U.S. Navy: Geographic Expansion
U.S. Navy established Naval Support Activity Stirling in Western Australia on May 30, 2026, as part of AUKUS trilateral security pact. NSA Stirling will support Submarine Rotational Force-West with U.S. and British nuclear-powered submarines rotating through HMAS Stirling near Perth. Expected full operational status in 2027, with first personnel arriving late 2026.
Source: Defense News
The leadership read
Significant demand for operations and logistics leadership, submarine maintenance engineers, base security officers, human resources managers for family services, medical and dental staff, facilities management professionals, and supply chain specialists to support rotational military personnel.
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