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USS Hershel “Woody” Williams successfully completes maintenance period in Croatia
February 16, 2024 — The Lewis B. Puller-class expeditionary sea base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) completed its routine planned maintenance in Rijeka, Croatia Feb. 8, 2024 at Viktor Lenac Shipyard... MORE

VALLETTA, Malta – The Lewis B. Puller-class expeditionary sea base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) undocks during its first Regular Overhaul (ROH), a planned maintenance period, in the European area of operations at Palumbo Shipyard Malta. ROHs are routine, planned maintenance periods providing necessary repairs, maintenance and modernization for the ship to operate at full technical capacity and mission capability for its entire designed service life. (U.S. Navy photo)

Navy Approves Over $50M for Workforce Development Initiatives
February 9, 2024 — WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Navy has awarded over $50 million towards workforce development and capital improvement initiatives at Bath Iron Works and Huntington Ingalls shipyards. This incentive, in alignment with the Fiscal Year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act language, represents the Navy’s cost share in the crucial investment in both labor... MORE

In AUKUS First, Royal Australian Navy personnel report to U.S. Submarine Tender
February 6, 2024 — Washington, DC (Feb. 6, 2024) — More than three dozen Royal Australian Navy (RAN) sailors and officers reported aboard the submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39) as part of the ship’s crew under a Personnel Exchange Program (PEP) effort. The RAN personnel will support Emory S. Land’s mission to repair, rearm, and resupply forward-deployed U.S... MORE

Navy marks ceremonial stand-up of CVN Inactivation and Disposal Program Office
February 2, 2024 — WASHINGTON -- As the nation’s first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier sits pierside at Newport News Shipbuilding awaiting dismantlement, a small team of Navy engineers, planners, and financial analysts have been working for months establishing the first Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carrier (CVN) Inactivation and Disposal Program Office (PMS 368), within... MORE

240202-N-N2201-001 (Feb. 2, 2024) WASHINGTON -- Capt. William “Bryant” Cleveland salutes PMS 312 Program Manager CAPT Mark Johnson during the Stand-Up Ceremony for the PMS 368 Aircraft Carrier Inactivation and Disposal Program Office. “The goal for Navy and this office is to be a responsible steward of the environment, while serving the needs of the Fleet and the trust of taxpayers,” Cleveland explained. “It’s full-time work—and a task that must be performed with the utmost respect for the legacy of these amazing warfighting platforms and the crews who served on them.”

NUWC hosted another TECHTalk focused on Design for Manufacturing and Assembly
January 24, 2024 — As technology evolves at an unprecedented pace, staying ahead of the curve requires a commitment to continuous learning. Recognizing the importance of skill development, the Undersea Weapon’s Department at Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Keyport forged a partnership with the Naval Postgraduate School to provide an experiential training... MORE

Employees of Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Keyport participate in a Technical Talk recently held at the command as part of a partnership between its Undersea Weapons Department and the Naval Postgraduate School.

Navy Accepts Delivery of USNS Cody
January 17, 2024 — MOBILE, Ala. – The U.S. Navy accepted delivery of the first Flight II Expeditionary Fast Transport vessel, USNS Cody (EPF 14), January 11.EPFs are designed to operate in shallow waterways and are capable of a wide range of activities. These versatile, non-combatant transport ships are used for the high-speed transportation of troops, military... MORE

NSWC IHD Announces CITE Partnership Agreement with Aerojet Rocketdyne, an L3Harris Technologies Company
January 11, 2024 — INDIAN HEAD, Md. —Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) officially announced the signing of a Public-Private Partnership (P3) Agreement with Aerojet Rocketdyne, an L3Harris Technologies company, under the command's Center for Industrial and Technical Excellence (CITE) designation, in January.CITE is a statutory authority... MORE

Aerojet Rocketdyne, an L3Harris Technologies company, and Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) have signed a multi-year agreement to increase production for solid rocket motors.

U.S. Navy Announces Launch of Vanguard Unmanned Surface Vessel
January 11, 2024 — MOBILE, Ala. — The U.S. Navy’s newest Overlord Unmanned Surface Vessel Vanguard (OUSV3), was recently launched from Austal USA’s shipyard in Mobile, Alabama. Vanguard is the first USV for the Navy purpose-built for autonomous operations from the keel-up.Vanguard is being jointly developed by a team led by Austal USA and L3Harris. Once outfitting... MORE

The U.S. Navy’s newest Overlord Unmanned Surface Vessel Vanguard (OUSV3), launched from Austal USA’s shipyard in Mobile, Ala, Dec. 13, 2023. Vanguard is the first USV for the Navy purpose-built for autonomous operations from the keel-up. (Photo courtesy of Austal USA / RELEASED)

NAVSEA to present at Surface Navy Association’s 36th National Symposium
January 5, 2024 — WASHINGTON – Key officials from Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) and affiliated program executive offices will participate in Surface Navy panels and provide program updates in NAVSEA’s exhibit booth during the 2024 Surface Navy Association annual symposium at the Hyatt Regency in Crystal City, Virginia, Jan. 9-11.NAVSEA Commander, Vice Adm... MORE

NAVAL SEA SYSTEMS COMMAND HOLDS CHANGE OF COMMAND CEREMONY
January 3, 2024 — WASHINGTON – Vice Adm. James Downey assumed command of Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) from Rear Adm. Thomas J. Anderson during a change-of-command ceremony, at the Washington Navy Yard, Jan. 3. Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Lisa Franchetti was the presiding officer.The CNO thanked Anderson for taking on the tremendous responsibility of... MORE

Vice Adm. James Downey assumed command from Rear Adm. Thomas Anderson (L) during the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Change of Command ceremony which took place in Dahlgren Park at the Washington Navy Yard. (U.S. Navy photo by Laura Lakeway/RELEASED)

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