From U.S. Coast Guard 17th District, Aug. 9, 2024 JUNEAU, Alaska — The U.S. Coast Guard located a Russian Federation Vishnya-class naval vessel Monday south of the Aleutian Islands, Alaska. While patrolling the Aleutian Islands, the crew of U.S. Coast Guard…
U.S Navy to Christen Expeditionary Fast Transport Future USNS Point Loma
From the U.S. Navy Office of Information, 9 August 2024 Mobile, Ala. — The Navy will christen the future USNS Point Loma (EPF 15), the second of the Spearhead-class Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF) Flight II configurations, during a 10:00 a.m….
USCGC Venturous Returns Home After Supporting Maritime Border Operations
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Venturous (WMEC 625) returned to their homeport of St. Petersburg, Fla., Thursday after a 60-day Caribbean patrol. During the patrol, Venturous’ crew supported Operation Vigilant Sentry, a joint operation…
Coast Guard Cutter Kimball Returns Home Following Bering Sea Deployment
From U.S. Coast Guard 14th District, Aug. 7, 2024 HONOLULU — The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Kimball (WMSL 756) returned to their home port at Base Honolulu, Thursday, after completing a 122-day patrol in the Northern Pacific, Bering…
August 7 U.S. Central Command Update
From U.S. Central Command Aug. 7, 2024 TAMPA, Fla. - In the past 24 hours, U.S. Central Command forces successfully destroyed two Iranian-backed Houthi uncrewed aerial vehicles, one Houthi ground control station, and three Houthi anti-ship cruise missiles in Houthi-controlled areas…
Northrop Grumman, Genohco to Team on Korean Mine Countermeasures
MELBOURNE, Fla. – Aug. 8, 2024 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) and Genohco have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in connection with the Republic of Korea’s Mine Countermeasures Helicopter (KMCH) program. The agreement supports Northrop Grumman’s longstanding industrial…
NAVCENT Commander: Difficult to Find Houthi Center of Gravity to Hold at Risk
By Richard R. Burgess, Senior Editor ARLINGTON, Va. — The Houthi forces who have been attacking shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden lack a center of gravity, making for deterrence by U.S and partner forces difficult, the…
U.S. Coast Guard Completes Operation Nasse in Pacific Region
From Coast Guard District 14 External Affairs, Aug. 6, 2024 HONOLULU – The U.S. Coast Guard completed participation in Operation Nasse, a three-month operation conducted by Australia, France, New Zealand, and the U.S. to safeguard the invaluable marine resources of…
Revolutionizing Marine Corps Maintenance with AR/VR Technology
By Jennifer N. Napier MARINE CORPS LOGISTICS BASE ALBANY, GA – Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) are set to play pivotal roles in transforming tele-maintenance operations, ensuring that maintainers are always available to support the Marine on any…
August 5/ 6 U.S. Central Command Update
From U.S. Central Command Aug. 6, 2024 TAMPA, Fla. - In the past 24 hours, U.S. Central Command forces successfully destroyed one Iranian-backed Houthi uncrewed aerial vehicle and two Iranian-backed Houthi anti-ship ballistic missiles launched from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen over…
