27 July 2023    

                    Multinational Task Force Completes Exercise in P-8 Flight over Arabian Gulf                 
                A multinational naval coalition that monitors and patrols key waterways in the Middle East completed a naval exercise over the Arabian Gulf, July 26, with representatives from Bahrain, the United Kingdom and the United States.            

        26 July 2023    

                    Rooted in Maritime History: Stennis Holds Mast Stepping Ceremony                 
                NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (July 26, 2023) – The crew of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) and members of Newport News Shipbuilding marked a major milestone in the ship’s refueling, complex and overhaul (RCOH) maintenance period with a mast stepping ceremony, July 26.            

        26 July 2023    

                    Naval Air Force Atlantic nuclear-trained officer shares personal story, inspires students at ‘STEM Academy’                  
                Capt. Kathryn Wijnaldum, the officer in charge of the surface propulsion mobile training team assigned to Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic (CNAL), spoke to students attending Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic’s summer science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)            

        26 July 2023    

                    USS Normandy Arrives in Rijeka, Croatia                 
                The USS Normandy (CG 60), a part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group, arrived in Rijeka, Croatia for a regularly scheduled port visit and mid-deployment voyage repair (MDVR), July 26, 2023.            

        25 July 2023    

                    CNAL Squadrons Receive Battle "E" Award                 
                Rear Adm. John F. Meier, Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic (CNAL), presented the first of many Battle Efficiency, or Battle “E,” awards to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 11, Airborne Command & Control Squadron (VAW) 126 and Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81, July 17 and July            

        25 July 2023    

                    Pharmacy tech fills medical capability aboard USS Arleigh Burke                 
                Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Travis Billow, assigned to Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Rota, supported a 65-day temporary assigned duty (TAD) aboard guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51).            

        25 July 2023    

                    CNATTU Oceana student saves child from drowning                 
                VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. -- Right place, right time.A Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit Oceana student saved a 9-year-old boy caught in a rip current while serving as a lifeguard at Dam Neck Annex beaches June 30.             

        24 July 2023    

                    Navy and Marine Corps Announce Large Scale Exercise 2023                 
                NORFOLK, Va. -- Adm. Daryl Caudle, commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command, and Lt. Gen. Brian Cavanaugh, commander, Marine Forces Command announced the upcoming Large Scale Exercise (LSE) 2023 during a media event held at U.S. Fleet Forces Command, July 24.            

        20 July 2023    

                    Navy SEALs Enhance Maritime Domain Dominance with Partner Forces in Colombia                 
                East-Coast-Based Naval Special Warfare Operators (SEAL) showcased their capabilities and strengthened international partnerships during their participation in the multinational exercise UNITAS 64. As part of the exercise, SEALs trained alongside partner nation special operations forces in submarine            

        18 July 2023    

                    SECNAV Accepts Miami-Dade’s Invitation to Host Fleet Week Miami in 2024                 
                MIAMI (July 14, 2023) – Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro joined with Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava to announce the inaugural Fleet Week Miami in 2024.            

        18 July 2023    

                    Naval Medical Forces Atlantic Hones Mentor, Train, and Evaluate Program                 
                During a 5-month period in early 2023, Naval Medical Forces Atlantic (NMFL) and U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFFC) employed the Mentor, Train, and Evaluate (MTE) Program on two of the largest ship platforms to improve the deployment readiness of organic fleet medical forces.            

        18 July 2023    

                    U.S. Naval Forces Complete Annual Maritime Exercise with Lebanon                 
                Naval forces from Lebanon, the United States and regional partners completed a nine-day maritime exercise ashore and near the coast of Lebanon, July 18.            

        11 July 2023    

                    USNS BURLINGTON HOSTS LAUNCH OF UNMANNED SURFACE VEHICLE                 
                U.S. Navy Sailors partnered with Military Sealift Command civilian mariners and civilian contractors in a collaborative effort to successfully launch a Wave Glider unmanned surface vehicle (USV) from expeditionary fast transport ship USNS Burlington (T-EPF 10), June 30, 2023.            

