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Virtual Laboratory on Ship (VLOS) Demonstrates the Capabilities of Virtualized Systems at Sea
June 26, 2019 — Sailors aboard Arleigh Burke class destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82), in partnership with Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS) 5.0, Undersea Systems, successfully tested the Virtual Laboratory on Ship (VLOS), a virtualized Undersea Warfare Combat System (AN/SQQ-89 A(V)15), during a recent weeklong underway period. VLOS represents another important step forward in the U.S. Navy’s efforts to speed combat system element development and software upgrades. ... MORE

NEDU Observes 16th Change of Command, Welcomes Rahming
June 25, 2019 — Navy Experimental Diving Unit observed its 16th change of command ceremony in Panama City, Florida June 20, 2019.Cmdr. Kiah B. Rahming relieved Capt. Jay Young as the NEDU commanding officer. Young accepted orders to serve as the Director of Ocean Engineering, Supervisor Salvage and Diving (SUPSALV), Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) in Washington... MORE

Navy Accepts Delivery of Future USS Cincinnati (LCS 20)
June 21, 2019 — WASHINGTON — The Navy accepted delivery of the future USS Cincinnati (LCS 20) during a June 21 ceremony at Austal USA in Mobile, Alabama... MORE

Downey Takes Command of Program Executive Office Aircraft Carriers
June 21, 2019 — WASHINGTON - Rear Adm. James P. Downey relieved Rear Adm. Brian K. Antonio as the new program executive officer (PEO) for Aircraft Carriers during a change of office and retirement ceremony June 21 at the Washington Navy Yard... MORE

WASHINGTON - (June 21, 2019) Rear Adm. James P. Downey, right, relieved Rear Adm. Brian K. Antonio as program executive officer for Aircraft Carriers during a change of office and retirement ceremony at the Washington Navy Yard June 21.

US Navy releases RFP for guided-missile frigate contract
June 20, 2019 — WASHINGTON — The U.S. Navy on June 20 released a request for proposals (RFP) for the FFG(X) detail design and construction (DD&C) contract for first 10 guided-missile frigates (one base ship and nine option ships)... MORE

Anderson Assumes Command of SEA 21 and Regional Maintenance Centers
June 3, 2019 — WASHINGTON - Rear Adm. Tom Anderson relieved Rear Adm. Jim Downey as commander, Navy Regional Maintenance Center (CNRMC) and deputy commander, Surface Warfare, Naval Sea Systems Command (SEA 21) during a ceremony at the Washington Navy Yard May 31... MORE

Rear Adm. Tom Anderson (left) stands with Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Commander Vice Adm. Tom Moore and Rear Adm. Jim Downey during a change of command ceremony May 31 at the Washington Navy Yard. Anderson relieved Downey as commander, Navy Regional Maintenance Center and deputy commander, Surface Warfare, NAVSEA.

John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) Reaches Key Milestone
May 29, 2019 — WASHINGTON (NNS) – John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) reached a key milestone on May 29, 2019, when the island house was lowered onto the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier at the Huntington Ingalls Industries Newport News Shipbuilding (HII-NNS) division... MORE

Shipyard rolls out first of four mobile cranes
May 16, 2019 — Approximately 25 teammates from PSNS & IMF’s Code 700, Lifting and Handling Department, were on hand at the mobile crane test site on Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton, along with Capt. Howard Markle, PSNS & IMF commander, to cut the ribbon celebrating the first of four newly purchased mobile crane’s entry into service May 2... MORE

Functions of Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility’s newest mobile crane are demonstrated moments after a ribbon-cutting ceremony May 2

Team innovates battery removal during sub inactivation
May 16, 2019 — As part of Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility’s ongoing focus on completing projects on time or early, a team from PSNS & IMF's Code 740, Rigging and Operations Division; and Shop 51, Battery Shop Team, tried something new during the inactivation process of USS Bremerton (SSN 698)... MORE

Bruce Robertson left, Steven Dent and Senteil Andrews, PSNS & IMF Code 740 riggers, land the battery cell removed from USS Bremerton (SSN 698).

Future USNS John Lewis Keel Authenticated
May 13, 2019 — The keel for the future USNS John Lewis (T-AO 205), the Navy's first John Lewis-class fleet replenishment oiler, was ceremonially laid at General Dynamics-National Steel and Shipbuilding Company May 13... MORE

Artist's rendering of the future USNS John Lewis (T-AO 205), courtesy General Dynamics - National Steel and Shipbuilding Co.

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