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Sarar Relieves Johnson as Surface Maintenance Engineering Planning Program Commanding Officer
April 15, 2020 — PORTSMOUTH, Va. – Capt. Stephen F. Sarar relieved Capt. Andrew P. Johnson as Commanding Officer,... MORE

Repair Maintenance Centers in Bahrain and Japan Continue to Expand the Advantage
April 6, 2020 — WASHINGTON -- Forward Deployed Regional Maintenance Center (FDRMC) Detachment Bahrain and Naval Ship... MORE

Future USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) Launched
March 30, 2020 — PASCAGOULA, Miss. - The future USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) was successfully launched at the... MORE

SWRMC Graduated its First NAMTS General Shipboard Welding and Brazing Sailors
March 23, 2020 — Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC) graduated its first Navy Afloat Maintenance Training... MORE

Future USS Delbert D. Black Successfully Completes Acceptance Trials
March 16, 2020 — Pascagoula, Miss. - The future USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119) successfully completed acceptance... MORE

SWRMC Sailor Awarded CNO Gold Disk Technician Award
March 11, 2020 — Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC) Sailor, Petty Officer 2nd Class Tyler Parent, received... MORE

Navy to Commission Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel 'Woody' Williams
March 6, 2020 — “This ship honors a man who dedicated his life to service—heroic service as a Marine, and continued... MORE

Construction Begins on BIW’s First Flight III Arleigh Burke Class Destroyer
March 4, 2020 — BATH, Maine – Construction of the future USS Louis H. Wilson Jr. (DDG 126) officially began at... MORE

SERMC Wins 2019 Maintenance Excellence Award
March 3, 2020 — MAYPORT, Fla. -- Southeast Regional Maintenance Center (SERMC) was presented the 2019 Regional... MORE

Future USS Delbert D. Black Completes Builder's Trials
February 24, 2020 — PASCAGOULA, Miss. – The future USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119) successfully completed Builder's... MORE

USNS Newport (EPF 12) Launched
February 21, 2020 — MOBILE, Ala. – The U.S. Navy’s 12th Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF) vessel, the future USNS... MORE

Keel Laid for Future USNS Cherokee Nation (T-ATS 7)
February 13, 2020 — HOUMA, La. - A keel laying ceremony was held Feb. 12 for the future USNS Cherokee Nation (T-ATS 7),... MORE

SWRMC LEAD Program Cadre II Celebrates Graduation
February 7, 2020 — Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC) hosted a graduation for the second Cadre of their... MORE

SWRMC Manufactures First Ever Wave Break In-House for USS Paul Hamilton
February 6, 2020 — Southwest Regional Maintenance Center's (SWRMC) Intermediate Level Production Shop fabricated its... MORE

USS Fitzgerald Returns to Sea
February 3, 2020 — PASCAGOULA, Miss. – The guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) is underway to conduct... MORE

SWRMC Employees Graduate from SWRAP
January 28, 2020 — Employees from Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC) graduated from the Southwest Regional... MORE

Keel Laid for Future USS John Basilone
January 10, 2020 — BATH, Maine -- The keel of the future USS John Basilone (DDG 122) was ceremoniously laid at General... MORE

Navy Accepts Delivery of USNS Miguel Keith
November 18, 2019 — SAN DIEGO – The Navy accepted delivery of its third Expeditionary Sea Base (ESB) ship, USNS Miguel... MORE

Navy to Christen Expeditionary Fast Transport Newport
November 8, 2019 — The Navy will christen its newest Expeditionary Fast Transport, the future USNS Newport (T-EPF 12),... MORE

Keel Authenticated for First Flight III Arleigh Burke Class Destroyer
November 7, 2019 — PASCAGOULA, Miss. – In an historic milestone for the DDG 51 program, the keel of the first Flight... MORE

Keel Laid for First-in-Class T-ATS
October 31, 2019 — HOUMA, La. – Gulf Island Shipyard held a keel laying ceremony on Oct. 30 for the future USNS Navajo... MORE

Tripoli Completes Acceptance Trials
October 28, 2019 — PASCAGOULA, Miss. -- The future USS Tripoli (LHA 7) completed acceptance trials when she returned to... MORE

Miguel Keith Completes Acceptance Trials
October 15, 2019 — SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- The Navy's newest Expeditionary Sea Base (ESB), Miguel Keith (ESB 5) successfully... MORE

