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Navy Accepts Delivery of Ship to Shore Connector, Landing Craft, Air Cushion 110
September 6, 2024 — New Orleans, Louisiana – The U.S. Navy accepted the delivery of the latest Ship to Shore Connector (SSC), LCAC 110, from Textron Systems on Sept. 6. This new addition to the fleet signifies a substantial enhancement in the Navy’s amphibious capabilities, providing a vital asset for rapid deployment and logistical support.The delivery of LCAC 110...

Navy Honors Capt. Thomas G. Kelley at Keel Plate Signing
August 30, 2024 — The U.S. Navy celebrated the keel plate signing for one of the Navy’s future Arleigh Burke-class Flight III destroyers at an event hosted at General Dynamics Bath Iron Works (BIW) on Aug. 30.The ceremony was held in honor of Capt. Thomas G. Kelley, a Medal of Honor recipient for his heroism during the Vietnam War and the namesake of the future USS...

Keel Laid for Future USS William Charette
August 29, 2024 — Bath, Maine - The keel for the future USS William Charette (DDG 130), an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, was laid during a ceremony on Aug. 29 at General Dynamic Bath Iron Works (BIW).The ship is named in honor of Master Chief Hospital Corpsman William R. Charette, a veteran who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic acts...

DoD, STRATCOM, INDOPACOM Representatives Tour USS Zumwalt, Discuss Hypersonics
May 8, 2024 — PASCAGOULA, (April 12, 2024) – Combatant Command and OSD senior leaders visited SUPSHIP Gulf Coast to tour the USS ZUMWALT (DDG 1000) and receive an update on the Navy’s efforts to integrate the Conventional Prompt Strike weapon system into the DDG 1000 class. Mr. Robert J. Taylor, STRATCOM Director of Capability and Resource Integration, Dr...

U.S. Navy Accepts Delivery of USNS Earl Warren (T-AO 207)
May 7, 2024 — SAN DIEGO – John Lewis-class fleet replenishment oiler, USNS Earl Warren (T-AO 207) was delivered to the Navy, May 7.Delivery follows the successful completion of Integrated Sea Trials to test the readiness and capability of the ship and to validate requirements.“Delivery of the third ship in the class will bring more refueling capability directly...

Keel Authenticated for Future USNS Hector A. Cafferata Jr.
April 25, 2024 — SAN DIEGO - The keel for the future USNS Hector A. Cafferata Jr. (ESB 8), a Lewis B. Puller-class Expeditionary Sea Base, was laid at GD NASSCO shipyard April 25. The ship will be named for U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Private Hector A. Cafferata Jr., who served with distinction during the Korean War. Surviving the Battle of Chosin Reservoir among...

NAVSEA Commander announces Sailor of the Year winners
April 12, 2024 — WASHINGTON NAVY YARD – Vice Adm. Jim Downey, commander, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), announced the active duty and reserve 2023 Sailor of the Year award winners during a ceremony held at the Washington Navy Yard on April 11.Hull Maintenance Technician 1st Class Jennifer Schleuning won the active-duty Sailor of the Year category and...

U. S. Navy Accepts Delivery of Future USS Richard M. McCool Jr.
April 11, 2024 — The U.S. Navy accepted delivery of the future San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Richard M. McCool Jr. (LPD 29) from HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding, April 11.San Antonio-class ships, including the future USS Richard M. McCool Jr., are foundational to enabling the USMC to conduct amphibious operations essential for national defense and...

Keel Laid for Future USNS Muscogee Creek Nation
March 21, 2024 — HOUMA, La. – A keel laying ceremony for the future USNS Muscogee Creek Nation (T-ATS 10), the fifth ship of the Navy’s Navajo class of Towing, Salvage, and Rescue vessels was held at Bollinger Houma Shipyards, Mar. 20.Sponsors Geri Wisner, Attorney General of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation; Nicole Foster, wife of Rear Admiral Calvin Foster; and...

Anderson Resumes Command of PEO Ships
February 21, 2024 — WASHINGTON NAVY YARD – Rear Adm. Tom Anderson relieved Tom Rivers, Senior Executive Service (SES) as Program Executive Officer (PEO), Ships at the Washington Navy Yard February 21.Rivers assumed the role of PEO, Ships (Acting) in August 2023.“Thank you to the incredible PEO Ships team for your unwavering support and collaboration during my tenure...

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