Release from U.S. Naval Forces Central Command Public Affairs ***** By U.S. Naval Forces Central Command Public Affairs | July 05, 2023 GULF OF OMAN — On July 5, U.S. forces prevented two attempted commercial tanker seizures by the Iranian Navy…
Marine Exchange of Southern California Commemorates 100 Years of Maritime Excellence
San Pedro, July 1, 2023 The Marine Exchange of Southern California, a beacon of maritime operations, is proud to announce its centennial anniversary. For a remarkable 100 years, the Marine Exchange has steadfastly promoted the safety, security, efficiency, reliability, and…
Ingalls Shipbuilding Successfully Completes Builder’s Trials for Calhoun (WMSL 759)
Release from HII ***** PASCAGOULA, Miss., June 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HII’s (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division announced today the successful completion of builder’s sea trials for the U.S. Coast Guard‘s newest national security cutter, Calhoun (WMSL 759). The…
Naval Air Warfare Center Teams Up With Military Sealift Command, U.s. Marines To Test Unmanned Aerial System Concept In An Expeditionary Environment
Release from Military Sealift Command ***** By Bill Mesta, USN Military Sealift Command 12 June 2023 ATLANTIC OCEAN – A team of contracted civilian Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) specialists from Texas-based Skyways teamed up with the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft…
US Navy Submarine Industrial Base Celebrates Growing Workforce
Release from Naval Sea Systems Command ***** June 29, 2023 By Team Submarines Public Affairs The Navy’s Submarine Industrial Base Program’s (SIB) Workforce Development Team in partnership with Department of Defense suppliers hosted more than 700 new workforce members for…
Navy Establishes Cyber Warfare Enlisted Rating
***** ARLINGTON, Va. — The U.S. Navy’s effort to expand its cyber warfare capabilities took another step with the establishment of the Cyber Warfare Technician (CWT) rating in its enlisted force. The CTWs will conduct both offensive and defensive cyber…
SECNAV Names Future Constellation-Class Guided-Missile Frigate Lafayette
From Secretary of the Navy Public Affairs ***** 29 June 2023 Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Carlos Del Toro announced in Paris that a future Constellation-class guided-missile frigate will be named USS Lafayette (FFG 65), June 29. The future USS…
Navy Accepts Delivery of Ship to Shore Connector, Landing Craft, Air Cushion 107
Release from Naval Sea Systems Command ***** June 28, 2023 New Orleans, Louisiana – The Navy accepted delivery of the next-generation landing craft, Ship to Shore Connector (SSC), Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) 107, on Jun. 28. The delivery of…
Navy establishes the Maritime Cyber Warfare Officer (MCWO) Designator — 1880
Release from Naval Information Forces Public Affairs Office ***** 27 June 2023 SUFFOLK, VA. – The Navy has announced the establishment of the Maritime Cyber Warfare Officer (MCWO) Designator via Naval Administrative Message (NAVADMIN) 143/23. The 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA),…
Nimitz Carrier Strike Group Returns to San Diego from Deployment
Release from U.S. Pacific Fleet ***** 28 June 2023 SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Ships from the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group (Nimitz CSG) returned to San Diego June 28, concluding a seven-month deployment to U.S. 3rd and 7th Fleet areas of…
