Vessels
USCG: Overdue Fisherman Located
The US Coast Guard, Canadian Coast Guard and the Macomb County, Michigan, Sheriff’s Marine Division combined efforts to rescue a 31-year-old man aboard a 16-foot boat in Lake St. Clair Wednesday morning after he had been reported overdue Tuesday evening. Just after 6 a.m., watchstanders at Coast G
Two Guided-Missile Destroyers Return to Homeport
Two guided-missile destroyers will arrive at their new home port of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam this week – the USS Preble (DDG 88) is expected to pull in at 3:30 p.m. on Aug. 14, and the USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53) plans to arrive at 10 a.m. on Aug. 15. The John Paul […]
US Navy Hires AMSEC for LCC Vessel Support Services
Huntington Ingalls Industries’ AMSEC LLC subsidiary has been awarded two contracts in support of the United States Navy. Naval Sea Systems Command in Washington, D.C., awarded a contract to AMSEC for technical and logistical support services, as well as material kitting services, for U.S. Navy LCC
GA to Provide EMALS and AAG for USS John F. Kennedy
U.S. Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) awarded General Atomics (GA) an initial sole-source contract for Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) and Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG) for the CVN 79 aircraft carrier to be named John F. Kennedy. This contract is for the initial procurement of the
NAVFAC EXWC Orders Floating Boat Dock
The Naval Facilities Engineering and Expeditionary Warfare Center (NAVFAC EXWC) awarded Jet Dock Systems, Inc. a contract for modular floating boat docks July 31. The amount awarded to Jet Dock Systems, Inc. is $143, 644.81 for one 50 ft. modular, floating, drive-on docking systems for the Maritim
New Commander aboard USS Asheville
The command of the Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Asheville (SSN 758) welcomed a new commander in a time-honored change of command ceremony Aug. 12, atop the historic battleship USS Missouri, the “Mighty Mo.” Cmdr. Paul Pampuro relieved Cmdr. Douglas Bradley as commanding officer. In
Coastal Patrol Ships Join U.S. 5th Fleet
Coastal Patrol (PC) ships USS Hurricane (PC 3) and USS Monsoon (PC 4) completed their arrival to Bahrain the second week of August. Hurricane and Monsoon are the final two of 10 ships that are part of a realignment plan to increase the PC presence in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility (AOR)
USS New Hampshire Returns to Groton, Connecticut
The Virginia-class attack submarine USS New Hampshire (SSN 778) arrived in Groton, Connecticut, Aug. 13, completing a six-month overseas deployment. New Hampshire departed Naval Submarine Base New London on Feb. 11 to conduct maritime operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility and mad
Cobra King Radar Installed on USNS Howard O. Lorenzen
The Air Force Technical Applications Center has a welcome addition to its treaty monitoring capabilities – the Cobra King radar system aboard the USNS Howard O. Lorenzen. Cobra King is a new, state-of-the-art mobile radar system consisting of S- and X-band phased radars that AFTAC employs to provi
USS Mount Whitney Docks in Theoule-sur-Mer, France
The U.S. 6th Fleet flagship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) arrived in Theoule-sur-Mer, France, to participate in commemorative events paying tribute to the 70th Anniversary of the Allied invasion that led to the liberation of Southern France during World War II, Aug. 13. The focus of the commemorative
George H.W. Bush Strike Group Officers Promoted
Fifty-five 1st class petty officers attached to George H.W. Bush Strike Group were selected for advancement to chief petty officer (CPO), Aug. 6. While operating in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility, the selectees were named during a ship-wide announcement. Selectees will now wear a “Selec
Image of the Day: MH-60S Sea Hawk Takes Off
Aviation Electrician’s Mate 3rd Class Lewis Aaron, from Camden, Ohio, signals the take off of an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from the Golden Falcons of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12 on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington and its embark
USS Nimitz Hosts Change of Homeport Fair
The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) hosted a change of homeport fair at Naval Station Everett, Washington, Aug. 8 to showcase the programs and facilities available to transitioning families. Nimitz is scheduled to change homeports from Naval Station Everett to Naval Base Kitsap (NBK) in Breme
ASN RDA Tours NAWCWD Center
The Honorable Sean Stackley, Assistant Secretary of the Navy (ASN) for Research, Development and Acquisition (RDA), was the latest of several senior Defense Department leaders to visit Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division to see firsthand the in-house expertise and resources available at the Na