29 August 2023 SECNAV Del Toro Presents Posthumous Distinguished Flying Cross to WWII Hero Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Carlos Del Toro honored a World War II hero, presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal awards posthumously to Peter L. Smith, Aug. 16, 2023...
29 August 2023 SECNAV Del Toro Celebrates Navy Heritage at USS Intrepid 80th Commissioning Anniversary Ceremony Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Carlos Del Toro honored naval history, heritage, and heroes today during the 80th commissioning anniversary ceremony of the aircraft carrier USS Intrepid...
29 August 2023 SECNAV Del Toro Meets with Leaders in Sweden, Finland, and Ireland Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Carlos Del Toro visited Sweden, Finland, and Ireland to meet with partner and ally navies, government and military leaders, and Sailors and Marines, Aug. 20-27...
28 August 2023 Florida U.S. Navy Bases Prepare for Arrival of Tropical Storm Idalia JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Navy has ordered all ships and aircraft to make preparations for the arrival of Tropical Storm Idalia...
25 August 2023 Navy to Christen Future USNS Navajo The Navy will christen the Navajo-class towing, salvage, and rescue ship, the future USNS Navajo (T-ATS 6), during a 10 a.m. EDT ceremony Saturday, August 26, in Houma, Louisiana...
23 August 2023 Navy Civilians Recognized for Exemplary Service at NAVSUP Business Systems Center MECHANICSBURG, Pa. – Nineteen Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Business Systems Center (BSC) employees were recognized for their exemplary performance of duty and commitment to Navy civilian service during an Employee Recognition and Awards Ceremony, August 17...
21 August 2023 A Mighty Wind: Using Wind Tunnels to Measure Sound by Deadening the Noise The Office of Naval Research (ONR) sponsored a project at Virginia Tech University nearly 20 years ago that is now growing in influence across the world for measuring aerospace and aeronautical acoustics. Since noise reverberates against solid surfaces, such as the walls of a wind tunnel where...
20 August 2023 USS Howard (DDG 83) Commanding Officer Relieved The commanding officer of USS Howard (DDG 83), Cmdr. Kenji Igawa, was relieved of command Aug. 19, 2023, by Vice Admiral Karl Thomas, commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, due to loss of confidence in his ability to command...
18 August 2023 Navy to Christen Guided-Missile Destroyer Ted Stevens (DDG 128) The Navy will christen the future USS Ted Stevens (DDG 128) during a 9:00 a.m. CDT ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 19, in Pascagoula, Mississippi. ...
16 August 2023 Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility Welcomes First Contingent of AUKUS Personnel PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (Aug. 15, 2023) — Personnel from participating nations reported to Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PHNSY&IMF) in support of the Australia, United Kingdom, and United States (AUKUS) security partnership’s Pillar One initiative...