SAN DIEGO, January 17, 2014 (NNS) - The USNS John Glenn (MLP 2) successfully completed Builder's Sea Trials Jan. 13. During the week of sea trials the shipbuilder, General Dynamics National Steel and Shipbuilding Co. (NASSCO), conducted comprehensive tests to demonstrate the performance of all of the ship's major systems. "John Glenn performed extremely well, a testament … [Read more...]
SECNAV, CNO Affirm Importance of Surface Navy, Sailors at SNA
CRYSTAL CITY, Va., January 15, 2014 (NNS) - Naval leaders, government officials and members of private industry gathered to discuss the surface navy's future at the 26th Annual Surface Navy Association (SNA) Symposium in Crystal City, Va., Jan. 14. This year's theme is Surface Warfare--Warfighting First. The symposium kicked off with a general membership address by SNA … [Read more...]
USS Rentz Intercepts 313 Kilograms of Cocaine Worth More Than $10 Million
USS RENTZ, At Sea, January 13, 2014 (NNS) - The frigate USS Rentz (FFG 46), Helicopter Squadron Anti-Submarine Warfare Light 49 Detachment 5, and U.S. Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachment (LEDET) personnel disrupted approximately 313 kilograms of cocaine while conducting counter drug trafficking operations in December in the 4th Fleet Area of Responsibility (AOR). The … [Read more...]
January Application Phase Opens for Sailors Seeking Orders
MILLINGTON, Tenn., Jan. 10, 2014 (NNS) - The Career Management System Interactive Detailing (CMS-ID) application phase started Jan. 9, and is scheduled to remain open through 5 a.m. Central time, Jan. 21 for active duty and Full-Time Support Sailors in their orders-negotiation window, officials said. Enlisted Sailors use CMS-ID to review and apply for permanent … [Read more...]
Statement on Missing Pilot From MH-53E Helo Crash Off Coast of Virginia
NORFOLK, Va., Jan. 10, 2014 (NNS) - On Jan. 8, 2014 a Navy MH-53E helicopter crashed off the coast of Virginia Beach, Va. The wife of the missing pilot has asked the Navy to release his name. The family asks for privacy during this difficult time. The missing pilot is Lt. Sean Christopher Snyder, 39, from Santee, Calif. On behalf of the Snyder family: They wish to express … [Read more...]