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12 years of my career spans 3 different aircraft carriers. CVN-74's RCOH and the carrier construction of CVN-78 and CVN-79. When I say there is no better job in the world, I mean it. We're building warships that will defend our freedom for the next 50 years. Knowing you are a part of something way bigger than yourself makes every good or bad day worth it. #themissionstartswithus #newportnewsshipbuilding
Newport News Shipbuilding partners with thousands of suppliers across the United States to build and maintain US Navy aircraft carriers. During Aircraft Carrier Industrial Base Coalition (ACIBC) Action Days earlier this week, officials met to discuss the vital importance of aircraft carriers to our national security. This video, which was shown during Action Days, provides updates on aircraft carrier work currently underway at NNS. Thank you to the suppliers and shipbuilders who support these critical missions every day. #ACIBCActionDays
Newport News Shipbuilding Aircraft Carrier Update: March 2024
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The US Navy (USN) found itself largely sailing alone against the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) in the Pacific during most of World War II. The USN also found itself in an aircraft carrier war as a result of the Pacific Fleet's battleships either have been destroyed or left settled in the mud at the bottom of Pearl Harbor. But the USN had a handful of aircraft carriers and deployed them with immediacy—learning fast carrier raid tactics on the fly. Soon, the USN would have more, many more, aircraft carriers as well as magnitudes more combat as well as training aircraft for use in prosecuting the war across the western portions of the Pacific Ocean. There is a vast chasm to this history that has been open, unfilled, until recently with the welcome publication of Stan FIsher's, Sustaining the Carrier Fleet: The Deployment of U.S. Naval Air Power in the Pacific. The increasing number of aircraft carriers, pilots and aircraft also meant a commensurate increase in servicing personnel, the maintainers. Armorers, radio repairmen, aircraft maintenance sailors, engine overhauling mechanics—and all were needed quickly. The Navy had an immense problem in that increasing the maintainers was not anticipated and maintainers often took longer to train that pilots or aircraft production. The USN figured out a way, though, and increased numbers by more than ten fold, as well as creating many more ratings (ranks) for the multitude of specialties necessitated by increasing modernization of designs. Engines evolved quickly from 750 hp to over 200 hp, becoming much more complex. An aircraft carrier's operational warplane compliment had to be kept at nearly 100%—off ship maintenance facilities for engine overhauls were created and regular aircraft replacement became the norm. Less than prime, brand new, or next-to-brand new aircraft were recycled back for aviation training usage. (Hence the vintage and historic combat aircraft recovered from the bottom of Lake Michigan). Fisher is right when noting the "battle piece" has been studied extensively but the personnel, their materiel, factory production and economics has been woefully lacking in attention—though vital aspects of war fighting.
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ATTN Surface Warfare Watchers ⚠️ CMS Dean Admiral James G. Foggo (ret.) MSC argues in defense of the decommissioned Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigates for The MOC: “Since I can remember, the US Navy has always had frigates. Therefore, as a Fleet Commander, it was surprising that the Navy allowed the last of the active-duty Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigates to decommission in 2015, without an on-contact replacement. These workhorses were at, or approaching, their 30-year hull life, and the Navy had made a decision in the early 2000s not to spend precious resources modernizing them to compete in the 21st century threat environment. As fast ships with long legs, capable of operating in consort with a carrier strike group or operating independently, this was a regrettable decision.” Read Part I at the link below and keep an eye out for Part II.
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Newport News Shipbuilding informed the DoJ of faulty welds that may have been made intentionally on non-critical components currently on in-service #USNavy #submarines and aircraft carriers. Reports to the SECNAV and CNO stated that the workers did not follow proper techniques and procedures to weld the suspect joints with an early indication that some of the welding errors were intentional. Based on the Newport News assessment of the welds, the shipyard notified the Department of Justice over the issue, and stated: "HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding is committed to building the highest-quality aircraft carriers and submarines for the U.S. Navy. We do not tolerate any conduct that compromises our company’s values and our mission of delivering ships that safeguard our nation and its sailors." | https://bit.ly/47MWErQ ⚓️ #NavyReadiness #submersibles #maritime #AUV #UUV #defensecontractors #defenseindustry #nationalsecurity
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The arrival of the first East Coast-assigned US Navy tiltrotor CMV-22B Osprey aircraft at Naval Station Norfolk marks a significant milestone in naval aviation. Assigned to Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron (VRM) 40, this versatile aircraft will revolutionize medium-lift and long-range aerial logistics capabilities for the fleet. Rear Adm. Doug Verissimo, Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic (CNAL), expressed excitement about the Osprey's arrival, highlighting its transformative impact on naval aviation's future. VRM-40, led by Cmdr Matthew Boyce and Cmdr Mason Fox, has officially transitioned to its permanent duty station in Norfolk, gearing up to support the Atlantic Fleet by 2025. The CMV-22B Osprey, designed to replace the C-2A Greyhounds, embodies the Navy's commitment to evolving air logistics capabilities. Cmdr Fox emphasized the Osprey's critical role in delivering personnel and supplies to carrier strike groups, enhancing operational efficiency and readiness. The establishment of a type wing detachment onboard Naval Station Norfolk underscores the Navy's strategic focus on maintaining lethality and readiness across fleets. The CMV-22B's advanced capabilities align with Naval Air Force Atlantic's priorities, ensuring combat-ready forces equipped for diverse operational challenges. Read more about this historic achievement and the Osprey's impact on naval logistics on our blog. #AvfoilNews #CMV22BOsprey #NavalAviation #NavalStationNorfolk #VRM40 #NavalLogistics #MilitaryAviation #NavalAirForceAtlantic #OperationalReadiness #CarrierStrikeGroups #NavalInnovation
First East Coast-assigned U.S. Navy CMV-22B Osprey arrives to Norfolk
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I could not agree more with this assessment! The shortage of qualified Maritme Workforce both ashore in the Shipyards and crew on US flagged Vessels (both merchant and Navy) needs to be focused on and addressed.