        07 July 2023    

                    Nuclear Propulsion School First – Three Royal Australian Navy Officers Graduate the Program                 
                GOOSE CREEK, S.C. – Three Royal Australian Navy (RAN) officers graduated from the United States Navy’s Nuclear Power School (NPS) today, marking a significant step in Australia’s goal to operate conventionally armed, nuclear-powered attack submarines (SSNs).            

        03 July 2023    

                    Naval Legend and Original Naval Commando Honored at SEAL Graduation                 
                The indomitable spirit of Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class Art Nicholas, one of the first naval commandos and a celebrated World War II veteran, was honored once again as Basic Training Command (BTC) paid tribute to him with a Trident presentation during the SEAL Qualification Training Class 355            

        02 July 2023    

                    Guided-missile submarine USS Michigan Arrives in Yokosuka, Japan                 
                YOKOSUKA, Japan - The Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Michigan (SSGN 727) (Blue) arrived in Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, for a scheduled port visit, July 2.The port visit in Yokosuka reflects the United States’ commitment to the Indo-Pacific region, and complements the many exercises,            

        02 July 2023    

                    UK, U.S. Forces Complete Large-Scale Mine Countermeasures Exercise in Arabian Gulf                  
                Forces from the United Kingdom Royal Navy, U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force completed a weeklong large-scale mine countermeasures exercise in the Arabian Gulf, July 2.             

        30 June 2023    

                    United States hands over command of NATO maritime task group to United Kingdom                 
                TARANTO, Italy (June 30, 2023) – Commodore Paul Stroude of the Royal Navy has assumed command of Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 (SNMG2) in Taranto, Italy on June 30, 2023. Commander of Allied Maritime Command (MARCOM), Vice Admiral Mike Utley CB OBE, presided over the handover ceremony.            

        29 June 2023    

                    Naval Special Warfare Center Welcomes New Command Master Chief; First SWCC To Hold Position                 
                Naval Special Warfare Center (NSWCEN) welcomed CMDCM (SWCC) Joaquin Martinez as its newest command master chief, June 29.            

        29 June 2023    

                    Navy Accepts Delivery of Future USS Jack H. Lucas                 
                Pascagoula, Miss. – The Navy accepted delivery of the future guided missile destroyer USS Jack H. Lucas (DDG 125), the Navy’s first Flight III destroyer from Huntington Ingalls Industries’ (HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division on June 27.            

        28 June 2023    

                    NRL Scientists Use Pulsar Timing to Measure Gravitational Waves from the Distant Universe                 
                WASHINGTON - The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory’s Space Science Division along with a team of international scientists discovered groundbreaking evidence for gravitational waves that stretch and squeeze spacetime. The gravitational wave signal was observed in pulsar observations taken over the past            

        28 June 2023    

                    Keel Authenticated for the Future USNS Point Loma                 
                Mobile, AL – The keel for the future USNS Point Loma, Expeditionary Fast Transport Ship (EPF 15), the second of the Spearhead-class EPF Flight II configuration, was laid at Austal USA, June 27.            

        28 June 2023    

                    Burgeoning Fleet Sponsorship Program for Information Warfare Officer Accession Courses                 
                Naval Intelligence Officer Basic Course (NIOBC) and Information Professional Basic Course (IPBC), 20-week accession-level courses taught at Information Warfare Training Command (IWTC) Virginia Beach for students learning to become naval intelligence and information professional officers, have            

        28 June 2023    

                    USS Wasp Arrives in The Bahamas to Celebrate Nation's 50th Year of Independence                 
                NASSAU, The Bahamas - (June 28, 2023) On June 28, amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) arrived in Nassau, The Bahamas for a port visit aimed to commemorate the 50th anniversary of U.S. - The Bahamas relations and the 50th anniversary of Bahamian independence.             

        27 June 2023    

                    USS Delaware arrives in Faroe Islands                 
                The Virginia-class fast attack submarine USS Delaware (SSN 790) arrived in Tórshavn, Faroe Islands for a scheduled port visit, June 26, 2023.            

