Vessels
Port Hueneme Seabees Board USS Ronald Reagan
Seabees stationed at Port Hueneme visited the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) June 16 to get a better feel for how being a master-at-arms (MA) on an aircraft carrier actually works. Vice Adm. William Moran, Chief of Naval Personnel (CNP), announced a new program Jan. 20 that will improve
Canada Considers Expanding RCN Supply Fleet
The Government of Canada will enter into preliminary discussions with Chantier Davie Canada Incorporated to pursue an interim supply ship capability, Defence Minister Jason Kenney announced yesterday. These discussions with Chantier Davie will help determine if it can provide an interim solution at
Image of the Day: US Marines Carry Out Splash and Recovery Ops
US Marines assigned to Amphibious Assault Platoon, Company E, Battalion Landing Team 2/6, conduct splash and recovery operations during a certification exercise. The operation was conducted in the Atlantic Ocean on June 21. The 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (26th MEU) and the Kearsarge Amphibious R
USNS Spearhead Leaves Panama City after FLEX
US Navy’s USNS Spearhead (JHSV-1), operated by the Military Sealift Command, departed Panama City, Florida, upon the completion of Fleet Experimentation (FLEX) period one from June 14 – 22. The FLEX Campaign portion of SPS-JHSV-15 examined the composition, transport, deployment and employment of mis
BAE Systems Awarded Further SRA Work for USS Sterett
BAE Systems San Diego Ship Repair received a $13,5 million modification to previously awarded contract for fiscal 2015 selected restricted availability (SRA) for the destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104). The SRA includes the planning and execution of depot-level maintenance, alterations, and modification
USS Milius on Its Way Home
The guided missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69) is scheduled to return June 25 from a 250-day independent deployment to the Western Pacific and Indian Oceans. While deployed to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleets, the ship and crew of more than 300 Sailors, assigned to Destroyer Squadron Two One (DESRON) 2
USS Essex Celebrates LGBT Pride Month
Sailors and Marines aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) held a command-wide observance ceremony in honor and support of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Pride Month, June 22. The observance covered the history of LGBT rights and related civil rights movements
BAE Systems Wins Further Work for USS Sampson
BAE Systems San Diego Ship Repair received a $15,2 million modification to previously awarded contract for fiscal 2015 selected restricted availability (SRA) for the destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102). An SRA includes the planning and execution of depot-level maintenance, alterations, and modifications
USS New Orleans Wraps Up MOB-D Assessment
The amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) successfully completed the Mobility Damage Control Warfare (MOB-D) assessment, June 12. Afloat Training Group (ATG) Pacific assessed the New Orleans’ proficiency in responding to casualties and keeping the ship afloat in simulated emergency
US Navy Vessels Tests New Procure-to-Pay Process
Procurement and payment processes for Logistics Request (LOGREQs) have historically been done at the local ship level, but soon there will be a new way to pay for these and other items and port services using Procure-to-Pay (P2P), an off-ship payment process. The new system will prevent ships from b
US Navy Chooses Female Enlisted Sailors for Submarine Service
With the release of NAVADMIN 142/15 “FY16 Enlisted Women in Submarines Selections”, the first group of enlisted female Sailors from across the Navy has been chosen to serve in the U.S. Navy’s submarine force. Rear Adm. Charles “Chas” Richard, commander, Submarine Group 10 and Enlisted Women in Subma
USCGC Paul Clark Hosts Search and Rescue Training
The crew of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Paul Clark (WPC 1106) hosted search and rescue (SAR) training to representatives from six countries in the Caribbean Sea. The Jamaican Defense Force – Coast Guard, Belize Coast Guard, Royal Canadian Navy, British Royal Navy, Mexican Navy and U.S. Navy were all on
Japanese, US Navy Vessels Carry Out RAS
Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force training vessel JDS Shimayuki (TV-3513) recently met with US Navy vessels in the Pacific Ocean. JDS Shimayuki and the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) engaged in a replenishment-at-sea with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Yuk
USS Harry S. Truman Offers Education Opportunities
US Navy’s aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) began accepting registrations for the Navy College Program for Afloat College Education Distance Learning (NCPACE-DL) placement tests, June 16, offering Sailors an opportunity to take college courses while underway. NCPACE-DL provides both offi