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USS North Carolina (SSN 777) undocked at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard on August 12, 2026, clearing a critical benchmark in a maintenance period that began in September 2024. Here is what that means, why the boat is called the Lucky Girl, and why it matters to North Carolina. A shorter option if the field is tight: USS North Carolina (SSN 777) left Dry Dock 1 at Pearl Harbor on August 12. What undocking means, and why it matters to North Carolina.

One hundred bottles. That's the entire first run of USS Charlotte Carolina Rum, Navy Strength, releasing September 16 at Muddy River Distillery in Mount Holly. Free to attend, with proceeds going to the crew and families of USS Charlotte.

The world’s largest maritime exercise, RIMPAC 2026, wrapped up off the coast of Hawaii with a remarkable display of naval strength and international cooperation. This 30th edition brought together 30 nations, 30 ships, 5 submarines, over 197 aircraft, and more than 30,000 personnel. Marking the U.S. Navy’s 250th anniversary, the event’s theme, Partners: Integrated and Prepared, was clearly demonstrated on the open ocean. Among the many highlights, the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine...