The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Manchester (LCS 14) and Formidable-class stealth frigate RSS Tenacious (71) (right) transit the Philippine Sea during Exercise Pacific Griffin, June 22...

Seaman James Williams, from Eskridge, Kansas, prepares for a Republic of Singapore Navy Sikorsky S-70B Seahawk helicopter to land on the flight deck of Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Shiloh (CG 67) during Exercise Pacific Griffin 2023 in the Philippine Sea, June 21...

U.S. and Republic of Singapore Sailors pose for photo during Exercise Pacific Griffin 2023. Pacific Griffin a biennial maritime exercise between the U.S. and Republic of Singapore...

U.S. and Singaporean Sailors participate in an operational brief aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Manchester (LCS 14), during Exercise Pacific Griffin 2023...

U.S. and Singaporean Sailors participate in an operational brief during Exercise Pacific Griffin 2023...

Upon returning home from deployment, Mess Specialist 1st Class Harding James Jr., would drop his sea bag near the door. Soon after, an eight-year-old’s footsteps would rush behind him, arms open, ready to smell the bag...

Family and friends gathered together for a change of command ceremony at Naval Base San Diego where Commander James Watts relieved Commander Bryan Hart as Commanding Officer of USS Stethem (DDG 63). In attendance at the ceremony was Robert Stethem’s Father, and retired Navy Senior Chief, Richard...

The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Manchester (LCS 14) transits the Philippines Sea during Exercise Pacific Griffin 2023...

A native of Richmond, California, and machinist mate assigned to engineering department aboard amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) received the Navy League of the United States 2022 Honorable J. William Middendorf II award for engineering excellence during an award ceremony in Dallas, Texas...

On the flight deck of the world’s top warfighting naval warships, you will find a crew of Sailors that manage some of the most dangerous jobs on the vessel, flight operations...

To explore factors contributing to both workplace satisfaction and dissatisfaction, Commander, Naval Surface Forces (CNSF) surveyed all Surface Warfare Officers (SWOs) from the rank of ensign to captain, receiving 2,550 responses (33% response rate). The senior officer survey solicited feedback from...

YOKOSUKA, Japan – The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Shoup (DDG 86) returned to Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, following completion of its second Forward-Deployed Naval Forces – Japan (FDNF-J) patrol in the U.S. Seventh Fleet Area of Operations, June 8, 2023...

SAN DIEGO, CA — Rear Adm. Randall Peck relieved Rear Adm. James Kirk as commander, Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 3 during a change of command ceremony held on the flight deck aboard amphibious transport dock USS San Diego (LPD 22), June 9...

Rear Adm. Randall Peck relieved Rear Adm. James Kirk as commander, Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 3 during a change of command ceremony held on the flight deck aboard amphibious transport dock USS San Diego (LPD 22), June 9...

The United States Navy joined 20 navies from around the globe in the return of the Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo (MNEK) in and around Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia June 4-8...

Aviation Electronic Technician 3rd Class Feaisal Dosary, from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21 detachment five, poses for photo during flight operations aboard the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Manchester (LCS 14)...

USS Manchester (LCS 14) participates in the Multinational Naval Exercise Komodo (MNEK) 2023 Channel Transit. MNEK 2023 is a military exercise held by Indonesia to establish cooperation in the region, especially in carrying out disaster management and humanitarian assistance operations...

The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, led by commander, Amphibious Squadron 7 and comprised of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) and amphibious transport docks USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), with the embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, returns to San...

PRINCETON, N.J. - Twenty Sailors, assigned to Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59), visited their ship’s namesake city June 6-8, 2023, to engage with the community, share the Navy’s story, and learn more about the historical connection to their vessel’s namesake...

Cmdr. Collen Moore, commanding officer of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship, USS Manchester (LCS 14), and assigned Sailors discuss the anchor’s movement from the bridge...

“I have witnessed an actual fuel leak and toxic gas. The immediate response from the crew shocked me!” said Hull Maintenance Technician-Chief Petty Officer Idrisa Diaby. During their last 4 week underway the ship engaged in DC drills 2-3 times per week, striving to improve themselves. With a crew...

Mineman 2nd Class Devan McNatt, assigned to the Independence-Variant littoral combat ship USS Manchester (LCS 14), demoors line as the ship pulls away from a pie...

SAN DIEGO — Capt. James Harney relieved Capt. Brian Quin as commander of Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 5 during a change of command ceremony held aboard amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), June 2...

NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO — Cmdr. Andrew Laidler relieved Cmdr. Bill Carroll as commanding officer of Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Oakland (LCS 24) Gold crew during a ceremony aboard USS Montgomery (LCS 8), pier side at Naval Base San Diego, June 2...

SAN DIEGO — Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Savannah (LCS 28) Gold crew relieved Savannah’s Blue crew during an exchange of command ceremony aboard the ship at Naval Base San Diego, May 19...