Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division tested a strike group's ability to bring together weapon systems, combat systems and unmanned vehicles. Sailors from EOD Mobile Unit 8 participated in Northern Coasts 2016. USS America and USS Wayne E. Meyer set sail after particpating in Fleet Week Los Angeles.
US Pacific Command Forces come together for Exercise Valiant Shield, USS Zumwalt Departs Bath Iron Works, Navy Training Aircraft Mishap at NAS Meridian.
September 8, 1933 6 P2Y-1 flying boats made record flight. September 5, 1781 French prevent the British Fleet from entering the Chesapeake Bay during the Battle of Virginia Capes, September 11, 2001 Flights 77, 11, and 175 strike the Twin Towers and Pentagon.