Vessels
Raytheon Awarded F/A-18 E/F Aircraft Support Deal
Raytheon Co., El Segundo, California, is being awarded a $40,9 million firm-fixed-price delivery order against a previously issued Basic Ordering Agreement for the procurement of 15 AN/APG-79 Active Electronically Scanned Array Radar Systems in support of the F/A-18 E/F aircraft. Work will be perf
Image of the Day: USS Philippine Sea Fires Tomahawk Missile
The guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) launches a Tomahawk cruise missile to conduct strikes against ISIL targets as seen from the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush and Philippine Sea are part of Carrier Strike Group 2, supporting maritime security ope
ATG Undergoes Drills aboard USS TR
The Afloat Training Group (ATG) Atlantic, from Naval Station Norfolk, came aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Sept. 16, to conduct 25 days of training underway for Tailored Ship’s Training Availability (TSTA) and Final Evaluation Problem (FEP). ATG conducts TSTA and FEP ab
Giddy Up Zumwalt Sailors!
The Precommissioning Unit for DDG-1000, Zumwalt, visited Maine’s U.S. Marine Reserve Center Sept. 18 to practice with small arms, take down techniques and force protection skills. “Weapons retention isn’t something we work on just once,” said Senior Chief Gunner’s Mate Nick Heimsoth of Kansas City
USS Whidbey Island Marines Engage in Ship Operations
Marines with Alpha Company, 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, conducted ship operations near Onslow Beach, North Carolina, with the USS Whidbey Island Sept. 9 and 10. Marines with the unit conducted a ship-to-shore, beach assault in a platoon-sized formation consisting of nine
Marines Board USS Theodore Roosevelt
Two hundred Marines from Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, embarked aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (TR) (CVN 71) Sept. 16 for training in preparation for TR’s upcoming deployment. The Marines’ senior enlisted members aboard TR noticed the high level of morale from their c
USS Peleliu Joins ESG 7. Prepares for CERTEX
The amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5), lead ship of the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group (PEL ARG), embarked the Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 7 for patrol in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility. “It’s great to be back at sea with our Sailors and Marines,” said Rear Adm. Hugh D. Wether
HII Authenticates USS Ralph Johnson Keel
The U.S. Navy held a keel-laying ceremony for the future USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114) at the Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) shipyard Sept. 23. The keel was authenticated by ship sponsor and military wife Georgeanne McRaven, and 41-year veteran shipbuilder, Robert Boegner, Jr. The two traced th
USS Gary to Start Final Deployment
The Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided missile frigate USS Gary (FFG 51) is scheduled to depart on an independent deployment to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of responsibility, Sept. 24. Gary will deploy with its crew of 240 Sailors. The ship is expected to play an integral part in the counter illicit tra
Boeing, Liquid Robotics to Work on Maritime Defense Products
Boeing and Liquid Robotics, the market leader in unmanned ocean vehicles, today signed a global, multi-year teaming agreement for collaboration on product development, maritime services and operational deployments. The initial focus of the collaboration will be to develop total integrated solution
Four Canadian Navy Vessels to Retire
As the Royal Canadian Navy undergoes its most extensive peacetime modernization in history, Vice-Admiral Mark Norman, Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN), announced September 19 the upcoming retirement of four ships that have reached the end of their operational lives. The ships are Her Maj
HMS Argyll, USS TR Sail Together
Royal UK Navy frigate HMS Argyll and the nuclear-powered US Navy super-carrier the USS Theodore Roosevelt joined up in shortly after taking part in the 200th birthday celebrations of the US National Anthem in Baltimore. HMS Argyll sailed down Chesapeake Bay to link up with the flagship of Carrier
USS Roosevelt Leaves Jebel Ali, UAE
Guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) departed Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates (UAE), after a scheduled port visit Sept. 4. The visit gave Sailors an opportunity to explore the rich culture and history of the UAE. During the port visit, Sailors met the people of UAE and immersed themselv
Image of the Day: EA-18G Growler Takes Off from USS GW
An EA-18G Growler from the Shadowhawks of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141 takes off from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington took part in Valiant Shield, U.S.-only exercise integrating an estimated 18,000 Navy, Air Force, Army and Marine C