota, Spain on Jun. 10, 2025 with a Unit Combat Action Ribbon following…
Navy’s T-54A Brings New Era of Pilot Training
From Naval Air systems Command, June 9, 2025 NAS PATUXENT RIVER, Md. — The U.S. Navy declared initial operational capability for the T-54A Marlin II training aircraft in May, giving future naval aviators a modern platform to prepare them for…
