Release from U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area ***** U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Tampa and crew return to home port following 67-day patrol in the Florida Straits and Windward Passage PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Tampa (WMEC…
U.S. Navy, Marine Corps Establish New Maritime Fires Executive Agent
Release from the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations ***** 06 September 2023 WASHINGTON — Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Operations, Plans and Strategy Vice Adm. Gene Black, and Acting Marine Corps Deputy Commandant for Plans, Policies and…
BAE Systems successfully flight tests next-generation vehicle management computer for the F-35 Lightning II
Release from BAE Systems ***** Flight control technology upgrade maximizes processing power for added mission capabilities and safety enhancements ENDICOTT, N.Y. — Sept. 6, 2023 — BAE Systems’ next-generation vehicle management computer was successfully flight tested on the F-35 Lighting…
Flag Officer Announcements
Release from the U.S. Department of Defense ***** SEPT. 6, 2023 Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced today that the president has made the following nominations: Navy Rear Adm. Blake L. Converse for appointment to the grade of…
DEPOT TACKLES SUPPLY CHAIN ISSUES WITH ADVANCED MANUFACTURING
Release from U.S. Marine Corps Logistics Command ***** MARINE CORPS LOGISTICS BASE ALBANY, GA – The Marine Corps Advanced Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AM COE) recently helped the Navy solve a supply chain issue for the USS Kentucky. The Kentucky,…
USS Lake Champlain Decommissions After 35 Years of Distinguished Service
Release from Commander Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet ***** 01 September 2023 San Diego, CA, UNITED STATES Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Champlain (CG 57), the 11th ship of its class, was recognized for more than 35 years of naval…
US Air Force, RTX complete first flight test of AIM-120C-8
Release from Raytheon ***** September 01, 2023 TUCSON, Ariz., Sept. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The U.S. Air Force and Raytheon, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, successfully completed the first flight test of the AIM-120C-8 – the latest international variant of AMRAAM® developed under the…
U.S., Philippine Navies conduct bilateral sail to enhance interoperability
Release from U.S. 7th Fleet Public Affairs ***** Sept. 4, 2023 By U.S. 7th Fleet Public Affairs SOUTH CHINA SEA – U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided missile-destroyer USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114) and Philippine Navy guided-missile frigate BRP Jose Rizal (FF-150)…
Anderson takes helm as acting NAVSEA Commander
Release from Naval Sea Systems Command ***** By Naval Sea Systems Command Office of Corporate Communications WASHINGTON NAVY YARD – Vice Adm. William J. Galinis relinquished his assignment as Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) after successfully concluding his three-year…
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Resolute returns home following 67-day Caribbean patrol
Release from U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area ***** Aug. 31, 2023 U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The crew of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Resolute (WMEC 620) returned to their home port in St. Petersburg, Thursday, following…
