Exercise Northern Viking 2026 Marks 75 Years Of U.S.-Iceland Defense Cooperation
U.S. Sailors, Marines, Airmen, and Soldiers have arrived in Keflavik, Iceland, joining forces with the Icelandic Coast Guard and other NATO Allies to officially kick off U.S. Sixth Fleet’s Northern Viking 2026 (NV26) exercise during an opening ceremony on August 18, 2026.
U.S. Navy to visit First State for Navy Week
The U.S. Navy is coming to Sussex County, Delaware, for the first time, for Sussex County Navy Week, Oct. 19–25, 2026.
USS John F. Kennedy completes acceptance sea trials
The Navy’s newest Gerald R. Ford-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier completed acceptance sea trials Saturday, inching the ship closer to its scheduled 2027 delivery. The USS John F. Kennedy successfully concluded the testing period on Saturday after departing from Newport News Shipbuilding in Virginia on Wednesday, according to a release from the shipbuilder. “Our nation is depending on us to ...[Read More]
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NORFOLK, Va. (June 17, 2026) Members of the color guard present arms during the Reserve Talent Acquisition Group (RTAG) Northeast Change of Command ceremony at Harper Hall in Norfolk, Virginia. RTAG Northeast is one of five Reserve Talent Acquisition Groups assigned to Navy Recruiting Reserve Command and supports prior-service and Reserve recruiting efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Adelola Ti...[Read More]
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NORFOLK, Va. (June 17, 2026) Capt. James Prouty, commander, Navy Recruiting Reserve Command, left, presents Cmdr. Ben Kroll with an award during the Reserve Talent Acquisition Group (RTAG) Northeast Change of Command ceremony at Harper Hall in Norfolk, Virginia. Kroll was recognized for his service as commanding officer of RTAG Northeast before relinquishing command to CDR Chris Webster. (U.S. Nav...[Read More]
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MILLINGTON, Tenn. (Aug. 13, 2026) Navy Recruiting Reserve Command (NRRC) leadership and representatives from the command’s five Reserve Talent Acquisition Groups participated in the FY27 Goaling Conference in Millington, Tennessee. The conference brought together NRRC headquarters and RTAG leadership to review recruiting performance, establish recruiting goals and priorities for fiscal year 2027, ...[Read More]
Uncharted Waters with Rear Admiral Waters – Episode 60
In this final episode, we take a look back at the past three years of Navy Recruiting Command’s achievements with Rear Adm. Waters at the helm. Join us as we sit down with Chief Navy Counselor Aaron Ausen and discuss the establishment of the Recruiting Operations Center, medical battlestations, and the organization’s shift to the winners win mindset.
Uncharted Waters with Rear Admiral Waters – Episode 59
In this episode, we discuss medical recruiting and what it takes to be successful at it. Join us as we sit down with NTAG Pittsburgh’s NCCM Harrington, Lt. Crandall, and Lt. Anater to talk about their Navy recruiting journeys, why medical recruiting is one of the most challenging areas nationally, and what methods or mentalities have led them to be successful. Tune in for an inside look at how men...[Read More]
Uncharted Waters with Rear Admiral Waters – Episode 56
In this episode, we sit down with National Chief Recruiter NCCM Kevin Kikawa to talk all about the future vision for the Career Recruiting Force. Join us as we discuss the importance of Salesforce utilization; and why the front-line recruiter continues to be our top priority.
USS Essex (LHD 2) Hosts Tiger Cruise on Return to San Diego
Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) hosted a historic Tiger Cruise for friends, family, and members of the community prior to returning to homeport, Aug. 14, 2026.
U.S., Allies, Partners Executed Pacific Dragon 2026 Exercise
Pacific Ocean – Pacific Dragon (PD26) is a U.S. Navy, U.S. 3rd Fleet-executed, biennial, multilateral ballistic missile defense (BMD) and tactical data link (TDL) information-sharing exercise conducted with allied and partner forces and the U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA).
AAFES boss leaves legacy of benefits for more veterans and stronger perks for all
The military retail customer has changed during Tom Shull’s 14-year tenure leading the Army and Air Force Exchange Service, primarily because of the COVID-19 pandemic. “We went suddenly from business attire to very casual, and that happened overnight, so we had to adjust very quickly to that shift,” he said during a recent interview with Military Times. Even now, customers haven’t returned complet...[Read More]