Release from Secretary of the Navy Public Affairs ***** 27 October 2023 SAN DIEGO – Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced today that a future Bethesda-class expeditionary medical ship will be named USNS Balboa (EMS 2), during a ceremony…
General Dynamics NASSCO Christens & Launches the USNS Robert F. Kennedy (T-AO 208)
Release from NASSCO ***** Posted on October 28, 2023 SAN DIEGO – General Dynamics NASSCO christened and launched the future USNS Robert F. Kennedy (T-AO 208), the fourth ship for the U.S. Navy’s John Lewis-class fleet oiler program, today. House Speaker Emerita…
U.S. Coast Guard dispatches assistance to Vanuatu in the aftermath of Tropical Cyclone Lola
Release from U.S. Coast Guard 14th District ***** Oct. 28, 2023 HONOLULU – The U.S. Coast Guard was on scene to provide timely assistance and support to the island nation of Vanuatu following the devastating impact of Tropical Cyclone Lola,…
Coast Guard establishes first California-based Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) program
Release from U.S. Coast Guard District 11 ***** Oct. 28, 2023 SAN DIEGO — The U.S. Coast Guard announces the establishment of its first California-based Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) program. Rear Adm. Andrew M. Sugimoto, Eleventh District Commander, announced…
Fairbanks Morse Defense Expands Product Portfolio with American Fan Acquisition
Defense contractor adds axial and centrifugal fan design, manufacturing, and servicing to its portfolio, expanding turnkey marine solutions Release from Fairbanks Morse Defense ***** BELOIT, Wis. – October 30, 2023 – Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD), a portfolio company of Arcline…
SECNAV Del Toro Releases One Navy-Marine Corps Team: Advancing Department of the Navy Priorities
Release from the Office of the Secretary of the Navy ***** WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES 10.26.2023 Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro released his updated strategic guidance today – One Navy-Marine Corps Team: Advancing Department of the Navy…
Coast Guard offloads nearly $500 million in illegal narcotics at Port Everglades
***** Coast Guard 7th District MIAMI — The crew of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter James offloaded over than 33,200 pounds of cocaine and 12,400 pounds of marijuana worth approximately $448 million in Port Everglades, Thursday. The offloaded drugs were interdicted during…
Norway to Add Sikorsky MH-60R Helicopters for Critical Maritime Missions
Release from Lockheed Martin ***** OWEGO, N.Y., Oct. 26, 2023 — The U.S. Navy awarded Lockheed Martin a contract to produce six multi-mission MH-60R Seahawk helicopters for the Norwegian government. Designed and built by Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, MH-60R…
USCGC Oliver Henry concludes 28-day patrol, strengthening sovereignty and resource security in Blue Pacific
Release from U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam, Oct. 27, 2023 SANTA RITA, Guam — The USCGC Oliver Henry (WPC 1140) crew returned to homeport on Oct. 15 after a 28-day patrol that reinforced the U.S. commitment to sovereignty and…
Navy to Christen and Launch Fleet Replenishment Oiler USNS Robert F. Kennedy
***** OCT. 27, 2023 The Navy will christen and launch the USNS Robert F. Kennedy (T-AO 208) as the newest John Lewis-class fleet replenishment oiler during an 8:00 a.m. PDT ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 28, in San Diego. The Honorable…
