HAIFA, Israel (NNS) — The San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) arrived in Haifa, Israel for a scheduled port visit Dec.31, 2014. While in port, the ship’s Sailors and Marines have the opportunity to visit…
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Navy’s drone helicopter makes first destroyer flight
A helicopter landing on the flightdeck of a destroyer is hardly news – unless it’s the US Navy’s latest Unmanned Aerial Vehicle. Northrop Grumman’s MQ-8C Fire Scout became the first unmanned helicopter to operate from a US destroyer on December…
Navy sells aircraft carrier for a penny
WASHINGTON (NNS) — The Navy awarded a contract, Dec. 22, for the towing and dismantling of the decommissioned aircraft carrier Ranger (CV 61) to International Shipbreaking, Ltd. Under the contract, the company will be paid $0.01, a price that reflects…
USS Tortuga commanding officers have been relieved
NORFOLK (NNS) — USS Tortuga’s (LSD 46) Commanding Officer, Cmdr. Thomas Goudreau and Executive Officer, Cmdr. John Fleming, were relieved of their duties Dec. 16, due to loss of confidence in their ability to safely operate and navigate the ship…
Navy Unveils New Football Uniform
The Navy football team will wear custom uniforms for the Army Navy game. The uniforms are sponsored by Under Armour and highlight the phrase Don’t Tread on Me, which is a reference to the American revolution. The uniforms are inspired…
Navy investigates recording of female officers taking showers
The Navy is investigating reports that some of the first women ever assigned to a Navy submarine were secretly recorded on video while showering, a Navy official said. The incidents allegedly occurred on the USS Wyoming, an Ohio-class ballistic missile…
