U.S. Navy News Feed

By Lt. Martin Carey

Pentagon News — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:07:00 GMT

After nearly twenty years of dedicated and often unseen service, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Expeditionary Support Unit (EODESU) 2 was disestablished on July 9, 2026. Activated in 2007 to meet the burgeoning demands of the Global War on Terror, EODESU-2’s legacy is not one of direct combat but of the critical logistical and support framework that enabled the success and safety of frontline EOD and Navy Diving forces. Its story is one of rapid growth, sustained operational excellence, and a final, deliberate evolution to empower the future of the EOD and Navy Diving force. By distributing its specialized personnel and equipment directly to East Coast EOD Mobile Units, this deliberate evolution empowers Mobile Unit Commanding Officers with direct ownership and control to independently manage their assets and force-generate in support of national tasking.

U.S. Navy Kicks Off Historic International Naval Review 250 in New York Harbor

Pentagon News — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 21:11:00 GMT

NEW YORK — The U.S. Navy announced the official start of the International Naval Review (INR) 250 today, launching the nation's largest maritime celebration in decades to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States.

USS Cleveland (LCS 31) Arrives to Mayport

Lt. Ayifa Brooks — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:22:00 GMT

Freedom-variant littoral combat ship (LCS) USS Cleveland (LCS 31) arrives to her homeport in Mayport, Fla., June 11.

Navy Designates Hazard Areas, Authorizes Premium Pay for Civil Service Mariners

Pentagon News — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:01:00 GMT

NORFOLK, VA – Recognizing the indispensable role and daily dangers faced by Civil Service Mariners (CIVMARs), the U.S. Navy has officially designated several key maritime regions as hazard areas, authorizing premium pay when operating in these dangerous waters.

Vice Adm. Douglas L. Williams Relieves Vice Adm. Johnny Wolfe Jr. at Portfolio Acquisition Executive Strategic Systems Programs Change of Command Ceremony

Portfolio Acquisition Executive Strategic Systems Programs Public Affairs — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:38:00 GMT

WASHINGTON NAVY YARD – On June 12, 2026, Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) held a joint retirement and Change of Command ceremony at Admiral Leutze Park, recognizing the transfer of leadership from Vice Adm. Johnny Wolfe Jr., to Vice Adm. Douglas L. Williams. The honorable William Mahan, performing the duties of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, and Acquisition, presided over the event and former Commander of U.S. Strategic Command Adm. Charles “Chas” Richard (ret.) delivered remarks as the keynote speaker.

U.S. Navy Cryptologic Warfare Leaders Forge Warfighting Lethality Stance at Senior Leadership Summit

Petty Officer 2nd Class Timothy Ruple — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:12:00 GMT

FORT MEADE, Md. – Vice Adm. Heidi Berg, commander of U.S. Fleet Cyber Command (FCC), Navy Space Command (NAVSPACE), and U.S. 10th Fleet (C10F), convened cryptologic commanders for the Cryptologic Warfare Senior Leadership Summit (CWSLS) from March 5-6, solidifying a unified, lethal posture in the electromagnetic domain. The two-day summit delivered a clear message to the team: Navy cryptologic forces are primed for combat, relentlessly outpacing adversaries, and fully prepared to dominate the information warfare space.

U.S. Navy, Coast Guard Unite with Canadian, Mexican Partners for 2026 NAMSI Executive Meeting

Pentagon News — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:00:00 GMT

NORFOLK, Va. – U.S., Canadian, and Mexican maritime leadership from U.S. Naval Forces Northern

Protecting the Homeland: USS Iwo Jima, 22nd MEU (SOC) Returns from Historic Ten-Month Deployment

Pentagon News — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 18:58:05 GMT

NORFOLK, Va. – Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) returned to its homeport of

America’s Sea Services Launch Sail 250 New Orleans During Nation’s Semi-Quincentennial Celebration

Courtesty Story — Fri, 29 May 2026 17:22:00 GMT

NEW ORLEANS — More than 3,000 Sailors, Marines, Coast Guardsmen, and international maritime partner personnel arrived in New Orleans May 28, launching Sail 250 New Orleans, the inaugural port call of the national Sail 250 series of events, a major feature of the nation’s Freedom 250 commemoration celebrating America’s 250th anniversary.

