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Keel Laid for Future USNS Cherokee Nation (T-ATS 7)
February 13, 2020 — HOUMA, La. - A keel laying ceremony was held Feb. 12 for the future USNS Cherokee Nation (T-ATS 7), the second ship of the Navy's Navajo class of Towing, Salvage, and Rescue vessels. The ceremony was held near Gulf Island Shipyard at the Houma Terrebonne Civic Center. The keel laying ceremony formally marks the start of a ship's life and the... MORE

Tribal leaders from the Cherokee Nation, U.S. Navy officials from Program Executive Office Ships and executives from Gulf Island Shipyards look on as the initials of the Principle Chief of the Cherokee Nation, The Honorable Chuck Hoskins, Jr. and the Deputy Speaker of the Cherokee Nation Tribal Council, The Honorable Victoria Mitchell Vazquez (ship sponsor) are cut into the keel of the future USNS Cherokee Nation (T-ATS 7) in a ceremony at the Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center here.

Navy Accepts Delivery of Future USS Kansas City (LCS 22)
February 12, 2020 — MOBILE, Ala. – The Navy accepted delivery of the future USS Kansas City (LCS 22) on February 12 during a ceremony at Austal USA in Mobile, Alabama.Kansas City is the 21st littoral combat ship (LCS) delivered to the Navy and the 11th the Independence variant to join the fleet. Delivery marks the official transfer of the ship from the shipbuilder to... MORE

Cmdr. William Dvorak (left) , executive officer, future USS Kansas City (LCS 22) and Cmdr. Kris Netemeyer, littoral combat ship (LCS) program manager's representative Supervisor of Shipbuilding Gulf Coast congratulate each other on the delivery of the 11th Independence variant LCS.

Navy Accepts Delivery of Future USS St. Louis (LCS 19)
February 7, 2020 — MARINETTE, Wis. – The Navy accepted delivery of the future USS St. Louis (LCS 19) during a ceremony at the Fincantieri Marinette Marine (FMM) shipyard Feb. 6.The future USS St. Louis is the 10th Freedom-variant littoral combat ship designed and built by the Lockheed Martin-led industry team at FMM. Delivery marks the official transfer of the ship... MORE

US Navy Selects Vendors for USV Family of Systems Contracts
February 7, 2020 — WASHINGTON — Naval Sea Systems Command selected 40 vendors for Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity - Multiple Award Contracts to support the Unmanned Surface Vehicle Family of Systems Feb. 5.With a contract ceiling for all orders under this IDIQ-MAC at $982.1 million, the government intends to support, maintain and modernize Unmanned Surface... MORE

SWRMC LEAD Program Cadre II Celebrates Graduation
February 7, 2020 — Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC) hosted a graduation for the second Cadre of their Leadership Exploration and Development (LEAD) Program on Jan. 29.The LEAD Program is a leadership development opportunity designed by the Training and Workforce Development division for SWRMC employees in entry to mid-level, non-supervisory positions... MORE

SWRMC Manufactures First Ever Wave Break In-House for USS Paul Hamilton
February 6, 2020 — Southwest Regional Maintenance Center's (SWRMC) Intermediate Level Production Shop fabricated its first ever wave break in-house for USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60) prior to deployment in early 2020.The wave break, officially known as the hand wheel barrier, is located on the forecastle in front of the break controls and anchor windlass control units... MORE

USS Fitzgerald Returns to Sea
February 3, 2020 — PASCAGOULA, Miss. – The guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) is underway to conduct comprehensive at-sea testing, marking a significant step in her return to warfighting readiness.The ship departed Huntington Ingalls Industries – Ingalls Shipbuilding’s Pascagoula shipyard at approximately 6:30 a.m. (CDT) to conduct a series of... MORE

USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) departs Huntington Ingalls Industries Ingalls Shipbuildings Pascagoula shipyard

SWRMC Employees Graduate from SWRAP
January 28, 2020 — Employees from Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC) graduated from the Southwest Regional Apprenticeship Program (SWRAP) on Jan. 16. The graduation was held at Southwestern College in Chula Vista, Calif."We are very proud of our apprentices," said Capt. David Hart, SWRMC's commanding officer. "The graduation marks the culmination of an... MORE

Keel Laid for Future USS John Basilone
January 10, 2020 — BATH, Maine -- The keel of the future USS John Basilone (DDG 122) was ceremoniously laid at General Dynamics Bath Iron Works (BIW) shipyard, Jan. 10. BATH, Maine (Jan. 10, 2020) Ship sponsor Ms. Ryan Manion welds her initials into a steel plate during a keel authentication ceremony for the future USS John Basilone (DDG 122). (Photo courtesy... MORE

NAVSEA to hold media availabilities at Surface Navy Association symposium
January 8, 2020 — WASHINGTON - Key officials from Naval Sea Systems Command and affiliated program executive offices will hold media availabilities in NAVSEA's exhibit booth during the 2020 Surface Navy Association annual symposium at the Hyatt Regency in Crystal City, Virginia, Jan. 14-16. NAVSEA's exhibit will be in booth #916. RSVPs are not required. All... MORE

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