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Navy Declares Initial Operational Capability of Mine Countermeasures Mission Package
May 2, 2023 — WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Navy’s Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) mine countermeasures mission package (MCM MP) and AN/AQS-20 Sonar Mine Detection Sets achieved initial operational capability (IOC), officials announced on May 1.IOC was declared by Vice Adm. Scott Conn, deputy chief of naval operations for warfighting requirements and capabilities (OPNAV... MORE

The crew of USS Cincinnati (LCS 20) executes missions with the Airborne Mine Neutralization System.

USS Thresher: A loss. A legacy.
April 6, 2023 — On April 9, 1963, USS Thresher (SSN 593), the lead nuclear-powered attack submarine of her class, sailed from Kittery, Maine, to approximately 220 miles east of Massachusetts to conduct deep-diving tests. She carried 129 men, including her crew and several shipyard personnel.After a rendezvous with Penguin-class submarine rescue ship USS Skylark... MORE

USS Thresher (SSN-593) was the lead nuclear-attack submarine of her class and was commissioned on August 3, 1961, at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Kittery, Maine. Following commissioning, she completed trials in the Atlantic and Caribbean areas testing her new technological systems and weapons. On April 10, 1963, following overhaul, Thresher began deep-diving tests, along with USS Skylark (ASR-20), about 220 miles east of Cape Cod, Massachusetts. As the tests proceeded, Skylark received garbled communications from her which eventually stopped. It became apparent she had sunk taking the lives of the 129 officers, crewmen, and civilian technicians.

NAVSEA Announces Sailor of the Year Winners
April 5, 2023 — WASHINGTON -- Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) announced its active duty and reserve 2022 Sailor of the Year winners during an award ceremony April 5 at the Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C.Navy Diver 1st Class Mathew Villafuerte, Naval Undersea Warfare Center Keyport Division, won in the active-duty category and Master-at-Arms 1st Class... MORE

WASHINGTON (April 5, 2023) -- NAVSEA announced it’s active duty and reserve 2022 Sailor of the Year winners during an award ceremony at the Washington Navy Yard. Navy Diver 1st Class Mathew Villafuerte, NUWC Keyport won in the active-duty category, and Master-At-Arms 1st Class Jose Rivera, Navy Security Force Atlantic Undersea Test and Evaluation Center, won in the reserve category. They are seen here with CMC Justin Gray, Executive Director, Ms. Giao Phan, and Vice Admiral Galinis. (U.S. Navy photo by Laura Lakeway)

Department of the Navy Hosts Unmanned Systems Industry Day
April 4, 2023 — WASHINGTON – On behalf of the Department of the Navy, the Program Executive Office, Unmanned and Small Combatants (PEO USC) hosted an Unmanned Systems Industry Day event on March 1-3 with Navy, Marine Corps, and other partners. The event featured over 18 hours of presentations, including in-person presentations in Virginia and virtual ones provided... MORE

Undersecretary of the Navy, Vice Chief of Naval Operations visit PSNS & IMF
April 3, 2023 — Under Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Erik Raven, and Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti, visited Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility March 29, 2023, to discuss implementation of the Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program and Naval Sustainment System – Shipyards, and to assess ongoing seismic... MORE

The Honorable Erik Raven, Under Secretary of the Navy, and Adm. Lisa Franchetti, Vice Chief of Naval Operations, speak to mechanics in the Machine Shop, Building 431, at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility in Bremerton, Washington, during a tour March 29, 2023. (U.S Navy Photo by Wendy Hallmark)

Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard Promotes Community Resiliency through Emergency Preparedness
March 30, 2023 — This year, in preparation for the 2023 hurricane season, Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PHNSY & IMF) is initiating a grassroots campaign to increase preparedness through community resiliency and advanced planning via two emergency preparedness tools - the AtHoc Notification System and the Navy Family... MORE

September is National Preparedness Month – a time when extra educational efforts are focused on getting communities ready for the worst Mother Nature can dish out. In the central Virginia area where Fort Lee is located, those unsavory servings have historically included hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, massive flooding and crippling winter storm events.

U.S. Navy Launches USNS Cody
March 29, 2023 — MOBILE, Ala. – The U.S. Navy’s newest Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF) vessel, USNS Cody (EPF 14), launched at Austal USA’s shipyard, Mar. 20.Capable of transporting 600 tons of personnel and cargo up to 1,200 nautical miles at an average speed of 35 knots, each EPF vessel includes a flight deck to support day and night aircraft launch and... MORE

Kipp and Erdner Receive Acquisition Leadership and Excellence Awards
March 27, 2023 — ARLINGTON, Virginia - Two Surface Warfare Officer Acquisition Professional (SWO AP) leaders received Rear Admiral Deak Parsons Awards for Excellence in Surface Warfare Acquisition at the recent Surface Navy Association National Symposium. The Parsons Award recognizes officers for distinguishing themselves through leadership in direct support of the... MORE

Capt. Jason Kipp and Capt. Matthew Erdner Receive Acquisition Leadership and Excellence Awards

NAVSEA to Present at Sea-Air-Space 2023
March 27, 2023 — WASHINGTON – Key officials from Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) and affiliated program executive offices will provide program updates in NAVSEA’s exhibit booth #947 during Sea-Air-Space 2023, the Navy League's global maritime exposition at the Gaylord National Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland, April. 3-5. Hear from key officials... MORE

USS Dewey successfully completes forward-deployed SRA
March 16, 2023 — YOKOSUKA, Japan – Ship Repair Facility and Japan Regional Maintenance Center (SRF-JRMC) completed Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Dewey’s (DDG 105) selected restricted availability (SRA) on time, March 6.The project team, production shops and ship's force executed over 74,000 man-days, valued at over $26.6 million during their... MORE

USS Dewey (DDG 105) Project Team Group Photos on February 24, 2023.

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