U.S. Navy Current Readiness Update

High Seas Must Remain Open to All, Navy Leader Says

The world's ocean trade routes must remain open to all to maintain global commerce, the vice chief of naval operations said Feb. 24.

AEGIS Ballistic Missile Defense System Tracks, Simulates Engagements of Three Short-Range Ballistic Missiles

The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyers USS Carney (DDG 64), USS Gonzalez (DDG 66), and USS Barry (DDG 52) successfully completed a flight test involving the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) weapon system.

Head of Language, Regional Expertise and Culture Receives Award

The National Security Education Program (NSEP) recognized a senior Navy civilian with their 2015 Spirit of Service Award for advancing their core mission of strengthening foreign language skills and international expertise in the national security community, Feb. 25.

Commander Task Force 51 Visits Essex ARG/MEU

Commander Task Force (CTF) 51 Marine Maj. Gen. Carl E. Mundy III visited the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) Feb. 25-26.

Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light 49 Holds Change of Command

Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light (HSL) 49 held a change of command ceremony at Naval Air Station North Island in Coronado Feb. 26