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Fri, 29 Sep 2023 14:49:41 GMT

Navy to Commission Future Littoral Combat Ship Augusta
The Navy will commission the future USS Augusta (LCS 34) as the newest Independence-variant littoral combat ship (LCS) during a 10:00 a.m. EST ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 30, in Eastport, Maine.
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Thu, 28 Sep 2023 22:51:00 GMT

SECNAV Takes Accountability Actions Following Red Hill Investigation

SECNAV Public AffairsSecretary Del Toro issued Secretarial Letters of Censure (SLOCs) to three Navy flag officers who were in leadership roles connected to the fuel spills at Red Hill Bul More...

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 17:43:33 GMT

Readout of U.S. Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti’s Meeting with Romania’s Chief of Defense Staff Gen. Daniel Petrescu
Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti met with Romania’s Chief of Defense Staff Gen. Daniel Petrescu in the Pentagon, Sept. 28, 2023.
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Thu, 28 Sep 2023 16:45:11 GMT

No U.S. Injuries Following IRGC Navy Lazing Incident at Sea
MANAMA, Bahrain — Statement from U.S. Naval Forces Central Command Spokesman Cmdr. Rick Chernitzer:
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Wed, 27 Sep 2023 01:21:00 GMT

SECNAV Del Toro Calls for a New, Bold Maritime Statecraft in Era of Intense Strategic Competition
Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro today called for a “new maritime statecraft” to prevail in an era of intense strategic competition, during remarks at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, Sept. 26.
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Mon, 25 Sep 2023 17:22:00 GMT

Readout of the DON STB Fall Meeting
On Sept. 22, Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro hosted Department of the Navy Science and Technology Board (DON STB) Chair former Secretary of the Navy Dr. Richard Danzig and members for their first meeting at the Pentagon.
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Mon, 25 Sep 2023 16:38:15 GMT

USS Alabama (SSBN 731) Commanding Officer Relieved
The commanding officer of USS Alabama (SSBN 731) (Blue Crew), Cmdr. Michael Lyle, was relieved of command Sep. 22, 2023, by Rear Adm. Nicholas Tilbrook, Commander, Submarine Group 9, due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command.
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Fri, 22 Sep 2023 21:14:00 GMT

VCNO Hosts 25th International Seapower Symposium in Newport
Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti welcomed international heads of Navy and Coast Guard from nearly 100 nations at the U.S. Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island, September 19-22, for the 25th International Seapower Symposium (ISS).< More...

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 13:54:30 GMT

Assistant Secretary of the Navy Berger Kicks off Climate Week NYC with JROTC Students at Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum
NEW YORK — Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Energy, Installations, & Environment and Chief Sustainability Officer Meredith Berger started Climate Week NYC Youth Day by meeting with Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (JROTC) students More...

Sun, 17 Sep 2023 18:44:00 GMT

SECNAV Names Ship After American Abolitionist, Social Activist Harriet Tubman
Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Carlos Del Toro announced today that a future John Lewis-class oiler, T-AO 205-class, will be named after American abolitionist and social activist Harriet Tubman, Sept. 17.
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