Month: November 2022

Source: United States Navy

On Nov 2, 2009, the U.S. Navy stood up the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Information Dominance (N2N6), marking a landmark transition in the evolution of naval warfare, designed to elevate information as a main battery of our warfighting capabilities.

Since then, the Information Warfare domain have grown to a worldwide footprint that spans more than just the 91 commands and activities that fall under NAVIFOR’s administrative control – it’s the tens of thousands of IW Sailors directly involved in every aspect of naval operations, with Sailors and officers serving aboard ships, submarines, and aircraft, in support of Naval Special Warfare, and everywhere from Guam and Bahrain, to the National Security Agency and the Pentagon.

Our information warriors are EVERYWHERE, and are indispensable to every mission, every day, from the seafloor to the stars.

NAVIFOR’s mission is to generate, directly and through our leadership of the IW Enterprise, agile and technically superior manned, trained, equipped, and certified combat-ready IW forces to ensure our Navy will decisively DETER, COMPETE, and WIN. 

Source: United States Navy

The port visit provides an opportunity to enhance the strong U.S.-Croatian partnership as the two nations work together for a stable, secure, and prosperous Europe, and allow the Sailors of George H.W. Bush CSG a chance to experience Croatian culture.

“Our ability to deter aggression and defend the alliance is stronger when we work together with our allies and partners like Croatia,” said Rear Adm. Dennis Velez, commander, CSG-10, George H.W. Bush CSG. “Our Sailors have worked with and shared cultural exchanges with Croatian Sailors and people throughout our deployment. Just recently, USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) sailed with the Croatian missile boat Dubrovnik (RTOP-42) during the recent NATO vigilance activity Neptune Strike 22.2. But most importantly, the Croatian government provided safety for a number of our aviators and aircraft early in deployment when they needed to divert due to weather. That speaks to the Croatian spirit and the imperative of relationships in our collective defense.”

George H.W. Bush is anchored off the coast, and will host local officials and key leaders for a reception to honor the U.S.-Croatian relationship. Additionally, Sailors from the ship will take much deserved time off to experience Croatian culture in and around Split.

“The warriors of Team Jackpot – our leaders, teachers, and ambassadors – all know the important responsibility we each have to represent our families, cities, states, and nation with professionalism and dignity as we enjoy the opportunity to explore all Croatia has to offer,” said Capt. Dave Pollard, commanding officer of George H.W. Bush. “I was fortunate to bring a few hundred Sailors to Split in 2021 as commanding officer of USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), and I’m grateful to bring the nearly 5,000 Sailors embarked aboard George Herbert Walker Bush to enjoy it today.”

The ship’s Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) team arranged a variety of tours for Sailors to experience the area including rafting the Cetina River, hiking the Sibenik and Krka Waterfalls, and additional tours throughout the region.

Sailors will also have the opportunity to participate in two Thousand Points of Light community relations events organized with and through local officials at two local kindergartens – a nod to President George H.W. Bush’s inaugural address and the service-oriented organization that exists still today.

Strengthening partnerships during the port visit to Split builds enduring relationships and emphasizes our shared commitment to promoting safety and stability within the region, while seeking opportunities to enhance our interoperability as NATO allies.

U.S. Navy ships frequently stop in Croatia for maintenance and mutual security operations. Croatia is a hub for U.S. Navy cooperation, with the port city of Rijeka economically benefiting from over a billion Kuna in contracted services since 2011.

CSG-10, George H.W. Bush CSG, is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

George H.W. Bush is the flagship of CSG-10, George H.W. Bush CSG. George H.W. Bush CSG is comprised of George H.W. Bush, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 26, the Information Warfare Commander, and the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55).

The ships of DESRON-26 within CSG-10 are the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Nitze (DDG 94), USS Farragut (DDG 99), USS Truxtun (DDG 103), and USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119).

The squadrons of CVW-7 embarked aboard George H.W. Bush are the “Jolly Rogers” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103, the “Pukin Dogs” of VFA-143, the “Bluetails” of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 121, the “Nightdippers” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 5, the “Sidewinders” of VFA-86, the “Nighthawks” of VFA-136, the “Patriots” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140, and the “Grandmasters” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 46.

For over 80 years, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-U.S. Naval Forces Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF) has forged strategic relationships with allies and partners, leveraging a foundation of shared values to preserve security and stability.

Headquartered in Naples, Italy, NAVEUR-NAVAF operates U.S. naval forces in the U.S. European Command (USEUCOM) and U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) areas of responsibility. U.S. Sixth Fleet is permanently assigned to NAVEUR-NAVAF, and employs maritime forces through the full spectrum of joint and naval operations.

