AMARILLO, Texas — The first Bell AH-1Z set to receive the Structural Improvement Electrical Power Upgrade (SIEPU) modification to be provided by Bell Textron Inc. under a contract with the U.S. Marine Corps has arrived at Bell’s Amarillo Assembly Center….
Benign 4th Fleet AOR Useful for Unmanned Vehicle Operationalization, Admiral Says
By Richard R. Burgess, Senior Editor ARLINGTON, Va. — The Navy’s use of unmanned systems in the U.S 4th Fleet area of operations (AOR) is enabling the fleet to move from experimentation to operationalization of the unmanned systems, even discovering…
First of its Kind Deployment of Marine Cyber Forces to the INDO-PACOM Theater
Story by Maj. Zachary Leuthardt, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace Command OKINAWA, Japan — Marines assigned to U.S. Marine Corps Forces Cyber Command deployed to Okinawa, Japan as part of the inaugural iteration of a new cyber rotational force concept. The cyber…
Unified Command, Joint Information Center Established for Key Bridge Response 2024
BALTIMORE – A Unified Command and Joint Information Center have been established in Baltimore Wednesday to coordinate response and disseminate information for the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse on Tuesday morning. The Key Bridge Response 2024 Unified Command includes the: …
MV-22B Ospreys Begin Reintegration with 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit
Story by Capt. Brian Tuthill, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – The 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit began MV-22B Osprey reintegration training March 21, transporting a platoon of Marines across Camp Pendleton to regain proficiencies in foundational…
UVision USA, SAIC to Collaborate on Loitering Munition Systems Manufacturing in USA
UVision Inc. and SAIC (Science Applications International Corp). announced a collaboration agreement for manufacturing of the Hero 120 Loitering Munition system. This cutting-edge defense solution will be produced in Charleston, South Carolina, significantly enhancing rapid response capabilities for all UVisionUSA clients…
Coast Guard Cutter Sustains Damage During Transit Into St. Marys River
From U.S. Coast Guard 7th District Public Affairs Detachment Jacksonville March 26, 2024 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Sea Dog (WPB 87373) sustained damage during the crew’s inbound transit from sea to the St. Marys River, Monday. …
US Coast Guard Cutter Venturous Returns Home to Florida Following Multi-Mission Deployment
U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area, March 26, 2024 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Venturous (WMEC 625) crew returned to their homeport in St. Petersburg, Friday, after a 60-day Caribbean patrol supporting Homeland Security Task Force –…
Coast Guard, Multiple Partners Responding to Bridge Collapse in Baltimore
U.S. Coast Guard 5th District, March 26, 2024 BALTIMORE — The U.S. Coast Guard is coordinating with local, state, and federal agencies in response to the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore Tuesday morning. Coast Guard watchstanders received a…
HII Celebrates 2023 Graduates of The Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School
From HII, Mar. 25, 2024 NEWPORT NEWS, Va., March 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HII (NYSE: HII) hosted commencement exercises today, celebrating 133 graduates of the company’s Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School. The ceremony was held at Liberty Live Church…
