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...
04 February 2021 USS Ohio conducts joint operations with Marine Corps element near Okinawa A brief stop gave the crew of the guided-missile submarine a rare opportunity to integrate with III MEF Marines...
03 February 2021 USS Rafael Peralta arrives in Japan, joins U.S 7th Fleet The guided-missile destroyer arrived in Yokosuka, Feb. 4, to join the U.S. 7th Fleet's Forward Deployed Naval Forces...
31 January 2021 USS Gabrielle Giffords returns from rotational deployment The littoral combat ship returned home to Naval Base San Diego following a 17-month deployment to the 7th and 4th Fleet areas of operation...
28 January 2021 Multinational exercise Sea Dragon concludes in Guam The two-week ASW exercise included the U.S. Navy and partners from Australia, Canada, India and Japan...
24 January 2021 Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group enters South China Sea The Theodore Roosevelt CSG entered the South China Sea, Jan. 23, to conduct routine operations...
18 January 2021 USS Russell engages with partners during Oceania transit The ship interacted with partners from the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia and Papua New Guinea...
16 January 2021 Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group conducts bilateral exercise with JMSDF The exercise focused on increasing combat readiness and interoperability between the U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime-Self Defense Force...
14 January 2021 USS Ralph Johnson returns from maiden deployment The guided-missile destroyer returned home to Everett, Wash., Jan. 14, following a deployment to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operation...
13 January 2021 USS Ronald Reagan begins COVID-19 vaccinations Sailors aboard the Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier recently began receiving the vaccine at Fleet Activities, Yokosuka, Japan...
12 January 2021 Guam hosts partner nations in exercise Sea Dragon 2021 A pair of P-8 Poseidons from VP-5 and VP-8 have joined counterparts from Australia, Canada, India and Japan for the anti-submarine warfare exercise...