01 March 2021 USS Barry named Navy's top Pacific Fleet sub hunter The forward-deployed guided-missile destroyer was recently announced as a recipient of the 2020 anti-submarine warfare Bloodhound Award...
26 February 2021 Nimitz Carrier Strike Group returns from deployment More than 5,000 Sailors and Marines assigned to the strike group returned to San Diego following a nearly 11-month deployment...
26 February 2021 USS Nimitz hosts Secretary of Defense Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin thanked the strike group for their service, sacrifice and their ability to work as a team...
26 February 2021 CNO and MCPON visit USS Nimitz at sea The leaders visited to personally thank Sailors and Marines for their dedication and praised their resilience during an extended deployment...
24 February 2021 An unseen adversary: USS Ronald Reagan’s unprecedented fight against COVID-19 Response efforts have included forming a response department and coordination with officials at Fleet Activities Yokosuka...
23 February 2021 U.S. forces, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force participate in Resilient Shield 2021 More than 77 Japan and U.S. commands are participating in the annual computer-based exercise...
22 February 2021 USS Carl Vinson Sailors receive COVID-19 vaccine The aircraft carrier administered over 2,900 doses in the largest west coast shipboard distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine to date...
20 February 2021 USS Curtis Wilbur conducts trilateral replenishment-at-sea with Japan, France The RAS highlighted the interoperability between the U.S. Navy, French Navy, and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force...
18 February 2021 Waits takes command of 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge Capt. Timothy Waits relieved Capt. Craig Sicola as commanding officer in a small, socially distanced ceremony aboard the ship in Yokosuka, Japan...
18 February 2021 Amphibious Squadron 11 ships take the fight to COVID-19 In a critical move for readiness, resiliency and safety, ships of PHIBRON 11 recently received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in Okinawa...
17 February 2021 7th Fleet destroyer conducts Freedom of Navigation Operation in South China Sea USS Russell (DDG 59) asserted navigational rights and freedoms in the vicinity of the Spratly Islands, consistent with international law...
15 February 2021 Sailors embarked on a U.S. Pacific Fleet ship test positive for COVID-19 Three Sailors aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) tested positive for COVID-19, Feb. 14. These Sailors, who have not experienced any symptoms, as well as all identified close contacts are currently isolated aboard the ship in accordance with Navy and CDC guidance...
11 February 2021 USS Chicago returns home from Indo-Pacific deployment The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine returned to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam following a six-month deployment...
11 February 2021 USSTRATCOM commander announces 2020 Omaha Trophy winners USS Henry M. Jackson (SSBN 730) was among the commands recognized for outstanding support of the strategic deterrence mission...
09 February 2021 Theodore Roosevelt, Nimitz Carrier Strike Groups conduct dual carrier operations The strike groups conducted coordinated operations and exercises in the South China Sea, Feb. 9...
08 February 2021 POTUS calls USS Nimitz during Super Bowl Crew members received a phone call from President Joe Biden during the Super Bowl as the aircraft carrier operated in the South China Sea...
08 February 2021 Future USS Daniel Inouye completes acceptance trials The future Pearl Harbor-based guided-missile destroyer successfully completed acceptance trials off the coast of Maine...
05 February 2021 Pilot program previews future of Surface Warfare Tactical Training The Surface Force kicked off the New Year with a program designed to align and standardize Surface Warfare training...
05 February 2021 7th Fleet destroyer conducts Freedom of Navigation Operation in South China Sea USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) asserted navigational rights and freedoms in the vicinity of the Paracel Islands, consistent with international law...
04 February 2021 USS Essex Sailors first in Pacific Fleet to receive vaccinations aboard ship Sailors began receiving the COVID-19 vaccination aboard the amphibious assault ship this week in San Diego...