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...]
Navy’s New Council to Deter Adversarial Foreign Investment Risks
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...]
Del Toro Honors John L. Canley at Ship Commissioning
FEBRUARY 20, 2024 - The U.S. Navy commissioned Expeditionary Sea Base (ESB) USS John L. Canley (ESB 6) in Coronado, Calif., Feb. 17. During the ceremony, Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro discussed the importance of sharing the incredible stories of Navy heritage, such as Sgt. Maj. John L. Canley, the namesake of ESB 6. “While the legacy of African American service … [Read more...]
CENTCOM Intercepts Iranian Weapons Shipment Intended for Houthis
FEBRUARY 20, 2024 - A U.S. Coast Guard cutter, forward deployed to the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) area of responsibility, seized advanced conventional weapons and other lethal aid originating in Iran and bound to Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen from a vessel in the Arabian Sea on Jan. 28. The U.S. Coast Guard Sentinel-class fast-response cutter USCGC Clarence Sutphin … [Read more...]
USS John L. Canley Commissioned By US Navy
FEBRUARY 19, 2024 - The former Military Sealift Command Expeditionary Sea Base USS John L. Canley (ESB 6) was commissioned by the Navy at Naval Air Station North Island today. Over 1,200 people attended the ceremony including members of the Canley family, Marines who served with John Canley, family friends, shipyard and Navy employees, and ship crew members. The crowd was … [Read more...]