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Small Assumes Command of Naval Surface and Undersea Warfare Centers
June 9, 2025 — WASHINGTON - Rear Adm. Pete Small assumed command of Naval Sea Systems Command’s (NAVSEA) Surface and Undersea Warfare Centers, relieving Rear Adm. Todd Evans, during a ceremony at the Washington Navy Yard, May 30. Evans led the warfare center team with a focus on advancing wartime readiness, the energetics comprehensive modernization plan, and... MORE

Rear Adm. Pete Small assumed command of Naval Sea Systems Command’s (NAVSEA) Surface and Undersea Warfare Centers, relieving Rear Adm. Todd Evans, during a ceremony at the Washington Navy Yard, May 30.

Biehn Assumes Command of NAVSEA Surface Ship Maintenance, Modernization and Sustainment Directorate
June 6, 2025 — WASHINGTON- Rear Adm. Andrew Biehn relieved Rear Adm. Bill Greene as director for Surface Ship Maintenance, Modernization and Sustainment (SEA 21) during a change of office ceremony held at the Washington Navy Yard’s Leutze Park, June 6.SEA 21 is comprised of program offices, directorates, and the Surface Ship Maintenance Engineering Planning and... MORE

NAVSEA Commander, Vice Adm. James Downey (center) presides as Rear Adm. William Greene (left) is relieved as the director for Surface Ship Maintenance, Modernization, and Sustainment (SEA21) by Rear Adm. Andrew Biehn (right) during a change of office ceremony at the Washington Navy Yard's Leutze Park, June 6. SEA 21 is the dedicated life cycle management organization for the Navy's in-service surface ships and is responsible for managing critical modernization, maintenance, training and inactivation programs.

Metcalf Takes the Helm as Program Executive Officer, Ships
May 30, 2025 — WASHINGTON – Rear Adm. Brian Metcalf relieved Rear Adm. Tom Anderson as Program Executive Officer, Ships (PEO Ships) during a change of office ceremony held at the Washington Navy Yard’s Leutze Park, May 30.Charged with nine shipbuilding program offices, PEO Ships is responsible for the design, construction and delivery of the majority of the... MORE

Rear Adm. Tom Anderson salutes sideboys alongside his wife during his retirement ceremony held at the Washington Navy Yard’s Leutze Park, May 30.

Keel Laid for Future USS Quentin Walsh
May 20, 2025 — BATH, Maine — The keel for the future USS Quentin Walsh (DDG 132), an Arleigh Burke-class Flight III guided missile destroyer, was laid during a ceremony on May 20, at Bath Iron Works (BIW)... MORE

The sponsor of DDG 132, Madison Ann Zolper, who is the great-granddaughter of Quentin Walsh, strikes welding sparks into a keel plate inscribed with her initials. At left is BIW welder Eric Goldsmith who assisted the sponsor.

Maritime Program Previews Talent Pipeline Program, Future of Maritime Careers
May 6, 2025 — WASHINGTON — Across shipyards and classrooms, welding booths and engineering labs, a new wave of talent prepares to step into critical roles shaping America’s defense future.In May and June, the U.S. Navy’s Talent Pipeline Program (TPP) will recognize the individuals, employers, and training partners driving this workforce initiative, kicking off... MORE

Matt Sermon, Direct Reporting Program Manager, Maritime Industrial Base Program, participates in the 2024 Philadelphia Signing Day event in June 2024.

NAVSEA Celebrates Excellence Award Recipients
May 1, 2025 — WASHINGTON - Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) held its annual Excellence Awards Ceremony, Aug. 12, recognizing individuals and teams across the enterprise whose exceptional achievements have significantly contributed to the organization's success.The awards highlights NAVSEA's dedicated, and innovative workforce, recognizing superior performance... MORE

Mr. Alfredo Vitale and Mr. Nathan Galligan accept the fiscal year 2024 Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Environmental Excellence Team Award presented to The Incinerator System Installation Team, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia, April 30.

Navy Awards Contract Modification for Two Additional Virginia-Class Submarines
April 30, 2025 — WASHINGTON – Naval Sea Systems Command has awarded a two-ship contract modification on the existing Virginia-class submarine Block V contract to General Dynamics Electric Boat (GDEB) for the construction of two FY 2024 Virginia-class submarines.The award signals the Navy’s commitment to maintaining its warfighting advantage in the undersea domain... MORE

The Virginia-class attack submarine Pre-Commissioning Unit Mississippi (SSN 782) conducts alpha trials in the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo courtesy of General Dynamics Electric Boat)

Fields Assumes Command of Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Bath
April 25, 2025 — BATH, Maine. — Capt. Joshua Fields relieved Capt. David Hart as commanding officer, Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Bath (SUPSHIP Bath), during a ceremony at General Dynamics Bath Iron Works, on April 25.As its 33rd commanding officer, Fields assumes command of SUPSHIP Bath after serving most recently as the SUPSHIP Bath executive officer. Fields... MORE

Capt. Joshua Fields relieved Capt. David Hart as commanding officer, Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Bath (SUPSHIP Bath), during a ceremony at General Dynamics Bath Iron Works, on April 25, 2025.

Keel Laid for Future USNS Solomon Atkinson
April 16, 2025 — MOBILE, Ala. —The keel for the future USNS Solomon Atkinson (T-ATS 12), a Navajo-class towing, salvage, and rescue ship, was laid during a ceremony on April 16, at Austal USA.The keel laying represents the start of a ship's construction. During the ceremony, the keel is authenticated when the ship’s sponsors weld their initials into the keel plate,... MORE

Naval Foundry and Propeller Center Delivers Final Propulsor Component for First Columbia-class Submarine
April 11, 2025 — PHILADELPHIA – The U.S. Navy’s Naval Foundry and Propeller Center (NFPC) delivered the final major propulsor component for the first Columbia-class ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), the future USS District of Columbia (SSBN 826), to General Dynamics-Electric Boat (GDEB) Apr. 8. GDEB accepted the component in Philadelphia, and transported it to... MORE

Members of the Naval Foundry and Propeller Center (NFPC) celebrate the delivery of the final propulsor component for the Columbia-class lead ship, the future USS District of Columbia (SSBN 826).

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