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Keel Authenticated for Future USNS Earl Warren (T-AO 207)
May 2, 2022 — The keel for the future USNS Earl Warren (T-AO 207), the Navy’s 3rd John Lewis-class fleet replenishment oiler, was laid at General Dynamics National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (GD-NASSCO), April 30.A keel laying is the recognition of the start of a ship’s construction. It is the joining together of a ship’s modular components and the... MORE

Keel Authenticated for Future USS John L. Canley
May 2, 2022 — The keel for the future USS John L. Canley (ESB 6), the Navy’s fourth Expeditionary Sea Base (ESB), was laid at General Dynamics National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (GD-NASSCO) shipyard in San Diego on April 30.The ship is named for Medal of Honor Recipient Marine Corps Sergeant Major (Retired) John L. Canley.Canley was awarded the nation’s... MORE

NAVSEA Announces Sailor of the Year
April 22, 2022 — WASHINGTON – Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) announced its active duty and reserve 2021 Sailors of the Year during an award ceremony in at the Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C.Fire Controlman Petty Officer 1st Class Adriane Watson, assigned to Supervisor of Shipbuilding Conversion and Repair Newport News (SUPSHIPNN) in Newport News,... MORE

NAVSEA, present the 2021 NAVSEA Sailor of the Year Award to FC1(SW/AW) Adriane Watson, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic (CNRMA) of SUBSHIP in Newport News, VA and Reservist EOD1 (EWS/EXW) William J. Eisenhart, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Expeditionary Medical Facility, Bethesda, MD, in a ceremony at the Washington Navy Yard.

Future APL 69 Conducts Builder’s and Acceptance Trials
April 22, 2022 — The Navy’s newest berthing barge, Auxiliary Personnel Lighter (APL) 69, recently conducted Builder’s and Acceptance Trials in Pascagoula, Mississippi.Builder's Trials consist of a series of in-port tests and demonstrations that allow the shipbuilder, VT Halter Marine, and the Navy to assess the craft’s systems to ensure installation in accordance... MORE

The Navy’s newest berthing barge, Auxiliary Personnel Lighter (APL) 69, recently conducted Builder’s and Acceptance Trials in Pascagoula, Mississippi.

Thresher 59th Remembrance, SUBSAFE Program
April 13, 2022 — WASHINGTON – NAVSEA honored and remembered the crew members of the USS Thresher (SSN-593) during the 59th remembrance ceremony in the Humphreys’ building at the Washington Navy Yard. “Thresher was the lead ship of a new class of submarines, a modern marvel of the technology of the time,” Rear Adm. Edward Anderson, deputy commander for Undersea... MORE

Rear Adm. Edward Anderson, deputy commander and Program Executive Officer Undersea Warfare Systems, gives his remarks during the 59th Anniversary of the USS Thresher (SSN 593).

Navy Conducts Battle Damage Repair Exercise
April 12, 2022 — Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit Two (MDSU2) and Naval Sea Systems Command activities took part in a battle damage repair exercise on the ex-USS Boone (FFG-28) to test their emergent repair capabilities March 22- 29 while underway in the Atlantic and at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story (JBL) in Virginia Beach.The exercise simulated... MORE

Keel Authenticated for Future USS Patrick Gallagher
March 30, 2022 — The keel for the future USS Patrick Gallagher (DDG 127), was ceremonially laid at General Dynamics Bath Iron Works (BIW), March 30. The ship is named for Marine Corps Cpl. Patrick Gallagher, who received the Navy Cross for heroism during the Vietnam War when he managed to jump on and throw an enemy grenade into a river. He was killed in action... MORE

The keel for the future USS Patrick Gallagher (DDG 127), was ceremonially laid at General Dynamics Bath Iron Works (BIW), March 30.

NEDU Observes 17th Change of Command, Welcomes Cunningham
March 30, 2022 — PANAMA CITY, Florida – Navy Experimental Diving Unit (NEDU) observed its 17th change of command ceremony in Panama City, Florida March 30, 2022.Cmdr. Dustin Cunningham relieved Capt. (Sel) Kiah B. Rahming as the NEDU Commanding Officer on Wednesday. Rahming accepted orders to Commander, Bureau of Naval Personnel, Millington, Tenn. Prior to taking... MORE

CDR Dustin Cunningham relieved CAPT (Sel) Kiah B. Rahming as the NEDU Commanding Officer on Wednesday 30, March.

NAVSEA to hold program updates at Sea-Air-Space 2022
March 29, 2022 — WASHINGTON - Key officials from Naval Sea Systems Command and affiliated program executive offices will hold program updates in NAVSEA's exhibit booth #247 during Sea-Air-Space, the Navy League's global maritime exposition at the Gaylord National Convention Center in Oxon Hill, Maryland, April. 4-6.The booth will also feature several interactive... MORE

Hart Assumes Command of SUPSHIP Bath
March 25, 2022 — BATH, Maine. — Capt. David Hart relieved Capt. Joseph Tuite as commanding officer, Supervisor of Shipbuilding (SUPSHIP), Bath, during a ceremony at General Dynamics Bath Iron Works, March 25.As the 32nd commanding officer, Hart reports to SUPSHIP Bath after serving most recently as the DDG(X), Guided Missile Destroyer Program Manager. Capt. Hart... MORE

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