SAN DIEGO — The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group returned home Aug. 11, marking the end of a seven-month deployment to U.S. 3rd and 7th Fleet area of operations, the USS Abraham Lincoln’s public affairs office said in a release. …
Newport News Shipbuilding to Host Ceremonial Keel-Laying of Enterprise (CVN 80)
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding division will host a ceremonial keel-laying for Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier Enterprise (CVN 80) on Saturday, Aug. 27, the company said in a release. CVN 80 is the third Gerald R….
George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group Deploys
NORFOLK, Va. — Commander, Carrier Strike Group 10, George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group (GHWBCSG) deployed aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) from Naval Station Norfolk, Aug. 10, the carrier strike group said in a…
HII Marks Construction Milestone in Virginia-Class Submarine Massachusetts
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding division has achieved a significant milestone in construction of Virginia-class submarine Massachusetts (SSN 798), the company said Aug. 10. Shipbuilders working on Massachusetts recently reached pressure hull complete, meaning that all of…
Carrier Air Wing 9 Returns from Indo-Pacific Deployment
SAN DIEGO — Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9, embarked aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), returned from a seven-month deployment to the U.S. 3rd and 7th Fleet areas of operations on Aug. 9, USS Abraham Lincoln public…
Coast Guard Offloads $22 Million in Seized Cocaine in San Juan, Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Joseph Tezanos and Caribbean Corridor Strike Force agents offloaded 2,425 pounds of seized cocaine Aug. 8, following three separate at-sea interdictions near Puerto Rico, the Coast Guard 7th…
NHHC Debuts New Naval History and Research Center
WASHINGTON NAVY YARD — Naval History and Heritage Command held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to showcase its newest conservation and preservation site Aug. 8 at the Washington Navy Yard. Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday spoke at the event for…
NAVSAFECOM Addresses Deficiencies, Enhances Safe Diving Fleetwide
NORFOLK, Va. — Divers across the naval enterprise will be safer, thanks in part to thorough assessments by the Naval Safety Command (NAVSAFECOM) resulting in an update to diving operations and maintenance by Naval Sea Systems Command, NAVSAFECOM Spokeswoman Amy…
Gen. Langley Assumes Command of U.S. Africa Command
STUTTGART, Germany — U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael E. Langley assumed command of U.S. Africa Command in a ceremony at Kelley Barracks, Stuttgart, Germany, Aug. 9, the command said in a release. “It is truly an honor to stand before…
MQ-8 Fire Scout Demonstrates Expeditionary Capability during Navy Exercise
PATUXENT RIVER, Md. — The Navy’s MQ-8C Fire Scout recently supported an Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations (EABO) exercise off the coast of California, demonstrating its capability to transition from ship-to-shore in a maritime environment, the Naval Air Systems Command said…
