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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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SAN DIEGO – The keel for the future USNS Ruth Bader Ginsburg (T-AO 212) was authenticated at the General Dynamics NASSCO shipyard on Feb. 13. The event marked a major construction milestone for the John Lewis-class replenishment oiler.
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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.
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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.
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SAN DIEGO – Naval Information Forces (NAVIFOR) had a significant presence at the AFCEA WEST 2026 conference this week at the San Diego Convention Center. As a leader in the Information Warfare (IW) community, NAVIFOR highlighted its latest advancements and strategic initiatives aimed at ensuring the Navy’s competitive edge in sustaining maritime dominance.
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NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO – The Navy’s first and only Human Performance Optimization (HPO) program is officially open for business onboard Naval Base San Diego (NBSD). Capt. Brian Bungay, commanding officer, marked the milestone during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Harbor Side Fitness Center on Feb. 2, 2026.