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NORFOLK, Va.—The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) and United Service Organizations (USO) held a ribbon cutting ceremony onboard, officially opening the first ship-based USO centers on an amphibious assault ship, July 28.
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Navy Week returns to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Aug. 4-10, 2025, for the first time since 2019. As part of a nationwide outreach effort, Sailors will connect with the local Sioux Falls community through a variety of performances, educational events, and service projects.
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MAJURO, Republic of the Marshall Islands — The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Cincinnati (LCS 20) conducted a port visit for an Independence Day celebration in Majuro, July 9-13.
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Vice Adm. Scott Gray, Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC), today reaffirmed the Navy’s unwavering commitment to the well-being and recovery of its wounded, ill, and injured Sailors and Coast Guardsmen during his visit to Colorado Springs, Colo., for the 2025 Department of Defense (DoD) Warrior Games.
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BRISBANE, Australia – The Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Ohio (SSGN 726) arrived in Brisbane, Australia, for a scheduled port visit July 27, 2025, mooring alongside the forward deployed submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40).
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SRI VIJAYA PURAM, India – The Pathfinder class oceanographic survey ship USNS Bowditch (T-AGS 62) departed Sri Vijaya Puram (formerly known as Port Blair) following a scheduled port visit on July 25, 2025.
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LAE, Papua New Guinea – Returning to Papua New Guinea following last year’s visit to Port Moresby and Wewak, the mission team will work to strengthen relationships, and bolster host nation capacity in order to provide humanitarian services, and support efforts to prepare and respond to potential natural disasters in the Indo-Pacific region. Engagements for this year’s mission are scheduled to take place across Lae and Port Moresby.
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JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM — The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Indiana (SSN 789) arrived at its new homeport of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, July 22. The Indiana joined Submarine Squadron 7 as its third Virginia-class submarine after transiting from its previous homeport of Groton, Connecticut.
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NORFOLK, Va. – Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57), assigned to Destroyer Squadron Two (DESRON-2), departed Naval Station Norfolk for a regularly scheduled deployment to the U.S. European Command area of responsibility, July 25, 2025.
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LIMÓN, Costa Rica – The Mercy-class hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) arrived in Limón, Costa Rica, July 24, 2025, for the fifth mission stop of Continuing Promise 2025 (CP25). This visit marks the sixth CP mission stop to Costa Rica since its inception in 2007, and the third visit aboard Comfort in support of CP.