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Future USS Gerald R. Ford returns from acceptance trials
May 26, 2017 — WASHINGTON, D.C. - The future USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) successfully completed acceptance trials conducted by the U.S. Navy's Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) in the Atlantic Ocean May 24-26 and is in final preparations for delivery... MORE

NORFOLK (April 14, 2017) The aircraft carrier Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) pulls into Naval Station Norfolk for the first time. The first-of-class ship - the first new U.S. aircraft carrier design in 40 years - spent several days conducting builder's sea trails, a comprehensive test of many of the ship's key systems and technologies.

Washington (SSN 787) delivered to the Navy
May 26, 2017 — WASHINGTON --The Navy accepted delivery of Washington (SSN 787), the 14th submarine of the Virginia-class, May 26... MORE

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (May 27, 2017) An undated photo of the future USS Washington (SSN 787). The Navy accepted delivery of the 14th submarine of the Virginia-class May 26.

Tuite Assumes Command of SUPSHIP Bath
May 26, 2017 — BATH, Maine — Capt. Joseph Tuite relieved Capt. Michael Taylor as commanding officer, Supervisor of Shipbuilding (SUPSHIP), Bath, during a ceremony at General Dynamics Bath Iron Works, May 26... MORE

Navy offers veterans career opportunities at Hiring Heroes Career Fair
May 25, 2017 — SEATTLE -- Nearly 70 organizations offered veterans and transitioning active-duty service members interviews and career information during the Hiring Heroes Career Fair at the 7th Annual Veteran and Wounded Warrior Hiring Summit... MORE

SEATTLE, Wash. (May 23, 2017) Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman Joe Paterniti, Navy non-medical care manger, Navy Wounded Warrior-Safe Harbor, speaks during a “Wounded Warrior and Veterans Perspective,” panel at the 2017 Veteran and Wounded Warrior Hiring Summit held at the Double Tree Hotel in Seattle. The two-day summit is being held in the Pacific Northwest for the first time and is designed to educate Washington area employers of the various benefits of hiring and retaining veterans in their workforce.

Future USS Gerald R. Ford underway for acceptance trials
May 24, 2017 — WASHINGTON, D.C. - The future USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) departed Naval Station Norfolk for its second set of sea trials, known as Acceptance Trials (AT), May 24... MORE

Navy opens 2017 Veteran and Wounded Warrior Hiring Summit
May 23, 2017 — SEATTLE -- Navy leaders opened the Department of the Navy's seventh annual Veteran and Wounded Warrior Hiring and Support Summit today in Seattle, Washington... MORE

Navy Lays Keel on Future Littoral Combat Ship St. Louis (LCS 19)
May 22, 2017 — The U.S. Navy held a keel laying and authentication ceremony for the future USS St. Louis (LCS 19) in Marinette, Wisconsin, May 17... MORE

The initials of the ship’s sponsor, Barbara Taylor, were welded onto a keel plate that will be permanently affixed to the future USS St. Louis (LCS 19) in Marinette, Wisconsin, May 19.

Future USS Omaha (LCS 12) Completes Acceptance Trials
May 22, 2017 — The Navy’s future USS Omaha (LCS 12) successfully conducted its acceptance trials May 12 after completing a series of graded in-port and underway demonstrations for the Navy's Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV)... MORE

The future USS Omaha (LCS 12) conducts acceptance trials in the Gulf of Mexico, May 10.

Hiring Summit to offer resources for Vets, Wounded Warriors
May 17, 2017 — The Navy’s 7th Annual Veteran and Wounded Warrior Hiring and Support Summit will offer workshops, career resources, and hiring opportunities Wednesday May 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Seattle Airport in Seattle... MORE

Hiring Heroes Career Fair to offer hundreds of jobs to Vets, Wounded Warriors
May 10, 2017 — Wounded Warriors, Veterans and their spouses are invited to attend the Department of the Navy's 7th annual Veteran and Wounded Warrior Hiring and Support Summit Wednesday, May 24, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Seattle Airport in Seattle, Washington... MORE

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