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USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110)

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 10, 2025) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110) transits the South China Sea, Jan. 10, 2025. USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), the flagship of Carrier Strike Group ONE, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nate Jordan)

USS Greeneville (SSN 772)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 4, 2024) The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Greeneville (SSN 772) transits the Pacific Ocean while supporting a distinguished visitor embark, Dec. 4, 2024. Greeneville is one of four Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarines assigned to Commander, Submarine Squadron 11. These submarines are capable of supporting various missions, including anti-submarine warfare; anti-ship warfare; strike warfare; and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Keenan Daniels)

USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70)

SURIGAO STRAIT (Dec. 22, 2024) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) transits the Surigao strait, Dec. 22, 2024. The Carl Vinson 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 1st Class Jacob I. Allison)

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NAVSEA to present at Surface Navy Association’s 37th National Symposium

Jan. 10, 2025 - WASHINGTON – Officials from Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) and affiliated program executive offices will participate in Surface Navy panel discussions and present program updates in NAVSEA’s exhibit booth during the 2025...

Future USS Iowa Delivered to U.S. Navy

(241219-N-UM744-1001) NEW LONDON, Conn. -- The pre-commissioning unit (PCU) Iowa (SSN 797) arrives for the first time at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut, December 19, 2024. The future USS Iowa was delivered to Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) 4 from General Dynamics Electric Boat shipbuilding facility down river after recently completing a series of at-sea testing. The fast-attack submarine PCU Iowa and crew operate under SUBRON 4 and its primary mission is to provide fast-attack submarines that are ready, prepared, and committed to meet the unique challenges of undersea combat and deployed operations in unforgiving environments across the globe. (RELEASED: U.S. Navy photo by John Narewski)

Dec. 23, 2024 - GROTON, Conn. – The U.S. Navy Submarine Force’s newest attack submarine, the future USS Iowa (SSN 797) was delivered to the Navy on Dec. 21, 2024, marking the 12th battle force ship delivered to the Navy this calendar...

PNSY Delivers Texas as Battle-Ready Asset to the Fleet

KITTERY, Maine (Dec. 6, 2024) — The Virginia-class attack submarine USS Texas (SSN 775) departs Portsmouth Naval Shipyard to conduct sea trials after receiving critical repairs and system upgrades vital to extending the submarine’s service life and ensuring the Navy’s long-term fleet readiness. As America’s leader for attack submarine maintenance, repair, and modernization, PNSY is enhancing critical warfighting capabilities by safely delivering first time quality service, on-budget, on time to the fleet and helping enable warfighters to be battle-ready when called upon. (US Navy photo by Branden Bourque)

Dec. 19, 2024 - KITTERY, Maine (Dec. 17, 2024)-USS Texas (SSN 775) successfully completed sea trials off the coast of New England this week, marking the successful conclusion of its Depot Modernization Period (DMP) at Portsmouth Naval...

U.S. Navy Completes Final Testing Milestone for Unmanned Surface Vessel Program

The unmanned surface vessel (USV) Ranger steams alongside the USV Mariner as both ships transit the Pacific Ocean during a photo exercise as part of Integrated Battle Problem (IBP) 23.2, Sep. 7, 2023. IBP 23.2 is a Pacific Fleet exercise to test, develop and evaluate the integration of unmanned platforms into fleet operations to create warfighting advantages. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jesse Monford)

Dec. 18, 2024 - WASHINGTON — The U.S. Navy recently achieved its final key milestone in the development of Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) integrated capabilities by successfully completing a continuous 720-hour power demonstration on an...

U.S. Navy Invests in Child Care Services Expansion in Bath, Maine

Rob Gray, President & CEO , Bath Area Family YMCA, welcomes guests to the official start of renovations for the new childcare center at 6 Farley Road in Brunswick. Behind him from left are Capt. Joshua Field, Executive Officer for the Supervisor of Shipbuilding - Bath, Heather Johnson, Commissioner of the Maine Department of Economic & Community Development, Charles F. Krugh, President, General Dynamics Bath Iron Works and Annie Colaluca, Executive Director of Early Learning and Family Services for the Bath Area Family YMCA. Also attending the event were representatives from Maine’s Congressional delegation, Maine state officials, staff and board members from the YMCA and shipbuilders from Bath Iron Works.

Dec. 18, 2024 - BATH, Maine – The U.S. Navy, in collaboration with Bath Iron Works (BIW) and the Bath/Brunswick YMCA, held a groundbreaking ceremony announcing a $13 million childcare facility expansion, Dec. 16. In order to fund the...

For First Time, Australian Submariner Earns US Dolphins

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Dec. 12, 2024) – Rear Adm. Chris Cavanaugh, commander, Submarine Group 7, and Royal Australian Navy Lt. Cmdr. James pose for a photo during pier-side quarters for the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Vermont (SSN 792) at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Dec. 12. Vermont is on deployment supporting the U.S. 7th Fleet, the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, operating with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel G. Providakes) (This photo has been altered and last name withheld per Royal Australian Navy protocols)

Dec. 17, 2024 - YOKOSUKA, Japan— The U.S. Navy qualified the first Royal Australian Navy officer on a nuclear-powered Virginia-class submarine at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Dec. 12. In a pier-side ceremony, Rear Adm. Chris...

U.S Navy Accepts Delivery of USNS Robert F. Kennedy

Dec. 11, 2024 - SAN DIEGO – John Lewis-class fleet replenishment oiler, USNS Robert F. Kennedy (T-AO 208) delivered to the Navy on Dec. 10.Delivery follows the completion of Integrated Sea Trials where the ship’s readiness and capabilities...

Navy Accepts Delivery of Ship to Shore Connector, Landing Craft, Air Cushion 111

Dec. 9, 2024 - NEW ORLEANS – The latest Ship to Shore Connector (SSC), LCAC 111 was delivered to the Navy from Textron Systems on Nov. 27.The delivery of LCAC 111 comes after completion of Acceptance Trials conducted by the Navy’s Board of...

Keel Laid for Future USNS Thurgood Marshall

USNS Thurgood Marshall (T-AO 211) Keel Laying Ceremony.

Dec. 5, 2024 - SAN DIEGO – The keel for the future USNS Thurgood Marshall (T-AO 211), a John Lewis-class Replenishment Oiler, was laid during a ceremony on Dec 5 at General Dynamics (GD) NASSCO.The ship’s namesake, former Justice Thurgood...

Keel Laid for Future USS Sam Nunn

Ingalls Shipbuilding Structural Welder Adam Lee welds the initials of ship sponsor Michelle Nunn and ship namesake Sam Nunn onto the keel plate that will be permanently part of Sam Nunn (DDG 133). Pictured are (left to right) U.S. Navy DDG-51 Arleigh Burke-class Program Manager Capt. Seth Miller, Former U.S. Senator and Ship Namesake Sam Nunn, Ingalls Shipbuilding Structural Welder Adam Lee, Ship Sponsor Michelle Nunn, Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro, and Ingalls Shipbuilding President Kari Wilkinson.

Nov. 22, 2024 - PASCAGOULA, Miss. – The keel for the future USS Sam Nunn (DDG 133), an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, was laid during a ceremony on Nov. 22 at HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division.The ship is named in honor of...