NORFOLK, Va. (June 5, 2026) Vice Adm. Doug Perry, Commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet, speaks about Fleet Exercise 250 on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), June 5, 2026.
250 Years of Service. One Unified Mission.
The FLEETEX 250 Final Planning Conference and International Naval Review (INR) 250 has officially concluded! As we close this final chapter of preparation, we stand ready to welcome the world to the Atlantic.
The Mission: From June 22-29, U.S. 2nd Fleet will lead the first-ever iteration of FLEETEX in the Atlantic Ocean. This historic exercise will sharpen U.S. maritime readiness, test emerging capabilities, and reinforce our commitment to the layered defense of the homeland.
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NORFOLK, Va. (June 15, 2026) – Ships from 17 allied and partner nations arrived to Naval Station Norfolk in preparation for Fleet Exercise (FLEETEX) 250, June 14-15.
Beginning on June 16, the multi-national maritime exercise will commence for the first time in Hampton Roads and in the Atlantic Ocean. A special reception aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) will serve as a welcome event for FLEETEX 250....
