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Keel Laid for the Future USNS Lansing
September 6, 2024 — MOBILE, Ala. - The keel for the future USNS Lansing (EPF 16), an Expeditionary Fast Transport, the third of the Spearhead-class EPF Flight II configuration, was laid Sept. 6 at Austal USA.A keel laying ceremony represents the joining together of the ship’s modular components at the land level. During the ceremony, the keel is authenticated when a... MORE

Navy Accepts Delivery of Ship to Shore Connector, Landing Craft, Air Cushion 110
September 6, 2024 — New Orleans, Louisiana – The U.S. Navy accepted the delivery of the latest Ship to Shore Connector (SSC), LCAC 110, from Textron Systems on Sept. 6. This new addition to the fleet signifies a substantial enhancement in the Navy’s amphibious capabilities, providing a vital asset for rapid deployment and logistical support.The delivery of LCAC 110... MORE

The U.S. Navy accepted the delivery of the latest Ship to Shore Connector (SSC), LCAC 110, from Textron Systems on Sept. 6. This new addition to the fleet signifies a substantial enhancement in the Navy’s amphibious capabilities, providing a vital asset for rapid deployment and logistical support.

Navy Honors Capt. Thomas G. Kelley at Keel Plate Signing
August 30, 2024 — The U.S. Navy celebrated the keel plate signing for one of the Navy’s future Arleigh Burke-class Flight III destroyers at an event hosted at General Dynamics Bath Iron Works (BIW) on Aug. 30.The ceremony was held in honor of Capt. Thomas G. Kelley, a Medal of Honor recipient for his heroism during the Vietnam War and the namesake of the future USS... MORE

The U.S. Navy celebrated the keel plate signing ceremony for the future USS Thomas G. Kelley at General Dynamics Bath Iron Works (BIW) on Aug. 30.

Keel Laid for Future USS William Charette
August 29, 2024 — Bath, Maine - The keel for the future USS William Charette (DDG 130), an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, was laid during a ceremony on Aug. 29 at General Dynamic Bath Iron Works (BIW).The ship is named in honor of Master Chief Hospital Corpsman William R. Charette, a veteran who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic acts... MORE

Keel laying ceremony for the future USS William Charente on Aug. 29

USS Hawaii (SSN 776) joins USS Emory S. Land (AS 39) in First-ever Nuclear-Powered Attack Submarine Maintenance Availability in Australia
August 22, 2024 — HMAS STIRLING, Western Australia, Australia (Aug. 22, 2024) – In a historic first, Australian personnel will work alongside with their U.S. counterparts to conduct maintenance on USS Hawaii (SSN 776) in Australia as part of a Submarine Tendered Maintenance Period (STMP) at HMAS Stirling in Western Australia. The STMP marks a significant step... MORE

Sailors assigned to the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Hawaii (SSN 776) prepare to moor at HMAS Stirling, Western Australia, Australia, as part of a scheduled port visit before conducting a submarine tendered maintenance period (STMP) with the submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39), Aug. 22.

NAVSEA Recognizes Excellence
August 15, 2024 — WASHINGTON -- Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) leaders gathered to celebrate outstanding performance demonstrated by individuals and teams across the enterprise during its annual Excellence Awards ceremony, Aug 14. The awards were established to recognize superior performance in support of the NAVSEA mission to design, build, deliver and maintain... MORE

240816-N-LT766-0043 WASHINGTON -- Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Commander Vice Adm. Jim Downey (left) and Executive Director Chris Miller (right) recognize Capt. Jonahan Garcia as recipient of NAVSEA's Excellence in Acquisition Award. A total of 304 nominations were received with 25 individual and 21 team winners named, each making significant contributions to the NAVSEA mission.

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.

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