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USNS Earl Warren, JMSDF JS Mashū Conduct CONSOL

Grady T. Fontana — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 06:44:00 GMT

Military Sealift Command John Lewis-class underway replenishment oiler USNS Earl Warren (T-AO 207) conducted a consolidated cargo replenishment at sea (CONSOL) with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force replenishment ship JS Mashū (AOE 425) as part of exercise Valiant Shield 2026 in the Philippine Sea, June 27, 2026.

U.S. Marine Corps Assault Helicopters Conduct Deck Landings on USNS Seay

Grady T. Fontana — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 01:03:00 GMT

Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 367, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, conducted deck landing qualifications (DLQ) with U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom helicopters aboard Military Sealift Command’s prepositioning ship USNS Seay (T-AKR 302), at Kin Bay, Okinawa, Japan, June 22, 2026.

USNS Lummus Arrives at Okinawa to Participate in Freedom Banner, MPSRON 3 Group Sail

Grady T. Fontana — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 03:42:00 GMT

Maritime prepositioning ship USNS 1st LT Jack Lummus (T-AK 3011) arrived at Kin Bay, Okinawa, Japan, June 13, 2026, to participate in an upcoming logistics display during Exercise Freedom Banner, and commence an underway multi-ship training exercise called Group Sail.

Marine Operations Specialist at SSU Japan Reflects After 41 Years

Grady T. Fontana — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 06:51:00 GMT

A Japanese local national assigned to Military Sealift Command Ship Support Unit Japan marked his 41st year with the command June 2, 2026, and reflected on the many changes that have occurred over the years.

Ship in the Spotlight: USNS Red Cloud

Pentagon News — Wed, 27 May 2026 19:25:09 GMT

Congratulations to this week’s Military Sealift Command “Ship in the Spotlight,” USNS Red Cloud

Ship Support Unit Guam Continues Tradition of Honoring Mariners

Grady T. Fontana — Fri, 22 May 2026 07:01:00 GMT

Service members and civilians observed National Maritime Day at Naval Base Guam with a wreath laying ceremony off the coast of Naval Base Guam and a proclamation signing at the Governor’s office in Hagatna, May 22, 2026.

Ship in the Spotlight: USNS Robert E. Peary

Pentagon News — Fri, 01 May 2026 19:37:04 GMT

Congratulations to this week’s Military Sealift Command “Ship in the Spotlight,” USNS Robert E.

MSCFE Reservists Expand Port Management Capability by Floating to the Mission

Grady T. Fontana — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:11:00 GMT

Military Sealift Command Far East has recently validated the “float-in” concept of moving Port Management Unit (PMU) Reservists to the mission by embarking on an MSC vessel they’ll support (as supercargo), instead of relying on airlift/commercial flights.

Ship in the Spotlight: USNS Sgt. William W. Seay

Pentagon News — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:17:31 GMT

Congratulations to this week’s “Ship in the Spotlight,” USNS Sgt. William W. Seay (T-AKR 302) for

EPUs Become Port Management Units

Grady T. Fontana — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:17:00 GMT

The Military Sealift Command (MSC) Reserve port operations units formerly referred to as Expeditionary Port Units (EPUs) were renamed to Port Management Units (PMUs) in April 2026, effective immediately, to reflect a more accurate description of unit operations.

Ship in the Spotlight: USNS Guam

Pentagon News — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:01:26 GMT

Congratulations to this week’s “Ship in the Spotlight,” USNS Guam (HST 1) for supporting Korea

Ship Support Unit Japan Changes Leadership

Grady T. Fontana — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 01:19:00 GMT

Military Sealift Command's operations hub in Yokohama, Japan, changed Officers-in-Charge during a Change-of-Charge ceremony at Yokohama North Dock, Japan, March 2, 2026.

Yeoman 1st Class Named MSC Far East 2025 Sailor of the Year

Grady T. Fontana — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 02:01:00 GMT

A yeoman first class assigned to Military Sealift Command (MSC) Far East was named the command’s Sailor of the Year for 2025 during an all-hands announcement Feb. 20, 2026, at MSC Far East headquarters, Singapore Naval Installation in Singapore.

MSC Delivers Gear in Support of Cobra Gold 2026

Grady T. Fontana — Sat, 21 Feb 2026 06:46:00 GMT

The Military Sealift Command-chartered steam ship Cape Island (T-AKR 10) arrived at the port of Chuk Samet, Sattahip, Thailand, Feb. 18–20, to offload equipment in support of Exercise Cobra Gold 2026.

MSC Reservists Spend Time with Students at Human Help Network in Pattaya

Grady T. Fontana — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 01:32:00 GMT

U.S. Navy reservists with Military Sealift Command visited the Learning Center of the Human Help Network, Pattaya, Feb. 16, 2026, as part of a community relations event designed to promotes mutual education and cultural exchange.

We Are MSC: Third Officer Joshua Bullock

Pentagon News — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 18:31:27 GMT

We Are MSC – Joshua Bullock – Third OfficerThis week’s “We Are MSC” highlights Los Alamos, New

Ship in the Spotlight: USNS Watkins

Pentagon News — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 19:52:58 GMT

Congratulations to this week’s “Ship in the Spotlight,” USNS Watkins (T-AKR 315) for successfully

MSC Hosts Industry Day in South Korea

Grady T. Fontana — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 01:20:00 GMT

Military Sealift Command Far East hosted an Industry Day in Busan, South Korea, Feb. 10, to engage with regional industry partners and strengthen ship repair capabilities for MSC vessels operating throughout the Indo-Pacific.

We Are MSC: Second Officer/Navigator Zachary Morrison

Pentagon News — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 13:46:00 GMT

We Are MSC – Second Officer/Navigator Zachary MorrisonThis week’s “We Are MSC” highlights

Sailors and Civil Service Mariners Interact with Kids During Community Outreach

Grady T. Fontana — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 01:10:00 GMT

A team of sailors and civilian mariners (CIVMARs) joined together for a community outreach event at the Learning Center of the Human Help Network Foundation in Pattaya Thailand, Jan. 27, 2026.