JULY 17, 2023 - A research study at Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Division Keyport assessing participant engagement in virtual reality training compared to traditional in-person training is seeking recruits. The Naval Innovative Science and Engineering-funded project, called the “Virtual Reality Training Engagement Metrics Study,” is actively recruiting from among the NUWC … [Read more...]

JULY 14, 2023 – The first three officers in the Navy’s newest officer designation 1880, Maritime Cyber Warfare Officer (MCWO), started training in Computer Network Operator Qualification Course (CNOQC), which is being taught for the first time at Information Warfare Training Command Corry Station, on July 10, 2023. The new MCWOs will join with enlisted Sailors in CNOQC to … [Read more...]

JULY 14, 2023 – Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Carlos Del Toro announced today, that a future Navajo-class Towing, Salvage, and Rescue ship will be named USNS Billy Frank Jr. (T-ATS 11). The future T-ATS 11 honors Billy Frank Jr., who was a Nisqually tribal member and is an iconic Native American environmental leader and treaty rights activist. The name selection follows the … [Read more...]

JULY 13, 2023 - Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro directed the immediate implementation of the Brandon Act on Tuesday, July 11, in alignment with Department of Defense Directive-type Memorandum 23-005, “Self-Initiated Referral Process for Mental Health Evaluations of Service Members.” The Brandon Act honors the life of Petty Officer Third Class Brandon Caserta by … [Read more...]

JULY 12, 2023 – U.S. Navy Sailors partnered with Military Sealift Command civilian mariners and civilian contractors in a collaborative effort to successfully launch a Wave Glider unmanned surface vehicle (USV) from expeditionary fast transport ship USNS Burlington (T-EPF 10), June 30, 2023. The launch took place during the Burlington’s transit to Cartagena, Colombia ahead … [Read more...]