From U.S. Central Command, Sept. 3, 2024 TAMPA, Fla – In the past 24 hours, U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) forces successfully destroyed an Iranian-backed Houthi missile system in a Houthi-controlled area of Yemen. It was determined this system presented an imminent threat to U.S….
Senior Navy Leader Visits Indo-Pacific for AUKUS, Strengthens Interoperability from Under Secretary of the Navy Public Affairs
From SECNAV Public Affairs, Sept. 4, 2024 PERTH, Australia – Acting Under Secretary of the Navy Tom Mancinelli traveled to Perth, Australia, Sept. 1-3, to meet with partner navies, government officials, and military leaders to discuss their shared commitment to…
Austal USA Starts Construction of Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Cutter
From Austal USA, Aug. 29, 2024 MOBILE, Ala. – Austal USA celebrated the start of construction on the first U.S. Coast Guard Heritage-class Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC) to be built at the company’s Mobile, Ala. ship manufacturing facility today. Pickering…
USS Laboon Returns Home from Combat Deployment
From U.S. Fleet Forces Command, Sept. 1, 2024 NORFOLK, Virginia – The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Laboon (DDG 58) returned to Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, from an independent deployment to the U.S. 2nd, 5th, and 6th fleet areas of…
Hughes and Boost Mobile Demonstrate Automated, Multi-Transport Network Management for Resiliency at the Tactical Edge
From Hughes Network Systems, Aug. 27, 2024 Standalone 5G Network with enterprise management and control ensure Primary Alternate Contingency Emergency (PACE) planning for warfighter communications GERMANTOWN, Md., Aug, 27, 2024 —Hughes Network Systems and Boost Mobile, EchoStar (Nasdaq: SATS) companies, successfully demonstrated optimized,…
Coast Guard Cutter Escanaba Completes 46-day Counter-Drug Patrol in Eastern Pacific Ocean
From U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area, Aug. 29, 2024 PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Escanaba (WMEC 907) returned home to Portsmouth, Wednesday, following a 46-day counter-drug patrol in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. While deployed, crew…
Aug.30-Sept. 2 U.S. Central Command Update
From U.S. Central Command Sept. 2, 2024 Houthis attack two crude oil tankers TAMPA, Fla. – On the morning of Sep. 2, the Iranian-backed Houthis attacked two crude oil tankers, the Panama flagged/owned, Greek operated MV BLUE LAGOON I and the…
Acting Sec. Su, Navy Sec. Del Toro Highlight Workforce Development, National Security at Newport News’ Apprentice School
Toured site of PCU John F. Kennedy’s construction, world’s most capable, adaptable carrier From the U.S. Department of Labor, Aug. 29, 2025 WASHINGTON – Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su and Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro visited Virginia today…
68th Annual Tailhook Symposium Concludes
By Petty Officer 1st Class Aron Montan, Commander, Naval Air Forces RENO, Nev. – U.S. Navy and Marine Corps aviators, veterans, industry partners and supporters attended the 2024 Tailhook Association symposium, Aug. 22-24, at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nevada….
Coast Guard Cutter Campbell Returns Home Following 73-day Patrol in Windward Passage
From U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area, Aug. 29, 2024 NEWPORT, R.I. — The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Campbell (WMEC 909) returned to their home port in Newport, Wednesday, following a 73-day migrant interdiction patrol in the Windward Passage. Campbell…
