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Around the Yard at NNS: John F. Kennedy (CVN 79)Builder’s Sea Trials

APRA HARBOR, Guam (Jan. 14, 2026) – Quartermaster 2nd Class Rachel Bungay, left, and Quartermaster 2nd Class Onika Wade-Donawa, right, raise the U.S. flag aboard the submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39) as it departs Apra Harbor, Guam, Jan. 14, 2026. Emory S. Land provides expeditionary intermediate-level maintenance, services, and logistics support to deployed submarines. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Isabel Mendoza)



NAVAL BASE POINT LOMA, Calif. (Jan. 30, 2026) - A Sailor assigned to Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Greeneville (SSN 772) is welcomed home after returning to Naval Base Point Loma following a deployment to the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility, Jan. 30, 2026. Greeneville is assigned to Commander, Submarine Squadron 11, home to four Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarines, which are capable of supporting various missions, including anti-submarine warfare, anti-ship warfare, strike warfare and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Rashan Jefferson)



An F/A-18 Hornet lands aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman during night flight operations. Harry S. Truman is deployed as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (US Navy Photo by: Petty Officer 2nd Class Kilho Pa)



An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the “Dusty Dogs” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 7, prepares to land on the flight deck of Pre-Commissioning Unit John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) as the ship transits the Atlantic Ocean during Builder's Trials, Jan. 28, 2026. This was the first aircraft to land on the Kennedy. Builder’s Trials provide an opportunity to test ship systems and components at sea for the first time, and make required adjustments prior to additional underway testing. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kaitlin Young)



KITTERY, Maine (Feb. 21, 2026) — The Virginia-class attack submarine USS New Mexico (SSN 779), arrives at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) for a scheduled maintenance period, Feb. 21, 2026. The submarine is scheduled for a major overhaul to ensure it remains a capable and deadly warfighting asset, one that is prepared to defend our homeland, deter our adversaries, and prevail in war. As America’s leader in attack submarine maintenance, repair, and modernization, PNSY delivers the decisive edge required to master an era of evolving threats. It stands at the forefront of America's commitment to peace through strength, delivering combat-ready submarines that are lethal, resilient, and prepared to win. (U.S. Navy photo by Branden Bourque)



SAN DIEGO (Feb. 20, 2026) –Arleigh-Burke Class Guided Missile Destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) flies ceremonial signal flags for the Commander, Destroyer Squadron (COMDESRON) 23 change of command ceremony, Feb. 20, 2026. Carrier Strike Group Nine is composed of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), Destroyer Squadron 23, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 and the guided-missile cruiser USS Chosin (CG 65) (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Maddix Almeyda)



U.S. Navy Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class Chris Geschwender conducts an inspection on ordnance in the hangar bay aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), Feb. 16, 2026. Abraham Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gabriel Fields)

Sailors chock and chain a U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk assigned to the 16th Combat Aviation Brigade on the flight deck of Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) during deck landing qualifications for Exercise Cobra Gold 2026 in the Gulf of Thailand, Feb. 24, 2026. Cobra Gold is the Indo-Pacific’s largest annual military exercise in mainland Asia, co-hosted by the U.S. and Thailand. The exercise brings together participants from multiple nations for military training and humanitarian projects that strengthen regional partnerships and demonstrate U.S. commitment to Indo-Pacific security. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Maliq J. Martin)



Sailors wait for a signal to move away from a U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk assigned to the16th Combat Aviation on the flight deck of Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) during deck landing qualifications for Exercise Cobra Gold 2026 in the Gulf of Thailand, Feb. 24, 2026. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Maliq J. Martin)



A U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk assigned to the 16th Combat Aviation Brigade, prepares to land on the flight deck of Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) during deck landing qualifications for Exercise Cobra Gold 2026 in the Gulf of Thailand, Feb. 24, 2026. . (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Maliq J. Martin)



A U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk assigned to the 16th Combat Aviation Brigade, takes off from the flight deck of Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) during deck landing qualifications for Exercise Cobra Gold 2026 in the Gulf of Thailand, Feb. 24, 2026. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Maliq J. Martin)



U.S. Marines assigned to Task Force Ashland, I Marine Expeditionary Force board a U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk assigned to the 16th Combat Aviation Brigade on the flight deck of Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) during operations from the sea for Exercise Cobra Gold in the Gulf of Thailand, Feb. 26, 2026. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Maliq J. Martin)

U.S. Forces Launch Operation Epic Fury







U.S. Sailors transfer ordnance on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), in the Arabian Sea, Feb. 27, 2026.(US Navy Photo released)



U.S. Sailors prepare to load ordnance onto an F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in support of Operation Epic Fury, Feb. 28, 2026. (U.S. Navy photo)





Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) fires a Tomahawk Land Attack Missile (TLAM) in support of Operation Epic Fury, Feb. 28, 2026. (U.S. Navy photos released)





Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121) fires a Tomahawk Land Attack Missile during operations in support of Operation Epic Fury, Feb. 28, 2026. (U.S. Navy Photos)

Operation Epic Fury: New Footage Just Released by CENTCOM (01MAR26)


Watch multipile missiles launch at 1:50

I misread as Epstein Fury as written in another thread.

