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The article provides information on the Sea-Air-Space conference and exhibition held at the Gaylord Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland, U.S., underscoring its focus on addressing challenges within the maritime industry, including supply chain issues and workforce development. It highlights a vibrant STEM Expo aimed at engaging students in science, alongside panel discussions featuring insights from military and congressional leaders regarding naval strategy and industrial growth.

The article informs that naval forces and their allies of the U.S. confront constrictions in operations while operating in the Euro-Atlantic or Indo-Pacific theaters. Topics discussed include task of marines to exploit the sea as a maneuver space to deliver amphibious effect across the littoral region, development of new concepts of operations like distributed maritime operations or expeditionary advanced base operations and deployment of Naval Strike Missile on three Navy Independence.

The article offers information on the history and significance of Old Point Comfort Lighthouse, located at the entrance of Hampton Roads. Topics include its role as a critical aid to navigation for naval operations, historic events witnessed nearby, the appointment of its first African American lightkeeper, William Roscoe Davis, and recent research uncovering more African American lighthouse keepers during that era.

The article highlights the Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) program, emphasizing its role in nurturing leadership qualities and values among cadets. It covers various aspects such as community service, acquisition of essential life skills, and the program's rewards including college applications and career opportunities, showcasing the significant impact NJROTC has on students' futures.

The article offers a personal reflection on the author's experiences in NJROTC, highlighting the Parade of Heroes in Hawai'i and Washington D.C. and the lessons learned during the program. The author discusses the unit's achievements, including being recognized as the most outstanding unit in Area 3, and their plans for future trips to Hawai'i and France.

The article highlights the lack of accessible U.S. maritime strategy for Congress and the public, leading to disconnected expert recommendations and ineffective naval planning. It emphasizes the need for a comprehensive operational-level maritime strategy to guide fleet size, force design, and building plans in order to effectively prepare for future conflicts.

An introduction is presented which discusses article on the challenges faced by sea service members stationed in unfamiliar and distant locations, emphasizing the need for support, advanced weaponry, naval strategy, and partnerships to ensure their safety and mission success.

The article discusses the elevation of the U.S. Navy's maritime domain awareness (MDA) concept to a comprehensive situational awareness and becoming a national-level concern that goes beyond naval operations. It looks at the multi-agency cooperation and standardization of information sharing that is fostered by an effective national MDA plan as well as emphasizes the need for new algorithms to sort through vast amounts of data for isolating vessels of interest.

The article offers information on the U.S. Navy's amphibious warfare ships including Amphibious Transport Dock Ships (LPD), coastal patrol ships (PC), and dock landing ships (LSD) along with information on displacement, decommissioning, and design. Topics discussed include the Navy's plans for building a new class of LSDs; launch of sustainment program for updating PC's communication, engineering and support systems; and deployment of LPD San Antonio on August 28, 2008 in the Navy.

The article reports on the working of the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Marine Corps to address emerging threats. It mentions the development of the Littoral Operations in a Contested Environment (LOCE) for naval operations in littoral environment. It also presents the views of Robert B. Neller, Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, regarding the same.

The article offers information on the operations of the Military Sealift Command (MSC) during the fiscal 2010 which utilized an average of 110 ships daily. It focuses on the expenditures in the U.S. Naval Fleet Auxiliary Force, special mission, preposition, and sealift programs. It provides the reports and presents the subcategories under the naval fleet auxiliary force including combat stores ships, ammunition ships, and dry cargo ships.

The article looks at the tests concept launched by the U.S. Marine Corps for operating against future adversaries in the new security environment. The concept, called the Marine Corps Operating Concept (MOC), aims to re-evaluate organization, training, and warfighting tactics to be able to make necessary changes for dealing with electronic warfare and sophisticated technological capabilities. The multiyear series of exercises to be performed to meet MOC's goals is noted.

The article focuses on the importance of Riverine Force of the U.S. Navy. According to Admiral Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Riverine Force gives an expeditionary capability to the Navy that is very significant. During the Vietnam War, Riverines played a large role engaging some 40,000 Sailors. The force was first deployed in Haditha, Iraq. Combat Rubber Raiding Craft, Patrol Boats and Assault Boats are operated by the force. The Force operate day and night.

The article offers information on the visitation of U.S. Navy League President, John A. Panneton in Asia to Europe in promoting the efforts of the councils and as well help the other countries Navy community league. The journey includes the places such as Italy, Korea, Guam, and Hawaii. The trip was designed to show support for the effort of the councils and help spread the word about the league and the local sea service populations.

The article presents an interview with Admiral Thad W. Allen, commander of the U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area. When asked about his plans as the commandant of the Coast Guard, he replied with the establishment of security responsibilities at home and security operations abroad. He revealed that the Coast Guard is acquiring the $24 billion Integrated Deepwater System. Allen explained that repositioning the Coast Guard and its mission was his greatest challenge.

The article reports that members of the House and Senate are making plans to use several legislative vehicles to add financial resources to accelerate rapidly the Coast Guard's Integrated Deepwater System program in the U.S. The supporters of the program stated that Coast Guard requires to upgrade its aging fleet of cutters and aircraft to respond to future disasters and terrorist attacks. There are lingering concerns in Capitol Hill offices about the Coast Guard's management of the program.

Offers a look at the pace of forward-deployed operations of the United States Navy in 2000. Positive effect of budget increases in 2000; Overview of its force structure and the Quadrennial Defense Review; Major acquisition problems of the Navy.

