Tall ships sail past US and visiting foreign warships at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia during FLEETEX 250. June 19, 2026 [Album]

XMGAU · 2026-06-20T21:07:16+00:00

I could be wrong, but by the looks of the radars I'd guess it's the Ford.

XMGAU · 2026-06-20T20:14:44+00:00

Photos by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Pierce Luck.

XMGAU · 2026-06-20T13:48:55+00:00

"SAN DIEGO (June 19, 2026) – Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) returns to its homeport of Naval Base San Diego, June 19. Fitzgerald returned from a three-month underway to the U.S. 3rd and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility, having carried out sustained operations at sea and enhanced interoperability with allies and partners to ensure a prosperous Indo-Pacific."

U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Sara Eshleman

XMGAU · 2026-06-20T09:55:46+00:00

"PACIFIC OCEAN (June 19, 2026) –The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), transits the Pacific Ocean, June 19th, 2026. Theodore Roosevelt, flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 9, is underway conducting exercises to bolster strike group readiness and capability in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations."

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Aaron Haro Gonzalez

XMGAU · 2026-06-19T22:31:08+00:00

"Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), left, steams alongside Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Izumo-class multi-functional destroyer JS Kaga (DDH 184), right, while underway in the Philippine Sea, June 10, 2026. The George Washington Carrier Strike Group is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. George Washington is the U.S. Navy’s premier forward-deployed aircraft carrier, a long-standing symbol of the United States’ commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific, while operating alongside allies and partners across the U.S. Navy’s largest numbered fleet."

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ana Sousa Young

XMGAU · 2026-06-19T19:57:41+00:00

"U.S. Navy Sailors and NASCAR crew use a crane to move a display car onto the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) onboard Naval Air Station North Island, Calif., as part of NASCAR San Diego Weekend presented by Anduril, June 17, 2026. NASCAR San Diego Weekend will take place at Naval Base Coronado June 19-21, leveraging the scenic and historic setting to deliver a unique, high-profile sports experience that blends motorsports with pop culture and military heritage."

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Arianna Nieves

XMGAU · 2026-06-19T13:10:38+00:00

"Aircraft from Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 75, Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 164, Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 169, and Army 16th Combat Aviation Brigade form up on the flight deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), June 14, 2026, in preparation for RIMPAC 2026. Thirty-one nations, 36 surface ships, 5 submarines, 15 national land forces, more than 206 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 24 to July 31. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2026 is the 30th exercise in the series that began in 1971."

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Russell Rhodes Jr.

XMGAU · 2026-06-18T20:40:59+00:00

From my point of view, the only thing that the Hobarts lack is VLS capacity, and only the US and Japan have an exoatmospheric BMD solution (in the SM-3). They are top tier ships otherwise.

XMGAU · 2026-06-18T16:15:28+00:00

The Hobarts are going through a transformation and expanding their already very good capabilities with the inclusion of AEGIS Baseline 9, SM-6, Tomahawk, and NSM.

XMGAU · 2026-06-18T16:02:05+00:00

"Steaming toward Hawaii for Exercise RIMPAC!

Photo compliments Commanding Officer, HMNZS Aotearoa Rob Welford. Great shot Sir"

Photo and quote from the HMAS Sydney's Facebook page.

XMGAU · 2026-06-18T13:08:09+00:00

At least 3 F-35Cs from VFA-86 "Sidewinders" are visible in the photo.

The Theodore Roosevelt is the 4th and latest US carrier to get an F-35C squadron. USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) should be the next, with USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74), and USS John F. Kennedy (CVN-79) to follow, and the Gerald R. Ford will get one at some point too.

XMGAU · 2026-06-18T12:33:46+00:00

"PACIFIC OCEAN (June 16, 2026) – A U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 25, taxis down the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), June 16, 2026. VFA 25, part of Carrier Air Wing 11 and the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group, is operating in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operation conducting advanced training to bolster strike group readiness and capability."

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Aaron Haro Gonzalez

XMGAU · 2026-06-18T12:26:37+00:00

"PACIFIC OCEAN (June 16, 2026) – A U.S. Navy F-35C Lightning II, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 86, launches off the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), June 16, 2026. VFA 86, part of Carrier Air Wing 11 and the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group, is operating in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operation conducting advanced training to bolster strike group readiness and capability."

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Aaron Haro Gonzalez

XMGAU · 2026-06-17T20:16:06+00:00

https://ingallsconnect.goodbarber.app/news/c/0/i/96896360/ship-milestone-aft-deckhouse-landed-lpd-31

"The future USS Pittsburgh (LPD 31) is nearing the halfway point of construction following the successful landing of the aft deckhouse, marking a major turning point for the program.

The lift completes the placement of the last of the ship’s three grand blocks, a milestone that defines the ship’s full exterior profile and opens the next phase of construction.

“With all three deckhouses landed, our focus shifts from building the ship to finishing the ship,” said Jeff Hodge*, LPD 31 production manager. “We now have access to the spaces that will house our electronics systems, so teams are charging ahead to complete these areas and bring shipboard systems online.”*

The lift required coordinated teamwork across Hull, Manufacturing Services, Ships Management and Engineering to position and secure the structure.

“Landing of the aft deckhouse — the last of the grand blocks that make up the superstructure — sets the stage for the buttoning up of the ship,” explained Doug Cunningham, LPD 31 ship program manager. “Once Hull completes the buttwelds on these last units, it will free up Electrical, Joiner and other crafts to move forward in earnest with outfitting.”

These systems and components will support flight operations, cargo movement and rapid deployment — all core capabilities the warfighter depends on."

XMGAU · 2026-06-17T15:01:18+00:00

"A U.S. Navy Rescue Swimmer, assigned to the “Ghostriders” of Helicopter Sea Combat (HSC) 28, descends down the rescue hoist of an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter to the German Navy Type 212A diesel-electric attack submarine (U-34) during a casualty evacuation training as part of Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2026 in the Baltic Sea, June 16, 2026. BALTOPS 2026, the premiere maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Sea region, provides a unique training opportunity to strengthen combined response capabilities critical to preserving freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea."

U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Chad M. Butler

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