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USS GEORGE H.W. BUSH COMPLETES 11-MONTH MAINTENANCE PERIOD AND SEA TRIALS ON-TIME
NORFOLK, Va. – The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) returned to Naval Station Norfolk after on-time completion of an 11-month Planned Incremental Availability (PIA) at Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) and sea trials, Nov. 16.
USS George Washington Carrier Strike Group leads Task Force 70 surface, air forces into Keen Sword 25
PACIFIC OCEAN – The George Washington Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is leading a contingent of Commander, Task Force (CTF) 70 ships, aircraft and personnel participating in exercise Keen Sword 25 from Oct. 23 to Nov. 1, 2024.
USS George Washington returns to Japan after nearly a decade away
The aircraft carrier George Washington is now back in Japan operating as the Navy’s only forward-deployed carrier. The ship arrived at Yokosuka Naval Base on Friday after operating in South America as part of a Southern Seas deployment to boost maritime partnerships and counter threats in the region. The deployment marked the first for the carrier in nearly a decade. “A U.S. carrier represents the...[Read More]
USS George Washington transits to Japan
SAN DIEGO – The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) departed the San Diego area for routine operations Oct. 8, beginning its transit to Yokosuka, Japan.
USS Hampton (SSN 767) Arrives at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
USS Hampton (SSN 767), a Los Angeles-class attack submarine and its compliment of more than 130 crewmembers arrived at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Nov. 21, 2024.
USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) returns to homeport after Indo-Pacific deployment
SAN DIEGO – Amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) returned to homeport in San Diego, following a seven-month deployment in the U.S. 7th and 3rd Fleet areas of operations with embarked elements of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Oct. 18, 2024.
USS Iwo Jima certifies flight deck with Green Team integration
USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) and more than 30 Marines from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit recently marked a significant milestone by certifying the ship’s flight deck for aviation operations during a critical week at sea, Dec. 2-6. This accomplishment is a key step in preparing for integration exercises slated for next year, underscoring the collaborative efforts between Navy and Marine Corps pe...[Read More]
USS Jefferson City Returns Home to Naval Base Guam Following Successful Indo-Pacific Deployment
NAVAL BASE GUAM – The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Jefferson City (SSN 759) returned to its homeport of Naval Base Guam after a successful deployment in the Indo-Pacific region, Oct. 27, 2024.
USS John S. McCain Returns Home from Deployment
USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) returns to Naval Station Everett.
USS Makin Island Changes Command
SAN DIEGO – U.S. Navy Capt. Jose Arana assumed command of USS Makin Island (LHD 8) from Capt. Andria Slough during a ceremony held aboard amphibious assault ship October 17.
USS Michael Murphy, USS Spruance and USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. Conduct Port Visits in Thailand and Singapore
INDIAN, OCEAN – The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) and USS Spruance (DDG 111) conducted a port visit in Phuket, Thailand, Nov. 22-26, and USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121) in Sembawang, Singapore, Nov. 23-27.
USS Mobile (LCS 26) Returns to Homeport San Diego
SAN DIEGO – The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Mobile (LCS 26) returned to its San Diego homeport Oct. 25, following a 19-month deployment.