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Future USS Daniel Inouye Completes Builder’s Trials
December 21, 2020 — BATH, Maine -- The future USS Daniel Inouye (DDG 118) successfully completed Builder’s trials Dec. 19 after spending four days at sea off the coast of Bath, Maine. Builder's Trials consist of a series of in-port and at-sea demonstrations that allow the shipbuilder, General Dynamics Bath Iron Works (BIW), and the Navy to assess the ship's systems... MORE

The future USS Daniel Inouye (DDG 118) returns to the General Dynamics Bath Iron Works shipyard after successfully completing Builder's Trials on Dec. 19, 2020.

NAVSEA bids farewell to retiring Executive Director Smerchansky
December 21, 2020 — WASHINGTON -- The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) held a small retirement ceremony for its executive director, Mr. James Smerchansky, on the Washington Navy Yard, Dec. 18.Smerchansky, who began his career at NAVSEA directly out of college, retired after more than 35 years of service in the Navy Department.“On behalf of our entire NAVSEA and the... MORE

WASHINTON (December 18, 2020) -- Vice Adm. Bill Galinis, Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) presented Mr. Jim Smerchansky, Executive Director, NAVSEA the Superior Civilian Service Award during his Retirement Ceremony. The ceremony was held at the Washington Navy Yard Sail Loft.

PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD RETIRES BUOYANCY TANKS AFTER 46 YEARS OF SERVICE WITH UNDOCKING OF USS SANTA FE
December 18, 2020 — In 1969, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard halted its production of submarines and began its journey as a maintenance facility. Advancements in technology were drastically changing what was possible in developing larger, more complex submarines. With the advent of these new, improved platforms came the dilemma of outdated infrastructure. The floor of... MORE

Shipyard Commander, Rear Adm. Lewis A. Felton presents Gilbert Stevens the Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award for his contribution in developing the buoyancy tank system at PNS, July 20, 1992.

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Undocks USS Santa Fe On-time
December 18, 2020 — Portsmouth Naval Shipyard safely undocked USS Santa Fe (SSN 763) from the shipyard’s Dry Dock #1 on schedule December 14.Completion of this key event continues the critical path to deliver Santa Fe, but also maintains the vital construction timeline for the Dry Dock #1 super flood basin at the shipyard. The facility construction projects around Dry... MORE

SANTA FE (SSN 763) successfully exits dry dock #1 at the shipyard.

Navy Accepts Delivery of Future USS Mobile (LCS 26)
December 11, 2020 — MOBILE, Ala. – The Navy accepted delivery of the future USS Mobile (LCS 26) during a ceremony at Austal USA on Dec. 9.Mobile is the 23rd littoral combat ship (LCS) and the 13th of the Independence variant to join the fleet. Delivery marks the official transfer of the ship from the shipbuilder, Austal USA, to the Navy. It is the final milestone... MORE

Royal Australian Navy Officer Supports Delivery of USS Spruance
December 11, 2020 — Lt. Cmdr. Luke Bogan of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) was recently recognized by Capt. David Hart, Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC) commanding officer, for his hard work during the execution and delivery of USS Spruance (DDG 111).Bogan has been serving as SWRMC’s Waterfront Operations Execution Branch Head for the last two months as... MORE

Navy to Decommission USS Bonhomme Richard
November 30, 2020 — Below article re-posted from www.navy.mil: https://www.navy.mil/Press-Office/Press-Releases/display-pressreleases/Article/2429949/navy-to-decommission-uss-bonhomme-richard/ WASHINGTON – After thorough consideration, the Navy has decided to decommission USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship, due to the extensive damage... MORE

Southwest Regional Maint. Center Chief Petty Officers Bring Thanksgiving to Sailors, Families
November 25, 2020 — SAN DIEGO – Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC) Chief Petty Officers’ Association (CPOA) members delivered Thanksgiving meals to Sailors and their families on Nov. 20.“The effort of our CPOA to ensure our SWRMC Sailors and their families are taken care of during this Thanksgiving season exemplifies the values of the SWRMC Team,” said... MORE

Rear Adm. Nguyen honored by Oklahoma State University
November 24, 2020 — Rear Adm. Huan Nguyen, NAVSEA Deputy Commander for Cyber Engineering and Digital Transformation (SEA 03), will be inducted into the Oklahoma State University (OSU) College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology Hall of Fame and will be awarded the Melvin R. Lohmann Medal, OSU’s highest honor, the university announced Nov. 23.The Melvin R... MORE

Rear Adm. Huan Nguyen, NAVSEA Deputy Commander for Cyber Engineering and Digital Transformation (SEA 03)

SWRMC Dive Team Completes Underwater Maintenance with USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71)
November 24, 2020 — Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC) divers conducted a historic diving operation on USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) in early September, successfully executing the first ever intermediate waterborne bearing replacement.Months after returning from deployment, the shafts responsible for propelling the Roosevelt were identified as needing... MORE

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