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USS Nimitz (CVN 68) arrived to it's final homeport of Naval Station Norfolk on Thursday following a historic and successful four-month deployment to the U.S. Southern Command areas of operations, and participation in FLEETEX 250 and the INR250.

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Ushering in a new era of aircraft carrier maintenance, Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) welcomed USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) in advance of its Planned Incremental Availability following the carrier’s historic 326-day deployment, July 7.

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50 years after executing morning colors aboard a U.S. nuclear submarine, retired Cmdr. Allan Riggs returned on July 4th to join the crew of USS Annapolis (SSN 760) to participate again for America's 250th.

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As our nation celebrates a historic milestone—250 years of American independence—we reflect on the enduring promise of liberty and the dedication required to sustain it.

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Cmdr. Dan Goodwin relieved Cmdr. Burnes Brown as commanding officer of the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS South Dakota (SSN 790) during a traditional ceremony at Naval Submarine Base New London, June 30.

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On this day in 1918, history was set in motion.

June 29 marks the exact day Adm. Hyman G. Rickover reported as a midshipman to the U.S. Naval Academy.

He went on to become the "Father of the Nuclear Navy", driving the development of the nuclear-powered USS Nautilus (SSN 571).

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U.S. Navy Announces USS Nimitz to Join International Naval Review 250 in New York City

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The #nuclearfleet Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, to participate in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026, June 23.

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📸: #nuclearfleet Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Minnesota (SSN 783) sails in formation with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Taigei-class attack submarine JS Jingei (SS 515) as part of Valiant Shield 2026.

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📸#nuclearfleet Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) arrives in Guam for a scheduled port visit, June 16, 2026.

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Built in 1906, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard’s historic round Pump House is vital for dry dock operations to modernize US Navy nuclear powered attack submarines. Its original motors were designed by Thomas Edison.

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📸: Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Maine (SSBN 741) transits Apra Harbor, Naval Base Guam.

The presence of the SSBN in the Pacific demonstrates the flexibility, survivability, readiness, and capability of the U.S. Navy submarine forces.

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Capt. Lacy Lodmell relieved Capt. Rob Garis as commodore of Submarine Squadron (CSS) 19 during a change of command ceremony at the U.S. Naval Undersea Museum in Keyport, Washington, June 4, 2026.

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Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy John Perryman recently toured Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility in Bremerton, Washington.

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Underway with the #nuclearfleet

The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) conducts flight operations while underway in the Philippine Sea, May 30, 2026.

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Cmdr. Jason Patton turned over command of the nuclear-powered Virginia-class fast attack submarine USS Delaware (SSN 791) to Cmdr. Judson Thomas in a traditional change-of-command ceremony held Friday, May 29, pierside at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut.

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Norfolk Naval Shipyard safely installed USS Montpelier’s (SSN 765) sonar dome in record time during its engineered overhaul. Flawless teamwork by Code 700, Shop 11, and the project team set a new efficiency standard with zero safety compromises. Bravo Zulu to the entire team!

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Always training with the #nuclearfleet

📸: Electronics Technician (Nuclear) 2nd Class Matthew Walker uses a thermal imaging camera during a general quarters drill aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) May 9, 2026.

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On May 13, Rita Sanders, Nebraska Senator and SCCC member and Adm. Rich Correll, commander, USSTRATCOM, presented the SCCC’s 2025 Omaha Trophy to the crews of the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Maryland (SSBN 738).

Bravo Zulu!

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Earlier this month, officer candidates toured the nuclear powered Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Nebraska (SSBN 739) during a submarine familiarization for midshipmen.

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