By Karli Yeager, Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet Public Affairs Sept. 11, 2024 The U.S. Navy will commission the future USS Nantucket (LCS 27), a Freedom-variant littoral combat ship, November 16, 2024, at Charlestown Navy Yard in Boston,…
Sept 11-15 U.S. Central Command Update
From U.S. Central Command Sept 15, 2024 TAMPA, Fla. – In the past 24 hours, U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) forces successfully destroyed one missile system in a Houthi-controlled area of Yemen. It was determined this system presented a clear and imminent…
USCGC Oliver Henry Crew Completes Patrol Under Operation Rematau
U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia Sector Guam SANTA RITA, Guam — The USCGC Oliver Henry (WPC 1140) concluded a strategic patrol on Sept. 2, 2024, under Operation Rematau, marking significant achievements in maritime security and regional cooperation in the U.S….
New Commander Takes Charge of Pacific Marines
MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII — Lieutenant General William M. Jurney relinquished command of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific to Lieutenant General James F. Glynn during a ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Sept. 12, 2024. Jurney also retired from the Marine…
Marine Corps Adds AGM-158A Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile to F/A-18 Arsenal
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, California — Marines with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 11 and Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232 became the first to conduct ordnance operations with the Marine Corps’ newest F/A-18 Hornet weapon, the AGM-158A joint air-to-surface…
Navy to Boost Fleet’s Electronic Attack Capability with Next Generation Jammer Low Band Contract Award
From Naval Air Systems Command, Sept. 10, 2024 PATUXENT RIVER, Md. — The U.S. and Australian fleets are one step closer to getting the next increment of the U.S. Navy’s most advanced airborne electronic attack (AEA) system. The Navy awarded L3…
SECNAV Del Toro Visits Philly Shipyard for NSMV II Christening
From SECNAV Public Affairs, 9 September 2024 PHILADELPHIA (Sept. 9, 2024) – Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro visited Philly Shipyard, Inc. and spoke at the christening for the second National Security Multi-Mission Vessel Patriot State (NSMV II) Sept. 9. “It was…
Coast Guard Offloads More Than $54 million in Illegal Narcotics Interdicted in Caribbean Sea
Sept. 10, 2024 Coast Guard offloads more than $54 million in illegal narcotics interdicted in Caribbean Sea Coast Guard 7th District, Sept. 10, 2024 MIAMI – The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Diligence offloaded more than 4,125 pounds of cocaine…
September 6-9 U.S. Central Command Update
From U.S. Central Command Sept 9,2024 TAMPA, Fla. – In the past 24 hours, U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) forces successfully destroyed two Iranian-backed Houthi missile systems and one support vehicle in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen. Additionally, USCENTCOM forces successfully destroyed one Houthi…
SECNAV, CNO Announce Flag Officer Assignments
From the Department of Defense, Sept. 9, 2024 The secretary of the Navy and chief of naval operations announced today the following assignments: Rear Adm. Nicholas M. Homan is currently serving as commander, Fleet Information Warfare Command Pacific/Information Warfare Task…
