⚓📰 #USNAVY UPDATE: Fleet Master Chief John Perryman Selected as 17th Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy
Perryman, who currently serves as the senior enlisted leader for U.S. Fleet Forces Command, will relieve MCPON James Honea during a change of office ceremony scheduled for September at the Navy Memorial.
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Perryman, who currently serves as the senior enlisted leader for U.S. Fleet Forces Command, will relieve MCPON James Honea during a change of office ceremony scheduled for September at the Navy Memorial.
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1️⃣ An F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22, launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) during flight operations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.
2️⃣ Musician 1st Class Michael Parker, assigned to the United States Fleet Forces Band “Uncharted Waters,” performs at Liceo de Limón Mario Bourne Bourne in Limón, Costa Rica during Continuing Promise 2025.
3️⃣ The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) transits the Pacific Ocean with the Arleigh Burke class guided-missile destroyers USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121) and USS Mustin (DDG 89).
4️⃣ Sailors assigned to USS Indianapolis (LCS-17) render honors with a 21-gun salute during a ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of the USS Indianapolis (CA-35) at Naval Station Mayport.
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1️⃣ An F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22, launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) during flight operations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.
2️⃣ Musician 1st Class Michael Parker, assigned to the United States Fleet Forces Band “Uncharted Waters,” performs at Liceo de Limón Mario Bourne Bourne in Limón, Costa Rica during Continuing Promise 2025.
3️⃣ The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) transits the Pacific Ocean with the Arleigh Burke class guided-missile destroyers USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121) and USS Mustin (DDG 89).
4️⃣ Sailors assigned to USS Indianapolis (LCS-17) render honors with a 21-gun salute during a ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of the USS Indianapolis (CA-35) at Naval Station Mayport.
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⚓📰 #USNAVY UPDATE: Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group Returns from 9-month Deployment
The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), the flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1, returned to its homeport of San Diego on Aug. 14, following a nine-month deployment to the U.S. 3rd, 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operations.
“Our Sailors’ dedication and hard work over nearly nine months was vital to sustained operations, including combat, protecting our American values of freedom, prosperity and security on the high seas,” said Rear Adm. Amy Bauernschmidt, commander of CSG-1. “I am immensely proud of every member of our team who professionally executed the mission and will now be able to reunite and spend well-earned time with family and friends.”
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The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), the flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1, returned to its homeport of San Diego on Aug. 14, following a nine-month deployment to the U.S. 3rd, 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operations.
“Our Sailors’ dedication and hard work over nearly nine months was vital to sustained operations, including combat, protecting our American values of freedom, prosperity and security on the high seas,” said Rear Adm. Amy Bauernschmidt, commander of CSG-1. “I am immensely proud of every member of our team who professionally executed the mission and will now be able to reunite and spend well-earned time with family and friends.”
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⚓📰 #USNAVY UPDATE: America’s Rapid Response Force, Iwo Jima ARG-22nd MEU (SOC) Deploys for Global Operations
Sailors and Marines assigned to the Iwo Jima (IWO) Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) - 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC) departed for a regularly scheduled deployment, August 14.
The ARG’s primary mission is to conduct presence operations and safely embark Marines ashore to conduct a wide variety of contingency missions worldwide. The IWO ARG - 22nd MEU (SOC) also provides a flexible, forward naval presence by operating close to shore which allows this specialized Navy-Marine Corps team to conduct missions, unique to the amphibious Navy, at a moment’s notice.
“The IWO ARG - 22nd MEU (SOC) is an integral part of advancing our nations’ interests abroad and is a dynamic representation of our Navy’s 250 years of lethality and warfighting excellence," said Capt. Chris Farricker, commodore, Amphibious Squadron 8. "Our integrated Navy-Marine Corps warfighters are ready to execute the nation’s business and deliver quick and decisive combat power no matter where we are tasked in today’s complex global environment.”
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Sailors and Marines assigned to the Iwo Jima (IWO) Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) - 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC) departed for a regularly scheduled deployment, August 14.
The ARG’s primary mission is to conduct presence operations and safely embark Marines ashore to conduct a wide variety of contingency missions worldwide. The IWO ARG - 22nd MEU (SOC) also provides a flexible, forward naval presence by operating close to shore which allows this specialized Navy-Marine Corps team to conduct missions, unique to the amphibious Navy, at a moment’s notice.
“The IWO ARG - 22nd MEU (SOC) is an integral part of advancing our nations’ interests abroad and is a dynamic representation of our Navy’s 250 years of lethality and warfighting excellence," said Capt. Chris Farricker, commodore, Amphibious Squadron 8. "Our integrated Navy-Marine Corps warfighters are ready to execute the nation’s business and deliver quick and decisive combat power no matter where we are tasked in today’s complex global environment.”
