U.S. Navy Future Readiness/Fleet of the Force Update

Navy Lays Keel on Future Littoral Combat Ship Omaha

Austal USA shipyard held a keel laying ceremony for the sixth Independence variant littoral combat ship, the future USS Omaha (LCS 12), Feb. 18.

Future USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) Launches

The future USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10), launched from the Austal USA shipyard Feb. 25, marking an important production milestone for the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) program.

Aegis Ashore Team Trainer Pilot Class Graduates

The pilot class of the new Aegis Ashore Team Trainer (AATT) graduated after completing an eight-week training course Feb. 27.

Professional Luncheon Brings Officers and Graduating Midshipmen Together

Officers and first class midshipmen came together Feb. 25 to celebrate the accomplishments of the graduating class during a professional luncheon at Buchanan House.

NAVFAC EXWC Tests New RO System for Littoral Combat Ships

The Naval Facilities Engineering and Expeditionary Warfare Center (NAVFAC EXWC) completed tests on a prototype reverse osmosis (RO) system for the Navy's littoral combat ships (LCS) in February.

Navy Aviation Electronic Attack Squadron Participates in Cope North

Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 135 is participating in the two-week Cope North 2015 Exercise at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 16-27.