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Navy Using New Working Groups to Problem Solve Sustainment Issues

21 September 2020

Hull Maintenance Technician 2nd Class Joshua Espinoza, from Houston, welds a bulkhead on a weather deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) in Portsmouth, Va., on Aug. 7, 2020. US Navy Photo

As it works to improve sustainment efforts across its platforms and infrastructure, the Navy has formed new working groups to problem solve the issues contributing to its maintenance and sustainment woes.

During a virtual conference last week hosted by the American Society of...

https://news.usni.org/2020/09/21/navy-using-new-working-groups-to-problem-solve-sustainment-issues

Navy: Norfolk Naval Shipyard CO Removed Over Poor On-Time Maintenance Rates

21 September 2020

Capt. Kai Torkelson. US Navy Photo

The commander of Norfolk Naval Shipyard has been relieved of duty related to the yard’s ongoing performance struggles in repairing and modernizing nuclear-powered submarines and aircraft carriers, officials told USNI News on Tuesday.

Commander of Naval Sea Systems Command Vice Adm. Bill Galinis removed Capt. Kai Torkelson today due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command, according to a NAVSEA statement.

“The issues are related due to a loss of...

https://news.usni.org/2020/09/21/navy-norfolk-naval-shipyard-co-removed-over-poor-maintenance-rates

Navy Expects Widespread COVID-19 Testing in Shipyards Later This Year

16 September 2020

Norfolk Naval Shipyard workers prepare to install a 2400-pound pilgrim nut on a propeller of the aircraft carrier USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) on Feb. 12, 2020. George H.W. Bush is currently in Norfolk Naval Shipyard for its Docking Planned Incremental Availability (DPIA). US Navy photo.

While capacity at the Navy’s shipyards has nearly returned to pre-COVID-19 rates, the service does not expect to have widespread testing available for workers until later this year.

Speaking at a virtual...

https://news.usni.org/2020/09/16/navy-expects-widespread-covid-19-testing-in-shipyards-later-this-year

NAVSEA Galinis’ Commander’s Intent

25 August 2020

The following is the recently released Naval Sea Systems Command, Commander’s Intent & Campaign Plan 3.0 Preview from new NAVSEA commander Vice Adm. Bill Galinis.

From the report

Today, as a nation, we are in challenging times – engaged in a Great Power Competition, working through the ongoing pandemic, and engaged in a rigorous debate on equality for all. One thing remains unchanged however, and that is that the U.S. Navy protects America’s interests at home and abroad by maintaining maritime...

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VADM Bill Galinis Takes Command of NAVSEA, VADM Tom Moore Retires After 39 Years

19 June 2020

Vice Adm. Thomas Moore, commander of Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), discusses key areas for advancement to aid development of a rapidly growing Navy during a visit to Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division on March 5, 2018. US Navy photo.

Vice Adm. Tom Moore turned over command of Naval Sea Systems Command today and retired after 39 years in the Navy, leaving the service’s largest systems command in the hands of Vice Adm. Bill Galinis.

Moore has led the organization since 2016...

https://news.usni.org/2020/06/19/vadm-bill-galinis-takes-command-of-navsea-vadm-tom-moore-retires-after-39-years

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