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Future USS Jack H. Lucas Successfully Completes Acceptance Trials
May 19, 2023 — Pascagoula, Miss – The future USS Jack H. Lucas (DDG 125) successfully completed acceptance trials, returning to Huntington Ingalls Industries’ Ingalls Shipbuilding division May 18. DDG 125 is the first Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer built in the Flight III configuration.During acceptance trials, the ship and its crew performed a... MORE

The future USS Jack H. Lucas (DDG 125) completed acceptance trials, May 18. DDG 125 is the first Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer built in the Flight III configuration.

Navy Releases findings from Investigation into Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center Deaths
May 18, 2023 — WASHINGTON– Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) released the investigation into four deaths that occurred at Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC) in October and November 2022, May 18.The investigation examined the root causes of the four deaths by suicide.“My highest priority has been to ensure the Sailors under my command are safe,... MORE

Navy Exercises Option for a Fourth Constellation Class Frigate
May 18, 2023 — WASHINGTON — The Navy today exercised a contract option for a fourth Constellation class guided-missile Frigate. FFG 65 will be built by prime contractor Fincantieri Marinette Marine (FMM). The contract option award was $526,293,001. First-in-class Constellation (FFG 62) is in production in Marinette, Wisconsin, and sister ships Congress (FFG 63)... MORE

An artist rendering of USS Constellation (FFG-62), provided by the Constellation Class Frigate program office

Keel Authenticated for Future USS Louis H. Wilson Jr.
May 16, 2023 — BATH, MAINE – The keel for the future USS Louis H. Wilson Jr. (DDG 126), a Flight III Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, was ceremonially laid at Bath Iron Works, May 16.The ship is named for Marine Corps Commandant, Gen. Louis Hugh Wilson Jr., a World War II and Vietnam War veteran who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroism... MORE

Future USS Augusta (LCS 34) Delivered to the Navy
May 12, 2023 — MOBILE, Ala. — The Navy accepted delivery of the future USS Augusta (LCS 34) at Austal USA in Mobile, Alabama, May 12. USS Augusta is the second ship named in honor of the city of Augusta, Maine.“The delivery of the future USS Augusta marks a noteworthy milestone in the life of this ship and forges a great connection to the citizens of Maine, a... MORE

The future USS Augusta (LCS 34) departing for acceptance trials in Mobile, Ala. in early March.

Federal Funding Supports New Combustion Lab at NSWC Indian Head Division
May 8, 2023 — The Navy will be getting a long-needed, state-of-the-art combustion laboratory at Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Indian Head Division, thanks to a new federal funding program aimed at upgrading defense laboratories. A rendering shows what the new, 5,000-square-foot combustion lab at NSWC Indian Head could look like. The... MORE

NAVSEA Honors Annual Award Winners
May 5, 2023 — Naval Sea Systems Command recognized the 2022 NAVSEA Excellence Awards Ceremony May 4 at the Washington Navy Yard.“This is a great day for NAVSEA, recognizing the hard work that’s been done across the Enterprise,” said Vice Adm. Bill Galinis, NAVSEA commander. “Our Navy and our country need the thoughts, ideas, and passion that you bring to work... MORE

Washington, DC (May 4, 2023) - - NAVSEA FY22 Excellence Awards Ceremony hosted by Vice Admiral Bill Galinis, Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) and held in the Humphreys Auditorium at the Washington Navy Yard.

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)

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