Navy Collaborates with Industry to Double Dock Destroyers
October 11, 2019 — WASHINGTON, D.C. – Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC) supported the double docking of USS... MORE

Looking to the Future, MARMC Conducts STEM Outreach
October 7, 2019 — Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC) participated in the outdoor Science, Technology,... MORE

Surface Team One Hosts Biannual Maintenance and Modernization Review
October 7, 2019 — WASHINGTON, D.C. – Surface Team One (ST1) hosted their Maintenance and Modernization Performance... MORE

USS Hué City Inducted into CG Modernization Program
October 4, 2019 — NORFOLK, Va. – After a quarter-century of worldwide operations, the guided missile cruiser USS Hué... MORE

Admiral in Charge of Ship Modernization Visits Overseas Ship Maintenance Sites
September 20, 2019 — NORFOLK, VA (NSN) (NNS) -- Rear Adm. Tom Anderson, commander, Navy Regional Maintenance Center... MORE

Navy Tests Mine Countermeasures on USNS Hershel ‘Woody’ Williams
September 19, 2019 — NORFOLK, Va. – USNS Hershel ‘Woody’ Williams (T-ESB 4) recently completed a three-day underway in... MORE

Rear Adm. Tom Anderson Holds Government Roundtable Discussions
September 4, 2019 — NORFOLK, VA (NSN) – Rear Adm. Tom Anderson, commander, Navy Regional Maintenance Center (CNRMC) and... MORE

Rear Adm. Tom Anderson Visits Hawaii Regional Maintenance Center
August 30, 2019 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii - Rear Adm. Tom Anderson, Commander, Navy Regional... MORE

Next stop: Yokosuka! Rear Adm. Tom Anderson continues his tour of RMCs
August 28, 2019 — YOKOSUKA, Japan — Rear Adm. Tom Anderson, commander, Navy Regional Maintenance Center (CNRMC) and... MORE

USNS Puerto Rico Successfully Completes Integrated Sea Trials
August 23, 2019 — USNS Puerto Rico (EPF 11), successfully completed the first integrated sea trials for an... MORE

Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center Holds Change of Command
August 19, 2019 — NORFOLK, Va. (NNS) – Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC) held a change of command... MORE

Rear Adm. Tom Anderson Conducts Industry Roundtable Discussions
August 14, 2019 — Rear Adm. Tom Anderson, Commander, Navy Regional Maintenance Center (CNRMC) and Deputy Commander,... MORE

Warship USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117) Brought to Life
August 6, 2019 — PORT EVERGLADES, Fla. – The Navy commissioned its newest Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile... MORE

Future USS Tripoli Completes Builder's Trials
July 22, 2019 — The Navy's newest America-class amphibious assault ship, the future USS Tripoli (LHA 7),... MORE

Rear Adm. Tom Anderson Visits SWRMC
June 27, 2019 — SAN DIEGO (NNS) – Rear Adm. Tom Anderson, Commander, Navy Regional Maintenance Center (CNRMC) and Deputy Commander, Ship Maintenance and Modernization, Naval Sea Systems Command (SEA 21), visited Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC) the week of June 24... MORE

NAVSEA Releases Naval Power and Energy Systems Technology Development Roadmap
June 26, 2019 — Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) released the Naval Power and Energy Systems Technology... MORE

Anderson Assumes Command of SEA 21 and Regional Maintenance Centers
June 3, 2019 — WASHINGTON - Rear Adm. Tom Anderson relieved Rear Adm. Jim Downey as commander, Navy Regional Maintenance Center (CNRMC) and deputy commander, Surface Warfare, Naval Sea Systems Command (SEA 21) during a ceremony at the Washington Navy Yard May 31... MORE

Future USNS John Lewis Keel Authenticated
May 13, 2019 — The keel for the future USNS John Lewis (T-AO 205), the Navy's first John Lewis-class fleet replenishment oiler, was ceremonially laid at General Dynamics-National Steel and Shipbuilding Company May 13... MORE

SECNAV Names New Destroyer In Honor of US Senator from Georgia
May 6, 2019 — WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer named a future Arleigh Burke-class... MORE

Navy to Christen Guided-Missile Destroyer Lyndon B. Johnson
April 24, 2019 — The Navy will christen its newest Zumwalt-class guided missile destroyer, the future USS Lyndon B... MORE

