NORFOLK (NNS) — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57) departed Naval Station Norfolk for deployment to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility (AOR). Led by Cmdr. Frank Brandon, commanding officer, Mitscher will conduct maritime security operations…
(Fox News) The Navy’s top Atlantic Submarine Force commander said Thursday that Russia and China’s ballistic missile submarine development will impact how the U.S deploys its fleet. Navy Vice Adm. Michael Connor said global threats today are far more numerous…
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus hosted a ship-naming ceremony today to announce that SSN 792, a Virginia-class attack submarine, will bear the name USS Vermont. Mabus named the submarine to honor the long-standing partnership its namesake state has had…
USS INGRAHAM, At Sea (NNS) — USS Ingraham (FFG 61) with Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light (HSL) 49 Detachment 2 and U.S. Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachment (LEDET) personnel intercepted 680 kilograms of cocaine illegally trafficked in the 4th Fleet Area…
LONDON (NNS) — An aviation boatswain’s mate won the U.S. team’s first gold medal during track and field competitions Sept. 11 at the Invictus Games in London. After placing well in the qualifying round, Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Donald…
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (NNS) — Sailors with Naval Technical Training Center (NTTC) Lackland on board Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) step forward to volunteer their time and open their homes to raise Military Working Dog (MWD) candidates, as part of…
