Story by Dorina Watermolen | Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division | 06.23.2025
The evolution of naval defense systems reflects a timeline of innovation, each breakthrough addressing increasingly complex global threats. Among these monumental advancements, the Aegis Combat System stands as a seminal chapter in the U.S. Navy’s pursuit of unmatched lethality and operational effectiveness. However, its true power extends beyond being a weapon system; it symbolizes the art......
Story by Chief Petty Officer Timothy Black | Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 8 | 04.14.2025
The amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), Amphibious Squadron 8 (PHIBRON) and the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU)—all part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (IWOARG)—completed a two-week Amphibious Squadron Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration Training (PMINT) in the Atlantic Ocean, April 14....
Story by Jacquelynn Fisher | Naval Information Forces | 10.20.2020
Taking a seat at the Composite Warfare Commander’s (CWC) table alongside traditional Warfare Commanders is the Information Warfare (IW) Commander. As IW engages across the spectrum of competition-conflict, particularly in cyberspace, the need for this change was clear and imperative to operate successfully in this information-intense environment....
Courtesy Story | Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) | 07.20.2020
Carrier Strike Group 2 (CSG 2) cruiser-destroyer (CRUDES) warships completed the Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training (SWATT) exercise on July 18....
Courtesy Story | Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) | 07.16.2020
Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) led multiple units through a Mine Countermeasure Exercise (MCMEX) to test tactics, techniques and procedures (TTP) during Trident Warrior 2020, July 13 through 16....
Courtesy Story | Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) | 06.09.2020
Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) paused to celebrate the command’s fifth birthday on June 9, 2020, and reflected on the many milestones and achievements completed since standing up the command in 2015....
Story by Petty Officer 2nd Class Justin Rankin | USS Boxer (LHD 4) | 02.11.2020
USS Boxer (LHD 4) celebrates their 25th anniversary.
Story by Petty Officer 1st Class Arthurgwain Marquez | Commander, Navy Reserve Force | 01.28.2020
Commander, Navy Reserve Forces Command (CNRFC) announces the release of ZipServe, a new application that allows Reservists to apply for all Reserve order opportunities....
