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Navy Awards T-AO Block Buy Contract
USNS Earl Warren (T-AO 207) during a testing event. The Navy accepted delivery of T-AO 207, May 7, following successful completion of Integrated Sea Trials.
Sept. 13, 2024 - WASHINGTON – The Navy awarded a $6.75 billion block buy contract to General Dynamics NASSCO for the procurement of up to eight John Lewis Class (TAO-205) Fleet Replenishment Oilers, Sept. 13.By using the block buy approach...
Navy Accepts Delivery of Future USS Robert E. Simanek
Navy accepts delivery of future USS Robert E. Simanek (ESB 7), Sept. 12.
Sept. 13, 2024 - SAN DIEGO - The future USS Robert E. Simanek (ESB 7) was delivered to the U.S. Navy, Sept. 12.The ship is named for Private First Class Robert Ernest Simanek, who was awarded the Medal of Honor for shielding fellow Marines...
Navy Accepts Delivery of Ship to Shore Connector, Landing Craft, Air Cushion 110
The U.S. Navy accepted the delivery of the latest Ship to Shore Connector (SSC), LCAC 110, from Textron Systems on Sept. 6. This new addition to the fleet signifies a substantial enhancement in the Navy’s amphibious capabilities, providing a vital asset for rapid deployment and logistical support.
Sept. 6, 2024 - New Orleans, Louisiana – The U.S. Navy accepted the delivery of the latest Ship to Shore Connector (SSC), LCAC 110, from Textron Systems on Sept. 6. This new addition to the fleet signifies a substantial enhancement in the...
Future USS Thomas G. Kelley (DDG 140)
The U.S. Navy celebrated the keel plate signing ceremony for the future USS Thomas G. Kelley (DDG 140) at General Dynamics Bath Iron Works (BIW) on Aug. 30. During the ceremony, Marc Cote, a senior welder from General Dynamics BIW, welded the ship’s namesake, Capt. Kelley’s signature onto the keel plate which will be used in the future during the keel laying ceremony. Capt. Kelley, a Medal of Honor recipient for his heroism during the Vietnam War.
Aug. 30, 2024 - The U.S. Navy celebrated the keel plate signing for one of the Navy’s future Arleigh Burke-class Flight III destroyers at an event hosted at General Dynamics Bath Iron Works (BIW) on Aug. 30.The ceremony was held in honor of...
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USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119), arrives at Port Canaveral.

PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. (Sept. 23, 2020) The Navy’s newest guided-missile destroyer, the future USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119), arrives at Port Canaveral. The Navy will commission DDG 119, the first ship in naval history to be named Delbert D. Black, Sept. 26, 2020 in Port Canaveral. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Sarah Villegas)

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