Operating Forward – Page 10

PCU Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) – Building a Giant

November 7, 2013 Be Ready, Christenings & Commissionings, Operating Forward, Sailing Directions, Warfighting First

Newport News Shipbuilding employees decorate the aircraft carrier Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) in ceremonial attire for its scheduled christening Nov 9.

Newport News Shipbuilding will christen the nation’s newest aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) during a ceremony on-site where the ship is being constructed on Saturday, November 9, 2013. President Gerald R. Ford was the 38th President of the United States. His daughter, Susan Ford Bales, will serve as the ship’s …

PCU Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) – Ready For the Future

November 6, 2013 Be Ready, Christenings & Commissionings, Operating Forward, Sailing Directions, Warfighting First

Newport News Shipbuilding begins flooding Dry Dock 12 to float the first in class aircraft carrier, Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78).

On Saturday, November 9, 2013, Newport News Shipbuilding will christen the nation’s newest aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) during a ceremony on-site where the ship is being constructed. President Gerald R. Ford was the 38th President of the United States. His daughter, Susan Ford Bales, will serve as the ship’s …

Faces of the Fleet

November 6, 2013 Be Ready, Faces of the Fleet, Inside the Navy, Operating Forward, Sailing Directions, Warfighting First

Aviation Machinist's Mate 1st Class Robert Garcia, from Calexico, Calif., assigned to the Kestrels of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137, performs maintenance on an engine hatch aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76).

“Faces of the Fleet” takes a look at YOUR Navy operating forward. These images represent the greatest Sailors in the greatest Navy in the world leading from the deck plates, and completing missions around the globe. This is your fleet and these are your Sailors! Hooyah, Navy! Tell us …

Your Navy TODAY – Souda Bay, Mediterranean Sea, Red Sea, Thailand

November 1, 2013 Be Ready, Inside the Navy, Operating Forward, Sailing Directions, Warfighting First, Your Navy TODAY

On any given day, in your Navy, our team of more than 600,000 professional Sailors and civilians are working together around the globe to perform our mission: deter aggression and, if deterrence fails, win our Nation’s wars. It is not possible to share every aspect of this global team but, …

Proud to Call North Dakota Home

November 1, 2013 Be Ready, Christenings & Commissionings, Operating Forward, Sailing Directions, Undersea, Warfighting First

The Navy’s 11th Virginia-class attack submarine Pre-Commissioning Unit North Dakota (SSN 784) is rolled out of an indoor shipyard facility at the General Dynamics Electric Boat (GDEB) Groton, Conn., Sept. 11.

By Master Chief Electronics Technician (SS/DV) Timothy A. Preabt Chief of the Boat, Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) North Dakota (SSN 784) Before reporting to Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) North Dakota last fall, I was planning to retire. But I ultimately decided not to. I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to make history …

Faces of the Fleet

October 31, 2013 Be Ready, Faces of the Fleet, Inside the Navy, Operating Forward, Sailing Directions, Warfighting First

“Faces of the Fleet” takes a look at YOUR Navy operating forward. These images represent the greatest Sailors in the greatest Navy in the world leading from the deck plates, and completing missions around the globe. This is your fleet and these are your Sailors! Hooyah, Navy! Tell us …

PCU Zumwalt (DDG 1000) – Water Under The Keel

October 29, 2013 Be Ready, Operating Forward, Sailing Directions, Warfighting First

The Zumwalt-class guided-missile destroyer DDG 1000 is floated out of dry dock at the General Dynamics Bath Iron Works shipyard.

By Rear Adm. Thomas Rowden Director, Surface Warfare, OPNAV N96 It is an exciting time for Surface Warfare as Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Zumwalt (DDG 1000) transitioned yesterday from the land level construction facility to the Kennebec River in Bath, Maine. Water under the keel marks an important milestone for this 600 …

Your Navy TODAY – Gulf of Oman, Arabian Sea, Pacific Ocean

October 25, 2013 Be Ready, Inside the Navy, Operating Forward, Sailing Directions, Warfighting First, Your Navy TODAY

On any given day, in your Navy, our team of more than 600,000 professional Sailors and civilians are working together around the globe to perform our mission: deter aggression and, if deterrence fails, win our Nation’s wars. It is not possible to share every aspect of this global team but, …

CNO Addresses Naval War College Students, Faculty

October 25, 2013 Be Ready, Operating Forward, Sailing Directions, Warfighting First

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan Greenert addressed Naval War College students on Oct. 25 about seapower initiatives, current Navy operations, and sequestration impacts to Navy operations. [dciframe]http://www.dvidshub.net/video/embed/304851,500px,290px[/dciframe] What do you think? Leave a comment below.

Your Navy Today- Mediterranean Sea, Korean Peninsula, Gulf of Oman, U.S. 5th Fleet

October 18, 2013 Be Ready, Inside the Navy, Operating Forward, Sailing Directions, Warfighting First, Your Navy TODAY

The George Washington Carrier Strike Group and Republic of Korea navy ships participate in tactical maneuver training in waters to the West of the Korean Peninsula.

On any given day, in your Navy, our team of more than 600,000 professional Sailors and civilians are working together around the globe to perform our mission: deter aggression and, if deterrence fails, win our Nation’s wars. It is not possible to share every aspect of this global team but, …