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USS Hawaii (SSN 776)

A Sailor stands watch aboard the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Hawaii (SSN 776) during a scheduled port visit at HMAS Stirling in Western Australia, Australia to perform a submarine tendered maintenance period (STMP) with the submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39), Aug. 23, 2024.

Keel Laying for Future USS William Charette

During a keel laying ceremony for the future USS William Charette 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.

Multinational Ships Sail in Formation

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 11, 2024) – Multinational ships sail in formation during Pacific Dragon 2024, Aug. 11. Hosted by U.S. 3rd Fleet, Pacific Dragon is a biennial exercise in waters around the Hawaiian Islands that enhances participating forces' ability to work together to track and intercept ballistic missiles. (Courtesy photo by LSIS Daniel Goodman)

USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), left, and the guided-missile destroyer USS Frank J. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121) transit the Singapore Strait, Aug. 15, 2024.

USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) and USS Frank J. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121)

The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), left, and the guided-missile destroyer USS Frank J. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121) transit the Singapore Strait, Aug. 15, 2024. Abraham Lincoln, flagship of the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Joey Sitter)

Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Kingsville (LCS 36)

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (Aug. 18, 2024) The Independence-variant littoral combat ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Kingsville (LCS 36) arrives in Corpus Christi, Texas , Aug. 18, 2024, ahead of its August 24 commissioning ceremony. Kingsville is the first U.S. Navy warship to honor the city of Kingsville, Texas. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nicholas V. Huynh)

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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...

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...

NAVSEA Recognizes Excellence

240816-N-LT766-0043 WASHINGTON -- Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Commander Vice Adm. Jim Downey (left) and Executive Director Chris Miller (right) recognize Capt. Jonahan Garcia as recipient of NAVSEA's Excellence in Acquisition Award. A total of 304 nominations were received with 25 individual and 21 team winners named, each making significant contributions to the NAVSEA mission.

Aug. 15, 2024 - WASHINGTON -- Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) leaders gathered to celebrate outstanding performance demonstrated by individuals and teams across the enterprise during its annual Excellence Awards ceremony, Aug 14. The...

U.S. Navy Launches New Attack Submarine

One of the U.S. Navy’s newest attack submarines, the future USS IDAHO (SSN 799), launched from General Dynamics Electric Boat’s shipyard into the Thames River, Aug. 6.

Aug. 13, 2024 - GROTON, Conn. - One of the U.S. Navy’s newest attack submarines, the future USS IDAHO (SSN 799), launched from General Dynamics Electric Boat’s shipyard into the Thames River, Aug. 6.The launch, also known as “float off,”...

U.S. Navy Accepts Delivery of Future USS Nantucket (LCS 27)

The future USS Nantucket transits the Menominee River in northern Wisconsin, departing for at-sea demonstrations during Acceptance Trials, December 6, 2023. The USS Nantucket is a testament to the enduring partnership between Nantucket, Massachusetts, and the Navy honoring the rich heritage of the people of Nantucket and the maritime legacy that the island represents.

July 30, 2024 - MARINETTE — Freedom-variant Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), USS Nantucket (LCS 27), was delivered to the U.S. Navy, July 29.Nantucket was accepted from Lockheed Martin at the Fincantieri Marinette Marine shipyard in Marinette,...

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...