US Navy

VP—47 Participates in Breeze 2020 Black Sea

Two P—8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft assigned to Patrol Squadron (VP) 47 participated in the Bulgarian Navy—led exercise Breeze 2020, July 15.

VP—47 Participates in Breeze 2020 Black Sea2020-07-15T14:09:45-06:00

USS Ralph Johnson Conducts Freedom of Navigation Operation in South China Sea

The Arleigh Burke—class guided—missile destroyer USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114) operated in the Spratly Islands, July 14. This freedom of navigation operation upheld the rights, freedoms, and lawful uses of the sea, recognized in international law, by challenging restrictions on innocent ...

USS Ralph Johnson Conducts Freedom of Navigation Operation in South China Sea2020-07-15T14:09:45-06:00

UPDATED 9:30 a.m. July 13, 2020: USS Bonhomme Richard Fire

Sailors reported a fire aboard the wasp—class amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) while moored pier side at Naval Base San Diego July 12, at approximately 11:30 a.m. eastern daylight time.

UPDATED 9:30 a.m. July 13, 2020: USS Bonhomme Richard Fire2020-07-13T14:07:35-06:00

Theodore Roosevelt Returns From Deployment

The Nimitz—class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) returned to San Diego July 9, marking the end of their deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations.

Theodore Roosevelt Returns From Deployment2020-07-09T14:12:17-06:00

Bunker Hill, Russell Return From Deployment

The Ticonderoga—class guided—missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) and the Arleigh Burke—class guided—missile destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59) returned to San Diego July 8 after a deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations.

Bunker Hill, Russell Return From Deployment2020-07-09T14:12:17-06:00