Carrier Ford’s Maiden Deployment Could Face 2-Year Delay Due to Shock Trials

September 10, 2015 10:43 AM

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 17, 2013) Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) transits the James River during the ships launch and transit to Newport News Shipyard pier three for the final stages of construction and testing. The Ford was christened Nov. 9, 2013, and is currently under construction at Huntington Ingalls Industries Newport News Shipyard (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Second Class Aidan P. Campbell/Released)

The Navy’s newest aircraft carrier may see a two-year delay in its maiden deployment, after Pentagon officials announced last month it would be put through shock trials before being allowed overseas. Read More →

Admirals: Fleet Readiness Plan Could Leave Carrier Gaps, Overwhelm Shipyards

By: Megan Eckstein

September 9, 2015 4:35 PM

USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) leads a formation of ships from Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12 during a maneuvering exercise on Sept. 23, 2014. US Navy Photo

SAN DIEGO – The Navy is nine months into its new deployment model – the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP) – designed to keep carrier strike groups from unexpectedly long deployments and allow time for needed ship upkeep.

The plan promises to make life more predictable for sailors and maintainers, but service officials are already running into roadblocks that, if not addressed by Navy leadership and Congress, could exacerbate gaps in overseas carrier presence and further burden the maintenance community. Read More →

Clinton Speaks in Support of Iran Nuclear Deal, Across Town Republicans Don’t

By: John Grady

September 9, 2015 4:27 PM

Former Secretary of State Hilary Clinton speaking on Sept. 9, 2015 at the Brookings Institution.

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Wednesday that in backing the pending agreement on the Iranian nuclear weapons program her position was one of “distrust and verify.” Read More →

Video: MV-22 Osprey Takes Off from USS Boxer

September 9, 2015 1:26 PM

The following is footage of a Bell-Boeing MV-22 Osprey lifting off from the deck of USS Boxer (LHD-4) during the ongoing Dawn Blitz 2015 exercise on Sept. 5, 2015. Read More →

Former CIA Spy Ship Hughes Glomar Explorer Sold for Scrap

By: Sam LaGrone

September 9, 2015 1:15 PM

An undated photograph of the Hughes Glomar Explorer. US Navy Photo

The owners of a ship used to execute one of the most world’s most complicated and expensive pieces of espionage have sold it for scrap. Read More →

Carrier USS George Washington Departs San Diego After 4-Day Delay for Repair Work

By: Gidget Fuentes

September 8, 2015 4:04 PM

The Nimitz-class aircraft carriers USS George Washington (CVN 73) and USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) are pierside at Naval Air Station North Island while conducting a hull-swap on Aug. 18, 2015. US Navy photo.

SAN DIEGO – Fresh with minor repairs that delayed its planned departure by four days, the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN-73) pulled away from North Island Naval Air Station in Coronado, Calif., for a notable deployment. Read More →

Panel: Moves from Putin Administration Ending ‘Strategic Holiday ‘ for U.S., NATO

By: John Grady

September 8, 2015 1:17 PM

Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2013.

“Thanks to Vladimir Putin, it looks like the strategic holiday is over” for the United States and NATO when it comes to examining the role that non-strategic nuclear weapons in Europe will play in the alliance, a leading expert on Russia’s foreign and military policy said Friday. Read More →

Outgoing 7th Fleet Commander Challenges Successor, Aucoin, to Continue Momentum

By: Megan Eckstein

September 8, 2015 12:41 PM

Adm. Scott H. Swift, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, congratulates Vice Adm. Robert L. Thomas, commander U.S. 7th Fleet, during a change of command ceremony at Fleet Activities Yokosuka Fleet Theater on Sept. 7, 2015. US Navy photo.

Vice Adm. Joseph Aucoin assumed command of U.S. 7th Fleet on Monday, relieving Vice Adm. Robert Thomas of his duties. Read More →

Last Rota-bound Destroyer USS Carney Leaves Mayport

By: Sam LaGrone

September 8, 2015 11:53 AM

Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Carney (DDG-64) returns to Naval Station Mayport after a deployment in 2014. US Navy Photo

The fourth and final guided missile destroyer that will serve as part of the forward deployed U.S. ballistic missile defense (BMD) network in Europe has left Naval Station Mayport, Fla., the Navy announced on Tuesday. Read More →

Document: Report to Congress on Navy Laser, Railgun and Hypervelocity Projectile Programs

September 8, 2015 9:59 AM

The following is the Sept. 2, 2015 Congressional Research Service report, Navy Lasers, Railgun and Hypervelocity Projectile: Background and Issues for Congress. Read More →

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