19 November 2023    

                    President Biden, First Lady Host ‘Friendsgiving’ for Gerald R. Ford, Dwight D. Eisenhower Families                 
                NORFOLK, Va. - President Joseph R. Biden Jr. and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, alongside renowned Chef Robert Irvine, hosted a Friendsgiving meal in the Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron (HM) 15 hangar on Naval Station Norfolk for roughly 400 family members of USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) and USS            

        16 November 2023    

                    HSC-26 Conducts Change of Command Ceremony                  
                The Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26 “Chargers", stationed aboard Naval Station Norfolk held a change of command ceremony, Nov. 16 to mark a transition of command leadership.             

        16 November 2023    

                    Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group teams up with ESPS Méndez Núñez for Mediterranean operations                 
                Spanish Navy frigate ESPS Méndez Núñez (F104) joined the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRFCSG) to participate in routine operations and conduct training events in the Mediterranean Sea, Nov. 8.            

        15 November 2023    

                    Seabees construct facility for Pennsylvania non-profit Outdoor Odyssey as part of Innovative Readiness Training program                 
                Seabees assigned to Construction Battalion Maintenance Unit (CBMU) 202 partnered with the Air Force’s 436th Civil Engineering Squadron in September and November to  construct a cabin in Boswell, Pennsylvania for a local outdoor leadership non-profit organization, Outdoor Odyssey, as part of the            

        15 November 2023    

                    “I Look Forward to Constantly Pushing Myself to Learn Something New”                 
                CHERRY POINT, N.C. - A Sailor serving aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point has earned top honors in her career field.Hospital Corpsman Third Class Sophia Crews, a Pharmacy Technician serving aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point, was recently recognized as the U.S. Navy’s Junior Pharmacy            

        14 November 2023    

                    USCYBERCOM Flag Officer Visits CIWT to Discuss Cyber Training Initiatives                 
                U.S. Coast Guard Rear Adm. Joseph Buzzella, director of exercises and training, U.S. Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM), visited the Center for Information Warfare Training (CIWT) on Nov. 9, to learn more about the Navy’s cyber training program.While receiving a base orientation of the learning facilities            

        13 November 2023    

                    USNS Trenton Visits Port of Oran, Algeria on a Friendship Stopover                 
                The civilian and naval crew of the USNS Trenton are honored to visit theport city of Oran from November 7 to 9 on a friendship stopover, as a showof continued U.S. partnership and goodwill with the People's DemocraticRepublic of Algeria. The visit marks the first time a U.S. naval vessel hasvisited            

        09 November 2023    

                    USS Farragut Going Full Speed Ahead Making Multiple Drug Busts                 
                USS Farragut (DDG 99) has found success in stopping alleged illicit drug traffickers in the Caribbean, with four drug busts in October.            

        09 November 2023    

                    MSRON 2 Masters-at-Arms Earn Navy Security Forces Breast Insignia                 
                The Master-at-Arms assigned to Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron (MSRON) 2’s Echo Company pinned eight Sailors as Navy Security Force (NSF) specialists, senior specialists and master specialists.            

        09 November 2023    

                    I Am Navy Medicine – and Radiologic Technologist – HM1 (FMF/SW) Gregory DeShields Jr.                 
                BREMERTON, Wash. – For those who might have wondered how vital radiologic technologists are to patient care and healthcare safety, Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Gregory DeShields Jr. has a ready reply.“Very important. We are the first line of defense for physicians, nurses, patients, and health care            

        07 November 2023    

                    U.S. Fleet Forces Command Hosts the Inaugural Norfolk Clergy Collective                 
                NORFOLK, Va. (Oct. 26, 2023) – The U.S. Fleet Forces Command Chaplain’s Office, hosts the inaugural Norfolk Clergy Collective meet-and-greet event at the Naval Station Norfolk Base Chapel. During the event, U.S. Navy chaplains met with local clergy of various faith groups from the Norfolk area to            

        06 November 2023    

                    Ohio-Class Submarine Enters the U.S. 5th Fleet Area of Operations                 
                An Ohio-class submarine arrived in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations, Nov. 5. The submarine's rapid deployment in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility demonstrates the flexibility and dynamic ability to deter potential adversaries, reassure partners, enhanced maritime security, and            

        04 November 2023    

                    IKE Carrier Strike Group Arrives in Middle East Region                 
                The Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group (IKECSG) arrived in the Middle East as part of the increase in regional posture, Nov. 4.            

        03 November 2023    

                    U.S. Sixth Fleet Conducts Bilateral, Dual-Carrier Operations in Eastern Mediterranean Sea                 
                The ships and aircraft of two U.S. Navy aircraft carrier strike groups conducted joint exercises over the last three days.            

        30 October 2023    

                    Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group Enters the Mediterranean Sea                 
                The Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group (IKECSG) transited the Strait of Gibraltar on October 28.            

