Tag Archives: Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro

Continuing Resolution Includes Funds for New Columbia-class Submarine

Continuing Resolution Includes Funds for New Columbia-class Submarine

An undated artist’s rendering of the planned Columbia-class submarine. Naval Sea Systems Command Image

The last-second funding measure that will fund the government until mid-November secures $621 million to ensure the start of construction for the second Columbia-class nuclear ballistic missile submarine but leaves several other programs in limbo. Read More

UPDATED: 5 Admirals, 7 Captains Punished For Red Hill Fuel Leaks

UPDATED: 5 Admirals, 7 Captains Punished For Red Hill Fuel Leaks

Fuels director, LCDR Shannon Bencs walks a portion of the 7 miles of tunnels of the Red Hill Underground Fuel Storage Facility on July 17, 2020. US Navy Photo

Secretary of Navy Carlos Del Toro issued three letters of censure Thursday to retired Navy flag officers over the fuel leak at Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility. Letters of instruction were issued to two other flag officers. Read More

Chinese Expansion Prompts Other Navies to Work Closer Together, Modernize Fleets

Chinese Expansion Prompts Other Navies to Work Closer Together, Modernize Fleets

Philippine Coast Guard Capt. Jaybom J. Calica, commanding officer of the BRP Gabriela Silang (OPV-8301) talks to crewmembers from the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton, the Philippine Coast Guard Vessel BRP Melchora Aquino (MRRV-9702) and the Japan Coast Guard Vessel Akitsushima (PLH 32) during a hotwash upon the conclusion of combined operations between the Japan, Philippine and U.S. Coast Guards in the South China Sea, June 7, 2023. US Coast Guard Photo

NEWPORT, R.I. ­­– The growing military and economic pressure from China in the Western Pacific and beyond is pushing international navies to seek new partnerships and accelerate modernization, U.S. naval leaders told USNI News at the International Seapower Symposium on Wednesday. Read More

Franchetti: Columbia Program Meeting Contracted Delivery Schedule

Franchetti: Columbia Program Meeting Contracted Delivery Schedule

Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti answers questions from members of the Senate Armed Services Committee during her confirmation hearing at the Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C., Sep. 14 2023. U.S. Navy Photo

The program to replace the Navy’s sea-based leg of the nuclear triad is on track for its new schedule, the nominee to lead the sea service told Congress on Thursday. Read More

VIDEO: VCNO Lisa Franchetti Takes Command of the Navy

VIDEO: VCNO Lisa Franchetti Takes Command of the Navy

Vice Chief of Naval Operations, Adm. Lisa Franchetti, who has been nominated to succeed Gilday as a service chief and a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on Aug. 14, 2023. DoD Photo

ANNAPOLIS, Md. – In a ceremony at the Naval Academy’s Memorial Hall, retiring Chief of Naval Operations Adm Mike Gilday was relieved by VCNO Adm. Lisa Franchetti. She will now perform the duties of CNO pending confirmation by the Senate amidst an ongoing block of confirmation for flag and general officers. Read More