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remained open and safe. Following Theo- dore Roosevelt’s move, an Iranian convoy transiting toward Yemen reversed course, underscoring the stabilizing effect the car- rier force can have overseas. As an agent of American diplomacy, CSGs communicate our nation’s commitment to maritime secu- rity, regional stability and the uninterrupted fl ow of goods and services that is critical to continued economic prosperity for all nations.


The value of forward presence acts not only as a deterrent, but also enables rapid response to disasters as demonstrated by USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) immediately following the earthquake and subsequent tsunami that devastated Japan in 2011. The carrier produced and delivered potable water for thousands of displaced families, airlifted tons of food and supplies ashore, and conducted search and rescue operations. CVNs, working with allies and partner na- tions, remain ready to save lives, provide immediate relief, and set the conditions for effective civilian response without relying on damaged or inaccessible ports or airfi elds ashore. In the next few months, Ronald Reagan will return to Japan, replacing USS George Washington (CVN 73) as the cen- terpiece of our Forward Deployed Naval Forces in northeast Asia and delivering our most capable Nimitz-class CVN to that critical region of the world. The Future of Naval Aviation


Naval Aviation continues to evolve to out-pace threats. A truly innovative ship, the Gerald R. Ford-class CVN will be the nucleus for our future carrier strike groups and a critical enabler of U.S. naval power for the 21st century. A major redesign of the Nimitz-class, Ford incorporates vision- ary advances in technology resulting in signifi cantly improved combat capability and enhanced service life. Rear Adm. Mike Manazir recently released an article describ- ing the unmatched value of the Ford-class, explaining the carrier’s often overlooked return on investment over a lifespan of 50 years, and the ability of the ship to remain survivable, sustainable and relevant while its embarked air wing continues to evolve to keep pace with technological advances and incorporate future capabilities - a char- acteristic of Naval Aviation that cannot be overstated.


The Ford-class design enables the Navy to operate the carrier with less manpower, saving more than $4 billion in total own- ership costs over the life of the ship when compared to today’s Nimitz-class CVNs. CVN 78, the fi rst in the Ford class, is on track to deliver next spring. Historically, the fi rst of any class of ship or aircraft costs more than follow-on platforms, and the signifi cant


leap in combat capability, growth capacity for new technologies and life cycle cost re- ductions that were built into the Ford-class came with an associated initial cost. CVNs 79, 80 and the rest of the Ford-class ships will continue an acquisition strategy that will further drive down cost while delivering unmatched capability for the future. USS Enterprise (CVN 65), the most recently in- activated U.S. CVN, served the nation for 51 years, supporting generations of new aircraft while remaining at the forefront of national defense and providing decades of power projection options to our nation’s leaders. The carrier air wing, as the CVN’s “weapons system,” must also continue to transform to pace the future threat capa- bilities of potential adversaries. In order to project power we must fi rst be able to understand the operating environment through intelligence, surveillance and re- connaissance (ISR) efforts and establish local air superiority for our forces to operate. Investments in platforms, payloads, sensors and communications are required to assure access, project power, and enable sea control in the future fi ght. Each platform assigned to the future carrier air wing will contribute to overall mission effectiveness and lethality by accomplishing a variety of missions. UCLASS (Unmanned Carri-


er-Launched Airborne Surveillance and Strike) will be the next step in the Navy’s revolutionary integration of unmanned air systems into the CSG and will provide the strike group commander with persistent ISR plus time critical targeting and precision strike capability. The real advantage this system brings to the fl eet is its ability to operate in anti-access/area-denial (A2AD) environments and provide increased situa- tional awareness of potential threats ahead of the CSG, essentially serving as the com- mander’s initial “eyes and ears” in contested air and water space.


F-35C Lightning II will be an absolutely critical addition to the CSG’s integrated warfi ghting package with stealth advantages that allow it to penetrate threat envelopes, the ability to detect and fuse information from many sources, and link that fused picture to other CSG aircraft, ships and decision-makers. F/A-18 Super Hornets, with the ability to carry large payloads of advanced weapons will continue to provide lethality and fl exibility, and complement the F-35C to provide a very capable high/ low mix of strike-fi ghters that can deliver responsiveness and fi repower across the range of military operations.


EA-18G Growlers will dominate the electromagnetic spectrum, providing advanced airborne electronic attack capa- bilities, screening CVW and CSG assets conducting their missions, and protecting joint forces operating ashore by disrupting


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enemy communications. E-2D Hawkeyes have new radars that signifi cantly improve their ability to search for and track targets while providing critical CSG command and control, and coordination of a range of missions, including integrated air and missile defense, and long range anti-air and anti-surface warfare. MH-60R and S helicopters remain a potent combination for defense of the CSG, with MH-60Rs acting as the primary anti-submarine platform in close proximity to the carrier. Finally, the critical, future logistical connector for the CSG, CV-22 Ospreys will provide organic re-supply and transport services, as well as the fl exibility to support other mission areas as required. Although external to the CSG, the integrated capabil- ities of P-8A Poseidons, working with Triton MQ-4C UAVs, will be key to successful strike group operations, enabling access, providing maritime ISR and conducting critical anti-submarine operations. Through judicious application of resources and a focused, evolutionary in- vestment strategy, the CVN and carrier air wing of the future will continue to be the primary platform called upon to deliver assured access, power projection and sea control well into the future. Absolutely critical to national security and stability in the 21st century, future CSGs will have the right platforms and new capabilities to operate in highly contested environments when required, while continuing to provide a persistent, flexible, forward-deployed force that will remain a stabilizing presence where it matters, when it matters, in an all too uncertain world.


