USS Thomas Hudner Returns After Iran War and Caribbean Deployments
The USS Thomas Hudner returned to Naval Station Mayport, Florida, on August 10, 2026, after a nearly nine-month deployment. The destroyer and its 300 crew participated in Operation Southern Spear, a controversial U.S. campaign in the Caribbean targeting drug vessels, and Operation Epic Fury, the U.S. war with Iran, where it launched Tomahawk missiles and helped enforce a Strait of Hormuz blockade. This was the ship’s second combat engagement with Iran in a year.
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USS Thomas Hudner returns home from Operation Epic Fury, Southern Spear deployments
The USS Thomas Hudner, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, returned to Naval Station Mayport, Florida, on August 10, 2026, after a nearly nine-month deployment. The ship and its 300 sailors operated across the U.S. 4th, 5th, and 6th Fleet areas. During the deployment, the Hudner supported Operation Southern Spear in the Caribbean, a controversial U.S. campaign targeting alleged drug-carrying vessels that has resulted in 66 strikes and at least 196 deaths. The ship also participated in Operation Epic Fury, launching Tomahawk land attack missiles against Iranian military targets and helping enforce a U.S. Navy blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The commanding officer praised the crew's resilience and tactical proficiency.
USS Thomas Hudner returns home from Operation Epic Fury and Southern Spear deployments
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Thomas Hudner returned to Naval Station Mayport, Florida, on August 10, 2026, after a nearly nine-month deployment. The ship and its crew of nearly 300 sailors operated across the U.S. 4th, 5th, and 6th Fleet areas. During the deployment, the Hudner supported Operation Southern Spear in the Caribbean, a controversial U.S. campaign targeting alleged drug-carrying vessels that has involved 66 strikes and killed at least 196 people. The ship also participated in Operation Epic Fury, launching Tomahawk land attack missiles against Iranian military targets and helping enforce a U.S. Navy blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The deployment began on December 1, 2025, and included a transit through the 6th Fleet area to support U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa.
USS Thomas Hudner returns home from Operation Epic Fury and Southern Spear deployments
The USS Thomas Hudner, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, returned to Naval Station Mayport, Florida, on August 10, 2026, after a nearly nine-month deployment across the U.S. 4th, 5th, and 6th Fleet areas of operations. The ship and its crew of nearly 300 sailors departed on December 1, 2025. During the deployment, the Hudner supported Operation Southern Spear in the Caribbean, a controversial U.S. campaign targeting alleged drug-carrying vessels that has involved 66 military strikes and killed at least 196 people. The ship also operated in the 6th Fleet area supporting U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa. Most notably, the Hudner participated in Operation Epic Fury, launching Tomahawk land attack missiles against Iranian military targets and helping enforce a U.S. Navy blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Commander David Cook praised the crew's resilience and tactical proficiency across three different fleets.
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USS Thomas Hudner returns home from Operation Epic Fury, Southern Spear deployments
The USS Thomas Hudner, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, returned to its homeport at Naval Station Mayport, Florida, on August 10, 2026, after a nearly nine-month deployment. The ship and its crew of nearly 300 sailors operated across the U.S. 4th, 5th, and 6th Fleet areas. During the deployment, the Hudner supported Operation Southern Spear in the Caribbean, a controversial U.S. campaign targeting alleged drug-carrying vessels that has involved 66 strikes and at least 196 deaths. The ship also participated in Operation Epic Fury, launching Tomahawk land attack missiles against Iranian military targets and helping enforce a U.S. Navy blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The deployment began on December 1, 2025.
USS Thomas Hudner returns home from Operation Epic Fury and Southern Spear deployments
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Thomas Hudner returned to Naval Station Mayport, Florida, on August 10, 2026, after a nearly nine-month deployment. The ship and its crew of nearly 300 sailors operated across the U.S. 4th, 5th, and 6th Fleet areas. During the deployment, the Hudner supported Operation Southern Spear in the Caribbean, a controversial U.S. campaign targeting alleged drug-carrying vessels that has involved 66 military strikes and at least 196 deaths. The ship also participated in Operation Epic Fury, launching Tomahawk land attack missiles against Iranian military targets and helping enforce a U.S. Navy blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Commanding Officer Cmdr. David Cook praised the crew's resilience and tactical proficiency.
USS Thomas Hudner returns home from Operation Epic Fury and Southern Spear deployments
The USS Thomas Hudner, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, returned to Naval Station Mayport, Florida, on August 10, 2026, after a nearly nine-month deployment. The ship and its 300 sailors operated across the U.S. 4th, 5th, and 6th Fleet areas. In the Caribbean, the Hudner supported Operation Southern Spear, a controversial U.S. campaign targeting alleged drug-carrying vessels that has conducted 66 strikes killing at least 196 people. The ship then transited to European waters before participating in Operation Epic Fury, where it launched Tomahawk land attack missiles against Iranian military targets and helped enforce a U.S. Navy blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Commander David Cook praised the crew's resilience and tactical proficiency.
USS Thomas Hudner Returns Home After Caribbean and Iran War Deployments
The USS Thomas Hudner, an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, returned to Naval Station Mayport, Florida, after an eight-month deployment. The ship and its 300 sailors first participated in a blockade of Venezuela in the Caribbean, seizing oil tankers ahead of the January 2026 attack on Caracas. In February, it was redeployed to the Middle East, where it took part in the opening strikes of Operation Epic Fury, the U.S. war with Iran, firing Tomahawk missiles at Iranian targets. The destroyer later operated in the Red Sea and eastern Mediterranean before heading home. This was the second time in a year the Thomas Hudner engaged in combat with Iran, having previously helped intercept Iranian missiles aimed at Israel during the 12-Day War and fought Houthi militants in the Red Sea. The ship's commander praised the crew as 'true American Patriots.'
USS Thomas Hudner Returns Home After Caribbean and Iran War Deployments
The Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Thomas Hudner returned to Naval Station Mayport, Florida, after an eight-month deployment. The ship and its 300 crew members first participated in the blockade of Venezuela, seizing oil tankers ahead of the January 2026 attack on Caracas. In February, it was redeployed to the Middle East, joining the USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group. The destroyer fired Tomahawk land attack missiles in the opening strikes of Operation Epic Fury, the U.S. war with Iran. It later operated in the Red Sea and eastern Mediterranean before returning home. This was the ship's second combat engagement with Iran in a year, following its role in intercepting missiles aimed at Israel during the 12-Day War in summer 2025. Commander David Cook praised the crew as 'true American Patriots.' The U.S. maintains a large naval presence in the region with carriers USS Abraham Lincoln and USS George H.W. Bush.
Navy destroyer USS Thomas Hudner returns home after Caribbean and Iran war deployments
The USS Thomas Hudner, an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, returned to Naval Station Mayport, Florida, after an eight-month deployment. The ship and its 300 sailors first participated in the blockade of Venezuela, seizing oil tankers ahead of the January 2026 attack on Caracas. In February, it was redeployed to the Middle East, where it took part in the opening strikes of Operation Epic Fury, the U.S. war with Iran, firing Tomahawk missiles at Iranian targets. The destroyer later operated in the Red Sea and eastern Mediterranean before returning home. This was the second time in a year the Thomas Hudner engaged in combat with Iran, having previously helped intercept Iranian missiles aimed at Israel during the 12-Day War. The ship's commander praised the crew as true American Patriots. The deployment reflects ongoing U.S. naval operations in the region, with several destroyers remaining in the Red and Arabian seas as fighting with Iran continues.