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Calling all engineers, tech gurus, architects and builders...the Navy wants you to help build the Arsenal of Freedom! Don the cloth of your nation and serve! #tech #techcareers #AI #TechTwitter
⚓️📰 #USNAVY UPDATE: The Navy Reserve is opening a new direct-commission pathway into the Navy Innovation Unit, recruiting elite engineers, architects and builders to solve maritime technology challenges. Keep your civilian job. Serve the mission. @USNavy navy.mil/press-office/press-…
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⚓📰 #USNAVY UPDATE: USS Colorado Returns to Fleet from Maintenance Ahead of Schedule, Accelerating Pacific Readiness PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii— Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Colorado (SSN 788) completed a scheduled maintenance period at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PHNSY & IMF) 29 days ahead of schedule June 10, 2026. Effective and efficient maintenance keeps the U.S. Navy lethal and ready to defend the nation and maximizes the lifespan of its vessels. By returning Colorado to the fleet ahead of schedule, the shipyard and crew demonstrated exceptional professionalism and capability. Maintenance was completed early through close partnership between the shipyard and Colorado’s crew. Using the Navy’s world-class planning processes, the joint team executed a complex work package safely and efficiently. Operating seamlessly within the submarine's confined spaces, an integrated team of shipyard craftsmen, engineers, support staff, and crew members utilized decisive, deckplate-level problem solving to complete repairs. “Finishing ahead of schedule is not about rushing, it’s about hard work and persistence,” said U.S. Navy Capt. Ryan McCrillis, commander of PHNSY & IMF. “It’s producing first-time, high-quality work and attacking every roadblock with urgency. It’s a team effort, from the newest apprentice to senior shipyard leaders, the ship’s force, the project team, and support from the fleet and headquarters.”
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STATEMENT: Earlier this morning, Pentagon occupants were notified of a potential air quality issue, prompting immediate precautionary safety measures and evaluation. Subsequent testing confirmed no hazard exists, and normal operations have resumed. We express our sincere appreciation to the first responders for their swift actions to ensure the safety of all personnel.
STATEMENT: The Pentagon has sophisticated systems to ensure the safety of the building and its occupants. Those systems have detected an air quality issue necessitating precautionary measures until we determine its significance. The Department is executing standard protection protocols, including a shelter-in-place order for the affected area. Response teams are in place and ready to support building occupants.
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Yesterday’s historic @USNavy rescue in the Strait of Hormuz is a direct result of DIU’s Production-Ready, Inexpensive, Maritime Expeditionary (PRIME) Small Unmanned Surface Vehicle (sUSV) program. The Saronic Corsair used in the operation was developed through DIU’s competitive PRIME sUSV solicitation, which successfully prototyped, validated and delivered mission-ready vehicles to the Navy in under 15 months. Validation of production readiness was executed in just four months. The delivery speed was 50% to 70% faster than legacy acquisition approaches, which previously took more than six years. This vehicle is one of many that have been deployed by the Navy into real-world environments. DIU is committed to using autonomous technology across domains to get our warfighters out of harm’s way. thehill.com/policy/defense/5…
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The lifeline of the Fleet is the oiler. Today, we expanded our operational reach. #logistics #warfighting #navy
T-AO 210 Delivered  ✅ The @USNavy has officially accepted delivery of USNS Sojourner Truth (T-AO 210), the sixth ship in the John Lewis-class fleet replenishment oiler program. #USNavy #PAEMaritime #Shipbuilding #MilitarySealiftCommand
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Big news for the waterfront! CNO Adm. Daryl Caudle cut the ribbon on the new SIMA facility in San Diego, while VCNO Adm. James Kilby did the same in Norfolk.
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Tune In: Future USNS Thurgood Marshall Christening Livestream Join us live at 10 a.m. PDT on Saturday, June 6, 2026, as the U.S. Navy christens the future USNS Thurgood Marshall (T-AO 211), the newest John Lewis-class fleet replenishment oiler. Watch the ceremony and celebrate this important milestone as another critical logistics platform moves one step closer to supporting the Fleet around the globe. ▶️ Stream it here: nassco.com/featured/usns-thu…

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America’s warriors are the greatest asset we have—that’s why we are establishing the Project Patriot Pipeline. This initiative creates new strategic partnerships focused on the skilled trades and bringing America’s best to our Defense Industrial Base. VISIT: WWW.MYPATRIOTCAREER.MIL
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Today the Navy re-established the Shipboard Intermediate Maintenance Activity (SIMA), opening SIMA Norfolk this morning at Naval Station Norfolk.🧵
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VCNO Admiral Jim Kilby: “SIMAs build Sailors’ technical expertise and competency to perform intermediate level maintenance. Reestablishing SIMAs is the right step to increase our self-sufficiency of our Sailors and the readiness of our ships.” 3/
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SIMA San Diego will open later this week.
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Honored to be appointed by @SECNAV to perform the duties of ASN RD&A. The Department’s acquisition enterprise is a core warfighting capability. To maintain our competitive edge, we must act. We know our mission, and we will deliver. Let’s get to work! youtube.com/watch?v=cdb1iBJz…
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