FEBRUARY 13, 2020 - The U.S. Navy conducted a scheduled, one-missile test flight of an unarmed life-extended Trident II (D5LE) missile from USS Maine (SSBN-741), an Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine, on the Western Test Range off the coast of San Diego, California, today. This was part of a Demonstration and Shakedown Operation, designated DASO-30. The primary … [Read more...]
Top Navy, Marine Leaders Meet With Companies to Address Privatized Housing
FEBRUARY 12, 2020 - Navy and Marine Corps leaders met with privatized housing company executives at Joint Base Anacostia Bolling Feb. 5 as part of the Department of the Navy’s strategy to develop long-term improvements across the enterprise. The working meeting is part of the Navy’s three-pronged approach to reestablish active and engaged leaders, reinforce current Navy … [Read more...]
Newest F-35A Squadron Brings Fifth-generation Capabilities to Red Flag
FEBRUARY 12, 2020 - Pilots and maintainers with the 421st Fighter Squadron are launching and flying the F-35A Lightning II in their first Red Flag exercise together. The exercise, which takes place from Jan. 27-Feb. 15, is meant to give at least 10 combat-representative sorties to younger pilots to better prepare them for real combat against very capable adversaries. The … [Read more...]
U.S. Navy Rhino Demonstration Team Announces 2020 Air Show Schedule
FEBRUARY 11, 2020 - Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106’s Rhino Demo Team announced their air show schedule for the 2020 season. The team consists of pilots, weapon systems officers (WSOs) and maintenance crew. The mission objective of the Rhino Demo Team is to share the rich heritage of Naval Aviation and display the hard work and dedication of service members of the U.S. … [Read more...]
USS Little Rock Departs on Maiden Deployment
FEBRUARY 7, 2020 - Beginning its maiden deployment, USS Little Rock (LCS 9) departed its Mayport, Florida, homeport Feb. 6 for the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility, where the Freedom-variant littoral combat ship will operate. U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet employ forces in cooperative maritime security operations to maintain access, fortify the … [Read more...]