USS Harvey C. Barnum (DDG 124) Commissioning Ceremony 260411-N-VA510-2578 NORFOLK, Va. (April 11, 2026) – Sailors assigned to the Navy’s newest Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Harvey C. Barnum Jr. (DDG 124) man the rails during the commissioning ceremony of the warship in Norfolk, Virginia, April 11, 2026. The warship bears the name of a living Medal of Honor recipient, retired Col. Harvey C. “Barney” Barnum Jr. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Oliver McCain Vieira) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Seaman Oliver McCain Vieira VIRIN: 260411-N-VA510-2578 USS Harvey C. Barnum Jr. Commissions NORFOLK, Va. (April 11, 2026) – The U.S. Navy welcomed a new Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer to the fleet Saturday morning during the commissioning ceremony of USS Harvey C. Barnum Jr. (DDG 124) at Naval Station Norfolk. DDG 124 LATEST NEWS SURFPAC LATEST NEWS USS HARVEY C. BARNUM JR. NAVAL COMMISSIONING Arleigh Burke-class destroyer Fleet Readiness
Junior officers receive first-of-its-kind maintenance availability training 260317-N-EI127-1018 Lt. Sydney Tse, auxiliary officer aboard San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20), and an originator of the Junior Officer Maintenance Availability Training (JOMAT) course, gives training on how to read a damage control status board, March 17. JOMAT is the first dedicated effort to train and familiarize junior officers on common hurdles and terminology upon entering a ships maintenance availability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Martinez) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: CNSP VIRIN: 260402-N-N0831-0001 Junior officers receive first-of-its-kind maintenance availability training CORONADO, CALIFORIA, UNITED STATESThe setting was a warm, sunny day in September 2025. Lt. Sydney SURFPAC LATEST NEWS surface warfare JOMAT USS GREEN BAY readiness CNSG SOUTHWEST
First SWO U Officers set to bring unmanned expertise to the Fleet 251119-N-NW010-5616 SAN DIEGO (Nov. 19, 2025) - U.S. Navy Ensign Patrick Close, with Unmanned Surface Vessel Division 12, poses for a photo during unit level training off the coast of San Diego, California, November 19, 2025. The mission of USVRON-1 is to lead the introduction and deployment of medium USVs, critical sensors, networks, and payloads to support Fleet Commanders and enhance surface fleet lethality. SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: LTJG Cody Davidson VIRIN: 260402-N-N0831-0006 First SWO U Officers set to bring unmanned expertise to the Fleet PORT HUENEME, Calif. —Ensigns Patrick Close and Andrew Xie have become the first two junior officers to complete a specialized twelve-month tour at Unmanned Surface Vessel Squadron (USVRON) 1. Their success marks a significant milestone for the Navy’s Surface Warfare Officer – Unmanned (SWO-U) program, that seamlessly integrates manned and robotic systems within the maritime domain. USVRON 1 LATEST NEWS SURFPAC LATEST NEWS Unmanned Systems Naval Innovation FUTURE FORCE SWOU
U.S. 4th Fleet Announces Southern Seas 2026 Deployment 260217-N-DM308-1001 The official logo for Southern Seas 2026. The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) will deploy to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility as part of U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet’s Southern Seas 2026 deployment. Southern Seas aims to enhance regional maritime partnerships, interoperability, and security throughout the Caribbean, Central, and South America. (U.S. Navy graphic illustration by Ensign Paul Archer) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Ensign Paul Archer VIRIN: 260402-N-N0831-0005 U.S. 4th Fleet Announces Southern Seas 2026 Deployment SAN DIEGO – Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) will deploy to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility as part of U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet’s Southern Seas 2026 deployment. SURFPAC LATEST NEWS SOUTHERN SEAS 2026 CARRIER OPERATIONS us 4th fleet Naval Diplomacy
USS Mustin (DDG 89) Returns to Forward-Deployed Naval Forces in Yokosuka 260323-N-CL550-1108 U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89), center, arrives at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, March 23, 2026. Mustin was previously forward-deployed to Yokosuka from 2006 to 2021. Mustin is forward-deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy Photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Taylor DiMartino) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Chief Petty Officer Taylor DiMartino VIRIN: 260323-N-N0831-0002 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. DDG 89 LATEST NEWS USS Mustin SURFPAC LATEST NEWS US 7th Fleet INDO PACIFIC
Commander Muzik M. McClinton Commander Muzik M. McClinton SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: CNSP VIRIN: 251204-N-N0831-0002 CDR Muzik M. McClinton