From BAE Systems August 12, 2025 – BAE Systems received a $181 million contract from the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) to produce 31 additional Amphibious Combat Vehicles (ACVs), a part of the recently awarded full-rate production (FRP) Lot 5/6 contract….
U.S. Central Command Bids Farewell to Gen. Kurilla, Welcomes Adm. Cooper
From U.S. Central Command, August 8, 2025 TAMPA, Fla. — U.S. Army Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla, the outgoing commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), relinquished command today to U.S. Navy Adm. Brad Cooper during a change of command ceremony held…
NAVSEA Leaders Discuss Advanced Technology Needs
By NAVSEA Office of Corporate Communications, Aug. 7, 2025 WASHINGTON — Today, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) leaders joined more than 360 industry representatives at the Maritime Innovation Forum to discuss the adoption of advanced technologies to improve shipbuilding and repair…
Coast Guard Commissions Icebreaker Storis in Juneau
JUNEAU, ALASKA— On Saturday, Aug. 10, U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and Admiral Kevin Lunday, acting commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, participated in the commissioning ceremony of the United States Coast Guard Cutter Storis (WAGB 21) in Juneau. Storis, the…
U.S. Coast Guard Responds to Increased Chinese Research Vessel Activity in U.S. Arctic
Release From U.S. Coast Guard Arctic District JUNEAU, Alaska — The U.S. Coast Guard detected and responded to two Chinese research vessels operating in the U.S. Arctic and is currently monitoring a total of five similar vessels in or near…
USS Savannah Returns to Homeport After 12-Month Deployment
From Lt.Cmdr. Ryan Martinez-Slattery SAN DIEGO – The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Savannah (LCS 28) arrived at its San Diego homeport Aug. 7, following a 12-month rotational deployment throughout the U.S. 3rd and 7th Fleet areas of operation. The…
USNS Comfort Arrives at Final CP25 Mission Stop in Trinidad
By USNAVSOUTH/4TH FLEET PUBLIC AFFAIRS PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – The Mercy-class hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) arrived in Port of Spain, Trinidad, August 5, 2025, for the final mission stop of Continuing Promise 2025 (CP25). The Comfort team will work…
LSE 2025 Concludes: A New Benchmark in Global Naval Integration
From U.S. Fleet Forces Command NORFOLK, Va. – Sailors and Marines from across the globe participated in the U.S. Navy- and U.S. Marine Corps-led Large Scale Exercise (LSE) 2025, July 30-Aug. 8. LSE 2025 marks the most comprehensive demonstration of…
Coast Guard District is Economic Nerve Center with Complex Northern Border Challenge
Editor’s Note: Since this article first appeared in the July/August issue of Seapower, the 9th District has been renamed the Great Lakes District. The 9th Coast Guard District, or D9 as it is known to the 5,000 people stationed at…
Adm. Caudle Relinquishes Command of U.S. Fleet Forces Command
Release From U.S. Fleet Forces Command NORFOLK, Va. – Admiral Daryl L. Caudle relinquished command of U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFFC) during a ceremony held aboard Naval Station Norfolk, Aug. 6, 2025. Presiding over the ceremony was U.S. Air Force Gen….