USS Fitzgerald Leaves Dry Dock, Continues Repairs Pierside in Pascagoula
April 17, 2019 — PASCAGOULA, Miss. - The guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) took another step toward returning to the fleet as a fully ready,combat-capable ship. The ship achieved a milestone in its complex repair and restoration as it successfully launched and moored pier-side at Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) - Ingalls Shipbuilding shipyard, April 16. ... MORE

Future USS Richard M. McCool, Jr. Keel Authenticated
April 12, 2019 — PASCAGOULA, Miss. - The keel for the future USS Richard M. McCool, Jr. (LPD 29) was ceremoniously laid during a ceremony at Huntington Ingalls Industries Ingalls Shipbuilding Division, April 12. ... MORE

Keel Laid on Future USS Bougainville
March 14, 2019 — PASCAGOULA, Miss. -- The keel laying and authentication ceremony for the future USS Bougainville (LHA 8) was held at the Huntington Ingalls Industries' Ingalls Shipbuilding division (HII), March 14... MORE

Navy Accepts Delivery of Future USS Paul Ignatius
February 22, 2019 — Pascagoula, Miss. - The Navy accepted delivery of the future guided missile destroyer USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117) from Huntington Ingalls Industries' (HII) Ingalls shipbuilding division, Feb. 22. ... MORE

LPD 17 Class Flight II Program Moves the Navy Forward with Common Rail Fuel Injection
February 8, 2019 — WASHINGTON - The next generation LPD 17 Flight II Class amphibious transport dock ships are moving forward in Main Propulsion Diesel Engine (MPDE) efficiency by installing the common rail fuel injection system on the ship's Pielstick-Colt 2.5V Sequentially Turbocharged (STC) engine. This technically advanced system replaces the existing mechanical fuel delivery system and is expected to yield significant lifecycle cost savings due to reduced fuel usage and maintenance costs... MORE

Keel Laid for Future USS Carl M. Levin
February 1, 2019 — BATH, Maine -- The keel of the future USS Carl M. Levin (DDG 120) was ceremoniously laid at General Dynamics Bath Iron Works (BIW) shipyard, Feb. 1... MORE

Keel Authenticated for Twelfth Expeditionary Fast Transport
January 29, 2019 — MOBILE, Ala. – The U.S. Navy held a keel laying and authentication ceremony for its twelfth Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF) vessel, Newport (EPF 12), at Austal USA’s shipyard., Jan. 29. The keel was said to be “truly and fairly laid” as it was authenticated by Charlotte Dorrance Marshall, signing her initials into the keel plate... MORE

Future USS Paul Ignatius Successfully Completes Acceptance Trials
December 21, 2018 — Pascagoula, Miss. – The future USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117) successfully completed acceptance trials on Dec. 20, returning to Huntington Ingalls Industries’ (HII) Pascagoula shipyard after spending two days at sea in the Gulf of Mexico... MORE

Maiden Voyage Complete, Michael Monsoor Arrives Home
December 14, 2018 — SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- The future USS Michael Monsoor (DDG 1001) arrived at its homeport of San Diego Dec. 7, successfully completing her sail around from Bath Iron Works (BIW) in Bath, Maine to California, the home state of her namesake – Medal of Honor recipient, Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Michael A. Monsoor... MORE

Surface Combat Systems Community Officially Opens New High-Fidelity Trainer
December 11, 2018 — SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- The Center for Surface Combat Systems (CSCS) hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Combined Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD)/Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Trainer (CIAT), onboard Naval Base San Diego (NBSD), Dec. 6... MORE

Future USS Lyndon B. Johnson (DDG 1002) Launched at Bath Iron Works
December 11, 2018 — BATH, Maine (NNS) -- The future USS Lyndon B. Johnson (DDG 1002) was launched Dec. 9 at General Dynamics-Bath Iron Works shipyard... MORE

USS John S. McCain Leaves Dry Dock, Continues Repairs in Yokosuka
November 29, 2018 — YOKOSUKA, Japan (NNS) -- USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) achieved a major milestone this week as it successfully launched from dry dock and moored pierside at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Nov. 27... MORE

Construction Begins on Future USS Patrick Gallagher
November 9, 2018 — BATH, Maine - The construction of the future USS Patrick Gallagher (DDG 127) is officially underway at General Dynamics Bath Iron Works (BIW) shipyard... MORE

