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Successful U.S. Navy Intervention Against Pirate Attack in Gulf of Aden
In a recent maritime operation, the U.S. Navy successfully thwarted an attack by Somali pirates on a chemical tanker in the Gulf of Aden.
AI-Enhanced Support for Navy Carrier Pilots Takes Flight
In the ever-evolving landscape of modern warfare, the U.S. Navy is harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the capabilities of its aircraft carriers.
San Diego’s NASSCO to Construct Massive Navy Ship Named After Abolitionist Harriet Tubman
The U.S. Navy christened the world's most advanced and powerful warship, USS Ted Stevens, on Saturday, the 19th of August, in Pascagoula, Mississippi, at 9 a.m.
World’s Most Advanced and Powerful Warship, USS Ted Stevens
The U.S. Navy christened the world's most advanced and powerful warship, USS Ted Stevens, on Saturday, the 19th of August, in Pascagoula, Mississippi, at 9 a.m.
Biden Selects Adm. Lisa Franchetti as First Female Navy Chief
In a groundbreaking move, President Joe Biden has chosen Admiral Lisa Franchetti to lead the Navy, setting her up to become the first woman to hold the position of Pentagon service chief.
First Female Master Chief Perry Office in Gunner’s Mate Rating
On April 28, 2023, Reserve Master Chief Gunner's Mate Jessica Harrison made history as she quietly achieved the esteemed rank of Master Chief Petty Officer, becoming the first woman to do so in the Gunner's Mate rating.
The Navy Names the First Woman to Ever Lead a Naval Academy
The US Navy has made history by nominating Rear Adm. Yvette Davids to become the first female superintendent of the US Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland.
The Return of USS Theodore Roosevelt to San Diego
After 18 months of maintenance in Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Washington State, the aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt will finally return to San Diego this week.
USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) Goes to Sweden
On February 16th, 2023, the USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) docked in Stockholm for a scheduled visit. As a member of the Forward Deployed Naval Forces-Europe force, Arleigh Burke is not on its first but its third patrol in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa area of operations.
US Navy’s Latest Submarine Leaves Pentagon Baffled on When It Will Be Ready
Officials overseeing the development of the Navy’s next-gen submarine (carrying nuclear missiles) do not have the information needed to know whether or not the first vessel of the $132 billion Columbia program will deploy on time in 2031.
National Navy League Scholarships
The San Diego Council administers the Alexander Kreiglowa Navy and Marine Corps Dependents Education Foundation. These scholarship funds come from a charitable donation of property from Chief Alexander Kreiglowa, USN (Ret). His gift helped to establish an endowment that will help students for many years to come. Scholarships are awarded once a year.
USS South Dakota Returns Home for the Holidays
With the winter season in place, the Virginia-class fast attack submarine USS South Dakota (SSN 790) finally returns home for the holidays to Naval Submarine Base New London on Sunday, December 18th.
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