Release from U.S. Naval Forces Central Command Public Affairs ***** By U.S. Naval Forces Central Command Public Affairs | May 24, 2023 MANAMA, Bahrain — A French warship operating in support of Combined Task Force (CTF) 150 conducted four illegal drug…
Navy Orders Ninth John Lewis-Class Fleet Replenishment Oiler
***** ARLINGTON, Va. — The U.S. Navy has ordered construction of the ninth fleet replenishment oiler of the new John Lewis class for the Military Sealift Command. The Naval Sea Systems Command awarded to General Dynamics National Steel and Shipbuilding…
Cargo Preference Essential Element For Us Merchant Marine, National Security
Rear Admiral Mark H. Buzby, USN (Ret) Recently, there have been renewed calls by some to do away with – or greatly diminish – the requirements that govern the sea transportation of cargo that is owned, procured, furnished, or financed…
U.S. Navy Awards Saic $249 Million Contract To Support Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division Instrumentation Platform
Release from SAIC ***** Company will provide combat instrumentation platform support RESTON, Va. — Science Applications International Corp. (NYSE: SAIC) has been awarded an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a $249 million ceiling from the U.S. Navy to…
Military Sealift Command Honors Merchant Mariners Past And Present With National Maritime Day Celebration
Release from Military Sealift Command ***** By Jennifer Hunt 22 May 2023 Norfolk, Va. – Military Sealift Command (MSC) hosted a National Maritime Day celebration aboard hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20), May 22, honoring United States Merchant Mariners. The event commenced…
Marine Corps Receives First of Two C-40A Transport Aircraft
***** ARLINGTON, Va. — The U.S. Marine Corps has taken delivery of its first Boeing C-40A Clipper transport aircraft, the first of two that will be operated by the Marine Forces Reserve. The C-40A arrived at Naval Air Station Joint…
World War II U.S. Merchant Mariners Honored during National Memorial Day Concert
WASHINGTON – On Sunday, May 28, during the National Memorial Day Concert on the U.S. Capitol grounds, the Public Broadcasting Service and Capital Concerts will honor more than 9,500 U.S. Merchant Marine men and women who were killed in action…
USS Canberra Will Join the U.S. Fleet in Australia to Honor Namesake
Release from By Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet | Seapower ***** 18 May 2023 SAN DIEGO – The future USS Canberra (LCS 30) will join the U.S. Navy active fleet on July 22 with the U.S. Navy’s first international…
U.S.-Led Multinational Partnership Launches New Task Force for Maritime Security Training in Middle East
Release from U.S. Naval Forces Central Command Public Affairs ***** U.S.-Led Multinational Partnership Launches New Task Force for Maritime Security Training in Middle East By U.S. Naval Forces Central Command Public Affairs | May 22, 2023 MANAMA, Bahrain — The U.S.-led…
USCGC Confidence returns home following 40-day Windward Passage and South Florida Straits patrol
Release from Coast Guard Atlantic Area ***** USCGC Confidence returns home following 40-day Windward Passage and South Florida Straits patrol CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The crew of the USCGC Confidence (WMEC 619) returned to their home port in Cape Canaveral, Monday,…