A Navy In Crisis: It's Time For The Conference Of Admirals
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Outstanding work Dave! Leap strides in taking the "I think, IMO" and otherwise subjectivity out of assessing, predicting and prescribing and controlling for performance vs. changes. The ability to understand baseline and control for outcomes to future changes in the man (unisex definition) and machine system (HMI) is powerful. When is this going to be adopted universally across DOD platforms? With all of the desire and push to reduced crew, increased automation / autonomy, et al, in the Commercial side, it would seem that applying this would be critical to safely and rationally accelerating regulatory and public acceptance and adoption in the commercial realm.
Early in my role as a Requirements Officer, following a meeting I had spent weeks preparing for, my wife asked, "How did it go?" I replied, "I'll let you know in four years." When it comes to larger programs, the time from funding to fielding can feel unsatisfying. But every so often, there's a chance to deliver with true "speed to the Fleet." The Simulators at Sea initiative was one of those moments—a great example of what a strong government-industry partnership can achieve for the warfighter. It wasn't easy, but thanks to the tireless efforts of many, they made it look effortless. I’m incredibly proud to have been apart of this effort and thankful for everyone who played a much larger role than I in supporting the Hawkeye community and Naval Aviation in delivering this critical capability. Check out Navy’s press release below! https://lnkd.in/eufAwvZ3
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Six of our Navy’s nine Carrier Air Wings (CVW) will come to Fallon for integrated training in 2024. It’s a massive undertaking and indicative of the posture of U.S. Naval Forces across the globe during these acutely tumultuous times. As SECDEF Austin recently stated, “We rely on our Navy to project power and to protect American interests across the globe. We rely on our Navy to bolster our unmatched network of allies and partners, from the South China Sea to the Caribbean.” That tasking requires laser focus, poise under pressure, and commitment. The stakes are undeniably high as we move further into the “decade of consequence.” In the Indopacific, the People’s Republic of China remains our military’s pacing challenge. Building a culture of warfighting excellence starts at NAWDC. In 2024, NAWDC will continue to lead the way for Naval Aviation, as Naval Aviation will lead the way for strengthening our Navy’s warfighting culture across the Fleet and all domains. We must innovate more quickly to provide capabilities on a relevant timeline. That’s a challenge for all of us in tactical leadership roles at the O-5 and O-6 level, not a jab at a single Program Office, Operational Test Squadron, or Warfighting Development Center. I believe strongly that it’s up to my era of leaders to remove barriers and scrape off procedural barnacles that are slowing down the Lieutenant-level Weapons and Tactics Instructors (WTIs) from closing gaps and implementing creative solutions. This involves calculated risk-taking and willingness to challenge the status quo with data-driven alternatives. Our WTIs, across all warfighting communities, are our asymmetric advantage. Not a special box, magic widget, or fancy data pathway. Supporting them, protecting them, and encouraging their innovative ideas are keys to our continued success in 2024. It’s going to be a big year in the desert oasis of Fallon, and I’m excited for the road ahead!
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It is always great to see sites where there is a strong hand protection policy in place so that regardless of who attends site they are issued with Traffi gloves. The UK Secretary of State for Defence was issued with a pair of Traffi TG6240 gloves for his dockside visit. The unique, Traffi 🚦 traffic light system makes it simple, a green glove means Cut D/A4 or higher. While the Defence Secretary's task is to keep the country safe, our task is to keep hands safe! This is to ensure those critical jobs can be carried out safely day in and day out with workers returning home safely each day. The Traffi system proven to reduce hand injuries by up to 94%. https://lnkd.in/ep8bz3-t https://lnkd.in/g3XuSnHJ With Traffi, while reducing hand injuries you can also reduce Planetary Costs with our certified Carbon Neutral glove range. #sustainable #handprotection #Gloves #PPE #handsafety #carbonneutral #inclusive #colourcoded
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In shipyards across the UK our future Royal Navy is being built. In total 28 ships & submarines will be built as part of a new golden era of British shipbuilding. Not only will this keep us safe, it will also transform local economies by supporting tens of thousands of jobs.
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At the Royal Canadian Navy | Marine royale canadienne Outlook, Military Off The Shelf (MOTS) procurement was raised by several speakers as a way of de-risking, accelerating and reducing the cost of acquiring new platforms and equipment, and the recent independent analysis of the Royal Australian Navy surface combatant fleet identified 4 proven platforms that could be acquired more rapidly by taking a MOTS approach. However, defence procurement organizations around the world have found it difficult to implement MOTS approaches, as ‘just a few changes’ quickly snowball and MOTS designs become bespoke. A current example is the US Navy Constellation Class, which was intended to retain 85% commonality with the proven FREMM. According to the article below, the Constellation now shares only 15% of the original design and the delivery of the first vessel has been delayed by three years, which is a 50% increase in the delivery schedule. It is not easy to compromise on requirements, especially when navies have to operate and maintain platforms for decades. However, without those compromises MOTS is not a viable procurement strategy. https://lnkd.in/eGPM-8Ez #MOTS #shipbuilding #CPSP #CMC #requirements
Navy cancels ship briefings after damning internal report
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