The U.S. Navy will christen USNS Hector A. Cafferata Jr., the final Expeditionary Sea Base (ESB‑8), on March 7, 2026 at General Dynamics NASSCO in San Diego. The ship honors Marine Corps Reserve Pvt. Hector Cafferata Jr., a Korean War Medal of Honor hero. Senior leaders from the Marine Corps, Third Fleet, and Military Sealift Command will speak at the ceremony. ESBs are versatile platforms designed for special‑operations, mine‑counter‑measures, ISR, and unmanned aviation missions.
The U.S. Navy is shifting full command of installation maintenance and public works to Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC), moving roughly 1,700 NAVFAC personnel under direct installation commanders. The realignment, effective Feb. 22, 2026, gives base leaders authority to prioritize infrastructure and...
The U.S. Navy relieved Cmdr. James Koffi of command of the guided‑missile destroyer USS Truxtun after a collision with the replenishment ship USNS Supply on Feb. 11, 2026. Rear Adm. Carlos Sardiello cited a loss of confidence in Koffi’s ability to...
Adm. Daryl Caudle, the Navy’s 34th Chief of Naval Operations, unveiled the United States Navy Fighting Instructions, a comprehensive doctrine guiding organization, training, equipment, and combat in a contested global environment. The guidance introduces a "Hedge Strategy" that balances high‑end...
The Program Executive Office Aircraft Carriers announced that Builder’s Sea Trials for the future USS John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) were completed at Newport News Shipbuilding on February 4, 2026. The trials marked the first time the Gerald R. Ford‑class carrier left the pier, testing critical...
The U.S. 6th Fleet’s Cutlass Express 2026 brings together 19 partner nations to boost maritime law‑enforcement capacity in East Africa and the Western Indian Ocean. The exercise combines shore‑based and at‑sea training, including VBSS, interdiction, and illegal‑fishing scenarios. It also...