Articles By: US Navy

USS Dewey DDG 105 Commissioned at Seal Beach

SEAL BEACH, Calif: USS Dewey (DDG105) was formally commissioned today in a ceremony on Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach, marking the first time a warship has been commissioned in the Orange County city. The new destroyer honors Adm. George Dewey (1837-1917) who commanded the Asiatic Station from the...

March 9th, 2010 | Navy News | Read More

E-2C Hawkeye 2000 Reinforces US Navy Wing in Japan

ATSUGI, Japan: Three new E-2C Hawkeye 2000 aircraft arrived at Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Japan to join Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 115 Feb. 28. The improved E-2C Hawkeye 2000 carries advanced capabilities over its predecessor in the areas of detection, processing, identification, communication...

March 4th, 2010 | Navy News | Read More

LCS 1 Arrives In Mayport, Prepares For Maiden Deployment

MAYPORT, Fla: USS Freedom (LCS 1), the Navy's first littoral combat ship (LCS), arrived at Naval Station Mayport, Fla., Jan. 26 to begin final preparations for her maiden deployment. While in Mayport, Freedom will undergo final counter-illicit trafficking and airborne use of force training and certification...

February 2nd, 2010 | Navy News | Read More

USS George H.W. Bush Departs for Sea Trials

NEWPORT NEWS, Va: USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) departed Northrop Grumman Newport News Shipbuilding in Newport News, Va., for sea trials Jan. 27 after a seven-month maintenance period. During Sea Trials, the ship's electronics, communication, navigation and other combat systems that were built or modified...

January 29th, 2010 | Navy News | Read More

Revolutionary Ship Readies for Commissioning

MOBILE, Ala: Pre-Commissioning Unit Independence (LCS 2) will be commissioned Jan. 16. Advanced technology, unique manning, and a very recognizable tri-hull – at first glance, nearly everything about Independence's steep angles, high bridge, and aluminum construction appears to be the first of its...

January 8th, 2010 | Navy News | Read More

Navy Accepts Delivery of Future USS Independence

WASHINGTON: The Navy officially accepted delivery of the future USS Independence (LCS 2) Dec. 18 during a short ceremony in Mobile, Ala. Independence is the second littoral combat ship delivered to the Navy, and the first LCS of the General Dynamics variant. LCS is a new breed of U.S. Navy warship with...

December 22nd, 2009 | Navy News | Read More

First Navy Test Pilot Flies P-8A Poseidon

NAVAIR PATUXENT RIVER, MD: When a new Navy aircraft takes to the skies it is always a proud moment for any aircraft program. For the actual pilot behind the controls, it is an even greater feeling. Lt. Roger Stanton had the privilege of being the first Navy test pilot to fly the P-8A Poseidon in October. “It...

December 16th, 2009 | Navy News | Read More

Ion Tiger Fuel Cell UAV Sets Flight Endurance Record

WASHINGTON: The Naval Research Laboratory's Ion Tiger, a hydrogen-powered fuel cell unmanned air vehicle (UAV), flew 26 hours and 1 minute, Nov. 16-17, carrying a 5-pound payload, setting another unofficial flight endurance record for a fuel-cell powered flight. The electric fuel cell propulsion system...

December 10th, 2009 | Air Force News | Read More

Carl Vinson Leaves Shipyard Ahead of Schedule

NEWPORT NEWS, Va: USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) departed the Northrop Grumman Naval Shipyard in Newport News, Va., after completing an extensive four-year refueling complex overhaul (RCOH) and a 14-week Post Shakedown Availability/Supplemental Restricted Availability (PSA/SRA) period, Dec. 3. Carl Vinson...

December 9th, 2009 | Navy News | Read More