Training ship Esmeralda Arrives in Norfolk
After twelve days of sailing, on August 6 the Training Ship “Esmeralda” successfully called at the US port of Norfolk, Virginia. This, after setting sail from Cartagena de Indias. Before…
USS Porter, USNS William McLean Demonstrate VLS Reload
The crews of the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) and Military Sealift Command’s (MSC) dry cargo ammunition ship USNS William McLean (T-AKE 12) performed a MK 41 Vertical…
Two Two Navy Museums Earn Prestigious AAM Reaccreditation
Naval History and Heritage Command’s Hampton Roads Naval Museum in Norfolk, Virginia, and Puget Sound Navy Museum in Bremerton, Washington, both achieved reaccreditation from the American Alliance of Museums (AAM)…
IKECSG Completes Certification Exercise
The Dwight D. Eisenhower (IKE) Carrier Strike Group (CSG) recently certified for deployment after successfully completing a composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX). “The IKE Carrier Strike Group exhibited professionalism, teamwork,…
USS James E. Williams Returns from SNMG2 Flagship Duty
USS James E. Williams (DDG 95) returned to Naval Station Norfolk from a seven-month NATO deployment, July 14. James E. Williams served as the flagship for Standing NATO Maritime Group…
USS Porter (DDG 78) Returns from Deployment
USS Porter (DDG 78) returned to her homeport of Naval Station Norfolk, June 16, 2023, following a four-month deployment to the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF) area of operations. Porter…
USS Truxtun Returns from Deployment
USS Truxtun (DDG 103) returned to its homeport of Naval Station Norfolk, May 25, 2023, following an eight-month deployment with Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 10, George H.W. Bush CSG, to…
Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group Deploys
The capital ship of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRFCSG), the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), departed Naval Station Norfolk for a routine deployment,…
USS Nitze Returns From Deployment
USS Nitze (DDG 94) returned to its homeport of Naval Station Norfolk, April 5, following an eight-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operation. Nitze deployed…
Gerald R Ford Carrier Strike Group Completes COMPTUEX
The Sailors, ships, squadrons and staffs of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRFCSG) successfully completed composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX), April 2, 2023. COMPTUEX, orchestrated by the Carrier…