        26 October 2023    

                    Profiles in Professionalism: Lt. j.g. Felix Boamah                 
                Lt. j.g. Felix Boamah made the transition from 2nd class petty officer to Lt. j.g. on August 5, 2023 at Navy Reserve Center (NRC) Charlotte. Boamah is looking forward to bringing his civilian skills, and passion, to the Navy Reserve. From a young age Boamah found himself in the position of a            

        26 October 2023    

                    Cornell University NROTC Hosts 43rd Annual Drill Competition                 
                Future military officers made the trip to Cornell University to participate in the Cornell University Invitational Drill Competition (CUIDC), Oct. 21.            

        25 October 2023    

                    VFA-103 Pilot and Weapons System Officer Participate in Girls Rock Wings Aviation Event                  
                Aviators from Naval Air Force Atlantic (AIRLANT) participated in a Girls Rock Wings (GRoW) event at Fulton County Airport and Atlanta International Airport in Atlanta, Georgia, Oct. 21.            

        20 October 2023    

                    Hybrid Fleet Campaign Event Evaluates Technology For Future Operations                 
                U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet demonstrated unmanned air and surface capabilities from expeditionary fast transport USNS Burlington (T-EPF 10) during the command’s Hybrid Fleet Campaign Event (HFCE) in Key West Oct. 4-13, 2023.            

        18 October 2023    

                    Navy commissions USS Hyman G. Rickover (SSN 795)                 
                The Navy commissioned the fast-attack Virginia-class submarine USS Hyman G. Rickover (SSN 795) in a traditional ceremony held October 14, at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut.            

        18 October 2023    

                    DOD increases deterrence posture in Middle East, continues aid to Israel                 
                The Defense Department completed five separate C-17 Globemaster III missions to deliver assistance, including munitions, to meet Israel's needs in the wake of the deadly attacks by Hamas terrorists, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said Oct. 17.            

        17 October 2023    

                    C4F’s Hybrid Fleet Completes Target Detection Test                 
                Joint Interagency Task Force South (JIATF-South) and Saildrone successfully completed an evaluation of the unmanned surface vessel Saildrone Voyager’s radar and electronic sensors against surface targets in the vicinity of Key West September 29, 2023.            

        16 October 2023    

                    U.S. Navy deploys newest medical expeditionary capability aboard Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group                 
                The U.S. Navy deployed the first En-Route Care System (ERCS) medical expeditionary capability aboard the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group (IKECSG) during a regularly scheduled deployment, Oct. 14.            

        14 October 2023    

                    USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Departs On Deployment                 
                Aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (IKE), departed on a scheduled deployment, Oct. 14.            

        14 October 2023    

                    USS Mason Departs for Deployment                 
                The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87) departed its homeport at Naval Station Mayport for a scheduled deployment as part of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group (IKECSG), Oct. 13.            

        14 October 2023    

                    USS Philippine Sea, USS Gravely Depart Norfolk for Deployment                 
                Elements of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group (IKECSG) departed Norfolk on a regularly scheduled deployment, Oct. 13.             

        13 October 2023    

                    From Daughter to Shipmate                  
                As the Navy celebrates its 248th birthday this year, it allows Naval Air Force Atlantic (AIRLANT) to highlight the Sailors who serve in Naval Aviation.  For the first time in his naval career, AIRLANT’s Force Master Chief Jimmy W. Hailey III, has served on the same coast as his daughter,            

        13 October 2023    

                    USS New York returns to New York City for Veterans Day events                 
                In honor of Veterans Day, the Amphibious Transport Dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) will participate in New York City’s (NYC) annual Veterans Day celebrations, Nov. 8-12.            

        11 October 2023    

                    USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group arrives in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea                 
                The USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group arrived in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea yesterday, in order to deter any actor seeking to escalate the situation or widen this war. The forces in the area include the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), with its 8 squadrons of attack            

        06 October 2023    

                    U.S. 5th Fleet Enhances Middle East Maritime Security with Unmanned Capabilities                  
                Last month, naval forces in the Middle East region successfully integrated unmanned platforms with traditionally crewed ships and aircraft to conduct enhanced maritime security operations in the waters surrounding the Arabian Peninsula.            

        05 October 2023    

                    GRFCSG Strengthens Interoperability with Italy                 
                The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRFCSG) concluded a series of high-end training events with Italian naval forces in the Ionian Sea, Oct. 4, 2023, to increase interoperability as NATO allies and strengthen regional stability in the Mediterranean region.            

        04 October 2023    

                    AIRLANT Force Master Chief Visits Commands                 
                When Force Master Chief Jimmy W. Hailey III assumed his role at Naval Air Force Atlantic (AIRLANT) in April of this year, he had a clear goal in mind.            

        02 October 2023    

                    2023 Stockdale Leadership Award Recipients Announced                 
                The Navy announced Cmdr. David Burke, from U.S. Fleet Forces Command, and Cmdr. Jeffrey C. Fassbender, from U.S. Pacific Fleet, as the 2023 recipients of the Vice Admiral James Bond Stockdale Award for inspirational leadership, Oct. 2.            

        02 October 2023    

                    USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (HWW) arrives in Tema, Ghana                 
                The Lewis B. Puller-class expeditionary sea base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) arrived in Tema, Ghana for a routine port visit, Oct. 2, 2023. While in port Tema, the ship will onload stores and conduct routine maintenance. This port visit is the ship’s second stop while deployed to the U.S.            

