Guided-missile cruiser USS Anzio (CG 68) completed its third successful Black Sea port visit in Batumi, Georgia, June 9–12. The crew of Anzio was met at the pier with a welcoming ceremony attended by Mayor Robert Chkhaimze, Chief of the Georgian Coast Guard Capt. Besik Shengelia, and several high-ra
Guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57) departed Bar, Montenegro, June 15, after completing a successful five-day port visit signifying the end of the Partnership of Adriatic Mariners (PAM). The exercise is a joint cooperation between the United States and various countries in the Adriatic Se
Specialty Center Acquisitions, Naval Facilities Engineering Command (SCAN) awarded a maximum amount $75 million contract June 9, for performance-based Environmental Services and Technologies (ESAT) support for Navy, Marine Corps, and federal government programs at various locations worldwide. The Co
Sailors assigned to guided-missile frigates USS Boone (FFG 28) and USS Thach (FFG 43) participated in a community relations project at an elementary school in Talcahuano, Chile, June 13. The 18 Sailors repainted classrooms and a cafeteria, and assisted with landscaping at Escuela Corneta Cabrales, a
Los Angeles fast-attack submarine USS Helena (SSN 725) arrived at its new homeport of Naval Station Norfolk, Norfolk, Va., June 15. Helena, commanded by Cmdr. Paul L. Dinius, was previously homeported in San Diego and recently completed an extended maintenance period, including an engineering overha
USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (IKE) completed sea trials June 15, marking another milestone in the warship’s long and storied career. During the sea trials, the aircraft carrier engaged in high-speed turns and various other tests. Along with testing the ship and its equipment, Sailors participat
USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) departed Naples, Italy, June 14 after a three-day port visit. The ship is deployed in support of maritime support operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. This is the ship’s maiden deployment. Throughout the visit
Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus announced his plan to strengthen the service’s future workforce, June 15, at the Naval STEM Forum being held June 15-16 in Alexandria, Va. The plan reinforces President Obama’s call to improve America’s science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) educati
Ingalls Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc., was awarded a construction contract for the Arleigh Burke-class (DDG 51) destroyer DDG 113. As this award represents Phase I of a competitive two-phased acquisition approach to procure FY11/FY12 DDG 51s, with Phase II including
Navy reservists are providing support for Naval Cooperation and Guidance for Shipping (NCAGS) teams during Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2011, June 5-17. NCAGS teams provide vital information about civilian vessels to maritime commanders and ensure the safety and security of both merchant ships and mi
The skills needed to operate the future Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers will be honed and perfected with the help of the US Navy, the heads of the US and Royal Navy confirmed on Monday. Admiral Gary Roughead, Chief of Naval Operations for the US Navy, and Admiral Sir Mark Stanhope, First Sea
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus recognized more than 50 individuals and commands for improving Department acquisition processes with a combined cost savings to the government of more than $5.5 billion during a ceremony at the Pentagon June 13. “I want to thank the whole acquisition community of the
The Boeing Co., St. Louis, Mo., is being awarded a $408,753,999 ceiling-priced modification to a previously awarded fixed-price-incentive-fee contract (N00019-09-C-0019) for the full rate production and delivery of nine fiscal 2011 (LOT 35) F/A-18E aircraft in accordance with the aircraft variation
Guided-missile frigates USS Boone (FFG 28) and USS Thach (FFG 43) arrived in Talcahuano, Chile, June 10. The port visit is being conducted as part of a six-month deployment in support of Southern Seas 2011. While in Talcahuano, Boone and Thach Sailors will work closely with Chilean naval partners an
