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replacement age, Greenert noted that in- creased range and endurance for unmanned systems will be vital for the future fl eet with the overall number of submarines projected to decrease. Greenert’s fi nal S&T objective centers on cybersecurity, which he said is something that keeps him up at night. “I need you to lock your IT doors,” he told the EXPO attendees. “You do it at home, and you need to keep that mindset at work. “Cybersecurity is a key requirement for all our systems and weapons.”
He encouraged scientists and engineers to include security in the initial design of everything they do, rather than trying to add security measures later.
The CNO also discussed the history of game-changing technologies that have come from the Naval S&T community, including GPS, advanced radar and quiet propulsion capabilities. He continued on to say, “we continue to rely on you.”
The host of the EXPO, Chief of Naval
Research Rear Adm. Mat Winter, introduced the CNO and spoke about the importance of Naval S&T research for the future force-in- cluding the essential partnerships between the Naval Research Enterprise, academia and industry.
The Naval Future Force Science and
Technology EXPO is the Navy’s premier science and technology event, showcasing some of the latest cutting-edge research being undertaken by the Offi ce of Naval Research. It brings together thousands of participants to learn and share ideas on tech- nologies that can help support the warfi ghter of today and tomorrow.
ONR provides the science and tech- nology necessary to maintain the Navy and Marine Corps’ technological advantage. Through its affi liates, ONR is a leader in science and technology with engagement in 50 states, 70 countries, 1,035 institutions of higher learning and 914 industry partners. ONR employs more than 1,000 people, comprising uniformed, civilian and contract personnel, with additional employees at the Naval Research Lab in Washington, D.C.
Department of the Navy Releases Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Proposal
From the Offi ce of the Chief of Information WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The Department of the Navy released its proposed $161.0 billion budget Feb. 2 for fi scal year 2016. This budget is part of the $534.3 billion defense budget President Barack Obama submitted to Congress on the same day. Rear Adm. William Lescher, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Budget, briefed media at the Department of Defense budget press conference about the Navy and Marine Corps portion of the budget. This year’s budget submission was guided by the Chief of Naval Operations’ tenants of warfi ghting fi rst, operate forward, and be ready. It makes critical investments in people, ships, and innovation, so that the Department of the Navy can execute the Defense Strategy.
The Department of the Navy request- ed $44.4 billion for procurement, focused on providing stability in the shipbuilding account and keeping the Navy on track to reach 304 ships by FY20. In FY16 the Navy will buy nine new ships, including two Ar- leigh Burke destroyers, two Virginia-class submarines, three Littoral Combat Ships as well as the fi rst next generation logistics fl eet resupply ship, the T-AO(X). Additionally, this includes fully fund- ing the refueling for the aircraft carrier USS George Washington, and the procurement of a Dock Landing Ship (LPD 28) that Con- gress provided partial funds for in the FY15 budget. The budget includes a $50.4 billion request for operations and maintenance, refl ecting a strong emphasis on restoring stressed readiness as the Navy and Marine Corps team continue to operate forward in a challenging security environment. This year’s submission includes $17.9 billion for research and development, re- fl ecting the emphasis on developing key capabilities for the future. This increase in research and development funding supports the Navy-Marine Corps team by providing technological advantages against adversar- ies in all environments and spectrums. To view the proposed FY16 DoN bud- get documents, visit
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USS Elrod is Decommissioned By Ensign Mary C. Senoyuit, USS Elrod Public Affairs
NORFOLK (NNS) -- Placed into commis- sion nearly 30 years ago, the guided-missile frigate USS Elrod (FFG 55) was decommis- sioned today during a Naval Station Norfolk ceremony, led by Cmdr. Brad Stallings, commanding offi cer.
Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Raymond De- scheneaux, delivered remarks as the guest speaker while Capt. John Wade, Destroyer Squadron 28 commodore, presided over the event. Three members of namesake Maj. Henry T. Elrod’s family were also in atten- dance: William, Kelly, and Mark Elrod. “I’m proud of this ship and its legacy of service, especially her performance in the last year of her life,” said Stallings. “It’s a somber occasion to decommission her, but an honor to be part of her fi nal crew.” Elrod last deployed in 2014, to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to advance national security interests in Europe and Af- rica, conduct maritime and theater security operations and participate in partner-build- ing exercises. The ship and her crew pa- trolled the central Mediterranean in support of Operation Active Endeavor, provided support for the safe passage of M/V Morning Glory, and assisted the amphibious assult ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) in the rescue of 282 persons in distress.
The ship was christened and launched on May 12, 1984 in Bath, Maine, the 45th Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate. Elrod was commissioned on May 18, 1985 and originally homeported in Charleston, South Carolina before shifting to Norfolk in 1995. The ship completed fi ve deployments to the Arabian Gulf, the third one following Operation Desert Storm.
In the 1990s, Elrod participated in numerous exercises with NATO allies and deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. In 2004, the crew conducted maritime interdiction operations as part of Operation Active Endeavor. Elrod de- ployed again in 2008, 2010, and 2012. Her 2012 Caribbean deployment resulted in the confi scation of record amounts of illegal narcotics. Her fi nal deployment was in 2014, and it took her back to the Mediterranean to conduct maritime security operations with the MQ-8B Fire Scout.
Elrod was named after U.S. Marine Corps aviator, Maj. Henry T. Elrod. He was
the fi rst aviator to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor in World War II, awarded posthumously for his heroism in the defense of Wake Island on Dec. 11, 1941. The ship is slated to be offered in foreign military sales. Her decommissioning leaves six active frigates in the Navy, the last of which is scheduled to be decommissioned this fall.
MUSE Supports Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
By Darrell E. Waller, NAVFAC EXWC Public Affairs
NAVAL BASE VENTURA COUNTY, PORT HUENEME, Calif. (NNS) -- The Na- val Facilities Engineering and Expedition- ary Warfare Center (NAVFAC EXWC) Mo- bile Utilities Support Equipment (MUSE) division completed a vital power plant installation at Kittery, Maine in January. A team of two Seabee MUSE tech- nicians installed an 800 kilowatt (kW) power plant at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. This power plant will provide emergency backup power to support nuclear-powered submarines during extended overhaul and maintenance operations.
“The generator installed by our MUSE technicians is an important part of our support to our nation’s warfi ghters,” said NAVFAC EXWC Commanding Officer Capt. Mark. K. Edelson. “The emergency power provided is especially crucial during scheduled and unscheduled maintenance periods and longer overhauls.”
The Naval Facilities Engineering and
Expeditionary Warfare Center’s MUSE division is based in Port Hueneme, Califor- nia. MUSE technicians are selected from all Seabee rates to attend the Army Prime Pow- er School located at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. The rigorous year-long school curriculum consists of intensive academic and technical training focused on teaching students the principles of power production and transformation.
The Mobile Utilities Support Equip- ment division serves a number of supported commanders throughout the Navy and De- partment of Defense. It also supports shore establish ment utility systems and cold-iron services throughout the world with sup- plemental equipment capable of electrical generation and transformation. NAVFAC EXWC is the Navy’s premier activity for facilities and expeditionary technology solutions, engineering services, equipment logistics and products needed to equip the fl eet and meet warfi ghter require- ments. EXWC also delivers specialized engineering and technology solutions that support sustainable facilities and provides logistics and expeditionary systems support for Navy combat force capabilities.
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