MARCH 6, 2020 - Commander, Submarine Forces (COMSUBFOR) officially commenced Ice Exercise (ICEX) 2020 in the Arctic Ocean with the construction of a temporary ice camp, Camp Seadragon, and the arrival of two U.S. Navy fast-attack submarines March 4. ICEX 2020 is a three week biennial exercise that offers the Navy the opportunity to assess its operational readiness in the … [Read more...]
Navy Reserves Celebrates 105th Birthday
MARCH 4, 2020 - Reserve Sailors have answered the nation’s call for over 100 years with a proud legacy forged by dedicated men and women willing to put civilian careers on hold and serve in defense of the country. Today we celebrate the Navy Reserve’s 105th birthday. Created in 1915 in response to the World War I, the Navy Reserve made up approximately 84 percent of the … [Read more...]
Navy Celebrates Opening of Cyber Foundry
FEBRUARY 19, 2020 - The U.S. Navy Cyber Warfare Development Group (NCWDG) celebrated the opening of the Cyber Foundry with a ribbon cutting ceremony Feb. 18. The Cyber Foundry is a development site for some of the U.S. Navy’s cyber-warfare capabilities by combining a modern physical environment, trained and experienced personnel, industry-leading processes and updated … [Read more...]
Navy Successfully Tests Trident II Missile
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...]