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The Navy Names the First Woman to Ever Lead a Naval Academy
The US Navy has made history by nominating Rear Adm. Yvette Davids to become the first female superintendent of the US Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland.
The Return of USS Theodore Roosevelt to San Diego
After 18 months of maintenance in Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Washington State, the aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt will finally return to San Diego this week.
USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) Goes to Sweden
On February 16th, 2023, the USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) docked in Stockholm for a scheduled visit. As a member of the Forward Deployed Naval Forces-Europe force, Arleigh Burke is not on its first but its third patrol in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa area of operations.
US Navy’s Latest Submarine Leaves Pentagon Baffled on When It Will Be Ready
Officials overseeing the development of the Navy’s next-gen submarine (carrying nuclear missiles) do not have the information needed to know whether or not the first vessel of the $132 billion Columbia program will deploy on time in 2031.
National Scholarship Program
The San Diego Council administers the Alexander Kreiglowa Navy and Marine Corps Dependents Education Foundation. These scholarship funds come from a charitable donation of property from Chief Alexander Kreiglowa, USN (Ret). His gift helped to establish an endowment that will help students for many years to come. Scholarships are awarded once a year.
USS South Dakota Returns Home for the Holidays
With the winter season in place, the Virginia-class fast attack submarine USS South Dakota (SSN 790) finally returns home for the holidays to Naval Submarine Base New London on Sunday, December 18th.
Japan Hosts US, Australia, & India in Naval Exercise Malabar 2022
Japan hosts US, Australia, & India in Naval Exercise Malabar 2022. 2022 marks the 26th iteration of the Malabar series of naval exercises.
New Location for the Navy’s National Museum Confirmed
Have you heard the news about the Navy’s National Museum? The new location for the Navy’s national museum has been confirmed.
Navy Accepts the Delivery of Future USS Cooperstown (LCS 23)
On September 20th, the Navy accepted the delivery of USS Cooperstown (LCS 23) at the Fincantieri Marinette Marine shipyard in Marinette, Wisconsin.
US Navy Welcomes the 3rd “Overlord” Robot Vessel in its Fleet
On August 23rd of 2022, the US Navy welcomed the third great Overlord unmanned surface vessel into its fleet. This service prepared for the USV experimentation that will take place ashore and at sea.
Lt. Amanda Lee Joins the Blue Angels as the First Female Demo Pilot
The Blue Angels reached new heights this month, appointing the first ever female F/A-18E/F demo pilot, Lt. Amanda Lee.
Navy’s Christening of The USNS John L. Canley (ESB 6)
The USNS John L. Canley (ESB 6) was christened on May 22, 2022, at the General Dynamics-NASSCO shipyard in San Diego.
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