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Defense News in Brief: GE parts reclamation program saves time, money for FRCE engine lines

Source: United States Navy

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. – FRCE has recently engaged in a parts reclamation program offered by GE Aviation, the manufacturer of the T64 and F404 engines that power the H-53 and F/A-18 aircraft, respectively. Under this program, the company will take worn components back to its plant in lots of 35,000 pounds to be demilitarized and recycled. As an added bonus, Naval Air Systems Command receives a credit for the amount of materials, which can be used toward other T64 or F404 components.

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Defense News in Brief: Founded on Freedom offers fun, music during July 4 holiday weekend

Source: United States Navy

As part of its virtual event series, the NEX along with MWR Navy Fitness and MWR Navy Entertainment, will be hosting Founded on Freedom during the July 4th holidays. During the weekend, patrons can participate in the Run for Freedom virtual 5k race July 1 – 4. In addition to the 5k race, patrons can also tune in to listen to the free Jams for Freedom virtual concert series beginning July 1. All the concerts will be shown on Facebook.com/NavyExchange.

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Defense News in Brief: NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Bahrain applies continuous process improvement tools to manage personal property shipments

Source: United States Navy

MANAMA, Bahrain – Amid the busiest time of year for personal property shipping offices (PPSO) across the globe, Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Bahrain PPSO created process maps to effectively manage inbound personal property shipments to Bahrain during the peak moving season.

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Defense News in Brief: U.S. 7th Fleet and III MEF Partnership in Indo-Pacific

Source: United States Navy

YOKOSUKA, Japan – For decades, the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps have worked to integrate, operate, and synchronize their efforts in the Indo-Pacific region. U.S. 7th Fleet and III Marine Expeditionary Force (III MEF) have joined forces in execution of numerous operations, focused on enhancing the capabilities of the Blue/Green Team.