A U.S. Navy Commander pleaded guilty to bribery charges, admitting that he accepted cash, gifts, travel expenses, entertainment and the services of prostitutes from a foreign defense contractor in exchange for classified U.S. Navy information. Francis, nicknamed “Fat Leonard” because of his physical
Boeing Co., Seattle, Washington has received an order of around $2.5 billion to deliver another 20 aircraft to the U.S. Navy and the Government of Australia. The U.S. Navy’s Naval Air Systems Command has awarded the American manufacturer of aircraft, rockets and satellites a $2,469,582,995 modificat
U.S. Navy’s guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) is to depart her Hawaii homeport January 27 on a regularly scheduled Strike Group deployment to the Western Pacific Ocean with the John C. Stennis Strike Group. While deployed, Chung-Hoon and its crew of more than 300 Sailors will conduct
Sailors from the U.S. Navy’s submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39) began maintenance on guided-missile submarine USS Florida (SSGN 728) during a continuous maintenance availability (CMAV) period January 10. A CMAV is time set aside for maintenance and repairs. A ship or submarine enters a CMAV
The U.S. Navy and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force started their annually held Guam Exercise (GUAMEX) January 20. The exercise is taking place off the U.S. island territory Guam. Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15 guided-missile destroyers, USS Mustin (DDG 89) and USS McCampbell (DDG 85), will prac
The U.S. Secretary of the Navy and Secretary of Agriculture kicked off the Great Green Fleet January 20, with the deployment of the USS John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group (JCS CSG) during a ceremony at Naval Air Station North Island, USA. The Great Green Fleet is a Department of the Navy initiativ
The Secretary of the U.S. Navy announced January 19 that the Navy’s next Virginia-class submarine, the SSN 801, will bear the name USS Utah. The ceremony was held in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. By naming the submarine Utah, the Navy is honoring the city that was home to the Naval Supply Depot Clearfi
Willard Marine, Inc., a global leader in the manufacture of mission-proven boats, has received an order to produce a 33-foot, fiberglass harbor patrol boat for the Oceanside Police Department in California based on the iconic “Crystaliner” boat design. The order from Oceanside Police Department mark
Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82) left Yokosuka, Japan after nearly 10 years in the Forward Deployed Naval Forces, Jan. 6. She will conduct her last patrol in the western pacific before heading to her new homeport of Mayport, Florida. “Lassen’s performance in the 7th F
Guided missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) departed its Norfolk homeport of more than 20 years bound for Yokosuka, Japan, and the Forward Deployed Naval Forces (FDNF) of the U.S. 7th Fleet, Jan. 12. Commanding Officer Jennifer Eaton and more than 300 Sailors will journey through the Panama Canal an
The U.S. Navy and Missile Defense Agency (MDA) certified the latest evolution of the Aegis Combat System – called Baseline 9.C1 – for the U.S. destroyer fleet. The Aegis baseline, built by Lockheed Martin offers advanced defense capabilities and enhanced integration with other systems external to th
The U.S. Navy said the commanding officer of the Ohio-Class submarine USS Georgia (SSGN 729) (Blue) was relieved of duty January 4 by the commander of Submarine Group 10 at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Georgia. This decision came after an investigation of the incident that took place November 25,
The U.S. Navy’s Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82) left Yokosuka, Japan on January 6 after nearly 10 years in the Forward Deployed Naval Forces. The ship will conduct her last patrol in the western pacific before heading to her new homeport of Mayport, Florida. Lassen i
Iranian Revolutionary Guards fired a missile that came within 1.500 yards of the U.S. Navy’s aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman. The incident which was reported by NBC news occurred last week in the Strait of Hormuz. A U.S. military official told NBC News an Iranian navy fast and short attack craf
