By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jordan Jennings VIRAC, Philippines – Pacific Partnership 2025 officially commenced its mission in Virac, Philippines, bringing together international expertise and local leadership to strengthen disaster response capabilities in the region and deepen strategic partnerships, June 1. Members…
Collaboration Boosts E-6B Pilot Readiness with New Training Asset
From Naval Air Systems Command, June 11, 2025 NAS PATUXENT RIVER, Md. — E-6B Mercury pilots from Strategic Communications Wing One (SCW-1) and subordinate commands have successfully completed their first Public Aircraft Operations (PAO) training flight, a significant milestone in…
Navy Secretary Advocates for Sailors’ ‘Right to Repair’ Equipment
June 10, 2025 | By C. Todd Lopez, Dod News Navy Secretary John Phelan told senators during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on Capitol Hill today that he believes sailors should be able to repair the hardware they are trained to…
Leonardo DRS Awarded $41M Contract to Provide Combat Management System Hardware
From Leonardo DRS, June 9, 2025 ARLINGTON, Va., JUNE 9, 2025 ̶ Leonardo DRS, Inc. (NASDAQ: DRS) announced today that it has been awarded a $41 million contract from the Naval Sea Systems Command to continue delivering critical combat management…
USS Comstock Returns to Homeport Following Operations in U.S. 7th Fleet
From Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet, June 6, 2025 SAN DIEGO – Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) returned to Naval Base San Diego following a three-month mission to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, June 5,…
USS Oscar Austin Completes Patrol with Newly Awarded Combat Action Ribbon
From U.S. Sixth Fleet Public Affairs, June 10, 2025 NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain - The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79) returned to Naval Station Rota, Spain on Jun. 10, 2025 with a Unit Combat Action Ribbon following…
Navy’s T-54A Brings New Era of Pilot Training
From Naval Air systems Command, June 9, 2025 NAS PATUXENT RIVER, Md. — The U.S. Navy declared initial operational capability for the T-54A Marlin II training aircraft in May, giving future naval aviators a modern platform to prepare them for…
USS Cole Relieves USS Gravely, Assumes Southern Border Mission
From U.S. Naval Surface Force Atlantic, June 6, 2025 MAYPORT, Fla. — The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67) departed Naval Station Mayport, Florida, to support U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) southern border operations, June 5. Cole takes over…
Coast Guard Offloads More than $138M in Drug Interdictions in Caribbean Sea
From U.S. Coast Guard 7th District, June 6, 2025 MIAMI –U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Valiant’s crew offloaded 17,450 pounds of cocaine and 2,585 pounds of marijuana worth $132 million, Friday, at Port Everglades. U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Vigorous crew offloaded…
Raytheon Awarded $646M Production and Sustainment Contract for SPY-6 Radars
From RTX, June 9, 2025 Production continues for U.S. Navy’s most advanced maritime radar ANDOVER, Mass., (June 9, 2025) — Raytheon, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, was awarded a $646 million contract to continue producing AN/SPY-6(V) radars for the U.S….
