Sailors and Marines aboard amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) celebrated the fifth anniversary of the ship’s commissioning March 10 while on deployment in the 5th Fleet area of responsibility. The anniversary fell on a rare day of relaxation for the “Big Easy” that included a “s
The Chief of Naval Operations released NAVADMIN 083/10 March 12 outlining the realignment of his staff at the Pentagon to enhance the Navy’s ability to navigate fiscal challenges and deliver fleet and platform readiness. Vice Adm. Bill Burke will assume the new position of Deputy Chief of Naval Oper
Norwegian State Secretary for the Ministry of Defence Roger Ingebrigsten met with Northrop Grumman Corporation executives Feb. 29 in Palmdale, Calif., where Northrop Grumman produces the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter center fuselage. As part of his visit to the United States for an update on the F-35 pr
The aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) departed Norfolk Naval Station March 11 on the ship’s 22nd and final deployment. Enterprise is slated to deploy to the U.S. Navy’s 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operation as part of an ongoing rotation of U.S. forces supporting maritime security operations i
Two Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) employees received the Asian American Engineer of the Year award March 3, in Albuquerque, N.M. NAVSEA’s Jae-Yoo Ko and Allen Lim were both recipients of the award which recognizes exceptional contributions of American scientists, engineers and corporate leaders
USS Ford (FFG 54) successfully transited from the ship’s homeport in Everett, Wash., to San Diego, March 2, using 25,000 gallons of a 50/50 algae-derived, hydro-processed algal oil and petroleum F-76 blend in the ships LM 2500 gas turbines. USS Ford’s transit on the algal blend marks the first demon
The Naval Sea System Command’s Office of the Director of Ocean Engineering Supervisor of Salvage and Diving (SUPSALV) recently began developing a prototype hyperbaric aluminum welding capability that will permit underwater welds to the U.S. Navy’s aluminum- hulled ships. The hyperbaric aluminum weld
Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Southeast gathered at their headquarters building in Jacksonville, Fla. March 5 to celebrate the 70th birthday of the Seabees. “Today is a special day,” said Commanding Officer Capt. John Heinzel. “Let’s kick this off by singing the Song of the Seabees.”
Guided-missile frigate USS Simpson (FFG 56) has the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), MQ-8B Fire Scout embarked for solo missions, a U.S. Navy first during a full deployment, March 7. The Fire Scout is the Navy’s only unmanned aircraft to operate on land and at sea. The Fire Scout is a vertical take-of
The commander of Naval Education and Training Command (NETC) visited the Surface Warfare Officers School in Newport for a familiarization tour March 5. Rear Adm. Don Quinn assumed duties as commander of NETC in January 2012 and recently toured SWOS and other Newport-area commands that report to NETC
USS Topeka (SSN 754) deployed from Naval Base Point Loma for a scheduled six-month western Pacific deployment March 6. The Los Angeles-class, fast-attack submarine’s deployment is in support of the Chief of Naval Operations’ Maritime Strategy. Topeka’s missions will focus on maritime security operat
U.S. Navy personnel attended a birthday celebration honoring the Navy Reserve’s 97th year of establishment at the Navy Memorial March 2. Chief of Navy Reserve (CNR) Vice Adm. Dirk J. Debbink, spoke during the celebration where he retold many key points in the Navy Reserve’s history. “Our Navy Reserv
Measurement Technology NW (MTNW) has announced an award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to upgrade winch monitoring technology for the Coast Guard Icebreakers Healy and Polar Sea. This award brings new MTNW hardware and software technology to the support of winch operations, which are mis
The secretary of the Navy held an All Hands call on board USS Bataan (LHD 5) which was televised and streamed live on the web to the fleet March 5, announcing the establishment of the 21st Century Sailor and Marine initiative. Secretary Ray Mabus explained that the initiative consolidates a set of o
