BRUNSWICK — The U.S. Navy commissioned its newest Independence-variant littoral combat ship, USS Savannah (LCS 28), Feb. 5 in Brunswick, Georgia, the commander, Naval Surface Forces, said in a release. “It’s fitting that it would find its home in Savannah —…
Cutter Active Returns Home to Port Angeles Following Counterdrug Patrol
PORT ANGELES, Wash. — The Coast Guard Cutter Active (WMEC 619) and crew returned to their homeport in Port Angeles Feb. 2 after a 10,572-mile, 55-day deployment to the Eastern Pacific Ocean, the Coast Guard 13th District said Feb. 4. The…
CNO and MCPON Visit Norfolk for Naval Safety Command Establishment, Fleet Engagement
NORFOLK, Va. — U.S. Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith visited Norfolk Naval Station to attend the establishment ceremony of the Naval Safety Command and visit local Norfolk-based commands…
Navy to Commission Future Littoral Combat Ship Savannah
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Navy will commission the future USS Savannah (LCS 28) as the newest Independence-variant littoral combat ship during a 10:00 a.m. EST ceremony Saturday, Feb. 5, in Brunswick, Georgia, the Defense Department said Feb. 4. Remarks will…
Navy Orders Nine Additional CH-53K Helicopters for the U.S. Marine Corps 
STRATFORD, Conn. — Prioritizing affordability and utilizing advanced manufacturing techniques, Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, will build nine additional CH-53K aircraft at a lower unit price than previous lot buys, resulting in significant savings for the U.S. government and taxpayers,…
CNO Visits Philadelphia Navy Commands; Emphasizes Importance of Columbia-class Submarines
PHILADELPHIA — Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Gilday and Rear Adm. Douglas Perry, director, undersea warfare division, visited Philadelphia-based Navy commands, Feb. 3, the CNO’s public affairs office said in a release. Together, they visited the Naval Foundry…
Air-to-Air Missiles Program Office Names Italy as Partner
PATUXENT RIVER, Md. — The Air-to-Air Missiles Program Office (PMA-259) acquired Italy as its 28th Air Intercept Missile (AIM)-9X international partner Dec. 17, 2021, said Katie Ursitti, a spokesman for the Naval Air Systems Command. The Italian Embassy in Washington…
Future USS Fort Lauderdale Completes Acceptance Trials
WASHINGTON — The future USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28), the Navy’s 12th San Antonio class-amphibious transport dock ship, completed acceptance trials Jan. 31, Team Ships Public Affairs said in a release. Acceptance trials consist of integrated testing to demonstrate the…
SECDEF Announces Flag Officer Nominations
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Secretary of the Navy and Chief of Naval Operations announced Feb. 1 the following nominations for appointment to the rank of rear admiral lower half: Capt. Brian H. Bennett for appointment to the rank of rear…
General Atomics Demonstrates Autonomous Flight Termination Units During Navy/Army Hypersonic Rocket Test Flight
SAN DIEGO — General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems announced Feb. 1 that its Autonomous Flight Termination Units carried onboard two sounding rockets were successfully demonstrated and performed as expected during a High Operational Tempo for Hypersonics test flight campaign sponsored by…