Honoring Fallen SEAL as Future USS Michael Monsoor Departs Bath
November 9, 2018 — BATH, Maine -- The future USS Michael Monsoor (DDG 1001), the second ship in the Zumwalt-class of destroyers, departed General Dynamics’ Bath Iron Works (BIW) shipyard in Bath, Maine on Nov. 9... MORE

Fabrication Begins on Future USS Bougainville (LHA 8)
October 16, 2018 — PASCAGOULA, Miss. -- On Oct. 15 the future USS Bougainville (LHA 8) started fabrication at Huntington Ingalls Industries' (HII) shipyard... MORE

First in Class Ship, Future USNS John Lewis (T-AO 205), Starts Construction
September 21, 2018 — SAN DIEGO - A ceremony was hosted at General Dynamics-National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (GD-NASSCO) shipyard to celebrate the start of construction of the Navy's first John Lewis-class Fleet Replenishment Oiler, the future USNS John Lewis (T-AO 205), Sept. 20. ... MORE

Keel Authenticated for the Future USNS Puerto Rico (EPF 11)
August 9, 2018 — MOBILE, Ala. – A ceremony celebrating the keel authentication of the Navy’s 11th Spearhead-class Expeditionary Fast Transport ship, the future USNS Puerto Rico (EPF 11), was held at the Mobile, Alabama shipyard of Austal USA, the ship’s manufacturer. Puerto Rico will be the third ship in naval service named after the commonwealth of Puerto Rico, honoring its historically strong ties to the military... MORE

Fabrication Begins on Amphibious Assault Ship Richard M. McCool, Jr.
July 30, 2018 — PASCAGOULA, Miss. - Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) started fabrication of the 13th LPD 17 San Antonio class ship, LPD 29, July 30, 2018 at their shipyard in Pascagoula, Mississippi. The start of fabrication signifies that the first 100 tons of steel have been cut... MORE

Johnson relieves Bauer as Surface Maintenance Engineering Planning Program Commanding Officer
July 20, 2018 — PORTSMOUTH, Va. – Capt. Andrew P. Johnson relieved Capt. David Bauer as Commanding Officer, Surface Maintenance Engineering Planning Program (SURFMEPP) in a ceremony at Norfolk Naval Shipyard July 20... MORE

U.S. Navy Launches the Future USS Frank E. Petersen Jr.
July 16, 2018 — PASCAGOULA, Miss. – The future USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121) was launched on July 13 at Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) shipyard... MORE

Burlington (EPF 10) Completes Builder's Trials
July 5, 2018 — MOBILE, Ala. - The Navy's tenth Expeditionary Fast Transport vessel, Burlington (EPF 10), successfully completed Builder's Trials, June 29... MORE

DDG 51 Program Marks Start of Construction Milestones at BIW and HII
May 17, 2018 — WASHINGTON - The Navy's Arleigh Burke class (DDG 51) destroyers continue to achieve shipbuilding milestones with start of construction at both shipbuilders, Bath Iron Works (BIW), Bath, Maine, and Huntington Ingalls Industries, Pascagoula, Mississippi... MORE

Keel Laid for Future USS Daniel Inouye
May 14, 2018 — BATH, Maine -- The keel of the future USS Daniel Inouye (DDG 118) was ceremoniously laid on May 14 at the Bath Iron Works (BIW) shipyard... MORE

Future USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116) Completes Acceptance Trials
May 4, 2018 — BATH, Maine - The future USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116) successfully completed acceptance trials May 3 after spending a day underway off the coast of Maine. ... MORE

Navy Accepts Delivery of Future USS Michael Monsoor (DDG 1001)
April 24, 2018 — BATH, Maine – Today the Navy accepted Hull, Mechanical and Electrical (HM&E) delivery of the future USS Michael Monsoor (DDG 1001) from shipbuilder General Dynamics Bath Iron Works (BIW)... MORE

Future USS Thomas Hudner Successfully Completes Builder's Trials
April 2, 2018 — Bath, Maine - The future USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116) successfully completed Builder's Trials on March 31 after spending four days underway... MORE

