U.S. Navy News Feed

EOD Mobile Unit 12, Royal Canadian Navy, Strengthen Partnership in Halifax

Lt. Martin Carey — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:15:00 GMT

U.S. Navy technicians from Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit TWELVE (EODMU-12) and divers from the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) Fleet Diving Unit Atlantic completed a joint Subject Matter Expert Exchange (SMEE) focused on strengthening Allied undersea capabilities, March 14-21, 2026. The exchange, held in and around Halifax Harbor, centered on advanced Mine Countermeasures (MCM) training and the integration of unmanned systems in a cold maritime environment. This critical bilateral training underscores the Department of the Navy's emphasis on building warfighting readiness alongside trusted Allies. Throughout the exchange, operators shared MCM tactics, techniques, and procedures using the MK16 underwater breathing apparatus, a specialized rebreather that allows extended time at depth, and advanced handheld sonar systems. These procedures are essential for EOD technicians who must be prepared to counter threats in the maritime domain.

First Contact: Meet the Dive Medical Recovery Team of Artemis II

Lt. Erin Wiley — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:30:00 GMT

The first face the Artemis II crew will see upon their return to Earth will be the face of a U.S. Navy Sailor. Lt. Cmdr. Jesse Wang, Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman Laddy Aldridge, Chief Hospital Corpsman Vlad Link, and Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Steve Kapala make up the dive medical team who will be the first to open the Orion capsule upon its return to Earth, make initial medical assessments of the Artemis II crew, and assist them out of the capsule safely and efficiently.

U.S. Navy EOD Unit Earns Second Consecutive Battle “E” Award, Highlighting Warfighting Readiness

Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jackson Adkins — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:06:00 GMT

For the second year in a row, Commander, Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC) announced that Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit EIGHT (EODMU-8) has been recognized for its sustained superior performance with the Battle Effectiveness (Battle “E”) Award for 2025, a testament to the unit’s significant contributions to integrated deterrence and warfighting advantage.

By Lt. j. g. Erin McCullagh

Pentagon News — Mon, 09 Jun 2025 19:38:00 GMT

Maritime Expeditionary Security Group (MESG) 1 welcomed its newest leader during a change-of-command ceremony at Naval Outlying Landing Field, Imperial Beach, California, May 30.

Equipment Operator First Class Raymond Tam, a native of Chicago, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 4, was announced as Navy Expeditionary Combat Command’s Fiscal Year 2024 Sailor of the Year, May 30, 2025.

Pentagon News — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 19:02:00 GMT

Equipment Operator First Class Raymond Tam, a native of Chicago, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 4, was announced as Navy Expeditionary Combat Command’s Fiscal Year 2024 Sailor of the Year, May 30, 2025.

U.S. Navy EOD Conducts Arctic Warfare Exercise ‘Arctic Specialist’ with NATO Allies in Norway

Story by Lt. Chelsea Cannaday — Mon, 03 Mar 2025 16:32:00 GMT

KRISTIANSAND, Norway – U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technicians from EOD Mobile Unit

NMCB 11 Seabees help stranded motorists

Petty Officer 1st Class James Hong — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 14:06:00 GMT

Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11 came to the aid of stranded motorists off of Interstate 10 East outside New Orleans, Feb. 6, 2025.

U.S. Navy EOD and Divers Conduct Arctic Warfare Training Exercise SNOWCRABEX 2025

Lt. Chelsea Cannaday — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 20:19:00 GMT

LITTLE FALLS, Minn. – U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group (EODGRU) 2, conducted Snow Crab

MSRON 1B Strengthens Alliances through Exercise Bull Shark

Petty Officer 1st Class Patricia Elkins — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 16:24:00 GMT

Sailors from Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron (MSRON) 1B, assigned to Camp Lemonnier,

NATO Allies and the U.S. Navy Strengthen Interoperability in Denmark and France with VLS Reloads

Commander, Task Force 68 Public Affairs — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 16:12:00 GMT

Under the operational command of Commander, Task Force (CTF) 68, Naval Cargo Handling Battalions

NMCB-3 Deploys to Antarctica for First Time Since 1994

Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class Austin Ingram — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 18:18:00 GMT

A team of Seabees from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 3 departed on Oct. 14, 2024 for Antarctica to support a waterfront construction mission, marking the first time since 1994 Seabees were officially involved in operations on the continent. The Seabees will operate within a military-contractor project delivery model to construct infrastructure that supports the installation of a new loading/offload infrastructure project at McMurdo Station, the primary logistics hub for the U.S. Antarctic Program (USAP).

Precision Under Pressure – U.S. Navy Divers Showcase Expertise in Afloat Salvage Operations

Petty Officer 2nd Class Jackson Adkins — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 16:52:00 GMT

U.S. Navy Divers assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2 and U.S. Navy Explosive

NMCB 1’s Inventory Team Tackles Logistical Challenges to Strengthen Fleet Readiness

Chief Petty Officer Justin Stumberg — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 16:50:00 GMT

In the high-stakes world of naval operations, success depends on having the right tools in the right

NECC Deputy Commander and Savannah Native Promoted to Admiral

Ens. Melvin Fatimehin — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 15:04:00 GMT

U.S. Navy Capt. Reginald Hendrix, a native of Savannah, Georgia, deputy commander of Navy

EOD Group 2 Holds Dedication Ceremony for Navy Special Operations Memorial

Lt. Chelsea Cannaday — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 15:01:00 GMT

Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group (EODGRU) 2 held a dedication ceremony for the newly constructed

Navy Demonstrates First At-sea Reloading of Vertical Launching System

Thomas McMahon, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 17:35:00 GMT

he U.S. Navy achieved a breakthrough in combat readiness today as it successfully demonstrated the

U.S. Navy EOD develops IED exploitation capabilities with NATO Allies and partners at Northern Challenge 2024

Lt. Chelsea Cannaday — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 17:32:00 GMT

KEFLAVIK, Iceland – Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 8 operated alongside 17 NATO

Seabee in the Spotlight: Construction Mechanic 2nd Class Gerould Scot, NMCB 27

Petty Officer 1st Class Sean Rinner — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 17:29:00 GMT

Construction Mechanic 2nd Class Gerould Scot from Livonia, N.Y. has achieved a lot in the short time

Command Master Chief Duane Jerry Awarded MCPON Delbert D. Black Leadership Award

Petty Officer 1st Class Andrew Waters — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 13:44:00 GMT

Every year the U.S. Navy recognizes a first-tour Command Master Chief, Command Senior Chief or Chief

U.S. Navy EOD advances ExMCM capabilities with Allies and partners at Exercise Sea Breeze 2024

Lt. Chelsea Cannaday — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 20:45:00 GMT

Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 8 and Mobile Diving and Salvage Company (MDS) 2-3