Source: United States Navy
A topping out ceremony was held Jan. 29 to mark a major milestone in the construction of a new facility for the Nuclear Regional Maintenance Department (NRMD) at Naval Submarine Base (NSB) Kings Bay, Georgia.
Defense News in Brief: Navy Relieves USS Truxtun Commanding Officer
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MAYPORT, Fla. – Rear Adm. Carlos Sardiello, Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/4th Fleet. relieved the commanding officer of USS Truxtun (DDG 103), Cmdr. James Koffi, Feb. 22, due to a loss of confidence in Koffi’s ability to command.
Defense News in Brief: US Submarine Maintenance Period Demonstrates Forward Sustainment in Australia
Source: United States Navy
HMAS Stirling, Western Australia – Last November, on the edge of the Indian Ocean, just beyond mainland Australia and across the Garden Island Causeway to HMAS Stirling, a U.S. Virginia-class submarine quietly completed the first submarine maintenance period without the support of a U.S. submarine tender—a specialized vessel that provides mobile repair and supply services.
Defense News in Brief: U.S. Navy, Estonian Partners Conduct Ice Diving Training to Enhance Baltic Maritime Readiness
Source: United States Navy
U.S. Navy Seabee Divers assigned to Underwater Construction Team (UCT) One, Construction Dive Detachment Bravo (CDD/B), are conducting ice diving and underwater demolition training with the Estonian Rescue Board (ERB) and Estonian navy divers during an annual bilateral ice exercise scheduled from Jan. 31 to Feb. 17, 2026.
Defense News in Brief: Navy Advances No Sailor Lives Afloat Initiative by Expanding Shore Housing Capacity
Source: United States Navy
The Navy is advancing the Chief of Naval Operations’ No Sailor Lives Afloat initiative, which ensures all Sailors assigned to ships and afloat units have access to housing ashore. As of February, approximately 4,500 Sailors have transitioned from living afloat to residing ashore.
Defense News in Brief: U.S. Navy Issues Request for Proposal for Vessel Construction Manager to Accelerate Medium Landing Ship Acquisition
Source: United States Navy
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Navy has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a Vessel Construction Manager (VCM) to oversee the acquisition of the new Medium Landing Ship (LSM). This strategy is designed to maximize commercial practices to accelerate delivery, improve cost discipline, and expand the U.S. shipbuilding industrial base, with a contract award anticipated for mid-2026.
Defense News in Brief: Australia, Philippines, and U.S. Conduct a Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity
Source: United States Navy
The combined armed forces of Australia, the Philippines, and the United States, demonstrated a collective commitment to strengthen regional and international cooperation in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific while conducting a multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) within the Philippines’ Exclusive Economic Zone, Feb. 15-16, 2026.
Defense News in Brief: USS Farragut Arrives in Mobile, AL to Celebrate Tradition, Service, and Community
Source: United States Navy
MOBILE, Ala (February 13, 2026) – The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99) arrived in Mobile, Alabama for a scheduled port visit, in conjunction with the city’s 2026 Mardi Gras celebration, February 13.
As the oldest organized Mardi Gras in the United States, Mobile provides a unique opportunity for Sailors aboard Farragut to engage with the local community and showcase the pride and professionalism of the U.S. Navy.
Defense News in Brief: NAVSUP Business Systems Center Installs Hazardous Material Inventory Control System 4 Aboard USS Comstock and USS Boxer
Source: United States Navy
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. — Information technology (IT) specialists from Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Business Systems Center (BSC) completed installation of the Hazardous Material Inventory Control System 4 (HICS 4) aboard Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) and Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), January 9, in San Diego, Calif.
Defense News in Brief: Navy Relieves USS Mason Commanding Officer
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NORFOLK, Va. – Commander, Carrier Strike Group 10, Rear Admiral Alexis T. Walker, relieved the commanding officer of USS Mason (DDG 87), Capt. Chavius G. Lewis, Feb. 13, due to a loss of confidence in Lewis’ ability to command.