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Future USS Santa Barbara (LCS 32) Delivered to the Navy
July 21, 2022 — MOBILE, Ala. — The Navy accepted delivery of a littoral combat ship (LCS), the future USS Santa Barbara (LCS 32), on July 21 at Austal USA’s shipyard in Mobile, Alabama. LCS 32 is the third ship to bear the name of the famous seaside resort and city located in southwestern California.“Today marks a significant milestone in the life of the future... MORE

Ship to Shore Connector, Landing Craft, Air Cushions Get Lift of Opportunity Aboard Future USS Fort Lauderdale
July 19, 2022 — The Navy’s newest amphibious transport dock ship is transporting the Navy’s newest connectors to their new homeport, highlighting the significant capabilities being delivered to the Navy from the Gulf Coast. Ship to Shore Connector, Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) 103 and 104, received a lift of opportunity (LOO) aboard future USS Fort... MORE

Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) 103 and 104, received a lift of opportunity (LOO) aboard future USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28), July 16.

PEO Attack Submarines Holds Change of Command Ceremony
July 12, 2022 — WASHINGTON – Rear Adm Jonathan Rucker relieved Rear Adm. David Goggins as Program Executive Office Attack Submarines (PEO SSN) during a change of command ceremony at the Washington Navy Yard, June 30.Vice Adm. William Houston, Commander, Naval Submarine Forces, served as the principal speaker and expressed his gratitude for the job done by... MORE

Rear Adm. David Goggins provides remarks during the Program Executive Office Attack Submarines (PEO SSN) change of command ceremony, held at the Washington Navy Yard, June 30. Rear Adm Jonathan Rucker (left, seated) relieved Rear Adm. David Goggins as PEO SSN.

Start of Construction Marked for T-ATS 11
July 12, 2022 — Construction began on the Navy’s newest towing, salvage and rescue ship, T-ATS 11 at Austal USA’s Mobile, Alabama shipyard, July 11.The Navajo-class (T-ATS) provides ocean-going tug, salvage, and rescue capabilities to support fleet operations. T-ATS replaces and fulfills the capabilities that were previously provided by the Fleet Ocean Tug (T-ATF... MORE

The start of construction of the T-ATS 11 on the new steel line at Austal USA in Mobile, Ala.

US Navy Exercises Option for Third Constellation Class Frigate
June 16, 2022 — WASHINGTON — The Navy exercised the second option for the Constellation Class Frigate program, the USS Chesapeake (FFG 64), June 16. The USS Chesapeake is the third ship in the class and has been awarded to shipbuilder Fincantieri Marinette Marine (FMM). The program also recently successfully completed the Critical Design Review milestone in May,... MORE

Navy Accepts Delivery of Ship to Shore Connector, Landing Craft, Air Cushion 104
June 9, 2022 — The Navy accepted delivery of the next generation landing craft, Ship to Shore Connector (SSC), Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) 104, June 9.LCAC 104’s delivery follows the completion of Acceptance Trials with the Navy’s Board of Inspection and Survey to test the readiness and capability of the craft and to validate requirements.“These next... MORE

The Navy accepted delivery of the next generation landing craft, Ship to Shore Connector (SSC), Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) 104, June 9.

Keel Laying Ceremony Held for First Columbia-Class Ballistic Missile Submarine
June 4, 2022 — QUONSET POINT, R.I. – General Dynamics Electric Boat conducted a keel laying ceremony for the first Columbia-class ballistic missile submarine, USS District of Columbia (SSBN 826) at Quonset Point, Rhode Island, June 4.Keel laying is an event in which the initials of the boat’s sponsor are welded onto a plate attached to the submarine, signifying a... MORE

General Dynamics Electric Boat conducted a keel laying ceremony for the first Columbia-class ballistic missile submarine, USS District of Columbia (SSBN 826) at Quonset Point, Rhode Island, June 4.

SECNAV Names SSBN 826 USS District of Columbia
June 3, 2022 — WASHINGTON – Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Carlos Del Toro announced today that the first ship in the Columbia-class ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) will be officially named USS District of Columbia (SSBN 826).The decision to name SSBN 826 is to alleviate any name conflicts with the already-commissioned USS Columbia (SSN 771). §10 U.S.C... MORE

U.S. Navy Leaders Celebrate 1 Year Milestone of the Pennsylvania Talent Pipeline Project
May 27, 2022 — PHILADELPHIA - Senior U.S. Navy leaders joined partners from the Department of Defense, industry, and academia in the formal Signing Day Ceremony of the Pennsylvania Talent Pipeline Project, a program that aims to reinvigorate the defense trade skills workforce across Philadelphia and the surrounding region, May 25.In May 2021, the Navy, in... MORE

Frederick Stefany, principal civilian deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy addresses leaders from industry and academia during the formal Signing Day Ceremony of the Pennsylvania Talent Pipeline Project in Philadelphia, May 25. The Navy, in partnership with the Office of the Secretary of Defense Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment program launched the Pennsylvania Talent Pipeline Project to engage and energize the greater Philadelphia defense industrial base by creating maritime-focused manufacturing talent pipelines.

USS Frank E. Petersen, Jr. (DDG 121) Commissions
May 16, 2022 — CHARLESTON, S.C. -- The Navy commissioned its newest Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Frank E. Petersen, Jr. (DDG 121), May 14 in Charleston, South Carolina.Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro attended the ceremony. He began by thanking the Petersen family for their lifetime of service to the nation. “All of us join you in honoring Lt. Gen... MORE

The USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. awaits to be commissioned in Charleston, S.C., May 14, 2022.

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