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U.S. Navy Launches New Attack Submarine
August 13, 2024 — GROTON, Conn. - One of the U.S. Navy’s newest attack submarines, the future USS IDAHO (SSN 799), launched from General Dynamics Electric Boat’s shipyard into the Thames River, Aug. 6.The launch, also known as “float off,” marks a construction milestone in the life of a ship, when it moves from the shipbuilder’s facilities and into the water for the... MORE

One of the U.S. Navy’s newest attack submarines, the future USS IDAHO (SSN 799), launched from General Dynamics Electric Boat’s shipyard into the Thames River, Aug. 6.

U.S. Navy Accepts Delivery of Future USS Nantucket (LCS 27)
July 30, 2024 — MARINETTE — Freedom-variant Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), USS Nantucket (LCS 27), was delivered to the U.S. Navy, July 29.Nantucket was accepted from Lockheed Martin at the Fincantieri Marinette Marine shipyard in Marinette, Wisconsin. Delivery follows the successful completion of Acceptance Trials in December 2023. Nantucket will commission later... MORE

The future USS Nantucket transits the Menominee River in northern Wisconsin, departing for at-sea demonstrations during Acceptance Trials, December 6, 2023.

U.S. Navy Conducts Successful Live-Fire Demonstration at RIMPAC 2024
July 22, 2024 — The U.S. Navy achieved a significant milestone at the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024 exercise with the successful launching and testing of Poniard rockets from a Common Unmanned Surface Vehicle (CUSV). The 12 July test is part of the Navy’s mission to continually enhance and expand its maritime capabilities and operational flexibility via... MORE

A Common Unmanned Surface Vehicle (CUSV), heads out to sea for the Poniard launching test from ROKS Cheon Ja Bong as part of the Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC), 12 July.

U.S. Navy Embarks Expeditionary Medical Unit aboard USNS Cody for Test and Evaluation
July 16, 2024 — WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Navy is embarking the first Expeditionary Medical Unit (EMU), a cutting-edge medical support system with personnel from EMU-1 designed to provide Role 2 (R2) level healthcare services both afloat and ashore, aboard the expeditionary fast transport USNS Cody (T-EPF 14) at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story,... MORE

SNS Cody (T-EPF 14) moored pier side in the harbor at Austal USA’s shipyard in Mobile, Alabama.

Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare Systems Holds Change of Office
July 12, 2024 — WASHINGTON – Rear Adm. Tom Dickinson relieved Rear Adm. Seiko Okano as Program Executive Officer, Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS) during a change of office ceremony at the Washington Navy Yard, July 11.Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition (ASN(RD&A)) Nickolas Guertin presented the Legion of Merit to Okano... MORE

WASHINGTON (July 11, 2024) -- Rear Adm. Tom Dickinson relieved Rear Adm. Seiko Okano as Program Executive Officer, Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS) during a change of office ceremony at the Washington Navy Yard. The Honorable Nickolas Guertin, Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition was the keynote speaker. The mission of the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) PEO IWS office is to maintain, develop, and sustain operationally dominant combat systems to our Naval forces.

Navy Accepts Delivery of Future USS John Basilone
July 8, 2024 — BATH, Maine- The future USS John Basilone (DDG 122) was delivered to the U.S. Navy, July 8.Delivery represents the official transfer of a ship from the shipbuilder to the Navy. Prior to delivery, the ship conducted a series of at-sea and pier-side trials to demonstrate readiness.The ship is named after United States Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant... MORE

NAVSEA Sailor awarded Navy Shore Sailor of the Year
July 2, 2024 — WASHINGTON — Naval Sea Systems Command’s (NAVSEA) Hull Maintenance Technician 1st Class Petty Officer Jennifer Schleuning was announced as the 2023 Navy Shore Sailor of the Year, July 2.A native of Warren, Illinois, Schleuning (pronounced like “shining,” but with an “L”) advanced to compete for the Navy Shore Sailor of the Year after winning the... MORE

Hull Maintenance Technician 1st Class Petty Officer Jennifer Schleuning

Naval Sea Systems Command Celebrates 50 Years
July 1, 2024 — WASHINGTON – Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), responsible for the acquisition, construction, maintenance, and inactivation of ships, submarines, and combat systems for the U.S. Navy, celebrated its 50th anniversary July 1.As the largest of the Navy’s six system commands, NAVSEA’s origins date back to 1794, when Commodore John Barry was charged... MORE

Evans assumes command of NAVSEA Warfare Centers
June 24, 2024 — WASHINGTON -- Rear Adm. Todd M. Evans assumed command of the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Warfare Centers during a ceremony on June 24, 2024, at the Washington Navy Yard, relieving Rear Adm. Thomas J. Dickinson.Evans previously served as Vice Commander, Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR). Dickinson, who served as Warfare Centers commander... MORE

WASHINGTON -- Rear Adm. Todd M. Evans salutes Rear Adm. Thomas J. Dickinson as he assumes command during the Naval Sea Systems Command Warfare Centers change of command, held June 24 at the Washington Navy Yard.

Vice Adm. Jim Downey, commander, Naval Sea Systems Command (center) presided over the ceremony.

The NAVSEA Warfare Centers execute research, development, test and evaluation efforts for the future Navy as well as provide in-service engineering and logistics support for the operational surface and submarine forces.

U.S. Navy Displays Its Newest Warship at Maryland Fleet Week
June 24, 2024 — BALTIMORE – The U.S. Navy proudly showcased its newest warship, USS Marinette (LCS 25), during Maryland Fleet Week, June 12-18. This event provided a significant opportunity for the public to experience firsthand the capabilities and innovations of one of the Navy's Littoral Combat Ships (LCS).USS Marinette, a Freedom-variant LCS capable of... MORE

USS Marinette (LCS 25) pier side in Baltimore’s inner harbor during Maryland Fleet Week and Flyover Baltimore, 18 June.

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