PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — U.S. Pacific Command joint forces, along with allied and partner forces, successfully carried out a live-fire sinking exercise (SINKEX) as part of Valiant Shield 2026 (VS26), targeting the thoroughly cleaned and decommissioned Austin-class amphibious transport dock USS Juneau...

YOKOSUKA, Japan — When Master Chief Aviation Maintenanceman Mark Takada witnessed the attack on the World Trade Center in New York, he thought he was watching a movie. Stationed on Whidbey Island, Washington, he recalls coming out of the gym early in the morning and seeing the events play out live...

MANILA, Philippines — Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), the flagship of the USS George Washington Carrier Strike Group (GWA CSG), with Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5 embarked, departed Manila, Philippines, following a scheduled port visit, July 7, 2025...