NOVEMBER 13, 2024 - Asbestos was widely used in the military between the 1920s and 1980s for its heat-resistant and fireproof properties; the material was ubiquitous in shipyards, barracks, aircraft hangars, and military vehicles. The Navy, in particular, used asbestos in shipbuilding and maintenance, especially in the engine rooms and below-deck areas. Unfortunately, this … [Read more...]
Archives for 2024
Coast Guard’s “Queen of the Fleet” Turns 80
NOVEMBER 9, 2024 - The USCGC Smilax (WLIC 315) celebrated its 80th anniversary on Nov. 7, 2024, during a ceremony attended by current and former crewmembers in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina. Commissioned Nov. 1, 1944 during World War II, Smilax is the oldest active Coast Guard cutter. It has been recognized as the "Queen of the Fleet" since 2011 when the USCGC Acushnet … [Read more...]
Navy to Commission USS John Basilone
NOVEMBER 9, 2024 - Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John Basilone (DDG 122) will be commissioned, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. EST in New York. The Honorable Carlos Del Toro, Secretary of the Navy, will deliver the commissioning ceremony's principal address. Remarks will also be provided by Admiral Daryl Caudle, Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command, … [Read more...]
DoD Eyes Smooth Transition to Next Administration
NOVEMBER 8, 2024 - Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III issued a recent message to the force that emphasized the Defense Department's commitment to a professional, orderly and calm transition to the next commander in chief, the Pentagon announced today. In that message sent out Wednesday, "Secretary Austin reiterated that the U.S. military will stand ready to carry out … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Discovers Volcano-Like Underwater Feature
Bathymetric data of volcano-like feature discovered on the continental slope along the north slope of Alaska during the USCGC Healy October 2024 mapping mission. The feature rises from the seabed approximately 585 meters, residing approximately 1600 meters below the surface at its shallowest depth. (Image courtesy of NOAA) NOVEMBER 8, 2024 — U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Healy … [Read more...]