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CNO to Elevate Navy Safety Center to a Two-Star Command

ARLINGTON, Va. — The chief of naval operations is increasing the focus of the Navy on safety in its operations by elevating the Naval Safety Center to a full command.  CNO Adm. Michael Gilday, speaking Jan. 11 to an audience at…

Kitchener: SWO Retention on An Upward Trend

ARLINGTON, Va. — The retention of surface warfare officers is improving, the U.S. Navy’s “surface boss” said, one metric that affirms the Navy’s efforts to assess its readiness and to take action to address the challenges.   “Within the wardroom, SWO…

CNO Gilday Issues New ‘Charge of Command’ to Commanders

WASHINGTON — Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday issued a new “charge of command” to commanders Jan. 10, the CNO’s public affairs said in a release.   The document highlights and lays out CNO’s expectations for commanders at every…

Commander, Naval Surface Force Releases Force Alignment Document

ARLINGTON, Va. — Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, commander of Naval Surface Forces released “Surface Warfare: The Competitive Edge,” at the Surface Navy Association National Conference, Jan 11, the Navy said in a release.  The document was designed to better align…

CNO Emphasizes Hypersonics During Alabama Visit

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday traveled to Courtland and Huntsville, Alabama, Jan. 6, to visit Dynetics and Lockheed Martin facilities with Alabama Rep. Mo Brooks, the CNO’s public affairs officer said in a release.  Gilday…

BAE Systems to Modernize USS Mitscher

NORFOLK, Va. — BAE Systems has received a $1.9 million contract from the U.S. Navy for the maintenance and modernization of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57). The value of the competitively awarded contract could reach $101.2…

USS Milwaukee Returns to Sea After COVID Confinement

NAVAL STATION GUANTANAMO BAY — USS Milwaukee (LCS 5) a Freedom variant littoral combat ship, returned to sea Jan. 3 after being in port as a result of a portion of the crew testing positive for COVID-19, Cmdr. Katherine L Meadows,…

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