Source: United States Navy
Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) recently named a logistics employee the command’s 2025 Supervisor of the Year for their commitment to boosting productivity and fostering a work environment focused on support and growth.
Defense News in Brief: U.S., Japan Deepen Interoperability at Northwest Pacific Wargame
Source: United States Navy
MONTEREY, Calif. – The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) led a team of military professionals, academics, and defense experts through a complex two-and-a-half-week wargaming event in Kanagawa, Japan, earlier this year, aimed at strengthening bilateral maritime operational effectiveness among U.S. and Japanese forces.
Defense News in Brief: FRCE expands fleet support with first CH-53K engine induction
Source: United States Navy
Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) continues to expand its support of naval aviation’s heavy lift mission with the recent induction of a CH-53K King Stallion engine, the first of its kind to undergo depot-level maintenance.
Defense News in Brief: Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group Enters Caribbean Sea
Source: United States Navy
The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group, led by the world’s largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), transited the Anegada Passage and entered the Caribbean Sea, Nov. 16.
Defense News in Brief: USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) Returns to Mayport Following Deployment to U.S. Fourth Fleet
Source: United States Navy
Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) returned to Naval Station Mayport after completing a 91-day surge deployment in the U.S. Fourth Fleet Area of Responsibility (AOR).
Defense News in Brief: USS St. Louis (LCS 19) Returns from Deployment in Support of Southern Border Operations
Source: United States Navy
The Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS St. Louis (LCS 19), operating under U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) in the Gulf of America, returned to Naval Station Mayport after completing a surge deployment on November 10, 2025.
Defense News in Brief: Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group Enters U.S. Fourth Fleet
Source: United States Navy
The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group, led by the world’s largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), entered the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility (USSOUTHCOM AOR), Nov. 11. The maritime forces’ arrival comes after Secretary of War Pete Hegseth directed the Carrier Strike Group to support the President’s directive to dismantle Transnational Criminal Organizations and counter narco-terrorism in defense of the Homeland.
Defense News in Brief: USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul (LCS 21) Returns to Mayport Following Maiden Deployment to U.S. Fourth Fleet
Source: United States Navy
NAVAL STATION MAYPORT, Fla. – USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul (LCS 21), a Freedom-variant Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), returned to Naval Station Mayport, concluding its maiden deployment to the U.S. Fourth Fleet Area of Responsibility (AOR).
Defense News in Brief: Blue Ridge visits Busan, South Korea
Source: United States Navy
BUSAN, South Korea — U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) arrived in Busan, South Korea for a port visit, Sept. 25, 2025, after completing the trilateral exercise Freedom Edge followed by a visit to Pyeongtaek and Republic of Korea 2nd Fleet. This arrival in Busan marks the first time since 2020 that Blue Ridge has visited Busan.
Defense News in Brief: USS Benfold (DDG 65) departs U.S. 7th Fleet after 10 years of forward-deployed service
Source: United States Navy
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) departed Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, Sept. 29, following 10 years of forward-deployed service to U.S. 7th Fleet.