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A Pocket-sized High-Velocity Learning Tool Improves Readiness
October 19, 2017 — NORFOLK - The Surface Maintenance Engineering Planning Program (SURFMEPP) recently completed publication of their sixth ship class-specific inspection handbook. An old-school method, the handbooks show that high-velocity learning isn’t always high-tech... MORE

Cybersecurity is Everyone’s Business
October 19, 2017 — WASHINGTON - October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month, an annual campaign to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity and provide employees with the tools and resources needed to stay safe online at work and at home... MORE

U.S. Navy Releases Draft Request For Proposal For Coast Guard Icebreaker Design, Construction
October 19, 2017 — The U.S. Navy, in collaboration with the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) under an Integrated Program Office (IPO), released a draft Request for Proposal (RFP) Oct. 19 for the detail design and construction of a Heavy Polar Icebreaker (HPIB). The draft RFP is for one HPIB, with options for two additional HPIBs... MORE

Future USS Fort Lauderdale Keel Authenticated
October 13, 2017 — PASCAGOULA, Miss. - The keel for the future USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) was authenticated during a ceremony at Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) on Oct. 13... MORE

U.S. Navy completes USS John S. McCain transport preparations
October 12, 2017 — WASHINGTON – U.S. Navy ocean engineering specialists announced that they had completed preparations to transport USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) to Yokosuka, Japan, for repairs, Oct. 11... MORE

SINGAPORE – (Oct. 7, 2017) – MV Treasure concludes USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) heavy lift operations in the Singapore Strait, Oct. 7. U.S. Navy Supervisor of Salvage and Diving representatives prepared the destroyer for transit to Yokosuka, Japan, later this month.

Navy’s COBRA mine detection system achieves initial operational capability
October 10, 2017 — WASHINGTON – The U.S. Navy AN/DVS-1 Coastal Battlefield Reconnaissance and Analysis (COBRA) system airborne mine detection system achieved Initial Operational Capability, program, announced Oct. 10... MORE

NAVSEA providing ready naval assets to combatant commanders on time
October 5, 2017 — WASHINGTON, D.C. – In fiscal year (FY) 2017, Naval Sea Systems Command’s (NAVSEA) surface ship maintenance team has improved the Navy’s rate of returning surface ships to the fleet on time following maintenance availabilities... MORE

Image: Diver performing repairs on USS Carney (DDG 64)

NAVSEA plays big role in Navy Cyber Mission
October 5, 2017 — Washington - Cybersecurity is one of three mission priorities in the NAVSEA Campaign Plan to Expand the Advantage... MORE

Image: NAVSEA Cybersecurity Awareness Day

Marine Mammals Exhibit
October 5, 2017 — NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND -- The Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC), Newport Division, has teamed with the New Bedford Whaling Museum (NBWM) on a new exhibit that explores the U.S. Navy's long history of marine mammal research, its role in protecting the ocean environment and its significant contributions to marine mammal science and conservation... MORE

Image: Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Newport Division Commanding Officer Capt. Michael Coughlin at the New Bedford Whaling Museum in New Bedford, Massachusetts, Sept. 28.

Navy to Christen Amphibious Assault Ship Tripoli
October 3, 2017 — WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The Navy will christen its newest America-class amphibious assault ship, the future USS Tripoli (LHA 7), during a 10 a.m. CDT ceremony, Sept. 16, in Pascagoula, Mississippi... MORE

The future USS Tripoli launches at Huntington Ingalls Industries in Pascagoula, Miss., May 1, 2017. The Tripoli incorporates an enlarged hangar deck, enhanced maintenance facilities, increased fuel capacity and additional storerooms to provide the fleet with a platform optimized for aviation capabilities. Navy photo

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