US sub sinks Iranian ship by torpedo in Indian Ocean, 1st such attack since WWII

Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) sails in support of Operation Epic Fury, March 3, 2026. (U.S. Navy photo)



A U.S. Sailor checks a catapult on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in support of Operation Epic Fury, March 4, 2026. (U.S. Navy photo)



U.S. Sailors observe flight operations on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in support of Operation Epic Fury, March 4, 2026. (U.S. Navy photo)



A U.S. Sailor signals an F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 14, on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in support of Operation Epic Fury, March 4, 2026. (U.S. Navy photo)



U.S. Sailors prepare ordnance on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in support of Operation Epic Fury, Mar. 4, 2026. (U.S. Navy photo)



U.S. Sailors prepare an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 14 for flight operations on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in support of Operation Epic Fury, March. 4, 2026. (U.S. Navy photo)



U.S. Sailors prepare for flight operations on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in support of Operation Epic Fury, Mar. 4, 2026. (U.S. Navy photo)

A U.S. Sailor signals the launch of an F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron 213, on the flight deck of the world’s largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), during Operation Epic Fury, March 15, 2026. (U.S. Navy photo)



An F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft, configured as a tanker, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron 31, taxis on the flight deck after landing on the world’s largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), during Operation Epic Fury, March 15, 2026. (U.S. Navy photo)



An E/A-18G Growler, attached to the “Cougars” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 139, lands on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Pacific Ocean, March 14, 2026. Nimitz is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations as part of a scheduled homeport shift to Norfolk, Virginia. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jaron Wills)



NAVAL STATION NORFOLK - The Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship, USS Tortuga (LSD 46), departs Naval Station Norfolk for sea trials March 13, getting underway for the first time since 2014. Tortuga is in the final stages of a yearslong modernization project contracted by BAE Systems, managed by Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center. The sea trials will test the ship's enhancements, upgrades and vital engineering and combat systems as the crew certifies the ship ready for operations.The USS Tortuga (LSD-46) experienced prolonged downtime due to significant maintenance issues following a hull swap in 2013 and severe damage from an October 2014 incident where it struck a buoy, causing over $2.5 million USD in damage. (US Navy photo/released)



BEAUFORT SEA, Arctic Circle - Sailors assigned to Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Delaware (SSN 791) Sailors stand topside after an arctic surfacing during Operation ICE CAMP 2026, Mar. 14.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Bryan Mai)



BEAUFORT SEA, Arctic Circle - Mike Demello from Arctic Submarine Laboratory, left, and Aaron Clarke from Naval Undersea Warfare Center use a chainsaw to cut ice above a hatch on Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Santa Fe (SSN 763) during Operation ICE CAMP 2026 Mar. 15. ICE CAMP Boarfish is a three-week operation designed to research, test, and evaluate operational capabilities in the Arctic region. In addition to U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, and Air National Guard participation, personnel from the Royal Australian Navy, Royal Canadian Navy, Royal Canadian Air Force, French Navy, Royal United Kingdom Navy, Norwegian Defence Research Institute, and the Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology are also taking part. This operation, held biennially, partners with the ASL and was elevated from an exercise to an operation to better reflect the Navy’s strategic priorities in the Arctic. ICE CAMP provides the necessary training to maintain a working knowledge of a constantly changing region. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jacob D. Bergh)



U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) transits the North Pacific Ocean, March 10, 2026. Rafael Peralta is forward-deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy's largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet's principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryre Arciaga)

An F-35B Lighting II, attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 to take off from the flight deck of America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), during flight quarters, Mar. 14, 2026. Tripoli is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet, the Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Angel Conde)





An F-35B Lighting II, attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 taxis to launch area on the flight deck of America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), during flight quarters, Mar. 14, 2026. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Angel Conde)





An F-35B Lighting II, attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 prepares to launch from the flight deck of America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), during flight quarters, Mar. 14, 2026. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Angel Conde)



PACIFIC OCEAN (March 21, 2026) Sailors assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) transport a U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II, with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), across the flight deck during flight operations, March. 21, 2026. Boxer, flagship of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, is underway with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations demonstrating the U.S. Navy’s long-term commitment to a free open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Normand Basque)



PACIFIC OCEAN (March 21, 2026) Sailors assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) prepare to transport a U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), on the flight deck during flight operations, March. 21, 2026. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Normand Basque)