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USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) Fires First Naval Strike Missile

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62), while participating in Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024, fires the first naval strike missile from a U.S. destroyer July 18. Twenty-nine nations, 40 surface ships, three submarines, 14 national land forces, more than 150 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 27 to Aug. 1.

USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) Leads a Group Sail

The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) leads a group sail July 22, off the coast of Hawaii during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024. Twenty-nine nations, 40 surface ships, three submarines, 14 national land forces, more than 150 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 27 to Aug. 1.

LCAC transits past USS Green Bay (LPD 20)

A landing craft air cushioned (LCAC) from Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7 transits past the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) while heading towards the beach at White Beach Naval Facility, Okinawa, July 17, 2024. Green Bay and embarked elements of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations.

Multinational Ships Sail in Formation

Multinational ships sail in formation July 22, off the coast of Hawaii during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024. Twenty-nine nations, 40 surface ships, three submarines, 14 national land forces, more than 150 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 27 to Aug. 1.

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U.S. Navy Conducts Successful Live-Fire Demonstration at RIMPAC 2024

A Common Unmanned Surface Vehicle (CUSV), heads out to sea for the Poniard launching test from ROKS Cheon Ja Bong as part of the Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC), 12 July. This innovative capability test demonstrates the Navy’s commitment to integrating mature cutting-edge technology into its operations to maintain maritime superiority and readiness.

July 22, 2024 - The U.S. Navy achieved a significant milestone at the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024 exercise with the successful launching and testing of Poniard rockets from a Common Unmanned Surface Vehicle (CUSV). The 12 July test is...

U.S. Navy Embarks Expeditionary Medical Unit aboard USNS Cody for Test and Evaluation

MOBILE, Alabama (May 2, 2024) USNS Cody (T-EPF 14) moored pier side in the harbor at Austal USA’s shipyard in Mobile, Alabama. Cody is configured to embark the first Expeditionary Medical Unit (EMU), which consists of health services and support personnel that provides advance trauma management and emergency medical treatment across the spectrum of warfare.

July 16, 2024 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Navy is embarking the first Expeditionary Medical Unit (EMU), a cutting-edge medical support system with personnel from EMU-1 designed to provide Role 2 (R2) level healthcare services both afloat...

Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare Systems Holds Change of Office

WASHINGTON (July 11, 2024) -- Rear Adm. Tom Dickinson relieved Rear Adm. Seiko Okano as Program Executive Officer, Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS) during a change of office ceremony at the Washington Navy Yard. The Honorable Nickolas Guertin, Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition was the keynote speaker. The mission of the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) PEO IWS office is to maintain, develop, and sustain operationally dominant combat systems to our Naval forces.

July 12, 2024 - WASHINGTON – Rear Adm. Tom Dickinson relieved Rear Adm. Seiko Okano as Program Executive Officer, Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS) during a change of office ceremony at the Washington Navy Yard, July 11.Assistant...

Navy Accepts Delivery of Future USS John Basilone

July 8, 2024 - BATH, Maine- The future USS John Basilone (DDG 122) was delivered to the U.S. Navy, July 8.Delivery represents the official transfer of a ship from the shipbuilder to the Navy. Prior to delivery, the ship conducted a series...

NAVSEA Sailor awarded Navy Shore Sailor of the Year

July 2, 2024 - WASHINGTON — Naval Sea Systems Command’s (NAVSEA) Hull Maintenance Technician 1st Class Petty Officer Jennifer Schleuning was announced as the 2023 Navy Shore Sailor of the Year, July 2.A native of Warren, Illinois,...

Naval Sea Systems Command Celebrates 50 Years

July 1, 2024 - WASHINGTON – Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), responsible for the acquisition, construction, maintenance, and inactivation of ships, submarines, and combat systems for the U.S. Navy, celebrated its 50th anniversary July...

Evans assumes command of NAVSEA Warfare Centers

WASHINGTON -- Rear Adm. Todd M. Evans salutes Rear Adm. Thomas J. Dickinson as he assumes command during the Naval Sea Systems Command Warfare Centers change of command, held June 24 at the Washington Navy Yard.

Vice Adm. Jim Downey, commander, Naval Sea Systems Command (center) presided over the ceremony.

The NAVSEA Warfare Centers execute research, development, test and evaluation efforts for the future Navy as well as provide in-service engineering and logistics support for the operational surface and submarine forces. (RELEASED).

June 24, 2024 - WASHINGTON -- Rear Adm. Todd M. Evans assumed command of the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Warfare Centers during a ceremony on June 24, 2024, at the Washington Navy Yard, relieving Rear Adm. Thomas J. Dickinson.Evans...

U.S. Navy Displays Its Newest Warship at Maryland Fleet Week

The littoral combat ship USS Marinette (LCS 25) pier side in Baltimore’s inner harbor during Maryland Fleet Week and Flyover Baltimore, 18 June. This year marked the City of Baltimore's fourth time hosting Navy Fleet Week. Maryland Fleet Week and Flyover Baltimore provides an opportunity for the citizens of Maryland and the City of Baltimore to meet Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen, as well as see firsthand the latest capabilities of today’s maritime services.

June 24, 2024 - BALTIMORE – The U.S. Navy proudly showcased its newest warship, USS Marinette (LCS 25), during Maryland Fleet Week, June 12-18. This event provided a significant opportunity for the public to experience firsthand the...

Keel Authenticated for Future USNS Sojourner Truth

June 21, 2024 - SAN DIEGO – The keel for the future USNS Sojourner Truth (T-AO 210), a John Lewis-class fleet replenishment oiler, was authenticated at General Dynamics (GD) NASSCO, June 21.The ship is named for human rights pioneer...

U.S. Navy Efforts Aid in Baltimore Channel Reopening

June 18, 2024 - NEWS | June 12, 2024U.S. Navy Efforts Aid in Baltimore Channel ReopeningBy Naval Sea Systems Command Office of Corporate CommunicationsBALTIMORE -- The U.S. Navy’s Supervisor of Salvage and Diving (SUPSALV) led critical...