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Future USS Harvey C. Barnum Jr. (DDG 124) Arrives at Naval Station Norfolk Homeport Ahead of Commissioning
NORFOLK, Va. – (March 20, 2026) – The newest Arleigh Burke class guided-missile destroyer, the future USS Harvey C. Barnum Jr. (DDG 124), arrived at its homeport, Naval Station Norfolk, on March 20. The arrival precedes the warship’s commissioning ceremony, which is scheduled for April 11, 2026.
Future USS Idaho Delivered to U.S. Navy
GROTON, Conn. – The U.S. Navy accepted delivery of the Submarine Force’s newest fast attack submarine, the future USS Idaho (SSN 799), from General Dynamics Electric Boat (GDEB) Dec. 15, marking the second delivery of a Virginia-class fast attack submarine this year.
FY26 Lapse of Appropriations: Department of the Navy Resources for Sailors, Marines and Civilians
Support is available to help Sailors, Marines, civilians and their families lessen the impact of the government shutdown. The resources listed below offer assistance.
GAO: Services aren’t sharing information on longtime Osprey problems
The Defense Department should improve information sharing among different services and offices to improve the V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft’s safety and reduce dangerous or fatal accidents, the Government Accountability Office said Friday. In its report, “Osprey Aircraft: Additional Oversight and Information Sharing Would Improve Safety Efforts,” the GAO said Osprey program stakeholders — includi...[Read More]
GAO: Services aren’t sharing information on longtime Osprey problems
The Defense Department should improve information sharing among different services and offices to improve the V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft’s safety and reduce dangerous or fatal accidents, the Government Accountability Office said Friday. In its report, “Osprey Aircraft: Additional Oversight and Information Sharing Would Improve Safety Efforts,” the GAO said Osprey program stakeholders — includi...[Read More]
GAO: Services aren’t sharing information on longtime Osprey problems
The Defense Department should improve information sharing among different services and offices to improve the V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft’s safety and reduce dangerous or fatal accidents, the Government Accountability Office said Friday. In its report, “Osprey Aircraft: Additional Oversight and Information Sharing Would Improve Safety Efforts,” the GAO said Osprey program stakeholders — includi...[Read More]
General tapped to lead SOUTHCOM grilled over forces in Latin America
The Marine Corps general tapped to lead U.S. military operations in Latin America told lawmakers Thursday that he stands ready to oversee an expanded presence that began ahead of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro’s capture — but he doesn’t know how long that enhanced focus will last. If confirmed by the Senate, Lt. Gen. Francis Donovan will take over U.S. Southern Command, replacing Navy Adm. Alvin...[Read More]
Generating warfighting-ready Sailors, capabilities in the Pacific Nov. 18, 2025
CORONADO, Calif. – Over 140 Navy Reserve Sailors on staff at U.S. Pacific Fleet (PACFLT), U.S. 7th Fleet, and U.S. 3rd Fleet participated in MAKO Sentry 2026 in Coronado and Norfolk, Va., Nov. 6-9.
George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group Completes COMPTUEX
ATLANTIC OCEAN – The Sailors, ships, squadrons and staffs of the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike
George Washington arrives in Da Nang, highlighting enduring U.S.-Vietnam partnership
Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 5, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Robert Smalls (CG 62), and Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Shoup (DDG 86) arrived in Da Nang, July 30, 2026, for a scheduled port visit.
George Washington Carrier Strike Group arrives in Guam
APRA HARBOR, Guam – Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), the flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 5, along with embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Shoup (DDG 86) and USS Benfold (DDG 65) and Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Robert Smalls (CG 62) arrived in Guam for a scheduled port visit June 16.
George Washington Celebrates 200,000th Recovery
INDIAN OCEAN – After 34 years of continuous service projecting American sea power, Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) has achieved a major aviation milestone: the 200,000th fixed-wing aircraft recovery while underway in the Indian Ocean, Aug. 18, 2026.