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U.S. and Canadian Maritime Forces Strengthen Alliance with Atlantic Maritime Security Coalition

Commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet Public Affairs — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT

U.S. and Canadian maritime leadership from Commander, U.S. Second Fleet (C2F), Commander, U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area, (LANTAREA), Maritime Forces Atlantic & Joint Task Force Atlantic (RCN MCC and JTF-A COM), and Fleet and Maritime Security Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) convened to advance the Atlantic Maritime Security Coalition (AMSC).

George H. W. Bush Carrier Strike Group Departs for Deployment

Commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet Public Affairs — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:55:00 GMT

The George H. W. Bush Carrier Strike Group (GHWBCSG) departed Norfolk for a regularly scheduled deployment, March 31, 2026.

USS Ross Departs Norfolk for Deployment

Commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet Public Affairs — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:52:00 GMT

Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71) got underway from Naval Station Norfolk March 25, 2026, to begin operations in support of its scheduled deployment.

USS Gettysburg Returns to Naval Station Norfolk from U.S. Southern Command Missions

Commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet Public Affairs — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 22:00:00 GMT

The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Gettysburg (CG 64) returned to Naval Station Norfolk March 23, concluding a five-month deployment supporting U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) missions.

Train As We Fight: Integrated Expeditionary Strike Group Exercise Completed

Lt. Cmdr. Charity Edgar — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:17:34 GMT

Expeditionary Strike Group TWO (ESG-2) completed the Navy Warfare Development Center’s (NWDC) Expeditionary Strike Group 360 (ESG-360) exercise for amphibious force leaders, March 20, 2026.

USS Gonzalez Departs Norfolk for Deployment

C2F Public Affairs — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Gonzalez (DDG 66) got underway from Naval Station Norfolk March 16, 2026, to begin operations in support of its scheduled deployment.

USS Truxtun Departs Naval Station Norfolk for Deployment

C2F Public Affairs — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 14:46:00 GMT

Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG 103) departed Naval Station Norfolk for a scheduled deployment on Feb. 3, 2026.

USS Delbert D. Black Departs Naval Station Mayport for Scheduled Deployment

C2F Public Affairs — Sat, 03 Jan 2026 14:43:00 GMT

Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119) departed Naval Station Mayport for a regularly scheduled deployment, Jan. 3, 2026.

USS Gravely Returns to Naval Station Norfolk from U.S. Southern Command Missions

C2F Public Affairs — Sat, 13 Dec 2025 14:40:00 GMT

Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107) returned to Naval Station Norfolk Dec. 13, 2025. The ship’s return comes after four months supporting U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) missions.

USS Forrest Sherman returns to Naval Station Norfolk following 7-month Deployment

C2F Public Affairs — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 14:35:00 GMT

Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98), assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) TWO, returned to Naval Station Norfolk following a seven-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operations, Dec. 12, 2025.

USS McFaul Departs Naval Station Norfolk for Scheduled Deployment

C2F Public Affairs — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 17:11:00 GMT

Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McFaul (DDG 74) will depart Naval Station Norfolk for a regularly scheduled deployment Nov. 25, 2025.

USS Wichita relieves USS St. Louis, assumes role at the Southern Border

Press Operations — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 17:03:00 GMT

The Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Wichita (LCS 13) departed Naval Station Mayport, Florida, to support U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) southern border operations, Nov. 14.

USS St. Louis (LCS 19) Returns from Deployment in Support of Southern Border Operations

C2F Public Affairs — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 16:57:00 GMT

The Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS St. Louis (LCS 19), operating under U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) in the Gulf of America, returned to Naval Station Mayport after completing a surge deployment on November 10, 2025.

Titans of the Sea: Hampton Roads Sailors gather to celebrate 250 years at-sea, ashore

C2F Public Affairs — Sun, 05 Oct 2025 15:44:00 GMT

Thousands of Sailors gathered at Naval Station Norfolk as part of America’s Navy 250 “Titans of the Sea” all-hands call celebration. Surrounded by the Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) and the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) on Pier 14, Sailors, veterans, and their families joined together for a historic salute to the world’s most powerful Navy.

Undersea Warfare Symposium Focuses on Homeland Defense, Importance of Partnerships

U.S. 2nd Fleet Public Affairs — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 17:05:50 GMT

U.S. Navy personnel and allied participants from Canada and the United Kingdom teamed up at the annual Theater Undersea Warfare (TUSW) Symposium at Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads to address the dynamic maritime security environment in the Atlantic and Arctic, Sept. 4-5, 2025.

America’s Rapid Response Force, Iwo Jima ARG-22nd MEU (SOC) Deploys for Global Operations

Chief Mass Communication Specialist Matthew Jackson — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 15:38:00 GMT

Sailors and Marines assigned to the Iwo Jima (IWO) Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) - 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC) departed for a regularly scheduled deployment, August 14.

Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group Departs for Deployment

Commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet Public Affairs — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 15:12:00 GMT

Nearly 4,500 Sailors assigned to the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group departed Naval Station Norfolk and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, June 24, for a regularly scheduled deployment to the U.S. European Command (EUCOM) area of responsibility.

USS Cole Relieves USS Gravely, Assumes Southern Border Mission

Commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet Public Affairs — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 13:28:00 GMT

The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67) departed Naval Station Mayport, Florida, to support U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) southern border operations, June 5.

USS Harry S. Truman Strike Group Returns from 8-Month Deployment

Commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet Public Affairs — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 15:33:07 GMT

The flagship of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group returned to its homeport of Norfolk, Virginia on June 1, following an eight-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operations.

USS Gravely Arrives in Nassau, Bahamas

Commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet Public Affairs — Fri, 30 May 2025 14:15:00 GMT

The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107) arrived in Nassau, Bahamas for a scheduled port visit and to enhance U.S. - Bahamian relations, May 28.