        26 June 2023    

                    The World’s Largest Aircraft Carrier - USS Gerald R. Ford - Arrives in Split, Croatia                 
                The U.S. Navy’s newest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) and embarked staff from Carrier Strike Group 12 arrived in Split, Croatia, for a scheduled port visit, June 26.            

        23 June 2023    

                    Profiles in Professionalism: ENS Liberty Zabala                 
                Reporter Liberty Zabala is standing in a flood zone in San Diego. The torrential California storm system has overtaken a roadway, stranding cars and keeping residents from leaving their homes. She rehearses her segment, which she crafted moments before based on what she found at the scene. Her            

        23 June 2023    

                    Navy Week Charts Course for Oklahoma City, Jun. 26-Jul. 2                 
                The U.S. Navy is bringing Navy Week back to Oklahoma City, Jun. 26 to Jul. 2, with Sailors from across the fleet to take part in the service’s signature outreach program. Oklahoma City Navy Week will give the community an opportunity to learn about the Navy, its Sailors and its importance to            

        23 June 2023    

                    USS Detroit Deploys to Support Regional Cooperation and Security                 
                The Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Detroit (LCS 7), along with Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, detachment 11, got underway June 21 to support operations in U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility.            

        16 June 2023    

                    BALTOPS 23 concludes in Kiel, Germany                  
                Nineteen NATO Allies and one NATO partner nation, Sweden, concluded the 52nd iteration of exercise Baltic Operations 2023 (BALTOPS 23) in Kiel, Germany, June 16, 2023.            

        16 June 2023    

                    USS Michigan arrives in Busan, Republic of Korea                 
                The Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Michigan (SSGN 727) (Blue) arrived in Busan, Republic of Korea (ROK), for a scheduled port visit, June 16.            

        15 June 2023    

                    BALTOPS 23: A Testbed for New Technology                 
                PUTLOS, Germany - As in previous years, U.S. Sixth Fleet is partnering with the U.S. Naval research enterprise to bring the latest advancements in emerging unmanned technologies to conduct mine countermeasures (MCM) operations. To forward these efforts, Sailors and Marines are experimenting and            

        12 June 2023    

                    U.S.-led NATO explosive ordnance disposal task unit demonstrates interoperability, readiness in exercise BALTOPS 23                 
                Explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) divers and technicians from Belgium, Denmark, France, Norway and the United States, assigned to NATO Task Unit 30, are participating in exercise Baltic Operations 2023 (BALTOPS 23) in Germany, Poland, and in the Baltic Sea, from June 5-16.            

        12 June 2023    

                    U.S. Navy Assists Mariners Experiencing Engine Trouble in Gulf of Oman                 
                The U.S. Navy assisted seven stranded mariners from Oman and the United Arab Emirates, June 11, after their fishing vessel experienced engine trouble in the Gulf of Oman.             

        12 June 2023    

                    U.S. Service Members in Bahrain Assist Local Non-Profit in Volunteer Project                 
                U.S. service members stationed in Bahrain volunteered at a local non-profit organization June 6 and assisted staff in a year-long building project that includes a new play area for children.            

        11 June 2023    

                    Pathway Established for U.S. Military Families to Pursue Jobs Locally in Bahrain                 
                U.S. military family members now have a pathway to work in the Kingdom of Bahrain after the government of Bahrain finalized a policy with U.S. 5th Fleet, June 11.             

        11 June 2023    

                    USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) arrives in Agadir, Morocco                 
                The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) arrived in Agadir, Morocco for a scheduled port visit, June 10, 2023.            

        10 June 2023    

                    U.S. Navy releases name of deceased USS Ramage Sailor                 
                Chief Gunner’s Mate Caprice L. Pryor, an Illinois native, died after being medically evacuated (MEDEVAC) off the USS Ramage (DDG 61) while underway in the North Sea, June 8.            

