ARLINGTON, Va. — Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday announced a series of investigations into the disastrous fire that severely damaged the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard in San Diego this week. Following a July 17 tour of the damage aboard the ship, Gilday held…
Navy Arctic Expert Suggests a Fleet to Encompass Arctic Domain
ARLINGTON, Va. — The U.S. interests in the Arctic Ocean and its connections to the Atlantic and Pacific oceans might be better served as a dedicated fleet’s area of responsibility, rather that divided between the U.S. 2nd, 3rd and 6th Fleets, a Navy expert on the…
More Okinawa Marines, One in Australia Test Positive for COVID-19
ARLINGTON, Va. — The number of personnel testing positive for COVID-19 at U.S. Marine Corps bases on Okinawa has grown to 136, according to the provincial governor of the Japanese island. Gov. Denny Tamaki told reporters in Tokyo that another 36…
All Known Fires Extinguished Aboard Bonhomme Richard
ARLINGTON, Va. — Firefighters have extinguished all known fires on the amphibious assault USS Bonhomme Richard in San Diego, the Navy announced. “Our fire teams are investigating every space to verify the absence of fire,” Rear Adm. Philip E. Sobeck, commander of Expeditionary Strike…
Geurts: Navy Acquisition Pivoted Rapidly to Face the Pandemic
ARLINGTON, Va. — The U.S. Navy’s top procurement official said he seeks to maintain the agility and efficiencies garnered by the Navy’s acquisition and repair workforce and procedures long after the COVID-19 pandemic subsides. The pandemic is a “really good test of resilience and…
Firefighters Still Working to Save Bonhomme Richard
ARLINGTON, Va. — The firefighting efforts to save the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard in San Diego carried over into a fifth day on July 16. Just after midnight, early in the morning, the work of firefighting teams had to be temporarily halted, the Navy reported. “Out of an…
Bataan Amphibious Ready Group Returns from Deployment
NORFOLK, Va. — The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit are returning from deployment this month, marking the end of seven months attached to the U.S. 2nd, 5th and 6th Fleets. The first of the ARG ships, the Harpers Ferry-class amphibious dock landing…
Navy League VP Kaskin: More Tankers Needed to Support a Pacific War
ARLINGTON, Va. — The United States needs a larger merchant fleet, including ships available for sealift and tankers to meet the challenges of the new era of “great power competition,” particularly a conflict in the Pacific, said a senior Navy…
Navy Announces New Flag Assignments
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Navy secretary and chief of naval operations announced on June 13 these flag assignments: Rear Adm. Kathleen M. Creighton will be assigned as director, information warfare integration, N2/N6F, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, Washington,…
Firefighting Efforts Continue for 4th Day Aboard Bonhomme Richard
ARLINGTON, Va. — The U.S. Navy and supporting firefighting teams continued to battle blazes on the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard for the fourth straight day, a Navy spokesperson said. “As of 06:00 a.m. Pacific time July 15, firefighting…
