12 April 2026 Australia, Philippine, U.S. forces conduct multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity SULU SEA — The combined forces of Australia, the Philippines and the United States conducted a multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) within the Philippine Exclusive Economic Zone, April 9-12, 2026. This activity demonstrated a collective commitment to strengthening regional and...
10 April 2026 First Contact: Meet the dive medical recovery team of Artemis II SAN DIEGO -- The first face the Artemis II crew will see upon their return to Earth will be the face of a U.S. Navy Sailor...
10 April 2026 Blue Ridge departs Changi, Singapore CHANGI, Singapore -- U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) departed Changi following a port visit, April 10, 2026...
07 April 2026 USCGC Midgett rescues family missing for 7 days in Federated States of Micronesia SANTA RITA, Guam — A family of three was returned to Chuuk State, part of the Federated States of Micronesia, following search and rescue operations conducted by the Legend-class cutter USCGC Midgett (WMSL 757) crew on April 6, 2026...
06 April 2026 USS John P. Murtha to support NASA's Artemis II mission SAN DIEGO -- Amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) is slated to serve as the recovery ship for the Orion spacecraft and its crew upon their return from the historic Artemis II mission...
04 April 2026 USS Ashland completes Ship Wartime Repair and Maintenance Exercise in Philippines CEBU, Philippines -- Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) completed a ship wartime repair and maintenance exercise (SWARMEX), April 5, as part of its scheduled port visit to Cebu...
30 March 2026 USS Blue Ridge departs Laem Chabang, Thailand LAEM CHABANG, Thailand -- U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) and embarked U.S. 7th Fleet departed Laem Chabang following a planned port visit March 30, 2026...
28 March 2026 Australia, India, Japan, New Zealand, U.S. complete exercise Sea Dragon 2026 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- Exercise Sea Dragon 2026 successfully concluded at Andersen Air Force Base, marking the completion of 20 days of intensive multinational anti-submarine warfare (ASW) training, March 28...
26 March 2026 U.S., allied and partner navies commence Exercise Kakadu 2026 SYDNEY -- U.S. Navy forces will join allied and partner nations to participate in Royal Australian Navy-led Exercise Kakadu 2026, a multinational maritime exercise which occurs off Australia’s eastern coast, and its International Fleet Review (IFR) starting March 21...
26 March 2026 Blue Ridge visits Laem Chabang, Thailand LAEM CHABANG, Thailand -- U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) arrived in Laem Chabang for a port visit, March 26, 2026. Blue Ridge’s last port visit to Laem Chabang was in 2024...
22 March 2026 USS Mustin returns to forward-deployed naval forces in Yokosuka YOKOSUKA, Japan – Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) arrived at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY) March 23, 2026, marking its return to U.S. 7th Fleet after nearly five years in San Diego. The ship was previously forward deployed to Yokosuka from 2006 to 2021...
20 March 2026 RIMPAC 2026 Commanders Conference concludes in Australia SYDNEY — Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet concluded the Commanders Conference for Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026, March 20, 2026, marking a key milestone in planning for the world’s largest international maritime exercise...
20 March 2026 U.S. 7th Fleet flagship, Philippine forces conduct Maritime Cooperative Activity MANILA BAY -- The combined forces of the Philippines and the United States conducted a Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) within the Philippine Exclusive Economic Zone, March 20, 2026. This activity demonstrated a collective commitment to strengthening regional and international cooperation in...
20 March 2026 USS Blue Ridge departs Manila, Philippines MANILA, Philippines -- U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) and embarked U.S. 7th Fleet departed Manila following a planned port visit March 16-20, 2026...
16 March 2026 Flagship of U.S. 7th Fleet arrives in Manila, Philippines MANILA, Philippines -- U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) arrived in Manila for a scheduled port visit, March 16, 2026. Blue Ridge's last visit to Manila was in 2024...
13 March 2026 University Of Colorado Boulder hosts 31st Annual Colorado Meet Midshipmen from the University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) Naval Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (NROTC) hosted the 31st annual Colorado Meet, at CU Boulder, March 6-7...
10 March 2026 USS Mustin to forward deploy to Japan Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) will forward deploy to Yokosuka, Japan, as part of a scheduled rotation of forces in the Pacific. This move will be a permanent change of station for the crew and family members...
10 March 2026 Hawai‘i Navy Week showcases service, history and community connection The U.S. Navy will bring more than 70 Sailors to Hawai‘i for Hawai‘i Navy Week, March 9-15, as part of the Navy Week outreach program. The Navy will partner with the communities of Honolulu and Hilo to engage residents through a weeklong series of performances, educational events, and...
09 March 2026 Australia, India, Japan, New Zealand, U.S. kick off anti-submarine warfare exercise Sea Dragon 2026 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam — Two U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon aircraft, one each from Patrol Squadron (VP) 4 and VP-45, were joined by one P-8I from the Indian Navy (IN), one P-1 from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), two P-8A from the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), and one P-8A from...
09 March 2026 USS Nimitz conducts milestone departure from Naval Base Kitsap Bremerton, Wash. – Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) departed Naval Base Kitsap in Bremerton, Washington, for the last time in its 51-year service history, as part of a scheduled homeport shift to Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, March 7...