        09 June 2023    

                    Fleet Battle Problem 2023-1 commences; focuses on integrated maritime capabilities with U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps                 
                NORFOLK, Va. - U.S. Fleet Forces Command and U.S. Marine Forces Command will conduct Fleet Battle Problem 2023 (FBP 23-1) June 9-13 on land and off the coast of Camp Lejeune, North Carolina and the Virginia Capes to further develop integrated maritime capabilities with the II Marine Expeditionary            

        08 June 2023    

                    NATO MCM demonstrates readiness with real-world benefit in BALTOPS 23                 
                Ships and ashore units from 11 NATO Ally nations commenced the mine countermeasures (MCM) phase of exercise Baltic Operations 2023 (BALTOPS 23) in Germany, Poland and in the Baltic Sea, June 5.            

        07 June 2023    

                    Pax Air Traffic Control Makes History with All-Women Air Traffic Control Crew                 
                On May 30, 2023, for the first time in NAS Patuxent River’s 80-year history, its Air Traffic Control Facility (ATCF) was completely staffed by women. The Air Traffic Controllers (ACs) served in nine watch stations between the NAS Pax River Air Traffic Control Tower, Radar Operations, and Flight            

        07 June 2023    

                    Navy Reserve Recognizes Outstanding Civilian Employers at NERE 2023                 
                Rear Adm. W. Grant Mager, Reserve Deputy, Operations, Plans and Strategy, recognized over 45 civilian employers from across the nation for their exceptional support of Navy Reserve Sailors during the annual Navy Employer Recognition Event (NERE) June 7, 2023 in San Diego.            

        05 June 2023    

                    Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center Changes Name                 
                PORTSMOUTH, Va. - The Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center changed its name in accordance with section 711 of John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for FY19 to the Navy and Marine Corps Force Health Protection Command (NMCFHPC), effective January 01, 2023, emphasizing its            

        05 June 2023    

                    Naval Oceanography Gets Operational Edge, Hires New Technical Director                  
                “...he has co-authored 60 peer-reviewed publications primarily focused on sediment dynamics, computational fluid dynamics, multiphase flow, hydrology, sedimentology, marine geosciences, and physical oceanography...[i]t is my great pleasure to announce that he has accepted the position as CNMOC’s            

        02 June 2023    

                    USFFC Announces 2022 Sea and Shore Sailors of the Year                 
                         NORFOLK, Va. - Adm. Daryl Caudle, commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFFC), named Operations Specialist 1st Class Kandace Tomkin, of Commander, Task Force 80, as the 2022 USFFC Sea Sailor of the Year (SOY) and Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Heather Rufohuse, of United States Marine Corps            

        02 June 2023    

                    Naval Surface Force Atlantic Holds Change of Command Ceremony                 
                 Commander, Naval Surface Force Atlantic (SURFLANT), held a change of command ceremony aboard the amphibious assault ship, USS Wasp (LHD 1), June 2.Rear Adm. Joseph Cahill became the 61st SURFLANT commander, relieving Rear Adm. Brendan McLane during the time-honored ceremony. Adm. Daryl Caudle,            

        30 May 2023    

                    Senior Naval Intelligence Manager on China Visits IWTC Virginia Beach                 
                Rob Engelhardt, senior naval intelligence manager for China and East Asia at the Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) in Suitland, Maryland, visited Information Warfare Training Command Virginia Beach (IWTC) Virginia Beach, to discuss the current strategic situation with China and hold a question and            

        30 May 2023    

                    U.S. Sixth Fleet, Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO to kick off BALTOPS 2023                 
                The 52nd iteration of Baltic Operations 2023 (BALTOPS 23), NATO’s premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region, is set to begin from Tallinn, Estonia, June 4-16.            

        26 May 2023    

                    Refueling Complex Overhaul Completed on USS George Washington (CVN 73)                 
                NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – USS George Washington (CVN 73), the nation’s sixth Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, ushered in the second half of its service life on May 25, when it completed its refueling complex overhaul (RCOH) at Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS), in Norfolk,            

        25 May 2023    

                    VCNO Visits Hampton Roads; Discusses Quality of Service, Maintenance Availabilities, and Infrastructure                  
                NORFOLK, Va. – Vice Chief of Naval Operations (VCNO) Adm. Lisa Franchetti engaged with local military and industry leaders in the Hampton Roads area to discuss Sailor well-being and shipyard improvements, May 23-24, 2023.            

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