Los Angeles-class submarine USS Cheyenne (SSN 773) welcomed the mayor of Cheyenne, Wyo. along with other guests Nov. 8, for a special distinguished visitor embark to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the submarine’s commissioning. Mayor Rick Kaysen and guests received a warm welcome and began to l
Guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) returned to Naval Station Norfolk, Va., following its participation in Joint Warrior 11-2 in Scotland and multiple training and preservation evolutions in Mayport, Fla. While in Mayport, the crew of Burke worked on topside preservation and numerous
Submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) welcomed Republic of Korea Sailors from the submarine ROKS Park Wi (SS 065), Nov. 7. The ROKS Sailors were given a tour showcasing the Frank Cable’s multifaceted capabilities that included many of the repair shops as well as other departments throughout the s
Applied Physical Sciences Corp., Groton, Conn., is being awarded a $13,523,207 modification to a previously awarded cost-plus-fixed-fee contract (N66001-11-C-4115) for the development of an anti-submarine warfare surveillance capability that operates at extreme ocean depths to detect submarines. The
Guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61) returned to her Norfolk Va., homeport today, after an eight-month deployment to the Mediterranean Sea as the initial platform for the ballistic missile defense of Europe under President Barack Obama’s European Phased Adaptive Approach (EPAA). While deploye
USS San Francisco (SSN 711) left dry dock Arco (ARDM 5) at Naval Base Point Loma, Nov. 1. The Los Angeles-class, fast-attack submarine pulled into dry dock June 30, for an extensive docking availability, the largest shipyard work period ever performed at Arco. “This type of availability normally tak
The San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) anchored off the coast of Corfu, Greece, for a scheduled port visit, Oct. 30. This is Mesa Verde’s first port visit in 65 days of operations in the Mediterranean Sea. “It’s good to have everyone recharge their batteries,” s
Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) submarine, JS Mochishio (SS 600) arrived at Naval Station Pearl Harbor to begin their annual training exercises with the U.S. Navy submarine forces Oct. 31. Mochishio is here as part of an ongoing strategy of theater engagement, training and building partner
The Navy commissioned its eighth Virginia-class submarine, USS California (SSN 781), during a ceremony held at Naval Station Norfolk Oct. 29. More than 1,500 people attended the ceremony at the naval station, while others viewed it live on the Internet. Rep. Buck McKeon of California, House Armed Se
A Pre-Commissioning Unit California (SSN 781) Sailor, originally from Compton, Calif., reflects on serving aboard the Navy’s newest Virginia-class submarine on the eve of her commissioning, Oct. 29. “As a native Californian, I’m proud to represent the Golden State,” said Chief Culinary Specialist (S
Commissioning committee members supporting the future (USS) Minnesota (SSN 783) will attend the Pre-Commissioning Unit California (SSN 781) commissioning Oct. 29 to learn the nuances of a commissioning ceremony. Commissioning committee members Dave Hutton, Brian Skon, and Jim Sillman will participat
A group of Radford High School Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets visited Los Angeles-class submarine USS Cheyenne (SSN 773) to get a firsthand look at basic submarine operations, Oct. 26. The cadets were on board Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam to learn about the Submarine Force and t
A World War II veteran who served aboard the submarine USS Batfish (SS 310) will pass the “long glass,” a tradition to signify the start of the first watch, during the commissioning ceremony aboard the Virginia-class submarine Pre-Commissioning Unit California (SSN 781) Oct. 29. Dr. Joseph Cox, form
Electric Boat Corp., Groton, Conn., is being awarded a $91,151,493 cost-plus-fixed-fee modification (P00012) to previously awarded contract (N00024-10-C-2118) for lead yard services efforts related to Virginia-class submarines. Work will be performed in Groton, Conn. (91.1 percent); Newport News, Va
