U.S. Navy News Feed

CNAL Continues to Leverage Aircraft Readiness by Restoring an E/A-18G, Returning Aircraft to the Fleet

Chief Mass Communication Specialist Michael Cole — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 22:23:00 GMT

As the Naval Aviation Enterprise continues to press forward with aircraft readiness, Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic (CNAL) has maintained its readiness sustainment efforts to improve not only the culture of life-cycle acquisition and maintenance best practices but to improve the overall Naval Sustainment (NSS) enterprise, one aircraft at a time.

U.S. Navy Identifies Missing Sailor as HSC-5 Commanding Officer

Naval Air Force Atlantic Public Affairs — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:30:20 GMT

The U.S. Navy identifies Cmdr. Gabriel Edwards, commanding officer of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 5, as the missing Sailor following a helicopter’s emergency landing in the Arabian Sea, July 1.

Carrier Air Wing 7 Holds Airborne Change of Command

Lt. Roy Billodeau, Carrier Air Wing 7 Unit Public Affairs Representative — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:27:26 GMT

Capt. Matthew K. Lewis relieved Capt. Martin N. Fentress, Jr., as Commander, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 in an airborne change of command ceremony above the Naval Air Station Oceana airfield and the Striker Fighter Squadron (VFA) 105 hangar on March 19, 2026.

VFA-103 Holds Change of Command

Lt. Brian L. Mazzone, VFA-103 Public Affairs Officer — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 20:21:28 GMT

The “Jolly Rogers” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103, stationed aboard Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia Beach, Virginia, held a change of command ceremony to mark a transition of command leadership, Sept. 12.

Naval Air Force Atlantic Holds Change of Command

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 19:40:24 GMT

Naval Air Force Atlantic (AIRLANT) held a change of command ceremony to mark the transition of command leadership aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), Sept. 5.

SCW-1 Holds Change of Command Ceremony

Operations Specialist 2nd Class Emily Edwards — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 16:31:31 GMT

Strategic Communications Wing (SCW) 1 and Task Group (TG) 114.2 stationed aboard Tinker Air Force Base (AFB), Oklahoma, held a change of command ceremony, Aug. 8. Capt. David Gardner assumed all duties and responsibilities as the commodore of SCW-1 from Capt. Britt Windeler.

Trained And Ready, Truman Returns From Two-Week Underway

USS Harry S. Truman Public Affairs — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 15:16:00 GMT

The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) returned to Naval Station Norfolk Aug. 15 following a two-week underway in the Atlantic Ocean that powered readiness and proved the crew’s sustained operational profiency through a variety of events, including ammunition offload, aviation-focused maintenance and preservation, damage control training, and more.

USS Harry S. Truman Conducts Ammunition Offload at Sea Following Historic Deployment

USS Harry S. Truman Public Affairs — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 19:45:00 GMT

Two months after returning from an eight-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operation, the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) demonstrated its sustained readiness with a five-day ammunition offload while underway in the Atlantic Ocean.

Aerospace States Association Leaders Tour Nimitz-Class Carrier USS Harry S. Truman

USS Harry S. Truman Public Affairs — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 16:41:00 GMT

Distinguished members of the Aerospace States Association (ASA) visited the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) this week to examine military aerospace operations and discuss strengthening partnerships between state governments and the defense aerospace sector.

HSC-7 Holds Change of Command

Lt. Robert Pittman, HSC-7 Unit Public Affairs Representative — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 16:36:00 GMT

Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 7 held a change of command ceremony where Cmdr. Patrick Dunn was relieved by Cmdr. Amanda McNally, July 11.

Seconds to Spare: A Sailor’s Fight for Life in the Eye of the Storm

Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Julianna J. Lynch — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 18:14:00 GMT

The order to cancel evening flights came down at 8:15 p.m. on April 7, 2025, a reprieve from a rapidly approaching storm that promised to shroud USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) in darkness and rain. But before the last helicopter could be secured, a different kind of emergency ripped through the ship – a Sailor collapsing, an emergency call over the 1MC, and a desperate race against time and Mother Nature.

USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Change of Command

USS. Gerald R. Ford Public Affairs — Tue, 13 May 2025 14:54:00 GMT

In a time-honored naval tradition, the world’s largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), held a change of command aboard the ship at Naval Station Norfolk, May 12.

Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Group Holds Change of Command Ceremony

Naval Air Force Atlantic Public Affairs — Fri, 09 May 2025 16:21:00 GMT

Rear Adm. Craig Mattingly relieved Rear Adm. Brett Mietus, assuming all duties and responsibilities as the 42nd Commander of CPRG and CPRG Pacific. Vice Adm. Dan Cheever, Commander, Naval Air Forces, served as the presiding officer.

HSC-26 conducts Change of Command Ceremony

Lt. Julie Johnson, HSC-26 Public Affairs — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 14:41:36 GMT

The “Chargers” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26, stationed aboard Naval Station Norfolk, held a change of command ceremony on March 6, 2025, marking a transition of command leadership.

Strike Fighter Wing Atlantic Awards 2024 Chief of the Year Award

MC2 Julianna Lynch — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:23:19 GMT

Chief Aviation Maintenance Administrationman Yanda-Kalie Chandler, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106, won the 2024 Strike Fighter Wing Atlantic (CSFWL) Chief of the Year award, Feb. 6.

HSM-79 holds Change of Command

Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic Public Affairs — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 17:43:00 GMT

Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 79, the “Griffins,” welcomed its newest commanding officer during a time-honored change of command ceremony aboard Naval Station Rota, Feb. 6.

Helicopter Maritime Strike Wing Atlantic Changes Commodores during Ceremony

Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic Public Affairs — Sat, 25 Jan 2025 03:01:00 GMT

Capt. John "Swede" Anderson, commander, Helicopter Maritime Strike Wing Atlantic (HSMWL), was relieved by Capt. David "Biz" Bizzarri during a change of command ceremony onboard Naval Station Mayport, Jan. 23.

Secretary of the Navy visits USS George H. W. Bush

Chief Petty Officer Sean Furey — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 14:14:00 GMT

NAVAL STATION NORFOLK, Va. – The 78th U.S. Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Carlos Del Toro visited the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) to meet with Sailors on duty from the ship and surrounding units in Norfolk, Jan. 8, 2025.

VUP-19 Changes Commanders, Welcomes New Commanding Officer

Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic Public Affairs — Sat, 11 Jan 2025 02:26:00 GMT

Unmanned Patrol Squadron (VUP) 19 the “Big Red” welcomed its new commanding officer during a time-honored change of command ceremony aboard Naval Station (NS) Mayport, Jan. 10.

Navy Super Hornets Honor President Carter with Historic ‘Missing Man’ Flyover

Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic Public Affairs — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 02:29:00 GMT

Twenty-one U.S. Navy F/A-18E/F Super Hornets conducted a missing man formation flyover to honor the former U.S. President James Earl “Jimmy” Carter on Jan. 9.