OCTOBER 30, 2023 - Fleet replenishment oiler USNS Robert F. Kennedy (T-AO 208), the Military Sealift Command’s newest ship, was christened during a ceremony at the General Dynamics NASSCO shipyard in San Diego, Calif., today. The event was attended dignitaries including The honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House Emerita, U.S. House of Representatives; Carlos Del Toro, … [Read more...]
Del Toro Releases One Navy-Marine Corps Team Priorities
OCTOBER 27, 2023 – Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro released his updated strategic guidance today – One Navy-Marine Corps Team: Advancing Department of the Navy Priorities. The document informs activities within the Department of the Navy to include planning, investments, budgeting, and prioritization of personnel and resources. “For more than two years, I have had … [Read more...]
Navy to Christen USNS Robert F. Kennedy
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...]