ARLINGTON, Va. — The Marine Corps’ Force Design 2030 annual report has announced adjustments in the force levels of its Marine medium tiltrotor (VMM) squadrons that fly the MV-22B Osprey assault transport aircraft. “We originally planned to divest three MV-22…
Naval Safety Command to Conduct No-Notice, Short-Notice Inspections
ARLINGTON, Va. — The new Naval Safety Command intends to hold no-notice and short-notice safety inspections of Navy commands to identify and understand risk and assess the safety posture of the fleet, the new command’s first commander said. One-star Rear…
Q&A: Vice Adm. William J. Galinis, Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command
Vice Adm. Bill Galinis, commander, Naval Sea Systems Command, responded to questions about the Naval Sustainment System – Shipyard from Senior Editor Richard R. Burgess. What is the Naval Sustainment System – Shipyard? GALINIS: Naval Sustainment System – Shipyard (NSS-SY)…
CNO Updates Professional Reading Program
WASHINGTON — Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday released an update to the CNO Professional Reading Program, May 6, the CNO’s public affairs office said in a release. The CNO-Professional Reading Program consists of 12 books, and is a…
Coast Guard to Commission Fast Response Cutter Pablo Valent
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Coast Guard will commission the 48th Sentinel-class fast response cutter Pablo Valent (WPC 1148), into service at Coast Guard Sector St. Petersburg on May 11, the Coast Guard 7th District said May 6. Rear Adm….
Navy to Christen Future Littoral Combat Ship Beloit
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Navy will christen its newest Freedom-variant littoral combat ship, the future USS Beloit (LCS 29), during a 10:00 a.m. CDT ceremony Saturday, May 7, in Marinette, Wisconsin, the Defense Department said May 6. The Sen. Tammy…
Coast Guard Cutter Cuttyhunk Decommissioned after 34 Years of Service
PORT ANGELES, Wash. — The Coast Guard decommissioned Coast Guard Cutter Cuttyhunk (WPB 1322) May 5 during a ceremony held at Air Station Port Angeles that was presided over by Capt. Mark McDonnell, 13th Coast Guard District Chief of Response. Cuttyhunk…
Marine Corps Plans to Activate Second Adversary Aircraft Squadron in 2023
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Marine Corps plans to activate a second adversary aircraft squadron to meet the future aerial combat training needs of its fighter attack squadrons. The second squadron will provide the East Coast with similar training assets as…
Boeing Names Northern Virginia Office Its Global Headquarters; Establishes Research & Technology Hub
ARLINGTON, Va. — Boeing announced May 5 that its Arlington, Virginia campus just outside Washington, D.C. will serve as the company’s global headquarters. The aerospace and defense firm’s employees in the region support various corporate functions and specialize in advanced…
USS Sioux City Begins First Deployment of LCS in 6th Fleet
NAPLES, Italy — In a historic moment for the region, a Freedom-variant littoral combat ship, USS Sioux City (LCS 11), deployed to U.S. 6th Fleet’s area of operations, supporting U.S. and NATO ally and partner interests in Europe and Africa,…
