By Team Ships Strategic Operations, Aug. 29, 2024 Bath, Maine – The keel for the future USS William Charette (DDG 130), an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, was laid during a ceremony on Aug. 29 at General Dynamic Bath Iron Works…
Senior Navy Leader Visits Indo-Pacific for AUKUS, Strengthens Interoperability from Under Secretary of the Navy Public Affairs
From SECNAV Public Affairs, Sept. 4, 2024 PERTH, Australia – Acting Under Secretary of the Navy Tom Mancinelli traveled to Perth, Australia, Sept. 1-3, to meet with partner navies, government officials, and military leaders to discuss their shared commitment to…
USS Laboon Returns Home from Combat Deployment
From U.S. Fleet Forces Command, Sept. 1, 2024 NORFOLK, Virginia – The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Laboon (DDG 58) returned to Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, from an independent deployment to the U.S. 2nd, 5th, and 6th fleet areas of…
Hughes and Boost Mobile Demonstrate Automated, Multi-Transport Network Management for Resiliency at the Tactical Edge
From Hughes Network Systems, Aug. 27, 2024 Standalone 5G Network with enterprise management and control ensure Primary Alternate Contingency Emergency (PACE) planning for warfighter communications GERMANTOWN, Md., Aug, 27, 2024 —Hughes Network Systems and Boost Mobile, EchoStar (Nasdaq: SATS) companies, successfully demonstrated optimized,…
Aug.30-Sept. 2 U.S. Central Command Update
From U.S. Central Command Sept. 2, 2024 Houthis attack two crude oil tankers TAMPA, Fla. – On the morning of Sep. 2, the Iranian-backed Houthis attacked two crude oil tankers, the Panama flagged/owned, Greek operated MV BLUE LAGOON I and the…
Acting Sec. Su, Navy Sec. Del Toro Highlight Workforce Development, National Security at Newport News’ Apprentice School
Toured site of PCU John F. Kennedy’s construction, world’s most capable, adaptable carrier From the U.S. Department of Labor, Aug. 29, 2025 WASHINGTON – Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su and Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro visited Virginia today…
68th Annual Tailhook Symposium Concludes
By Petty Officer 1st Class Aron Montan, Commander, Naval Air Forces RENO, Nev. – U.S. Navy and Marine Corps aviators, veterans, industry partners and supporters attended the 2024 Tailhook Association symposium, Aug. 22-24, at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nevada….
SECNAV Del Toro and Mayor Adams Announce International Naval Review 250
From SECNAV Public Affairs, 29 August 2024 Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro and New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced on August 29th that the Navy and the City of New York will host International Naval Review 250…
USS Cowpens Decommissioned After 33 Years of Service
From Chief Petty Officer Mark Faram, 28 August 2024 SAN DIEGO – Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Cowpens (CG 63) was recognized for more than 33 years of naval service during the decommissioning ceremony at Naval Base San Diego on August…
The U.S. Navy Collaborates with Colleges and Universities to Transition Cutting-Edge Capabilities to the Fleet
New “Investment Horizons” Framework Accelerates Technology Transitions from Academia to Defense ARLINGTON, Va., August 27, 2024 – As the world grapples with increasing geopolitical tensions and the race for technological dominance intensifies, the Office of Naval Research (ONR), led by…
