WASHINGTON — The recapitalization of the Navy Air Reserve’s fleet of C-130 Hercules transport aircraft with modern C-130J Super Hercules aircraft remains the top procurement priority of the Navy Reserve, the Chief of Navy Reserve said, pointing out the…
Increased Maritime Capacity Important Factor for AFRICOM
***** Arlington, Va. — The United States has an enduring commitment to Africa, said U.S. Marine Corps General Michael Langley, commander of the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) in a March 2 digital press briefing sponsored by the U.S. Department of…
Navy Accepts Delivery of USNS John L. Canley
Release from Naval Sea Systems Command ***** March 1, 2023 By Team Ships Public Affairs SAN DIEGO – The Navy accepted delivery of USNS John L. Canley (ESB 6), March 1. ESB-class ships are highly flexible platforms that support various…
International Maritime Exercise 2023 Kicks Off Operational Phase
Release from U.S. Naval Forces Central Command Public Affairs ***** 02 March 2023 From U.S. Naval Forces Central Command Public Affairs MANAMA, Bahrain – The Middle East region’s largest maritime exercise, International Maritime Exercise (IMX) 2023, kicked off its operational…
U.S. Forces Assist UK Seizure of Missiles Shipped from Iran
Release from U.S. Naval Forces Central Command Public Affairs ***** MANAMA, Bahrain – U.S. forces provided airborne intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance support for an interdiction in the Gulf of Oman conducted by the United Kingdom Royal Navy, Feb. 23, that…
U.S. Navy Ship Supports UAE Pilot Training in Arabian Gulf
Release from U.S. Naval Forces Central Command Public Affairs ***** U.S. Navy Ship Supports UAE Pilot Training in Arabian Gulf By U.S. Naval Forces Central Command Public Affairs | February 28, 2023 MANAMA, Bahrain — A U.S. Navy ship served as…
Hershel “Woody” Williams Delivers Supplies to Türkiye
Release from U.S. Naval Forces Europe-U.S. Naval Forces Africa ***** 01 March 2023 From Petty Officer 2nd Class Conner Blake MERSIN, Türkiye – USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) arrived in Mersin, Türkiye, Feb. 28, to deliver disaster relief supplies…
Navy delivers first pilot trainer to deployed carrier airborne early warning squadron
Release from Naval Air Systems Command ***** Navy delivers first pilot trainer to deployed carrier airborne early warning squadron Published: Feb 28, 2023 NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, PATUXENT RIVER, Md. — The Naval Aviation Training Systems and Ranges program office…
SECNAV Renames Ticonderoga-class Guided Missile Cruiser USS Chancellorsville after Robert Smalls
Release from the Secretary of the Navy Public Affairs ***** 27 February 2023 WASHINGTON –Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Carlos Del Toro announced today that the Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser formerly named USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) will be renamed USS…
BAE Systems to provide Maritime Indirect Fires System for UK Royal Navy
Release from BAE Systems ***** New automated Ammunition Handling System combined with Mk 45 gun to give UK Royal Navy critical advantage at sea LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Feb. 28, 2023 — BAE Systems, Inc. has received a $219 million (GBP181…