MARCH 5, 2024 – Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) recently welcomed aviation icon Fat Albert and its team for scheduled inspections and maintenance, which gave FRCE a unique opportunity to learn from the “best of the best.” FRCE’s Minor Depot Inspection (MDI) Team worked alongside the Blue Angels Fat Albert Maintenance Team to complete annual maintenance and inspections on … [Read more...]

MARCH 4, 2024 - With annual winter training completed in El Centro, the Blue Angels have been deemed “air show ready” following Rear Adm. Richard Brophy’s certification, Feb. 29. The season marks the 78th year of the team’s history as they prepare to perform in over 34 events leading up to the end of the airshow season. “This year’s team has met the Navy’s high standards for … [Read more...]

Military and diplomatic leaders from various participating nations attend the opening ceremony of Cutlass Express 2024. Exercises like Cutlass Express foster trust between participating nations by promoting mutual understanding and cooperation. These established and tested partnerships will help us overcome the challenges that threaten freedom and security on the world’s … [Read more...]

FEBRUARY 26, 2024 – Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti visited Naval Foundry and Propeller Center (NFPC), the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Compatibility Test Facility (CTF), and the Philly Shipyard, Feb. 22. Franchetti’s visit provided her the opportunity to receive updates on submarine production, to discuss innovative practices in the shipbuilding … [Read more...]

FEBRUARY 23, 2024 - Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced the formation of the Department of the Navy (DON) Maritime Economic Deterrence Executive Council (MEDEC) during a panel discussion hosted by the Aspen Institute and powered by the Bloomberg Foundation, Feb. 22. MEDEC, co-chaired by our Principal Military Deputy to the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for … [Read more...]