RFP Released for USCG's Heavy Polar Icebreaker
March 5, 2018 — The U.S. Navy, in collaboration with the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) under an Integrated Program Office (IPO), released a request for proposal (RFP) on March 2, 2018, for the advance procurement and detail design for the USCG's heavy polar icebreaker (HPIB), with options for detail design and construction (DD&C) for up to three HPIBs. The IPO is using a full and open competition strategy for DD&C; a single contract award will be made in FY 2019... MORE

USNS Burlington Launched
March 1, 2018 — MOBILE, Ala. - The U.S. Navy's tenth Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF) vessel, Burlington (EPF 10), was launched at Austal USA's shipyard, March 1. ... MORE

Navy Accepts delivery of USNS Hershel “Woody” Williams
February 22, 2018 — SAN DIEGO– The Navy accepted delivery of its second Expeditionary Sea Base (ESB) ship, USNS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4), Feb. 22... MORE

Future USS Michael Monsoor Successfully Completes Acceptance Trials
February 2, 2018 — BATH, Maine -- The Navy’s next generation destroyer, the future USS Michael Monsoor (DDG 1001), successfully completed acceptance trials on Feb. 1... MORE

Keel Laid for Future USNS Miguel Keith
January 30, 2018 — SAN DIEGO - The future USNS Miguel Keith (ESB 5) held a keel laying ceremony on Jan. 30 at the General Dynamics NASSCO shipyard, San Diego... MORE

USNS Hershel Williams Completes Integrated Trials
January 23, 2018 — SAN DIEGO – USNS Hershel ‘Woody’ Williams (T-ESB 4), successfully completed the first Integrated Trials for an Expeditionary Sea Base (ESB) ship Jan. 19, sailing from and returning to General Dynamics National Steel and Shipbuilding Co. (NASSCO) shipyard in San Diego... MORE

Navy Accepts Delivery of USNS City of Bismarck
December 19, 2017 — MOBILE, Ala. - The Navy accepted delivery of its ninth Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF) vessel, USNS City of Bismarck (EPF 9), Dec 19... MORE

Navy Accepts Delivery of Future USS Ralph Johnson
November 15, 2017 — PASCAGOULA, Miss. -- The Navy accepted delivery of future guided-missile destroyer USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114) from shipbuilder Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII), Nov. 15... MORE

Keel Laid for Future USS Lenah H Sutcliffe Higbee
November 14, 2017 — PASCAGOULA, Miss. -- The keel of the future USS Lenah H. Sutcliffe Higbee (DDG 123) was ceremoniously laid on Nov. 14 at the Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) shipyard. ... MORE

U.S. Navy Releases Draft Request For Proposal For Coast Guard Icebreaker Design, Construction
October 19, 2017 — The U.S. Navy, in collaboration with the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) under an Integrated Program Office (IPO), released a draft Request for Proposal (RFP) Oct. 19 for the detail design and construction of a Heavy Polar Icebreaker (HPIB). The draft RFP is for one HPIB, with options for two additional HPIBs... MORE

Future USS Fort Lauderdale Keel Authenticated
October 13, 2017 — PASCAGOULA, Miss. - The keel for the future USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) was authenticated during a ceremony at Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) on Oct. 13... MORE

NAVSEA providing ready naval assets to combatant commanders on time
October 5, 2017 — WASHINGTON, D.C. – In fiscal year (FY) 2017, Naval Sea Systems Command’s (NAVSEA) surface ship maintenance team has improved the Navy’s rate of returning surface ships to the fleet on time following maintenance availabilities... MORE

Navy to Christen Amphibious Assault Ship Tripoli
October 3, 2017 — WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The Navy will christen its newest America-class amphibious assault ship, the future USS Tripoli (LHA 7), during a 10 a.m. CDT ceremony, Sept. 16, in Pascagoula, Mississippi... MORE

Keel Authenticated for Burlington (EPF 10)
September 27, 2017 — MOBILE, Ala. - The U.S. Navy held a keel laying and authentication ceremony for its tenth Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF) vessel, Burlington (EPF 10), Sept. 26... MORE

City of Bismarck (EPF 9) Completes Builder’s Trials
September 15, 2017 — MOBILE, Ala. – The Navy’s ninth Expeditionary Fast Transport vessel, City of Bismarck (EPF 9), successfully completed Builder’s Trials Sept. 14, after being underway for two days in the Gulf of Mexico... MORE

