JULY 20, 2021 - Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) marked a milestone in its support of the F-35 Lightning II program when the depot inducted its 100th F-35 for modifications June 11. The induction signifies more than just a number – it represents eight years of efforts to stand up and grow the F-35 modification line at the depot, said FRCE Commanding Officer Col. Thomas A. … [Read more...]

JULY 19, 2021 - The future USNS John Lewis (T-AO 205), the first ship in the U.S. Navy’s John Lewis-class fleet oiler program, was christened July 17 during a ceremony in San Diego. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), served as the principal speaker at the ceremony. “As House Speaker, I am deeply honored to lead this Congressional delegation of many friends of our beloved … [Read more...]

JULY 16, 2021 – Candidates of Crewman Qualification Training (CQT) Class 115 completed Naval Special Warfare’s (NSW) assessment and selection pipeline to become Special Warfare Combatant-craft Crewmen (SWCC), earning their pins and graduating, Thursday, July 15, 2021. Graduates of any NSW assessment and selection pipeline have met the rigorous standards to enter their chosen … [Read more...]

JULY 14, 2021 - Commander, Naval Air Forces (CNAF) hosted a dinner aboard the USS Midway (CV 41) Museum to commemorate the historic battle and honor two surviving Battle of Midway Veterans. Vice Adm. Kenneth Whitesell, Commander, Naval Air Forces , spoke about the courage and character of those who fought at Midway. “It has been 79 years since our brave veterans … [Read more...]

JULY 14, 2021 - Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles received a tour aboard the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams. While aboard, Robles met with The Honorable Conrad Tribble, Charge d'Affaires at the U.S. Embassy Madrid, and other dignitaries from the Spanish and U.S. military, including Rear Adm. Ben Reynolds, director of Maritime Headquarters for … [Read more...]