Defense News in Brief: Naval Supply Systems Command employing Strategic Supplier Management to bolster Naval readiness

Source: United States Navy

PHILADELPHIA – In 2019, Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) formed a Strategic Supplier Management (SSM) framework focused on both strengthening executive-level relationships with industry and solving long standing supply chain challenges with a goal of improving material delivery timelines and material accountability for critical parts.

Defense News in Brief: Sink or Swim: Bringing Water Survival to Cutlass Express 21

Source: United States Navy

MOMBASA, Kenya – From far away, a 30 ft. diving platform doesn’t look that intimidating. The rigid concrete tower extends at different heights over the deep end of the pool. It’s similar to what you see at the Olympics, except when you jump off these platforms, the reward doesn’t end with a medal, but you do gain the inner confidence of water survival.

Defense News in Brief: U.S. 7th Fleet Task Forces 71, 75, 76 form SAG in the South China Sea

Source: United States Navy

SOUTH CHINA SEA – Comprised of ships and personnel from three U.S. 7th Fleet task forces, Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16), Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Kidd (DDG 100), and a detachment from Commander, Task Group (CTG) 75.1/Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 5 joined together to form a Surface Action Group (SAG) while underway in the South China Sea.