Navy Accepts Delivery of LCS 6 From Naval Sea Systems Command Offi ce of Corporate Communication


MOBILE, Ala. (NNS) -- The Navy accepted delivery of the future USS Jackson (LCS 6) during a ceremony at the Austal USA ship- yard in Mobile, Alabama, Aug. 11. Jackson is the fi fth littoral combat ship (LCS) to be delivered to the Navy, the third of the Independence variant to join the fl eet. Capt. Warren R. Buller II, commander, Littoral Combat Ship Squadron 1 was on hand to mark the occasion. “We are pleased to receive the future USS Jackson into the LCS class,” Buller said. “Jackson will operate out of Mayport, Florida, while conducting full ship shock tri- als, prior to joining her sister littoral combat ships in their homeport of San Diego in late 2016.”


Delivery marks the offi cial transfer of LCS 6 from the shipbuilder, an Austal USA- led team, to the Navy. It is the fi nal milestone prior to commissioning, which is planned for December 2015 in Gulfport, Mississippi. “Today marks a signifi cant milestone in the life of the future USS Jackson, an exceptional ship which will conduct an- ti-submarine, surface and mine countermea- sure operations around the globe with ever increasing mission package capability” said LCS program manager Capt. Tom Ander- son. “It also marks a signifi cant milestone for the LCS program, as the fi rst of 20 LCS block buy ships delivers to the Navy. It is exciting to see these capable, yet affordable, ships transitioning from serial production to serial delivery.”


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The LCS class is designed to defeat threats in coastal waters where increasingly capable submarines, mines, and swarming


small craft operate. To deliver capabilities against these threats, the Navy introduced LCS with innovative concepts, such as mod- ular mission packages, to quickly respond to an evolving threat.


Program Executive Office Littoral Combat Ships is responsible for deliv- ering and sustaining the fleet’s littoral mission capabilities. Consistent delivery of high-quality warfi ghting assets, while balancing affordability and capability, is key to supporting the Navy’s Maritime Strategy.


Richardson Confi rmed as Next CNO By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Elliott Fabrizio, Chief of Naval Operations Public Affi ars


WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Adm. John M. Richardson, director, Naval Nuclear Propul- sion Program, was confi rmed by the Senate as the 31st Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Aug. 5.


Richardson will replace Adm. Jonathan


W. Greenert who has been CNO since Sep- tember 2011. Vice Adm. Frank Caldwell, who was also confi rmed by the Senate today, will succeed Richardson later this month as the director, Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program.


“I am honored and humbled to have been nominated and confi rmed to succeed Adm. Greenert as our Navy’s next chief of naval operations,” said Richardson. “Adm. Greenert and his wife Darleen have been tireless and superb advocates for our Sailors and their families. I am deeply grateful for their service to our Navy and nation. I am excited to lead the extraordinary men and women in the world’s greatest Navy.” The change of offi ce ceremony will be held in September at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. Richardson, 55, hails from Petersburg,


Virginia. He graduated with a degree in physics from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1982. Richardson also holds master’s de- grees from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the Woods Hole Oceanograph- ic Institution, and the National War College. As one of the Navy’s top leaders, Richardson has a broad-based record as an operational commander. Richardson com- manded the nuclear attack submarine USS Honolulu (SSN 718), served as a naval aide to the president of the United States, as well as numerous other assignments through his career. Richardson received the prestigious Vice Adm. James Stockdale for inspirational leadership award in 2001, among a long list of personal and unit awards.


“On a Mission to Defend Freedom” - USS John Warner is Commissioned By By Kevin Copeland, Commander, Sub- marine Force Atlantic Public Affairs NORFOLK, Va. (NNS) -- The Virgin- ia-class attack submarine USS John Warner (SSN 785) was commissioned during a ceremony attended by more than 2,500 in its future homeport of Naval Station Norfolk, Aug. 1, 2015.


Proudly displaying its motto “On a Mission to Defend Freedom,” the ship is the 12th Virginia-class attack submarine to join the Navy’s operating fl eet. The ship’s namesake is John Warner, a


fi ve-term U.S. Senator from Virginia who also served as 61st Secretary of the Navy from 1972 to 1974. His wife Jeanne is the ship’s sponsor. Warner is also the only Secretary of the Navy who served as both an enlisted man and an offi cer, in both the Navy and the Marine Corps. As a Sailor during World War II he served as an electronics technician


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