Office of the Chief of Naval Operations(@USNavyCNO):CNO’s Eye On The Fleet: Welcome home, USS Minnesota! During its first deployment since becoming the Navy’s first forward-deployed Virginia-class submarine, Minnesota participated in the multinational exercise Valiant Shield 2026 and made port visits to Okinawa and Sasebo, Japan. The Okinawa visit demonstrated the Navy’s ability to sustain undersea capabilities forward at a variety of locations throughout the Pacific.

Office of the Chief of Naval Operations@USNavyCNO

2026.07.31 16:20

CNO’s Eye On The Fleet: Welcome home, USS Minnesota! During its first deployment since becoming the Navy’s first forward-deployed Virginia-class submarine, Minnesota participated in the multinational exercise Valiant Shield 2026 and made port visits to Okinawa and Sasebo, Japan. The Okinawa visit demonstrated the Navy’s ability to sustain undersea capabilities forward at a variety of locations throughout the Pacific.

U.S. Pacific Fleet@USPacificFleet

2026.07.30 23:16

History made! ⚓️ USS Minnesota completed its first deployment as the @USNavy’s very first forward-deployed Virginia-class fast-attack submarine. A massive milestone for undersea dominance & our commitment to a #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific#. 📍 Naval Base Guam 📸 Lt. James Caliva 1/2