Future USS Portland successfully completes Acceptance Trials
August 21, 2017 — PASCAGOULA, MS. -- The future USS Portland (LPD 27) successfully completed Acceptance Trials on Aug. 18, sailing from and returning to Huntington Ingalls Industries' (HII) shipyard in Pascagoula, Mississippi... MORE

Navy Launches USNS Hershel ‘Woody’ Williams
August 21, 2017 — SAN DIEGO – The Navy launched Expeditionary Sea Base (ESB) Hershel ‘Woody’ Williams (ESB 4) at the General Dynamics NASSCO shipyard, Aug. 19... MORE

PEO Ships Works to Promote Small Business Opportunities
August 7, 2017 — WASHINGTON - With more than 20 small business contracts awarded to support foreign military sales and boat and service craft acquisition this fiscal year, the Program Executive Office Ships (PEO Ships) works to enhance shipbuilding opportunities for small businesses, a critical component of the Navy’s effort to deliver warfighting capabilities to our Sailors and Marines... MORE

Navy to Commission New Guided-Missile Destroyer Rafael Peralta
July 28, 2017 — WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The Navy will commission its newest guided-missile destroyer, the future USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115), during a 10 a.m. PDT ceremony Saturday, July 29, at Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego... MORE

USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) Completes Final Contract Trials
July 24, 2017 — SAN DIEGO, Calif. – USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) returned to Naval Base San Diego on July 21 after having successfully completed Final Contract Trials (FCT)... MORE

Future USS Ralph Johnson Successfully Completes Builder’s Trials
July 21, 2017 — The future USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114) successfully completed builder’s trials on July 20 after spending four days underway in the Gulf of Mexico... MORE

Navy to Commission New Guided-Missile Destroyer John Finn
July 14, 2017 — WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The Navy will commission its newest guided-missile destroyer, the future USS John Finn (DDG 113), during a 10 a.m. HAST ceremony Saturday, July 15, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii... MORE

USS Portland (LPD 27) Successfully Completes Builder's Trials
July 5, 2017 — PASCAGOULA, Miss. - The Navy's future amphibious transport dock, USS Portland (LPD 27), successfully completed Builder's Trials Jun. 30... MORE

USNS City of Bismarck (EPF 9) Launched
June 8, 2017 — MOBILE, Ala. - The U.S. Navy's USNS City of Bismarck (EPF 9), the ninth EPF vessel, launched in Mobile, Alabama, June 7... MORE

Navy Accepts Delivery of USNS Yuma
April 21, 2017 — MOBILE, Ala. - The Navy accepted delivery of its eighth Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF) vessel, USNS Yuma (EPF 8), April 21... MORE

Ex-USS Independence departs Naval Base Kitsap
March 15, 2017 — BREMERTON, Wash. – The ex-USS Independence (CV-62), an aircraft carrier decommissioned Sept. 30, 1998, is planned to embark on its final journey March 10... MORE

Keel Laid for the Future USS Frank E. Petersen Jr.
February 21, 2017 — PASCAGOULA, Miss. – The keel of the future USS Frank E. Petersen, Jr. (DDG 121) was ceremoniously laid on Feb. 21 at Huntington Ingalls Industries shipyard... MORE

USNS Yuma Completes Acceptance Trials
February 6, 2017 — MOBILE, Ala. -- The future USNS Yuma (EPF 8) successfully completed Acceptance Trials on Jan. 26 after two days of underway evaluation in the Gulf of Mexico... MORE

Future USS Rafael Peralta Delivers to the Navy
February 3, 2017 — BATH, Maine - The U.S. Navy accepted delivery of the future USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) during a ceremony on Feb. 3... MORE

Keel Laid for Future USS Lyndon B. Johnson (DDG 1002)
January 30, 2017 — A keel laying and authentication ceremony for the future USS Lyndon B. Johnson (DDG 1002) was held Jan. 30 at General Dynamics-Bath Iron Works shipyard in Bath, Maine... MORE

Navy Marks Milestones for Two Expeditionary Fast Transports
January 19, 2017 — The U.S. Navy recognized two milestones Jan. 18 in the construction of Expeditionary Fast Transports (EPF); the keel authentication of the Navy’s ninth EPF, USNS City of Bismarck, and the start of fabrication for the 11th EPF, USNS Puerto Rico... MORE