Navy Awards T-AO Block Buy Contract
The Navy awarded a $6.75 billion block buy contract to General Dynamics NASSCO for the procurement of up to eight John Lewis Class (TAO-205) Fleet Replenishment Oilers, Sept. 13. By…
USCG/RCN Offload Cocaine in San Diego
The Coast Guard and the Royal Canadian Navy offloaded $44.2 million worth of cocaine in San Diego September 12. The crew aboard Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship Yellowknife (HMCS-706) and a…
Keel Authenticated for Future USNS Sojourner Truth
The keel for the future USNS Sojourner Truth (T-AO 210), a John Lewis-class fleet replenishment oiler, was authenticated at General Dynamics (GD) NASSCO, June 21. The ship is named for…
Keel Laid for Future USNS Hector A Cafferata Jr
The keel for the future USNS Hector A. Cafferata Jr. (ESB 8), a Lewis B. Puller-class Expeditionary Sea Base, was laid at GD NASSCO shipyard April 25. The ship will…
USS Greeneville Returns to the Fleet
After a demanding material maintenance period, the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Greeneville (SSN 772) returned to the fleet, battle ready on April 19. With the successful delivery of Greeneville,…
USS Tripoli Begins Trials After Selected Restricted Availability
Amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) is nearing the end of their Selected Restricted Availability (SRA) period and got underway for the first time in more than a year,…
USS John L Canley Commissioned
Expeditionary Sea Base (ESB) USS John L. Canley (ESB 6) commissioned at Naval Air Station North Island in Coronado, California, Feb. 17. The first of its name, ESB 6 honors…
USS Oakland (LCS 24) Returns to Homeport of San Diego
The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Oakland (LCS 24) arrived at its San Diego homeport Jan. 19, following an eighteen-month deployment. “The USS Oakland crews showcased their grit, resiliency, and…
USS Santa Fe Returns from Indo-Pacific Deployment
USS Santa Fe (SSN 763) returned to its homeport of Naval Base Point Loma, Jan. 10, 2024. “We successfully carried out multiple missions, even extended through the holiday season,” said…
USNS Henry J Kaiser Resumes San Diego Training Oiler Duty
Military Sealift Command Pacific (MSCPAC) welcomes fleet replenishment oiler USNS Henry J. Kaiser (TAO-187) back to San Diego, Calif. Kaiser will assume the role of duty oiler, providing logistics services…