OCTOBER 27, 2023 - The Navy will christen and launch the USNS Robert F. Kennedy (T-AO 208) as the newest John Lewis-class fleet replenishment oiler during an 8:00 a.m. PDT ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 28, in San Diego. The Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker Emerita, U.S. House of Representatives, will deliver the christening ceremony's principal address. Remarks will also be … [Read more...]
Maintenance and Sustainment Focus on Surface Force Readiness
OCTOBER 27, 2023 – Commander, Naval Surface Forces (CNSF) hosted a Maintenance and Sustainment Summit, Oct. 24 and 25 with a focus toward the on-time delivery and sustainment of ships, a key component of Surface Force readiness. The two-day event, which brought together senior Navy and Marine Corps officers, government civilians, and representatives from industry, sought to … [Read more...]
Navy Honors 40th Anniversary of Beirut Bombings
OCTOBER 24, 2023 - Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Carlos Del Toro spoke at the 40th Annual Beirut Memorial Observance at the Beirut Memorial, Lejeune Memorial Gardens, on Oct. 23. The observance honors the fallen service members who served in Lebanon from 1958 to 1984 and in Grenada; especially those killed in the Beirut Bombing on Oct. 23, 1983. Secretary Del Toro was … [Read more...]
National Guardsmen Prepare for Deployment
A Georgia Army National Guard Soldier provides a blood sample for medics during a Soldier Readiness Processing (SRP) event October 20, 2023 in Fort Stewart, Ga. OCTOBER 23, 2023 - After months of training and planning by key leaders and staff, the Georgia Army National Guard’s 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team is completing readiness requirements before deploying in early … [Read more...]
Navy Completes Final F/A-18 Hornet Center Barrel Replacement
OCTOBER 23, 2023 - Whether it is due to its all-weather versatility and reliability, or its run with the renowned flight demonstration team, the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, the F/A-18 Hornet has been a combat-proven platform for the Navy and Marine Corps for many years. It’s a historic aircraft with an extensive past – one that would certainly not be as long or successful without … [Read more...]