Source: United States Navy

The event was to provide Memorandum for the Record on the NWDC Lessons Learned Workshop held live and virtually using the Main Conference Room, Defense Communication System (DCS) and Flank Speed Microsoft Teams.
 
The workshop is an annual working level forum (O5-O6) designed to educate participants, identify issues, and develop solutions relevant to Navy Lessons Learned Program (NLLP).  Objectives for this year’s workshop were:

• Improve NLLP policy, process, and procedures. 
• Expand NLLP participation and use to include Shore Commands 
• Align NLLP Program Managers, participants, and stakeholders.  
• Increase NLLP fleet awareness to support Get Real, Get Better (GRGB)

The NLLWS provided a venue for representatives from Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV), United States Fleet Forces Command (USFFC), numbered fleet commands, Type Commanders (TYCOMs), Systems Commands (SYSCOMS), Warfare Development Commands (WDCs), and Fleet Units to brief and discuss how they incorporated lessons into their internal processes, and areas for improving the NLL program to support their issue resolution processes.

Participants indicated that their organizational issue resolution processes met their specialized needs for an effective lesson learned program. As with previous workshops, the consensus is that the overall Navy process should be sufficiently flexible and agile to support different organizational missions, structures, challenges and requirements while providing common programmatic standards to access, share collective insights across the various communities, and better leverage a “Get Real Get Better” environment.
 
“The GRGB presentation was excellent; needs to be pushed to the deck plates,” said Mr. John Cordle.

As in prior years, the NLLWS invited representatives from US Army (CALL) to expose Navy Lesson Learned practitioners to overviews of how other services execute their respective programs and conduct issue resolution. For 2022, US Army (CALL) and USAF Deputy Director for AFLL participated continuously in the 2022 NLLWS and commented on analogous processes within their respective services during scheduled workshop discussions.

Over the three days of live and virtual meetings, the workshop obtained collaboration and participation from 100 Military, Civilian and Contractor individuals from a worldwide audience representing various Air, Surface, Subsurface, Special Warfare, and Medical, Supply, Maintenance, Fire Safety, Expeditionary, Joint, US Army and US Air Force communities.
 
“Having a shore-based command involved in presentations is good; shore commands are often overlooked,” said Mr. Tony Sumabat.
The shared perspectives of the workshop provided valuable information to each participant. The workshop was recorded via Flank Speed Teams and Secure Internet Protocol Router (SIPR)net DCS further facilitating post-event reflection and sharing beyond the original participants.

Source: United States Navy

Miami Navy Week will bring between 50 and 75 Sailors from across the nation to volunteer throughout the community and discuss why the Navy matters to Miami. The program last visited Miami in 2019.

Miami Navy Week will feature in-person demonstrations, performances, and engagements throughout the week that will include:

• Senior Navy Leaders – Flag officer and senior Navy leaders with ties to Miami and the surrounding area.
• Namesake Sailors – Sailors serving on the Ohio-class cruise missile submarine USS Florida (SSGN-728).
• Navy Band Southeast – Performances and masterclasses with Navy Musicians.
• Navy Expeditionary Combat Command – Educational STEM presentations and fitness demonstrations by technicians, medics, and divers. 
• U.S. Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command – Educational presentation on the importance of atmospheric and oceanographic science and the overall value of STEM education to the Navy.
• Naval History and Heritage Command – Educational presentations and lesson plans about the deep ties between Miami and the Navy.
• Navy Talent Acquisition Group – Educational presentations, community service projects and static displays.

Navy Weeks are the service’s signature outreach program, designed to allow the citizens of Miami to learn about the Navy, its people, and its importance to national security and prosperity. The Navy Office of Community Outreach (NAVCO) coordinates Navy Weeks.

“We are excited to bring the Navy Week program to Miami,” said NAVCO’s director, Cmdr. Anthony Falvo. “Seapower and America’s Navy are more important now than ever before. The U.S. Navy remains our nation’s most powerful instrument of military influence and Navy Weeks allow us to showcase how the Navy serves America at sea, in the air, and ashore.”

Since 2005, the Navy Week program has served as the Navy’s flagship outreach effort to regions without a significant Navy presence, with over 250 Navy Weeks held in more than 80 different U.S. markets.

“We coordinate about 75 outreach events during a Navy Week through corporate, civic, government, education, media, veterans, and community service engagements,” said NAVCO Navy Week program manager Lt. Cmdr. Kevin Chambers. “We are looking forward to another great year of engagements and bringing the Navy to every corner of the United States.”

For more information about Miami Navy Week contact Lieutenant Junior Grade James Caliva at (210) 776-2831 or james.caliva.mil@us.navy.mil.