AUGUST 3, 2021 - Leaders of the three military sea services spoke today about the challenges ahead and how the services plan to navigate through the rough waters. Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Michael M. Gilday, Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. David H. Berger and Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Karl L. Schultz spoke at the Navy League of the United States' Sea-Air-Space … [Read more...]
Navy Cybersecurity Expert Explores ‘Weapons of Mass Disruption’
AUGUST 2, 2021 - The German War Machine of World War II utilized a military tactic, known as Blitzkrieg, to create psychological shock and disorganization of enemy forces through surprise, speed and superiority in firepower. The German concept, which translates to “lightning war,” has been around – though under the earlier name Schwerpunktprinzip – since the Prussian military … [Read more...]
Navy Christens Future USS Hyman G. Rickover Submarine
AUGUST 2, 2021 – The Navy’s newest Virginia-class attack submarine, future USS Hyman G. Rickover (SSN 795), was christened during a ceremony at General Dynamics’ Electric Boat shipyard facility in Groton, Connecticut, July 31. “This submarine is a fitting tribute to Admiral Rickover, who truly transformed our Navy,” said Adm. James Caldwell, director, Naval Nuclear … [Read more...]
USS Independence Decommissions After Distinguished Service
JULY 30, 2021 – USS Independence (LCS 2), the lead ship of the Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship, recognized more than a decade of naval service during a decommissioning ceremony at Naval Base San Diego, July 29. Due to public health safety and restrictions of large public events related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the ceremony was a private event … [Read more...]
Navy Commander Discusses State of the Force
JULY 27, 2021 - Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, Commander, Naval Surface Forces, discussed the state of the surface force and his four priorities for the next year during a media roundtable at the Pentagon, July 22, 2021. Moving forward, Kitchener’s four goals are to improve readiness of surface force ships, continue improving professional development, ensure warfighting … [Read more...]