Vessels
US Navy, Australia Order TIH Systems for Submarines
DRS Laurel Technologies, Johnstown, Pennsylvania, is being awarded a $171 million contract for the development, integration and production of Technology Insertion Hardware. TIH is the latest generation of display, processor, and network requirements for combat control and sonar systems for U.S. Na
CSG3 to Shift from Maintenance to Operational Readiness
Operational planners for Carrier Strike Group Three (CSG3) attended a four-day symposium to reinforce integration between CSG3 component commands at the Trident Training Facility on Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor Sept. 23-28. More than 40 officers and chiefs attended the symposium, held as the primary foc
MSRON 12 Disestablishes
Officers and Sailors gathered at US Naval Base Yorktown’s Cheatham Annex in Williamsburg, Virginia, to witness the disestablishment of Maritime Expeditionary Squadron (MSRON) 12, Sept. 27. The ceremony commemorated MSRON 12’s accomplishments and duties as a member of the Coastal Riverine Forces in
New Commander of EODMU 3 Appointed
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 3 held a change of command ceremony Sept. 26 at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, Calif. During the ceremony, Cmdr. John D. Porter relieved Cmdr. Lawrence E. Hall as commanding officer of EODMU 3. Hall, who enlisted in the Navy in May 1985, is a gradua
Five USS Mesa Verde Sailors Promoted to CPOs
Five Sailors aboard amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) were frocked to chief petty officer (CPO) during a ceremony held Sept. 16. The pinning ceremony began with soon-to-be chiefs marching while singing “Anchors Aweigh,” embodying the Navy pride and unity that comes with their
USS James E. Williams Pays Visit to Port Louis, Mauritius
The US Navy’s Arleigh Burke-Class guided-missile destroyer USS James E. Williams (DDG 95) arrived in Port Louis, Mauritius, for a port visit on Sept. 29, 2014. This port visit serves to continue U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet’s efforts to be a forward deployed presence in the Afric
US Navy Postpones Nuclear Work at Norfolk Naval Shipyard
After two separate safety violations occurred at Norfolk Naval Shipyard, the US Navy decided to suspend most of its nuclear work at the shipyard. Pilot Online cited Jeff Cunningham, a shipyard spokesman, as saying that the violations “were minor and did not result in any impact to the safety of th
USS Arleigh Burke Now Fully Stocked
Sailors aboard the US Navy’s Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) wrapped up a replenishment-at-sea and are now ready to conduct naval operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. The Sailors connected a fueling probe aboard the vessel dur
USS GW Sailor Earns Third Warfare Qualification
The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) recognized one of its Sailors for earning her third warfare qualification and being the first in her community to do so during her time on board. Aerographer’s Mate 2nd Class, Karen Richards, from Ellendale, Missouri, was recently aw
Ocean Ships Wins MLP Ships Maintenance Contract
Ocean Ships, Inc., Houston, Texas, is being awarded a $10,4 million modification for the previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract to exercise the second option period of this contract for the operation and maintenance of two Mobile Landing Platform ships, USNS Montford Point and USNS John Glenn.
USCG Cutter Bear Returns Home
US Coast Guard Cutter Bear returned to its homeport in Portsmouth, Virginia Friday following a two-month long patrol in the Western Caribbean Sea. During their patrol, Bear’s crew coordinated with multiple countries in Central and South America, along with partner agencies to stem the flow of ille
Essex ARG,15th MEU Hold Combining Ceremony
Sailors and Marines of the Essex Amphibious Readiness Group (ESXARG) and the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) were joined together during a combining ceremony on board the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), Sept. 26. The event was held to officially recognize the formation of roughly 5
USS Simpson Completes IDCERTEX
Commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 4 congratulated the crew of the guided-missile frigate USS Simpson (FFG 56), Sept. 26, after the ship successfully completed its Independent Deployer Certification Exercise (IDCERTEX). CSG-4 led the training across multiple warfare areas for Simpson during the
UNITAS 2014 Comes to a Close
Naval forces from 14 partner nations concluded UNITAS 2014, the 55th annual multinational maritime exercise, Sept. 26 in Callao, Peru, near Lima. UNITAS 2014 was hosted by the Peruvian navy, and included 20 ships/patrol craft, submarines, helicopters maritime patrol and tactical aircraft and naval