US Navy Pacific Fleet – The Defense Post

Mar- 2026 -

31 March

The USCGC Oliver Henry (WPC 1140) departs Rota, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands on June 9, 2025. The crew conducted a 22-day local patrol and training evaluation, reinforcing maritime security, upholding federal laws, and fostering community partnerships in the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone around Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Jackson Collins)

Northern Marianas Locals Oppose Expanded US Military Activity

Northern Marianas residents across Saipan, Tinian, and Rota have urged US officials to halt expanded military activity in the region, citing gaps in analysis tied to a draft environmental assessment document.

Sep- 2024 -

11 September

Americas

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (Sept. 4, 2024) Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS North Carolina (SSN 777) enters Dry Dock 1 at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PHNSY & IMF) Sept. 4, 2024. North Carolina is at the shipyard for its Depot Modernization Period, where the shipyard project team and ship’s crew will give the vessel its scheduled maintenance upgrades and makeover. PHNSY & IMF’s mission is to repair, maintain, and modernize Navy fast-attack submarines and surface ships, in order to keep the Navy’s fleet “Fit to Fight.” (U.S. Navy photo by Justice Vannatta)

Rojoef Manuel

Fourth US Navy Virginia Nuclear Submarine Starts Upgrade in Pearl Harbor

The US Navy has commenced the Depot Modernization Period of its fourth Virginia-class nuclear-powered submarine in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

Aug- 2024 -

20 August

Asia Pacific

230425-N-OX430-1292 Philippine Sailors assigned to Naval Special Operations Units and U.S. Naval Special Warfare operators conduct over the beach approach drill in preparation for an upcoming bilateral training scenario at Joint Task Force Malampaya in El Nido, Palawan, Philippines during Balikatan 23, April 25, 2023. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. Naval Special Warfare is the nation’s elite maritime special operations force, uniquely positioned to extend the Fleet’s reach and gain and maintain access for the Joint Force in competition and conflict. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Gaither)

Rojoef Manuel

SAIC to Support US Navy Pacific Fleet Tactical Training

SAIC has signed a $120-million agreement to assist the US Navy Tactical Training Group Pacific’s fleet preparation effort.

7 August

Air

Staff Writer With AFP

Philippines Holds Joint Patrols With US, Canada, Australia

The Philippines launched two days of joint sea and air exercises with the US, Canada, and Australia, as Beijing presses its territorial claim over the South China Sea.

6 August

Americas