By Lt. Mckensey Cobb, June 27, 2024 STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR – The amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), flagship of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group (WSP ARG) and embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC) transited the Strait…
June 26 U.S. Central Command Update
From U.S. Central Command TAMPA, Fla. – In the past 24 hours, U.S. Central Command forces successfully destroyed one Houthi radar site in a Houthi controlled area of Yemen. It was determined the radar site presented an imminent threat to U.S.,…
Keel Authenticated for Future USNS Sojourner Truth
By Team Ships Strategic Operations, June 21, 2024 SAN DIEGO – The keel for the future USNS Sojourner Truth (T-AO 210), a John Lewis-class fleet replenishment oiler, was authenticated at General Dynamics (GD) NASSCO, June 21. The ship is named…
Iron Mountain Anticipates Increase in Work for the Navy Under GPO Contract
ARLINGTON, Va. — An information technology company expects its business with the U.S Department of the Navy to increase as task orders come under a government contract from the U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO) for document scanning and conversion services. …
SECNAV Names Future Guided Missile Frigate USS Galvez (FFG 67)
From SECNAV Public Affairs, 21 June 2024 MADRID – Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced that a future Constellation-class Guided Missile Frigate, FFG 67, will be named USS Galvez, June 21. Secretary Del Toro made the announcement while…
Austal USA Starts Construction on T-ATS 13
MOBILE, Ala. – Austal USA has started construction on the future USNS James D. Fairbanks (T-ATS 13), the third of five steel U.S. Navy Navajo Class Towing, Salvage, and Rescue Ships Austal USA has under contract with the Navy. Construction…
June 20 Central Command Update
From U.S. Central Command June 20, 2024 TAMPA, Fla. – In the past 24 hours, U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) forces successfully destroyed four Iranian-backed Houthi uncrewed surface vessels (USV) in the Red Sea, and two uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) over the…
SECNAV: Hanwha Group’s Acquisition of Philly Shipyard a ‘Game Changer’
From SECNAV Public Affairs ARLINGTON, Va.– In February 2024, Secretary Del Toro traveled to Korea and Japan to meet with key shipbuilding executives. While in Korea, he toured Hanwha and HD Hyundai shipyards and met with company leaders. In his meetings…
U.S. Navy Efforts Aid in Baltimore Channel Reopening
By Naval Sea Systems Command Office of Corporate Communications SUPSALV June 12, 2024 BALTIMORE — The U.S. Navy’s Supervisor of Salvage and Diving (SUPSALV) led critical efforts in support of the Unified Command in clearing the Port of Baltimore’s Fort McHenry…
June 18/19 U.S. Central Command Update
From U.S. Central Command June 19,2024 TAMPA, Fla. – In the past 24 hours, U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) forces successfully destroyed two Iranian-backed Houthi uncrewed surface vessels (USV) in the Red Sea. Separately, USCENTCOM forces successfully destroyed one ground control station…
