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  1. Key West joins Japanese, Australian subs in exercise

    Posted September 26, 2017

    USS Key West (SSN 722) participated in the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's recent trilateral Submarine Competition (SUBCOMP) exercise in waters south of Japan.

    USS Key West (SSN 722) file photo. (U.S. Navy/MC1 Byron C. Linder)

  2. U.S. Navy completes Vietnam War book series

    Posted September 26, 2017

    The Navy recently published the final entry, End of the Saga: The Maritime Evacuation of South Vietnam and Cambodia, in its nine-book Vietnam War series.

  3. Statement from Pacific Fleet Commander Adm. Scott Swift

    Posted September 25, 2017

    Adm. Scott Swift, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, announced today that he has submitted a request to retire at a date to be determined.

  4. USS Bonhomme Richard returns to Sasebo after 4-month patrol

    Posted September 25, 2017

    While deployed, the amphibious assault ship participated in exercise Talisman Saber and completed training and certifications with the 31st MEU.

    USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) passes Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer JS Kirisame (DD 104) upon its return to Sasebo, Sept. 25. (U.S. Navy/MC1 David R. Krigbaum)

  5. USS John C. Stennis completes at-sea training period

    Posted September 22, 2017

    The aircraft carrier returned to its homeport of Bremerton, Wash., Sept. 22, after a successful underway period for training and certifications.

    In this file photo, USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) operates in the Pacific, Sept. 6. (U.S. Navy/MCSN Joseph Miller)

  6. VFA-115 closes out 31 years of operations at NAF Atsugi

    Posted September 22, 2017

    Following an ongoing patrol aboard USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 115 will operate from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan.

    An F/A-18E Super Hornet from VFA-115 takes off from Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Sept. 10. (Photo courtesy of Takuya Kitamura)

  7. Explosive Ordnance Disposal Sailor awarded Silver Star

    Posted September 21, 2017

    Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 1st Class Jeffrey Thomas was presented the medal Sept. 20 in San Diego for his action against the enemy last year during Operation Inherent Resolve.

    Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 1st Class Jeffrey Thomas stands at attention alongside Adm. Bill Moran after being awarded the Silver Star Medal. (U.S. Navy/MC3 Christopher A. Veloicaza)

  8. U.S. Sailors join 67th Incheon Landing commemoration

    Posted September 20, 2017

    Sailors from the staff of Commander, U.S. Naval Forces, Korea, participated in events Sept. 15-17 commemorating the anniversary of the 1950 surprise amphibious landing.

    Capt. Hank Kim, U.S. Naval Forces Korea chief of staff, and Capt. Kwang Lee lay flowers at the Gen. Douglas MacArthur Statue in Incheon, Sept. 15. (U.S. Navy/MCSN William Carlisle)

  9. Future littoral combat ship Omaha delivered to Navy

    Posted September 20, 2017

    The Navy recently accepted delivery of the future USS Omaha (LCS 12), which will be homeported in San Diego.

    File photo of the future USS Omaha (LCS 12). (Courtesy of Austal USA)

  10. Bonhomme Richard ESG completes deployment with 31st MEU

    Posted September 18, 2017

    Expeditionary Strike Group ships arrived in Okinawa, Japan, to offload 31st MEU Marines, Sept. 19, capping a multi-month Indo-Asia-Pacific deployment.

    In this file photo, ships of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group form up with ships from the Royal Australian Navy and Royal New Zealand Navy during exercise Talisman Saber in July. (Royal Australian Navy/LSIS Helen Frank)

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