That's a wrap on a historic INR250! 🇺🇸🗽
As international fleets depart New York Harbor after celebrating America’s 250th anniversary, our global alliances stand stronger than ever. Fair winds and following seas to all our partners! ⚓️👋
Fleet Forces, arriving! 🫡⚓️
Adm. Thomas boarded the JS Kashima for a reception with Admiral Akira Saito, Chief of Staff of the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force.
A historic 4th of July in New York Harbor! 🗽🇺🇸
Adm. Thomas joined Acting SECNAV Hung Cao aboard USS Farragut (DDG 99) for the INR250 Fleet Pass and Review, then embarked aboard USS Nimitz (CVN 68) to deliver remarks and reenlist 13 Sailors representing our original 13 colonies.
From the energy of Times Square to the flight deck of USS Arlington (LPD 24), today's INR 250 events were an exercise in community outreach and naval diplomacy. 🗽🤝
As international fleets arrive for America’s 250th anniversary, our presence in New York Harbor is a powerful reminder of our core mission: safeguarding our communities while honoring the resilience of the American spirit.
U.S. Fleet Forces Band performs at Norfolk Harborfest!
U.S. Fleet Forces Band performs during the Norfolk Harborfest Sail 250. Sail 250 Virginia is part of Sail 250 America, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.
#Sail250#America250
France Wins Sail 250 International Soccer Tournament!
French Navy sailors pose for a photo with the winning trophy during a SAIL 250 international soccer tournament in Norfolk, Va, June 21. Teams from five continents and more than 15 countries came together for the Tournament.
The Tall Ship Fleet is Coming!
It all kicks off June 16-18 as the Tall Ship Fleet begins to arrive at the Lynnhaven Anchorage in the Chesapeake Bay. This is followed by a week of celebrations.
View the full schedule of events:
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Allied strength in action. 🤝⚓️
Rear Adm. Martin Muckian, director of maritime operations, United States Fleet Forces Command, toured the Peruvian Navy oiler BAP TACNA (ARL 158) at Naval Station Norfolk June 9th.
Underway, focused and mission-ready.
Since departing Naval Station Mayport for deployment May 11, Sailors aboard Freedom- variant littoral combat ship USS Cooperstown (LCS 23) have been hard at work supporting U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) border security objectives.
The character of war is changing 🎮📡
NATO Allies conducted counter unmanned surface vessel training during #BALTOPS2026, strengthening their ability to detect, track, and defeat asymmetric threats in the Baltic Sea region.
#WeAreNATO
Marking 20 years of maritime partnership!
@USNorthernCmd, @USCG, @RCN_MRC, and @SEMAR_mx convened at U.S. Fleet Forces Command for the 2026 NAMSI Executive Meeting. The partners signed the revised NAMSI Handbook to enhance North American security.
https://t.co/pwcX4VVsWW
Sea power on display 💥⚓️🇺🇸
Guided-missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101) fires a Mark 45 Mod 4 5-inch naval gun during a naval power demonstration as part of a distinguished visitor tour aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Caribbean Sea, June 7.
“During this deployment, our presence and our capabilities demonstrated the United States’ enduring commitment to deterring aggression and malign actors, maintaining regional stability.” - USS Iwo Jima commanding officer Capt. Richard Haley
Job well done, USS Iwo Jima!
Rear Adm. Neil Koprowski, commander, Expeditionary Strike Group 2, addresses Sailors over the 1MC aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) after the ship returned to Naval Station Norfolk today following a 10-month deployment.
Welcome home!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
📍NORFOLK, Va. – Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) returned to its homeport of Norfolk, Virginia on June 6 following a historic 10-month deployment to the U.S. Fourth Fleet area of operations.
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