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Navy Accepts Delivery of Future USS John Basilone
July 8, 2024 — BATH, Maine- The future USS John Basilone (DDG 122) was delivered to the U.S. Navy, July 8.Delivery represents the official transfer of a ship from the shipbuilder to the Navy. Prior to delivery, the ship conducted a series of at-sea and pier-side trials to demonstrate readiness.The ship is named after United States Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant... MORE

NAVSEA Sailor awarded Navy Shore Sailor of the Year
July 2, 2024 — WASHINGTON — Naval Sea Systems Command’s (NAVSEA) Hull Maintenance Technician 1st Class Petty Officer Jennifer Schleuning was announced as the 2023 Navy Shore Sailor of the Year, July 2.A native of Warren, Illinois, Schleuning (pronounced like “shining,” but with an “L”) advanced to compete for the Navy Shore Sailor of the Year after winning the... MORE

Hull Maintenance Technician 1st Class Petty Officer Jennifer Schleuning

Naval Sea Systems Command Celebrates 50 Years
July 1, 2024 — WASHINGTON – Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), responsible for the acquisition, construction, maintenance, and inactivation of ships, submarines, and combat systems for the U.S. Navy, celebrated its 50th anniversary July 1.As the largest of the Navy’s six system commands, NAVSEA’s origins date back to 1794, when Commodore John Barry was charged... MORE

Evans assumes command of NAVSEA Warfare Centers
June 24, 2024 — WASHINGTON -- Rear Adm. Todd M. Evans assumed command of the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Warfare Centers during a ceremony on June 24, 2024, at the Washington Navy Yard, relieving Rear Adm. Thomas J. Dickinson.Evans previously served as Vice Commander, Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR). Dickinson, who served as Warfare Centers commander... MORE

WASHINGTON -- Rear Adm. Todd M. Evans salutes Rear Adm. Thomas J. Dickinson as he assumes command during the Naval Sea Systems Command Warfare Centers change of command, held June 24 at the Washington Navy Yard.

Vice Adm. Jim Downey, commander, Naval Sea Systems Command (center) presided over the ceremony.

The NAVSEA Warfare Centers execute research, development, test and evaluation efforts for the future Navy as well as provide in-service engineering and logistics support for the operational surface and submarine forces.

U.S. Navy Displays Its Newest Warship at Maryland Fleet Week
June 24, 2024 — BALTIMORE – The U.S. Navy proudly showcased its newest warship, USS Marinette (LCS 25), during Maryland Fleet Week, June 12-18. This event provided a significant opportunity for the public to experience firsthand the capabilities and innovations of one of the Navy's Littoral Combat Ships (LCS).USS Marinette, a Freedom-variant LCS capable of... MORE

USS Marinette (LCS 25) pier side in Baltimore’s inner harbor during Maryland Fleet Week and Flyover Baltimore, 18 June.

Keel Authenticated for Future USNS Sojourner Truth
June 21, 2024 — SAN DIEGO – The keel for the future USNS Sojourner Truth (T-AO 210), a John Lewis-class fleet replenishment oiler, was authenticated at General Dynamics (GD) NASSCO, June 21.The ship is named for human rights pioneer Sojourner Truth, an abolitionist and women’s rights activist.A keel laying ceremony represents the joining together of the ship’s... MORE

U.S. Navy Efforts Aid in Baltimore Channel Reopening
June 18, 2024 — NEWS | June 12, 2024U.S. Navy Efforts Aid in Baltimore Channel ReopeningBy Naval Sea Systems Command Office of Corporate CommunicationsBALTIMORE -- The U.S. Navy’s Supervisor of Salvage and Diving (SUPSALV) led critical efforts in support of the Unified Command in clearing the Port of Baltimore’s Fort McHenry Federal Channel, following the M/V... MORE

Navy Announces Plans to Construct Parking Garage for Sailors & Shipyard Workers
June 17, 2024 — NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – Improving the work environment for local Sailors and shipyard workers took another step forward as representatives from the US Navy, Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Newport News, and Huntington Ingalls Industries - Newport News Shipbuilding (HII-NNS) announced plans to construct a new parking structure in Newport News, June... MORE

US Navy showcases Sea Hunter Unmanned Surface Vehicle at LA Fleet Week
June 14, 2024 — LOS ANGELES — The U.S. Navy showcased Sea Hunter, part of the U.S. Navy’s unmanned surface vehicles (USV) prototype fleet, during Los Angeles Fleet Week, May 22-27.Sea Hunter hosted tours from May 24th through the 27th, which attracted more than 1,600 visitors to the USV, including Christopher Diaz, Chief of Staff to the Secretary of the Navy. The... MORE

Sailors from Unmanned Surface Vessel Squadron One (USVRON-1) discuss the Medium Displacement Unmanned Surface Vessel (MDUSV) Sea Hunter and the Navy’s advances in unmanned systems with the public during LA Fleet Week, 24 May.

First Royal Australian Navy Enlisted Sailors Begin Training at U.S. Submarine School
June 13, 2024 — GROTON, Conn.--The U.S. Naval Submarine School in Groton welcomed its first cadre of nine enlisted sailors and the second cadre of three officers from the Royal Australian Navy on June 3rd and 10th respectively. These 12 Australians will train alongside their American counterparts to operate conventionally armed, nuclear-powered attack submarines... MORE

United States Navy and Royal Australian Navy Sailors enrolled in the U.S. Naval Submarine School’s Basic Enlisted Submarine School pose for a photo between training sessions aboard the Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut, Jun. 11, 2024.

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