        29 September 2023    

                    Britain’s largest warship - HMS Prince of Wales - makes Virginia temporary homeport during East Coast deployment                  
                NORFOLK, Va. - The United Kingdom’s largest aircraft carrier, HMS Prince of Wales (R09), will make Naval Station Norfolk its temporary homeport this fall beginning Sept. 30 as it pushes the boundaries of Naval Aviation with F-35 Lightning advancement and drone launches off the East Coast over the            

        29 September 2023    

                    USS Paul Ignatius arrives in Stockholm                 
                The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117) arrived in Stockholm, Sweden September 29, 2023 for a scheduled port visit, to enhance U.S.-Sweden relations and build NATO partner cohesion.            

        29 September 2023    

                    USS Florida (SSGN 728) completes joint exercise with Norwegian Forces                  
                The Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Florida (SSGN 728) completed a successful joint exercise with Norwegian Forces in August and September 2023.             

        25 September 2023    

                    U.S. Forces Conduct Joint Aviation Integration Exercise in the Gulf of Oman                  
                U.S. Naval Forces Central Command and U.S. Air Forces Central (AFCENT) conducted a joint Air Operation in Maritime Surface Warfare (AOMSW) exercise in the Gulf of Oman, Sept. 23-24.              

        20 September 2023    

                    MDSU-1 Dives the Arctic with U.S. Coast Guard                 
                BEAUFORT SEA – Navy Divers assigned to Mobile Dive and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 1 trained in one of the most remote parts of the world this summer – under the polar ice cap of the Arctic Circle.            

        19 September 2023    

                    The World’s Largest Aircraft Carrier Arrives in Trieste, Italy                 
                The U.S. Navy’s newest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), embarked staff from Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12, and Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61), arrived in Trieste, Italy for a scheduled port visit, Sept. 17, 2023.            

        18 September 2023    

                    USS Marinette (LCS 25) Commissions the Wright Way                 
                Menominee, Michigan. -- The U.S. Navy commissioned its newest Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Marinette (LCS 25) September 16, 2023, in Menominee, Michigan.            

        18 September 2023    

                    Research Squadron VXS-1 Mobilizes Quickly to Track Hurricane Idalia                 
                PATUXENT RIVER, Md. – U.S. Naval Research Laboratory’s Scientific Development Squadron (VXS) 1 mobilized a crew for a NP-3C Orion operation with less than 24 hours’ notice to airdrop 18 SOFAR Spotter buoys in the Gulf of Mexico ahead of Hurricane Idalia on Monday, August 28.            

        18 September 2023    

                    SECNAV Names Ship After American Abolitionist, Social Activist Harriet Tubman                 
                CHURCH CREEK, Md. - Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Carlos Del Toro announced today that he named a U.S. Navy ship after American abolitionist and social activist Harriet Tubman, Sept. 17.            

        17 September 2023    

                    Immigrant Sailors celebrate citizenship during Constitution Week                 
                Sailors, with hope in their heart and papers in hand, confidently stride into an  office that holds the key to their future as an American citizen. Upon entering, they go through a lengthy and often stressful process that ultimately sees them transition from immigrant to citizen following their Oath            

        17 September 2023    

                    USS Bataan hosts distinguished visitors from Saudi Arabia at sea                  
                The amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) with the embarked 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) hosted a delegation from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including the U.S. ambassador, at sea Sept. 13 for a day-long embark.  The embark was an opportunity for the delegation            

        16 September 2023    

                    USS San Jacinto (CG-56) Decommissions, Honoring 35 Years of Service                 
                NORFOLK, Virginia – USS San Jacinto (CG-56) honored more than three decades of naval service during a decommissioning ceremony at Naval Station Norfolk, Sept. 15.            

        15 September 2023    

                    U.S. Fleet Forces Command Civilians Advance Leadership Skills through Local College Program                 
                NORFOLK, VA - Civilian employees within the U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFFC) enterprise are furthering their leadership skills through a longstanding partnership with Old Dominion University.            

        15 September 2023    

                    Hampton Roads Ombudsmen Honored at Annual Recognition Dinner                 
                VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Navy and Coast Guard ombudsmen from across Hampton Roads were celebrated Sept. 14 at the 2023 Joint Sea Services Ombudsman Recognition Dinner hosted by Navy League of the United States, Hampton Roads.            

        15 September 2023    

                    Surface Force Leaders Gather to discuss the future of Surface Warfare at SNA                 
                SAN DIEGO — Leaders from across the Navy and defense industry gathered to discuss the future of naval surface warfare at the fourth annual Surface Navy Association (SNA) West Coast Waterfront Symposium aboard Naval Base San Diego, Sept. 13-14.            

        14 September 2023    

                    Saildrones Set Sail in Support of U.S. 4th Fleet’s Operation Windward Stack                 
                KEY WEST, Florida – Commercial operators began deploying 10 Saildrone Voyager Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs) out to sea today, a critical first step in U.S. 4th Fleet’s Operation Windward Stack.            

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