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Navy Awards Contract for Medium Unmanned Surface Vehicle Prototype
July 13, 2020 — WASHINGTON — The Navy on July 13, 2020 awarded a $34,999,948 contract to L3 Technologies, Inc. for the development of a single Medium Unmanned Surface Vehicle (MUSV) prototype, with options to procure up to eight additional MUSVs. The award follows a full and open competitive procurement process. Funding is in place on this contract for the initial... MORE

USS Ross Completes Availability Early at Repair Maintenance Center Detachment Rota
July 9, 2020 — Rota, Spain – On July 1, Forward Deployed Regional Maintenance Center (FDRMC) detachment Rota completed the USS Ross (DDG 71) Surface Incremental Availability (SIA) two days early, ensuring the ship’s readiness for continued operational tasking. Ross serves as one of the Navy's four forward deployed Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers... MORE

First SurgeMain Reservists Arrive at Naval Shipyards
July 6, 2020 — WASHINGTON -- Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) deployed the first group of SurgeMain Navy Reserve Sailors to the four naval shipyards Monday as part of the largest mobilization in NAVSEA and the SurgeMain program.The SurgeMain Program – short for Surge Maintenance – is mobilizing 1,629 Reservists and deploying them to the naval shipyards to help... MORE

MARMC’s First Ever Navy Diver of the Year
July 1, 2020 — MARMC’s First Ever Navy Diver of the YearBy Chris Wyatt, MARMC Public Affairs Specialist NORFOLK, VA (NSN) – Navy Diver 1st Class Bryan L. Myers assigned to Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center’s Dive Locker, was selected as the Navy’s 2019 Diver of the Year.The Navy Diver of the Year award was established in 2014 to recognize the Navy diving... MORE

Construction Begins on Fourth Expeditionary Sea Base Ship
June 29, 2020 — SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Construction of the fourth Expeditionary Sea Base (ESB) ship officially began on June 25 at the General Dynamics National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (GD-NASSCO) shipyard in San Diego, Calif. Due to the COVID pandemic, the milestone was marked with an informal shipyard ceremony.Expeditionary Sea Base (ESB) ships are highly... MORE

Cmdr. Chris Schindler, Officer In Charge, Supervisor of Shipbuilding Bath (det. San Diego) commences construction of the fourth Expeditionary Sea Base (ESB 6) at General Dynamics National Steel and Shipbuilding Company shipyard,
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Navy Accepts Delivery of Future USS Oakland (LCS 24)
June 26, 2020 — MOBILE, Ala. – The Navy accepted delivery of the future USS Oakland (LCS 24) June 26 during a ceremony at Austal USA in Mobile, Alabama.Oakland is the 22nd littoral combat ship (LCS) and the 12th of the Independence variant to join the fleet. Its delivery marks the official transfer of the ship from the shipbuilder to the Navy, bringing the... MORE

Galinis takes helm as NAVSEA Commander
June 19, 2020 — WASHINGTON -- Vice Adm. Bill Galinis relieved Vice Adm. Tom Moore as Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command during a change of command and retirement ceremony today at the Washington Navy Yard.Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Gilday, who presided over the ceremony, welcomed Galinis as the head of the Navy’s largest system command.“Vice Adm... MORE

Vice Admiral William J. Galinis, left, speaks as Vice Admiral Thomas Moore looks on during a Change of Command ceremony for Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA). Galinis took over for Moore as Commander, NAVSEA during the ceremony held in Leutze Park at Washington Navy Yard.

Navy’s Second Ship to Shore Connector Completes Acceptance Trials
June 16, 2020 — NEW ORLEANS – The Navy’s next generation landing craft, Ship to Shore Connector (SSC), Land Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) 101, concluded acceptance trials the week of June 8 after successfully completing a series of graded in-port and underway demonstrations for the Navy's Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV).During the trials, the craft underwent... MORE

The Navy’s next generation landing craft, Ship to Shore Connector (SSC), Land Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) 101, concluded acceptance trials the week of June 8 after successfully completing a series of graded in-port and underway demonstrations for the Navy's Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV).

USS Fitzgerald En Route to San Diego
June 13, 2020 — PASCAGOULA, Miss. – The guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) departed Huntington Ingalls Industries, Ingalls Shipbuilding division’s Pascagoula shipyard June 13 to return to her homeport in San Diego.The sail away reflects more than two years’ worth of effort in restoring and modernizing one of the Navy’s most capable warships after it... MORE

he guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) prepares to depart Huntington Ingalls Industries, Ingalls Shipbuilding division’s Pascagoula shipyard June 13 to return to her homeport in San Diego.

Navy mobilizing Reservists under SurgeMain program to support ship maintenance
June 10, 2020 — WASHINGTON -- The Navy is mobilizing 1,629 Reservists to support aircraft carrier and submarine maintenance at its four public shipyards starting in July. This mobilization will help reduce the maintenance backlog that has developed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.In March, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) authorized weather and safety leave for... MORE

The Virginia-class attack submarine USS New Hampshire (SSN 778) is turned by tug boats before mooring pierside at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNS).

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