Vessels
USS Kauffman Heads for Her Final Deployment
The guided-missile frigate USS Kauffman (FFG 59), departed Naval Station Norfolk today for the ship’s final deployment and will operate in the U.S. 4th Fleet area of responsibility. Kauffman’s final deployment also marks the last scheduled deployment by any Oliver Hazard Perry-Class frigate and in S
USS Donald Cook Arrives in Bulgaria
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) arrived in Varna, Bulgaria, for a scheduled port visit, Jan. 8. Donald Cook’s visit to Bulgaria reaffirms to NATO allies that the U.S. Navy shares a commitment to strengthening ties, while working toward mutual goals of promot
Canadian REGULUS Program Keeps Sailors’ Skills Sharp
It’s said that a ship is only as strong as its crew: skills, experience and proficiency are critical for all ranks and sea trades and for the operational excellence of a navy as a whole. When the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) was anticipating limited at-sea experience for some sailors as the Halifax-cla
CSG 4 Kicks Off COMPUTEX
With the temperatures dipping into the 20s and wind chills making it feel even colder, Sailors onboard several Navy vessels pulled lines, set sail and moved one step closer to deployment, Jan. 8. Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 4 kicked off the Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) with the Theodor
Pacific Submarine Force Announces 2014 Battle “E” Winners
US Navy’s Rear Adm. Phil Sawyer, commander of Submarine Force Pacific Fleet (COMSUBPAC), has announced the winners of the 2014 Battle Efficiency (Battle “E”) competition. These awards recognize commands which were evaluated during the past year to have attained the highest overall or departmental re
US Navy Hires GE Aviation for Aircraft Maintenance
GE Aviation has been awarded a three-year (2015-2017), $460 million Performance Based Logistics (PBL) contract from the U.S. Navy covering the repair, replacement and program support for F414 engine components for the F/A-18 E/F and EA-18G Growler aircraft. This multi-year procurement arrangement is
K2 to Supply Energy Storage System for NAVSEA
K2 Energy Solutions has received the first order against the contract for intermediate energy storage battery system for the Office of Naval Research (ONR) and the Naval Sea Systems Command’s (NAVSEA) electromagnetic rail gun as announced in July 2014. The initial $81,4 million contract was awarded
US Coast Guard Rescues Two
A US Coast Guard helicopter crew rescued two men after they grounded their burning vessel on Freemason Island, Wednesday. Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector New Orleans received a notification from a family member stating that the two men had left Biloxi, Miss., Tuesday morning and did not arrive a
USCG Searches for Missing Fisherman off Key West
US Coast Guard search-and-rescue crews are searching for a missing fisherman south of Key West, Florida, Wednesday morning. Missing is Dennis Dallmeyer, 67, of Key West. Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Key West received a report from a friend of Dallmeyer that he was aboard a 25-foot vessel fish
USS Leyte Gulf Ends Six-Month Deployment
The guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) returned to Naval Station Norfolk today following a six-month deployment in the U.S. Fleet Forces and 6th Fleet Areas of Operations. Leyte Gulf deployed June 25, 2014 to the Mediterranean Sea, where the ship assumed duties as Standing NATO Maritime G
Maintenance Issue Delays USS Nimitz’s Transit
US Navy’s aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) has delayed its transit from Naval Base Everett to Naval Base Kitsap Bremerton after discovering a maintenance issue. USS Nimitz will conduct required maintenance prior to getting underway. The vessel was scheduled to depart Everett for a 16 month sched
US Navy Pacific Operations Get Support from DLA Energy
Defense Logistics Agency Energy is enabling U.S. operations in and around the world’s largest ocean through an initiative that enables flexible fuel support to U.S. Pacific Command. Working in coordination with DLA Energy, Military Sealift Command contracted a U.S.-flagged vessel in October 2014 to
GD to Exhibit at Surface Navy Association Symposium
General Dynamics will attend this year’s Surface Navy Association Symposium from 13 to 15 January, 2015. The company will showcase its broad portfolio of programs and capabilities that directly support and enable the many missions of Surface Naval Forces. The following will be displayed in General D
CSADD Sea and Shore Winners Announced
The Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions (CSADD) Sea and Shore chapters of the year (COY) were announced by the Chief of Naval Personnel Jan. 6. USS George Washington (CVN 73) was named CSADD Large Sea COY, and Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light Four Nine (HSL 49) was named Small