Navy: Sailors with COVID-19 Vaccination Don’t Have to Quarantine Before Deployment
Immunized sailors will no longer face a 14-day quarantine before deploying to ensure they embark ships or fly in aircraft…
Navy Releases New COVID-19 Guidance To Fleet
The Navy released a new set of COVID-19 guidelines Wednesday to standardize the fleet’s response to the pandemic and establish…
New U.S. 7th Fleet Commander Takes Charge
Vice Adm. Bill Merz formally took command of U.S. 7th Fleet on Thursday in a ceremony in Yokosuka, Japan.…
50 Sailors from USS John S. McCain Honored for Actions During 2017 Collision
The Navy honored 50 sailors today for their efforts to save lives and save the ship after USS John S.…
Carrier USS Carl Vinson, Destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer Return Home After 3-Month WESTPAC Deployment
More than 5,000 members of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) reunited with family and friends Thursday morning as…
Vinson Strike Group Makes Historic Port Call in Vietnam Amid Growing Navy Ties, South China Sea Tensions
Aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70)’s historic port visit in Da Nang, Vietnam, this week is meant to continue building…
U.S. 7th Fleet Honors 36 USS Fitzgerald Sailors For Bravery, Damage Control Efforts
The Navy awarded 36 USS Fitzgerald (DDG-62) sailors for their bravery and successful damage-control efforts following a June 17 collision…