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USS Jackson Completes Full Ship Shock Trials
July 19, 2016 — In June, the Navy began conducting Full Ship Shock Trials (FSST) for the Independence variant Littoral Combat Ship USS Jackson (LCS 6) off the coast of Florida. The purpose of FSST is to validate the operational survivability of new construction ships after exposure to underwater shock. Three tests were scheduled for the ship and each test was... MORE

160613-N-DN943-001 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 10, 2016) The littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6) successfully completes the first of three scheduled full-ship shock trials. The shock trials are designed to demonstrate the ship's ability to withstand the effects of nearby underwater explosion and retain required capability. Jackson is currently ported at Naval Station Mayport, Fla., for required inspections and preparation for the second full-ship shock trial scheduled for later this month. (U.S. Navy photo/Released)

Lock Assumes Command of Surface Combat Systems Center
July 8, 2016 — WALLOPS ISLAND, Va. - Cmdr. Jeffery Lock relieved Capt. John Robinson as Commanding Officer, Surface Combat Systems Center (SCSC), during a ceremony here July 8. The ceremony, which took place at NASA Wallops Flight Facility, honored this occasion by having Surface Combat Systems Center's Color Guard and Sideboys rendering honors. The honored... MORE

Cmdr. Jeffery Lock relieved Capt. John Robinson as Commanding Officer, Surface Combat Systems Center (SCSC). (l-r) Rear Admiral Jon Hill, Program Executive Officer for Integrated Warfare Systems, Captain John P. Robinson, SCSC’s departing Commanding Officer, Commander Jeffery Lock, SCSC Commanding Officer.

Beene Relieves Siddall at Naval Ordnance Safety and Security Activity
July 8, 2016 — INDIAN HEAD, Md. -- Capt. James Beene relieved Capt. Todd Siddall as commanding officer of Naval Ordnance Safety and Security Activity (NOSSA) during a change of command ceremony at Farragut Hall, Naval Support Facility Indian Head, Maryland, July 8. Beene reports to NOSSA from his previous assignment as the commanding officer of the Center for... MORE

Capt. James C. Beene (left) relieves Capt. Todd M. Siddall (right) as commanding officer of Naval Ordnance Safety and Security Activity (NOSSA) as RDML Thomas Kearney looks on during a change of command ceremony at Naval Support Facility Indian Head, Md., July 8.

NAVSEA kick-starts shipyard innovation
July 7, 2016 — WASHINGTON - Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) announced an inaugural Naval Shipyard Innovation Fund of $1 million to test innovative shipyard projects designed to reduce the time and cost of repairing and returning ships to the fleet, July 7... MORE

Downey Assumes Command of CNRMC
July 1, 2016 — VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia. - Rear Adm. James Downey relieved Rear Adm. William J. Galinis as Commander, Navy Regional Maintenance Center (CNRMC) during a ceremony at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, June 29... MORE

NAVSEA Engineers Win DoD Value Engineering Achievement Awards
July 1, 2016 — WASHINGTON - Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) engineers were awarded four 2015 Department of Defense (DoD) Value Engineering Achievement Awards in a ceremony at the Pentagon, June 28... MORE

Navy Awards Contracts for Fleet Replenishment Oiler and Amphibious Assault Ship
June 30, 2016 — WASHINGTON - The Navy awarded two contracts key to future amphibious operations and replenishment missions, June 30. The combined total projected contract value of these contracts is approximately $6.3 billion... MORE

Keel Authenticated for Littoral Combat Ship Charleston (LCS 18)
June 29, 2016 — MOBILE, Alabama – Austal USA hosted a ceremony celebrating the keel authentication of the future USS Charleston (LCS 18), the ninth Independence variant littoral combat ship, June 28... MORE

16028-N-RA705-001 MOBILE, Alabama (June 28, 2016)U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne (R-AL) served as the honorary keel authenticator during the ceremony and was present to weld his initials into the keel plate. The Program Executive Office Littoral Combat Ships is responsible for delivering and sustaining littoral mission capabilities to the fleet while balancing affordability and capability. (Released)

Navy Accepts Delivery of USNS Carson City (EPF 7)
June 24, 2016 — MOBILE, Alabama - the Navy accepted delivery of USNS Carson City (EPF 7) during a ceremony in Mobile, June 24. The ship, which was constructed by Austal USA, is the seventh ship of the Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF) class.EPFs, formerly known as Joint High Speed Vessels, are versatile, non-combatant, transport ships used for high-speed... MORE

160525 (May 25, 2016) GULF OF MEXICO - The future USNS Carson City (EPF 7) successfully completed its builder's acceptance trials during an underway period in the Gulf of Mexico, May 25-26. Expeditionary Fast Transport class ships (EPFs) are versatile, non-combatant, transport ships that will be used for high-speed mobility and transportation of troops, military vehicles, and equipment in support of a wide variety of missions. (US Navy photo - released).

Defense Secretary Carter visits Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane: Carter is the first Defense Secretary to visit Crane, follows invitations from Sen. Donnelly
June 23, 2016 — Crane, Ind. – U.S. Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter toured Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) on Wednesday to learn more about the cutting-edge engineering and technical worked performed at the naval installation... MORE

160622-N-TB037-001 - CRANE, Ind. - U.S. Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter toured Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) at Crane, Indiana on June 22, 2016. Secretary Carter received briefings about NSWC Crane's three mission focus areas, Expeditionary Warfare, Strategic Missions, and Electronic Warfare.

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