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Mark 38 Mod 3 25 mm machine gun system calibration firing exercise

Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Jonathan Salazar and Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Charles Reece manually fire the Mark 38 Mod 3 25 mm machine gun system during a pre-action calibration firing exercise aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) in the Mediterranean Sea, Sept. 10, 2024. Bulkeley is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. 6th Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

ROKS Lee Beom-seok (SS 081) moors alongside USS Frank Cable

POLARIS POINT, NAVAL BASE GUAM (Sept. 19, 2024) The Republic of Korea Navy (ROK) submarine ROKS Lee Beom-seok (SS 081) prepares to moor alongside the Emory S. Land-class submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) at Polaris Point, Naval Base Guam, Sept. 19, 2024. The Lee Beom-seok visited Guam for a routine port visit. During the visit, ROK and U.S. Sailors had the opportunity to engage in bilateral engagements and training evolutions.

USS Gettysburg (CG 64) Departs Naval Station Norfolk

The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Gettysburg (CG 64) departs Naval Station Norfolk, Sept. 24, 2024, as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HSTCSG). The HSTCSG departed Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, for a regularly scheduled deployment to the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations.

USS Russell (DDG 59)

U.S. Navy Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Jadon Howard stands watch on the bridge wing aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59) as the Italian navy Carlo Bergamini-class frigate ITS Alpino (F 594) sails alongside in the South China Sea, Sept. 9, 2024. Russell is forward-deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy's largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet's principal surface force.

USS San Diego (LPD 22)

SASEBO, JAPAN (Sept. 19, 2024) Amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) arrives pier side at Commander Fleet Activities Sasebo as part of a scheduled home port shift to Sasebo, Japan, Sept. 19. The USS San Diego, previously originally based out of San Diego, California, will move to Sasebo, Japan to join the Forward Deployed Naval Forces Japan (FDNF-J) as part of a permanent change of station.

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NSWC Indian Head Division Welcomes Maryland Governor Wes Moore

Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) Technical Director Ashley Johnson (far right) and NSWC IHD Commanding Officer Capt. Steve Duba welcome Maryland Governor Wes Moore (center left) to meet with leadership and tour its facilities in Indian Head, Md., Oct. 3. Rep. Steny Hoyer (far left), along with several state and local government representatives also participated in the visit. (U.S. Navy photo Released)

Oct. 4, 2024 - Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) welcomed Maryland Governor Wes Moore to meet with leadership and tour its facilities in Indian Head, Maryland, Oct. 3. Rep. Steny Hoyer also joined the visit, along...

U.S. Navy Accepts Delivery of Future USS Beloit (LCS 29)

The future USS Beloit transits Lake Michigan during Acceptance Trials, August 21, 2024. Beloit is the first Navy warship named in honor of the city of Beloit, Wisconsin.

Oct. 1, 2024 - MARINETTE — The U.S. Navy accepted delivery of the future USS Beloit (LCS 29) from Lockheed Martin at the Fincantieri Marinette Marine shipyard in Marinette, Wisconsin, Sept. 30. Beloit is the 15th Freedom-variant Littoral...

Navy Awards Amphibious Multi-Ship Procurement Contracts

The U.S. Navy awarded contracts totaling $9,472,132,620 for procurement of one America-class amphibious assault ship (LHA) and three San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock (LPD) ships, Sept. 24. The award, executed across two separate contracts to Huntington Ingalls Industries, Ingalls Shipbuilding Division, utilized a multi-ship procurement approach. By using this strategy, as authorized by Congress, the Navy is projected to achieve more than $901 million in cost avoidance as compared to the use of annual contracts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jesse Schwab)

Sept. 24, 2024 - WASHINGTON – The U.S. Navy awarded contracts totaling $9,472,132,620 for procurement of one America-class amphibious assault ship (LHA) and three San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock (LPD) ships, Sept. 24. The award,...

Navy Partners with Private Industry to Grow Submarine Industrial Base Capacity

The Virginia-class attack submarine Pre-Commissioning Unit Mississippi (SSN 782) conducts alpha trials in the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo courtesy of General Dynamics Electric Boat)

Sept. 20, 2024 - WASHINGTON – The Navy is proud to announce a groundbreaking co-investment collaboration to bolster U.S. maritime dominance and national security. In order to meet submarine production requirements, and in support of Navy...

U.S. Navy Leaders Focus on Positive Trends in Surface Ship Maintenance at ASNE FMMS

Sept. 19, 2024 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – During the annual American Society of Naval Engineer’s (ANSE) Fleet Maintenance and Modernization Symposium (FMMS), held Sept. 17-19 in Virginia Beach, Virginia, Navy leaders discussed the importance of...

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

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...

Keel Laid for the Future USNS Lansing

Sept. 6, 2024 - MOBILE, Ala. - The keel for the future USNS Lansing (EPF 16), an Expeditionary Fast Transport, the third of the Spearhead-class EPF Flight II configuration, was laid Sept. 6 at Austal USA.A keel laying ceremony represents the...

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)

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...

Keel Laid for Future USS William Charette

During a keel laying ceremony for the future USS William Charente on Aug. 29, a welder from General Dynamic Bath Iron Works etches the initials of the keel honorees into the keel plate. The initials are of the ship namesake’s children, Margaret Ann Charette Henderson, Kati Charette Donovan, Laura Charette Bennett, Michael R. Charette, and the late William A. Charette. The namesake’s daughters are the ship’s co-sponsors

Aug. 29, 2024 - Bath, Maine - The keel for the future USS William Charette (DDG 130), an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, was laid during a ceremony on Aug. 29 at General Dynamic Bath Iron Works (BIW).The ship is named in honor...

USS Hawaii (SSN 776) joins USS Emory S. Land (AS 39) in First-ever Nuclear-Powered Attack Submarine Maintenance Availability in Australia

240822-N-XP344-2170 HMAS STIRLING, Western Australia, Australia (Aug. 22, 2024) – Sailors assigned to the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Hawaii (SSN 776) prepare to moor at HMAS Stirling, Western Australia, Australia, as part of a scheduled port visit before conducting a submarine tendered maintenance period (STMP) with the submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39), Aug. 22. Emory S. Land is in port at HMAS Stirling to conduct the STMP as part of AUKUS Pillar 1’s effort to support Australia’s acquisition of a sovereign conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarine capability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Victoria Mejicanos)

Aug. 22, 2024 - HMAS STIRLING, Western Australia, Australia (Aug. 22, 2024) – In a historic first, Australian personnel will work alongside with their U.S. counterparts to conduct maintenance on USS Hawaii (SSN 776) in Australia as part of a...