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MAYPORT, Fla. (August 10, 2026) - Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116) returned to Naval Station Mayport on August 9, concluding an almost nine-month deployment across multiple geographic theaters, including the U.S. 4th, 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operations.
Over the past almost nine months, this crew has demonstrated exceptional resilience and tactical proficiency across three different fleets,” said Cmdr. David Cook, commanding officer, USS Thomas Hudner. “Their dedication is unmatched, and we are absolutely thrilled to be back in Mayport to reunite with the families and loved ones whose unwavering support made our success possible.”
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SAN DIEGO, (August 10, 2026) - Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 9, hosted a one-day friends and family cruise, Aug. 8, 2026.
Theodore Roosevelt welcomed aboard nearly 2,000 friends and family members to get an up-close look at the ship’s air power capabilities and underway operations. Sailors were able to take guests to the flight deck, flag bridge, medical, foc’sle, hangar bay and mess decks. Friends and Family Day served as a unique opportunity to share awareness and express appreciation to the loved ones that support Sailors through every tour, whether ashore or at sea.
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INDIAN OCEAN, (August 5, 2026) - USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53) conducted live-fire exercises, weapons training, and crash and salvage drills while underway in the Indian Ocean, strengthening combat readiness. (Photo via DOW)
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MIDDLE EAST, (August 9, 2026) - U.S. Sailors stand watch on the bridge of USS Ross (DDG 71). Ross is one of over 20 U.S. warships deployed to the Middle East supporting military missions, including strict enforcement of the U.S. blockade against Iran. As of Aug. 9, CENTCOM has redirected 55 commercial vessels, disabled 2, and boarded 2 to ensure compliance. (Photo via DOW)
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UNDISCLOSED LOCATION, (August 8, 2026) - U.S. Sailors conduct maintenance on F/A-18E Super Hornets on the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) to ensure carrier strike group assets remain mission ready to enforce the U.S. blockade against Iran. As of Aug. 8, CENTCOM redirected 53 commercial vessels, disabled 2, and boarded 2. The U.S. military has also permitted more than 30 ships to pass through the blockade for humanitarian aid. (Photo via DOW)