Source: United States Navy
APRA HARBOR, Guam – U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) arrived in Guam for a routine port visit, June 14. This is Blue Ridge’s first visit to the island since 2020.
Defense News in Brief: USS America Arrives in Sydney
Source: United States Navy
SYDNEY – Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), the flagship of the America Strike Group, arrived in Sydney, today, June 14, for a scheduled port visit. The ship carries embarked Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and is currently conducting routine operations in the South Pacific.
Defense News in Brief: Boosting readiness: AETC’s plan to train 1,500 pilots annually
Source: United States Airforce
To maintain air superiority, project global power and ensure national security, the U.S. Air Force requires a consistent supply of trained aviators—specifically, 1,500 pilots per year.
Defense News in Brief: AFAS expands financial support, launches streamlined application to better serve Airmen, Guardians
Source: United States Airforce
The Air Force Aid Society announced a series of bold changes aimed at better supporting the evolving needs of Airmen, Guardians, and their families.
Defense News in Brief: CMSAF Flosi engages with Little Rock AFB Airmen
Source: United States Airforce
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi visited Little Rock Air Force Base, engaging with Airmen from across the Total Force and gaining insight into the installation’s unified approach to the mission.
Defense News in Brief: Microreactor pilot reaches major project milestone
Source: United States Airforce
The Department of the Air Force, in coordination with the Defense Logistics Agency Energy Office, reached a critical milestone in piloting advanced nuclear energy technology with the issuance of a Notice of Intent to Award to Oklo, Inc.
Defense News in Brief: CNO Remarks at America’s Future Fleet: Reinvigorating the Maritime Industrial Base
Source: United States Navy
CNO discussed the Navy’s Navigation Plan and Project 33 with Adm. (Ret.) James Foggo at the 3rd annual “America’s Future Fleet Symposium,” hosted by the Naval War College Foundation and the Center for Maritime Strategy, at the Navy League Headquarters.
Defense News in Brief: CNO Q&A at America’s Future Fleet: Reinvigorating the Maritime Industrial Base
Source: United States Navy
CNO discussed the Navy’s Navigation Plan and Project 33 with Adm. (Ret.) James Foggo at the 3rd annual “America’s Future Fleet Symposium,” hosted by the Naval War College Foundation and the Center for Maritime Strategy, at the Navy League Headquarters in Arlington, Va.
Defense News in Brief: Littoral Combat Ship Class – LCS
Source: United States Navy
The Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) is a fast, agile, mission-focused warship designed to operate in near-shore environments to counter 21st-century threats. It is a class of small surface combatants armed with capabilities to defeat challenges in the world’s littorals. LCS can operate independently or in high-threat scenarios as part of a networked battle force that includes larger, multi-mission surface combatants such as cruisers and destroyers.
Defense News in Brief: Attack Submarines – SSN
Source: United States Navy
Attack submarines are designed to seek and destroy enemy submarines and surface ships; project power ashore with Tomahawk cruise missiles and Special Operation Forces (SOF); carry out Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions; support battle group operations; and engage in mine warfare.