U.S. Navy News Feed

USS Mustin to forward deploy to Japan

Courtesy Story — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) will forward deploy to Yokosuka, Japan, as part of a scheduled rotation of forces in the Pacific. This move will be a permanent change of station for the crew and family members.

USS Dewey Departs Kushiro Following Port Visit

Lt. Victor Murkowski — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 01:00:00 GMT

KUSHIRO, Japan — Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) departed Kushiro, Feb. 1, following a successful multi-day port visit that strengthened the enduring alliance between the United States and Japan.

U.S. Navy Command in Singapore Renamed Naval Support Activity Singapore

Michelle Rienstra — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 03:00:00 GMT

SINGAPORE–– The U.S. Navy command in Singapore, formerly known as Singapore Area Coordinator (SAC), was officially renamed Naval Support Activity (NSA) Singapore. The change aligns the command with other installations under Commander, Navy Region Japan (CNRJ) and standardizes its name across the U.S. Navy enterprise.

Fleet Fitness Center Undergoes Renovations

Michelle Rienstra — Sat, 04 Oct 2025 01:00:00 GMT

Maintaining peak physical condition is a critical piece of our warrior ethos. It can also be challenging in a hot, humid, tropical environment like Singapore. Recognizing this, the Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) team joined forces with Public Works Department Singapore for a significant renovation of the installation’s gym. They enhanced the facilities and brought updated equipment to the fitness hub, directly supporting the mission of enabling and supporting the fighter in Singapore.

Region Japan Holds Installation Leadership Conference in Tokyo

Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brian G. Reynolds — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 03:00:00 GMT

TOKYO, Japan – Leadership from U.S. Naval Forces/Navy Region Japan (CNFJ/CNRJ) held an Executive Steering Committee (ESC) meeting with all U.S. naval installation commanding officers, command master chiefs and senior enlisted leaders across Region Japan Aug. 13 - 14, 2025 at the New Sanno Hotel in Tokyo.

Citadel Pacific 2025 Elevates Readiness, Resilience within Region Japan

LT.J.G. Jaliya Wilson — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 23:00:00 GMT

YOKOSUKA, JAPAN – July 25, 2025 – Navy Region Japan will participate in Exercise Citadel Pacific 2025 from July 28, 2025 to Aug. 1, 2025.

WARRIOR STRENGTHENS BOND WITH JAPAN

Lt. j.g. Jaliya Wilson — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 04:30:00 GMT

The Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Warrior (MCM 10) departed Niigata Japan, July 16, 2025, following a four-day port visit.

A Partnership for Preservation: Sembawang’s Black and White Houses Get a New Lease on Life

Michelle Rienstra — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT

The air in Sembawang hums with a unique blend of history and modernization. Among the bustling streets and present-day developments, stand elegant reminders of Singapore's colonial past: the iconic black and white houses. These architectural gems, with their striking facades and spacious verandas, evoke a bygone era. The quiet streets of the Sembawang black and white neighborhood are a haven for residents and nearby neighbors. Here, one can often find people enjoying leisurely strolls, bike rides, jogs, or simply the serene atmosphere while observing the local wildlife, including their coveted permanent residents, the monkey troops. In a heartening display of community spirit and heritage preservation, one such house underwent a remarkable transformation, thanks to the collaborative efforts of the Singapore Area Coordinator and Cushman and Wakefield.

Naval Air Facility Misawa Holds Change of Command Ceremony

MC2 Matthew Fischer — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 05:00:00 GMT

MISAWA, Japan - Naval Air Facility (NAF) Misawa welcomed a new commanding officer as Capt. Jeremy N. Lyon relieved Capt. Paul A. Hockran as the installation’s 20th commanding officer during a formal change of command and retirement ceremony attended by service members, families, and distinguished guests.

First Royal Australian Navy Enlisted Students Graduate Nuclear Power Training

U.S. Embassy in Canberra — Sat, 19 Apr 2025 03:00:00 GMT

MT. PLEASANT, S.C. – The first eight enlisted sailors and five additional officers from the Royal Australian Navy graduated from the U.S. Navy’s Nuclear Power Training Unit (NPTU) Charleston as part of the Australia, United Kingdom, United States (AUKUS) trilateral security partnership.