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⚓📰 #USNAVY UPDATE: U.S. Navy Week Sets Sail for Columbus, August 18-24, 2025
The U.S. Navy is bringing Navy Week to Columbus, Ohio, from Aug. 18-24, 2025. As part of a nationwide outreach effort, Columbus Navy Week will connect Sailors with the community through a variety of performances, educational events, and service projects.
The events will lead into the Columbus Air Show Aug. 22-24 at Rickenbacker International Airport, featuring the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels.
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The U.S. Navy is bringing Navy Week to Columbus, Ohio, from Aug. 18-24, 2025. As part of a nationwide outreach effort, Columbus Navy Week will connect Sailors with the community through a variety of performances, educational events, and service projects.
The events will lead into the Columbus Air Show Aug. 22-24 at Rickenbacker International Airport, featuring the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels.
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One last trap. Bravo Zulu, sir! 🛬⚓️
U.S. Navy Capt. Douglas Graber, commanding officer of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), conducts his final flight in an E/A-18G Growler in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.
📸 1️⃣ MCSA Franklyn Guage
📸 2️⃣+3️⃣ MC2 Hannah Kantner
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U.S. Navy Capt. Douglas Graber, commanding officer of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), conducts his final flight in an E/A-18G Growler in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.
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📸 2️⃣+3️⃣ MC2 Hannah Kantner
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#USNavyPhotosoftheDay
1️⃣ U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornets with the Navy Flight Demonstration Team, the Blue Angels, perform flight demonstrations during the 2025 Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay Air Show, at Marine Corps Base Hawaii.
2️⃣ An MK38 Mod 2 is fired during a live-fire exercise aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4).
3️⃣ An F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72).
4️⃣ Steelworker 3rd Class Justifer Raybion, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 133, digs out footers for a reinforced concrete pad on Naval Construction Battalion Center, Gulfport, Mississippi.
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1️⃣ U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornets with the Navy Flight Demonstration Team, the Blue Angels, perform flight demonstrations during the 2025 Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay Air Show, at Marine Corps Base Hawaii.
2️⃣ An MK38 Mod 2 is fired during a live-fire exercise aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4).
3️⃣ An F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72).
4️⃣ Steelworker 3rd Class Justifer Raybion, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 133, digs out footers for a reinforced concrete pad on Naval Construction Battalion Center, Gulfport, Mississippi.
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⚓📰 #USNAVY UPDATE: Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group Transits Strait of Dover
The world's largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), and Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Mahan (DDG 72), USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81), and USS Bainbridge (DDG 96), all assigned to Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRFCSG), transited the Strait of Dover into the North Sea.
"Gerald R. Ford's agile transit through the Strait of Dover between England and France is a testament to our power projection capability that supports peace through strength," said Capt. Dave Skarosi, commanding officer of Gerald R. Ford. "Our skilled navigation team ensures that the world's largest aircraft carrier brings our capability as a forward-positioned force anytime, anyplace, to defend the Euro-Atlantic region from hostile action."
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The world's largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), and Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Mahan (DDG 72), USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81), and USS Bainbridge (DDG 96), all assigned to Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRFCSG), transited the Strait of Dover into the North Sea.
"Gerald R. Ford's agile transit through the Strait of Dover between England and France is a testament to our power projection capability that supports peace through strength," said Capt. Dave Skarosi, commanding officer of Gerald R. Ford. "Our skilled navigation team ensures that the world's largest aircraft carrier brings our capability as a forward-positioned force anytime, anyplace, to defend the Euro-Atlantic region from hostile action."
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🌅 Golden skies. Blue-Green power. ⚓️💪
📸 1️⃣+2️⃣ U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Ospreys and CH-53 Super Stallions with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), conduct onboard operations aboard the U.S. Navy Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) in the Atlantic Ocean.
📸 3️⃣ The U.S. Navy San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17), Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), sails underway in the Atlantic Ocean.
📸 Cpl. Emily Hazelbaker
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📸 1️⃣+2️⃣ U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Ospreys and CH-53 Super Stallions with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), conduct onboard operations aboard the U.S. Navy Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) in the Atlantic Ocean.
📸 3️⃣ The U.S. Navy San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17), Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), sails underway in the Atlantic Ocean.
📸 Cpl. Emily Hazelbaker
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⚓📰 #USNAVY UPDATE: U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Navy Seize Nearly 1,300 Pounds of Cocaine in Eastern Pacific
A U.S. Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachment (LEDET), embarked aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102), interdicted a suspected drug smuggling vessel and seized approximately 1,296 pounds of cocaine in international waters Aug. 11.
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A U.S. Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachment (LEDET), embarked aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102), interdicted a suspected drug smuggling vessel and seized approximately 1,296 pounds of cocaine in international waters Aug. 11.
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