Tag Archives: Rear Adm. Bill Merz

Pentagon Nominates 5th, 3rd Fleet Commanders, Announces OPNAV Staff Appointments

Pentagon Nominates 5th, 3rd Fleet Commanders, Announces OPNAV Staff Appointments

Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Operations, Plans and Strategy) Vice Adm. John Aquilino speaks with international students from the Navy Command College (NCC) on April 21, 2017. US Navy photo.

The Navy announced several major staffing changes, including nominating two new numbered fleet commanders and two new appointments on the chief of naval operations’ staff. Read More

Navy Seeking Ways to Boost Interoperability Between Warfare Domains

Navy Seeking Ways to Boost Interoperability Between Warfare Domains

USS Ronald Reagan is underway off the coast of the Korean peninsula during exercise Invincible Spirit on Oct. 11, 2016. US Navy Photo

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. – The Navy is discussing where to invest in increased interoperability between planes, ships and submarines, seeking opportunities to boost areas with the least capability today or the biggest potential return on investment, several warfare directors said on Wednesday. Read More