US, Australian Naval Leaders Ride Submarine, Strengthening Bilateral Ties

Courtesy Story — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 22:30:00 GMT

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (Apr. 3, 2025) – Director of the U.S. Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program Adm. Bill Houston, who completed his Submarine Command Course training on Collins-class submarine HMAS Rankin in 2007, and Chief of the Royal Australian Navy Vice Adm. Mark Hammond, a 2003 graduate of the U.S. Navy Submarine Command Course, embarked USS Montana (SSN 794) for a combined operational familiarization opportunity at sea, April 3, 2025.

US, Australian Naval Leaders Ride Submarine, Strengthening Bilateral Ties

Courtesy Story — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 22:30:00 GMT

USS San Diego Makes Port Visit to Ishigaki

Lt. Carolina Fernandez — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 13:57:00 GMT

ISHIGAKI, Japan – USS San Diego (LPD 22), an Amphibious Transport Dock (LPD) ship forward-deployed to Sasebo, Japan, arrived in Ishigaki, Japan, for a historic port visit, Feb. 26.

USS San Diego Makes Port Visit to Ishigaki

Lt. Carolina Fernandez — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 13:57:00 GMT

ISHIGAKI, Japan – USS San Diego (LPD 22), an Amphibious Transport Dock (LPD) ship forward-deployed to Sasebo, Japan, arrived in Ishigaki, Japan, for a historic port visit, Feb. 26.

USS San Diego Makes Port Visit to Ishigaki

Lt. Carolina Fernandez — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 13:57:00 GMT

ISHIGAKI, Japan – USS San Diego (LPD 22), an Amphibious Transport Dock (LPD) ship forward-deployed to Sasebo, Japan, arrived in Ishigaki, Japan, for a historic port visit, Feb. 26.

USS Minnesota (SSN 783) Advances AUKUS with Port Visit to HMAS Stirling

From AUKUS I&A Strategic Communications — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 22:30:00 GMT

USS Minnesota (SSN 783) arrived in Western Australia on February 25, 2025, kicking off the first of two planned U.S. fast-attack submarine visits to HMAS Stirling in 2025. Port visits support the first pillar of the Australia, United Kingdom, United States trilateral security agreement, known as AUKUS, that is delivering a sovereign conventionally armed, nuclear-powered attack submarine capability to Australia.

USS Minnesota (SSN 783) Advances AUKUS with Port Visit to HMAS Stirling

AUKUS I&A Strategic Communications — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 21:50:00 GMT

USS San Diego visits Ishigaki

MC2 Dyxan Williams — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 16:00:00 GMT

ISHIGAKI, Japan – USS San Diego (LPD 22), an Amphibious Transport Dock (LPD) ship forward-deployed to Sasebo, Japan, arrived in Ishigaki, Japan, for a historic port visit, Feb. 26.

USS Tripoli to Forward Deploy to Japan

DYXAN WILLIAMS — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 01:43:00 GMT

The America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) will move to Sasebo, Japan, as part of a scheduled rotation of forces in the Pacific, the U.S. Navy announced today. Tripoli will replace USS America (LHA 6), which will depart Sasebo and move to San Diego.

Sculpting an F-35C out of snow for Sapporo Snow Festival 2025

MC2 Dyxan Williams — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT

U.S. Navy Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Caroline H. Lui, a native of Arcadia, California, the deputy public affairs officer of Commander, Task Force 70, sculpts an F-35C Lightning II fighter jet out of snow ahead of the 75th Annual Sapporo Snow Festival. Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147 became the first squadron of U.S. Navy F-35C aircraft to be forward-deployed to Japan when it arrived in November 2024. Approximately two million visitors from around the globe visit the festival each year to see hundreds of snow and ice sculptures. This is the 40th year the U.S. Navy has participated in the festival, allowing Sailors a unique opportunity to experience Japanese culture and tradition while strengthening the close friendship between the U.S. Navy and citizens of Japan.