Time Well Spent
By Adm. Bill Moran Vice Chief of Naval Operations I recently completed an energizing trip to Surface Warfare Officers School (SWOS) in Newport, Rhode Island, to get a first-hand look at how Surface Warriors are taught and gain important insights into what instructors and students feel are important to the future of the Surface Force. …
Chafee and the Power of Integrity
By Rear Adm. Brian Fort Commander, Navy Region Hawaii and Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific A modern U.S. Navy destroyer weighs approximately 9,000 tons. The anchor – not including the weight of the chain – which is designed to hold the ship safely in place, weighs only two tons. Amazing! When anchored offshore, Navy commanders depend on …
Warfighting Readiness to Win: Focused and Committed to the Mission
By Rear Adm. Brian Fort Commander, Navy Region Hawaii and Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific This past year was tough for the Surface Navy. I know. In June of 2017, less than a week after I arrived in Pearl Harbor to take over as the new Region Hawaii and Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific commander, …
Sea Control by Design
By Vice Adm. Tom Rowden Commander, Naval Surface Forces “The U.S. Navy exists to control the sea.” – Vice Adm. “Hank” Mustin These were the words Vice Adm. “Hank” Mustin told the USS Miller (FF 1091) wardroom 37 years ago. His guidance to the officers that day would have a profound effect on me, serving …
Special Report: USS John S. McCain Collision
The guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) was involved in a collision with the merchant vessel Alnic MC while underway east of the Straits of Malacca and Singapore on Aug. 21. MT @US7thFleet: Emergency Family Assistance Center has been established for #USSJohnSMcCain family members. pic.twitter.com/8VDvZiJQZz — U.S. Navy (@USNavy) August 21, 2017 …
U.S. Navy Statement on USS Fitzgerald Investigation
Below is a statement released July 21 by U.S. Navy Chief of Information, Rear Adm. Dawn Cutler on the investigation into the June 17 collision between USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) and a merchant vessel about 56 nautical miles southwest of Yokosuka, Japan: “We are in the early stages of the investigation process to develop a comprehensive picture …
U.S. Navy Statement on USS Fitzgerald Investigation
Below is a statement released July 21 by U.S. Navy Chief of Information, Rear Adm. Dawn Cutler on the investigation into the June 17 collision between USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) and a merchant vessel about 56 nautical miles southwest of Yokosuka, Japan: “We are in the early stages of the investigation process to develop a comprehensive picture …
Special Report: USS Fitzgerald Collision
USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) was involved in a collision with a merchant vessel at approximately 2:30 a.m. local time, June 17, while operating about 56 nautical miles southwest of Yokosuka, Japan. Follow this page for the latest. USS Fitzgerald Involved in Collision U.S.-Japan SAR Efforts Continue for 7 Missing Fitzgerald Sailors USS Fitzgerald Returns to …
100-year Anniversary of Underway Replenishment
By Rear Adm. Dee L. Mewbourne Commander, Military Sealift Command May marks the 100-year anniversary of our Navy’s use of underway replenishment to refuel and resupply our combatant ships at sea. As the organization responsible for the operation of Combat Logistics Force ships, we can take great pride in this anniversary knowing that we have …
Surface Warfare Week: Vital Education Tool for Our Nation’s Future Officers
By Vice Adm. Tom Rowden Commander, Naval Surface Forces There are many constants in the life of surface warfare officers: getting underway on a ship, making sure our Sailors and ships are ready to deploy, and every summer, hosting midshipmen from our nation’s universities. Midshipmen from the United States Naval Academy and Reserve Officer Training …