The fourth littoral combat ship was christened Coronado during a ceremony at Austal USA Shipyard in Mobile, Ala., Jan. 14. Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development & Acquisition, Sean Stackley, delivered the principal address at the ceremony, and Susan Ring Keith served as the ship’
Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON)(SS/SW) Rick D. West visited the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) Jan. 12 while the ship was underway in the Atlantic Ocean. The visit showcased the Enterprise Carrier Strike Group and pr
Guided-missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69) departed for a scheduled independent deployment to the western Pacific and U.S. Central Command areas of responsibility. More than 280 enlisted personnel and officers will be aboard as the Mulius performs maritime security and ballistic missile defense op
Naval leaders, government officials and members of private industry gathered to discuss the surface navy’s future at the 24th Annual Surface Navy Association Symposium in Crystal City, Va., Jan. 10. “My top priorities are the same as those who came before me: to remain ready to meet our current chal
Lockheed Martin, American global aerospace, defense, security and advanced technology company, has received a $20,616,676 modification to a previously awarded contract. This contract is awarded to MK41 Vertical Launching System, production support material, interim support parts and equipment in sup
USS Enterprise (CVN 65) departed its homeport of Norfolk, Va., Jan. 11 to participate in a Composite Unit Training Exercise (COMPTUEX) and Joint Task Force Exercise (JTFEX). The early morning departure was the next to last departure from Naval Station Norfolk for the 50-year-old carrier. Enterprise
Raytheon Company has been awarded a $60.3 million U.S. Navy contract to develop and integrate the total ship electronics systems for LPD 26, the 10th ship of the Navy’s LPD 17 class of expeditionary warfare ships. Under the contract, Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems extends its role as the total
On January 10, 2012, Austal’s Mobile, Alabama shipyard completed the launch of the second 127-metre Independence-Variant Littoral Combat Ship, “Coronado” (LCS 4). The roll-out marked Austal’s second use of an innovative self-propelled modular transporter system to transfer the ship from the yard’s f
Aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), accompanied by guided-missile cruiser Cape St. George (CG 71), departed Laem Chabang, Thailand, Jan. 10, following a four-day port visit. While in Thailand, Sailors from the two ships visited with the people of Thailand, experienced the local culture an
Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces (USFF) along with Commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command (MARFORCOM) hosted the Final Planning Conference for Exercise Bold Alligator 2012 (BA 12) at Expeditionary Warfare Training Group Atlantic headquarters, Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Virgin
Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Group (MEU) were relieved of their duties in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility (AOR) by the Makin Island ARG and the 11th MEU, Jan. 6. The Bataan ARG deployed March 23, 2011 and since then has conducted maritime security o
Three medical personnel assigned to Expeditionary Resuscitative Surgical System (ERSS) 7, embarked aboard guided-missile destroyer USS Pinckney (DDG 91) and seven visit, board, search, and seizure (VBSS) team members boarded a cargo ship to provide medical assistance to an injured civilian, Jan. 1.
The Carl Vinson Advancement Team (CVAT) commenced group study sessions Jan. 4 to assist Sailors assigned to Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 with their professional military knowledge (PMK) in preparation for the March exam. The classes, l
The chief of Navy chaplains visited forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), Jan. 6. Rear Adm. Mark L. Tidd met with Essex’ Commanding Officer, Capt. David Fluker, and Essex’ Chaplain, Cmdr. James Johnson to discuss the chaplain corps’ role in helping Sailors and Marines live heal
