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U.S. ONR-funded Researchers Recognized by President

Aug 14, 2012

Six researchers funded by the Office of Naval Research (ONR) honored with Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers.“ONR has always had an excellent ability to identify and foster young talent by keeping current with the most innovative research being done in various fields…

Electric Boat Awarded US$16-million U.S. Navy Contract

Aug 10, 2012

U.S. Navy awards Electric Boat a contract for nuclear-maintenance work for submarines homeported at Naval Submarine Base in Groton.Electric Boat is a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics.Under the contract, Electric Boat will continue…

U.S. Warship Saves Gulf of Oman Boat-blaze Victims

Aug 09, 2012

The U.S. Navy reports the rescue of 10 mariners from a blazing wooden Iran-flagged boat.The recent rescue by the destroyer USS James E. Williams is at least the seventh involving Iranian sailors in nearly two years and is a reminder of U.S…

US Warship Leaves Builder's Yard for Commissioning

Aug 08, 2012

The Navy's littoral combat ship, the future USS Fort Worth sails from Marinette Marine's shipyard for Galveston, Texas.Fort Worth is the third littoral combat ship delivered to the Navy, and the second LCS of the steel, semi-planing, mono…

Ingalls Shipbuilding Cuts First Plate for USN's LPD 27

Aug 08, 2012

The ship, under construction at Ingalls Shipbuilding division, is the 11th ship in the 'USS San Antonio' (LPD 17) class of ships.On July 27 2012 Ingalls was awarded a US$1.5-billion contract to build LPD 27. The start of fabrication milestone…

USS Abraham Lincoln Coming Home

Aug 03, 2012

Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln due soon at Naval Station Norfolk after 8-month deployment.Commanded by Capt. John D. Alexander, Lincoln departed Naval Station Everett, Wash., her home since January 1997, in December 2011…

USN Submarine Work Contract Awarded to General Dynamics

Aug 02, 2012

Navy awards General Dynamics a contract to plan submarine maintenance and modernization work.The U.S. Navy has awarded General Dynamics Electric Boat a $6.9 million contract modification to plan maintenance and modernization work on the Los…

President Obama Announces Key Administration Post

Aug 02, 2012

President Barack Obama ha announced his intent to nominate Captain Arthur H. Sulzer, USN (ret) as a Member, Advisory Board of the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation.Captain Arthur H. Sulzer, USN (ret), is President of Arthur H…

U.S. Navy Shipbuilding Costs 2013 Questioned by CBO

Jul 26, 2012

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) analyses the Navy's fiscal year 2013 shipbuilding plan.Since 2006, CBO has performed an analysis of the Navy’s annual report on its plans for building new ships over the next 30 years. The current CBO…

Submarine Sinks Ship During RIMPAC Exercises

Jul 24, 2012

Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN) submarine 'HMAS Farncomb' sinks target ship, the 12,106-tonne former 'USNS Kilauea' off Hawaii.Farncomb, a Collins Class submarine, fired one Mark 48 Torpedo and achieved a hit just below the bridge of the ship as part of a sinking exercise…

US 'Great Green Fleet' Visit by SECNAV, CNO

Jul 23, 2012

The Secretary of the Navy & Chief of Naval Operations visit USS Nimitz for RIMPAC bio-fuel demonstration The Secretary of the Navy, the honorable Ray Mabus, and Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan Greenert, visited the aircraft carrier…

RAN Signs to Explore Bio-fuel Use with U.S. Navy

Jul 20, 2012

The Royal Australian Navy signs an agreement with the US Navy to explore the increased use of environmentally friendly fuelsAustralia’s Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Ray Griggs, AO, CSC, RAN and the US Secretary for Navy, Ray Mabus, have signed…

'Don't Give up the Ship' Flag to be Presented by Perry Group

Jul 20, 2012

Descendants of Oliver Hazard Perry to present 'Don't Give up the Ship' flag to Navy Rear Admiral Greg Nosal aboard 'USS De Wert'In a symbolic transfer of command, the direct descendants of Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry will present Navy Rear…

Marauder Fired on by U.S. Fleet Tanker

Jul 17, 2012

A small motor vessel fired on in the Persian Gulf after ignoring warnings to keep away from 'USNS Rappahannock' The incident occured near Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates.In accordance with Navy force protection procedures, the sailors on…

This Day in Naval History - July 13

Jul 13, 2012

From the Navy News Service:  1863 - USS Wyoming battled Japanese warlord's forces. 1939 - Appointment of Rear Adm. Richard Byrd as commanding officer of 1939-1941 Antarctic Expedition. 1943 - During Battle of Kolombangara in Solomon Islands…

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