Sailors, Marines and civilians across Hampton Roads help restore Dam Neck Annex coastline

MCSN Cierra Middleton — Wed, 27 May 2026 17:29:00 GMT

Sailors, Marines and civilians from Naval Air Station Oceana, Dam Neck Annex and Naval Support Activity Portsmouth spent two days restoring Dam Neck Annex’s coastline, kicking off with a beach cleanup April 22 and culminating in a dune restoration project April 29 utilizing recycled Christmas trees.

USS Roosevelt Departs Rota, Spain

U.S. 6th Fleet Public Affairs — Fri, 22 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) departed its homeport of Rota, Spain, to execute its ninth Forward-Deployed Naval Forces-Europe (FDNF-E) patrol, May 22, 2026.

USS Roosevelt Holds Change of Command in Bay of Cadiz

U.S. 6th Fleet Public Affairs — Fri, 22 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Cmdr. R. J. DaPrato relieved Cmdr. Jared L. Carlson as the commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) during a change of command ceremony in the Bay of Cadiz, May 22, 2026.

MAKO Storm 2026 Prepares Navy Reserve Forces for High-End Maritime Operations

Ian Delossantos NWDC Communications Specialist — Thu, 21 May 2026 11:37:00 GMT

NORFOLK, Va. - Navy Warfare Development Center hosted the fifth annual MAKO Storm exercise May

USS Cleveland (LCS 31) Commissions in Namesake City

Story by Lt.j.g. Rachael Jones and Ensign Dylan Barron — Mon, 18 May 2026 14:52:00 GMT

CLEVELAND (May 16, 2026) – The U.S. Navy commissioned its newest and last Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Cleveland (LCS 31) in Cleveland.

USS Cooperstown (LCS 23) Departs Mayport for Deployment

Pentagon News — Mon, 18 May 2026 14:45:00 GMT

MAYPORT, Fla. – The Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Cooperstown (LCS 23) got underway from Naval Station Mayport May 16, 2026, to begin operations in support of its scheduled deployment. Cooperstown assumed duties previously executed by the Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Wichita (LCS 13) in support of USNORTHCOM’s border security objectives.

World’s Largest Aircraft Carrier, Strike Group Return from Historic 11-Month Deployment

Pentagon News — Sat, 16 May 2026 21:06:00 GMT

NORFOLK, Va. - Nearly 4,500 Sailors of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group aboard USS Gerald R.

Future USS Ted Stevens (DDG 128) Arrives at Homeport for the First Time

Pentagon News — Fri, 15 May 2026 18:30:00 GMT

NORFOLK, Va. — The future USS Ted Stevens (DDG 128), a flight III Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile

Naval Surface Force Atlantic Holds Change of Command

COMNAVSURFLANT Public Affai — Wed, 13 May 2026 17:55:00 GMT

NORFOLK, Va. — Commander, Naval Surface Force Atlantic (SURFLANT) held a change of command ceremony

Thomas releases command vision at U.S. Fleet Forces Command Commander’s Conference

U.S. Fleet Forces Command Public Affairs — Wed, 13 May 2026 12:04:19 GMT

SUFFOLK, Va. — U.S. Fleet Forces Command concluded its annual Commander’s Conference May 7, bringing

A U.S. Navy Ballistic Missile Submarine Arrived in Gibraltar, May, 10, 2026.

U.S. Sixth Fleet Public Affairs — Mon, 11 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT

A U.S. Navy ballistic missile submarine arrived in Gibraltar, May, 10, 2026.