The composition, functions and the areas of responsibilities of the Steering Committee of the US Navy League are described. The Committee, with shifting demographics, needs to concentrate on new marketing research to enable larger recruitment in the Navy League.

The article presents a message from the president of the Navy League of the United States. He discusses the Navy League's mission to express to Americans the path ahead to ensuring the U.S. maintains its naval prowess, the threats posed by China and Russia, and the shortage in merchant marines to crew the government reserve sealift vessels.

The article reports on the critical flight tests and engine decisions for the F-35 naval strike fighters of the U.S. Marine Corps. The F-35B is expected to begin vertical flight test in October 2009. It is designed with low-observable technology to negate radar detection and allow it to operate in a hostile air-defense environment.

The article offers information on the "Marine Corps Prepositioning Road Map 2025" released by the U.S. Marine Corps. It outlines a program to acquire new vessels with revolutionary cargo storage and transfer capabilities and more capable ship-to-shore connectors, as well as developing sea-basing techniques. This program will acquire elements to sustain land forces directly from the sea.

The article reports that the newest helicopters team of the U.S. Navy will implement operations concept. As part of the Navy's expansion, this Helicopter Concept of Operations comes to fruition in a 2009 deployment. Known as hunter-killer teams, the armed MH-60R and MH-60S operate together on their first deployment.

The article reports on the launching by the Committee on the Marine Transportation System of its "National Strategy for the Marine Transportation System: A Framework for Action." It states that the strategy aims to serve as a policy framework with a view to addressing issues 20 years and more into the future. Its five core priority areas include capacity, safety and security, finance and economics.

The article focuses on the Maritime Administration's (MARAD) new network of Gateway offices that are mounted at ports around the U.S. The Gateway concept aims to ensure that the transportation of goods in and out of U.S. ports is viewed as part of a larger transportation system. Maritime Administration officials would like the Gateway offices' help to guide future U.S. transportation policies by bringing together the various transportation stakeholders under one management.

The article provides information on the 1,000-ship Navy concept, a program initiated by Admiral Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The program is a voluntary maritime partnership that enlists navies, coast guards, shipping companies, port operators and interested government and nongovernmental institutions to promote global maritime security. The article highlights the concept with information about the Strait of Malacca.

The article discusses the transformation of structures, roles and equipment of Royal Netherlands Navy (RNLN) in Netherlands. The transformation is said to enhance its partnership with the U.S. The changes include plans for littoral patrol ships, amphibious warfare ships and land-attack cruise missiles, as well as forces deployed for maritime intercept operations in the Middle East. However, with such project, the naval chief worried about the speed of technological change and the cost of pace.

The article focuses on the major strategic coup of Hezbollah when it struck the Israeli corvette with a missile off the coast of Lebanon. The significance of the attacks was overshadowed by the barrage of Katyusha rockets on northern Israel. Moreover, the attack was a surprise that the Sa'ar 5 corvette did not have its electronic support measures activated, and the Israeli Embassy did not respond to request for more information about the incident.

Focuses on the plan of the U.S. Navy to consider the 2006 Strategic Planning Guidance to counter future threats envisioned by U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld. Assessment of the state of Naval operations and budget cuts for the Navy modernization programs; Contention to defense analysts that the budget cuts imposed suggests that traditional Navy modernization programs are not in tune with the vision of Rumsfeld; Evaluation of the capabilities and strengths of the program; Characteristics of the sea base doctrine conceptualized by the Navy as new type of warfare.

Reports that the U.S. Department of Defense and Navy officials are developing acquisition strategies to strike a balance between industrial base support and an emerging set of warfighting requirements. Call of the Senate Armed Services Committee for a comprehensive review of the defense industrial base; Implications for the defense industry and shipbuilding industry; Changes in the defense acquisition enterprise that may affect business process reforms and industrial base management issues.

Focuses on the efforts of the U.S. Navy to address the threat posed by sea mines on expeditionary operations. Maintenance of mine countermeasures force; Arguments of Senator Edward M. Kennedy (D.Mass.) regarding the capabilities of the Navy; Need for equipment for responsible mineclearing.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discuss the theme of the issue, exploring the strength of the U.S. sea services and its cooperation with other nations' services.

The article discusses the U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command (MSC)'s combat logistics force program including Dry Cargo/Ammunition Ships (T-AKE), Fleet Replenishment Oilers (T-AO) and Fast Combat Support Ships (T-AOE) with their displacement. Topics include Lewis and Clark-class ships' role to deliver ammunition and petroleum products to naval forces at sea; T-AOEs' role regarding delivering ammunition to ships; and plans of the navy to purchase the Future Fleet Replenishment Ship (T-AO(X)).

The article offers information on the U.S. Navy's littoral combat ships (LCS) which includes LCS 2, USS Independence, along with information on displacement, commissioning, and modification. Topics discussed include capability of LCS such as self-defense, high-speed transit, and anti-terrorism/force-protection missions; Navy's acquisition strategy for shipbuilders Lockheed Martin and Austal for 10-ship contract; and commissioning of LCS 2, USS Independence on January 16, 2010 in the Navy.

A 'White Paper' that stated its clear and consistent platform was presented by the Eastern Shore Council at the 2005 Navy League National Convention in Norfolk, VA. The Council hoped the statement would encourage other councils to recall the reasons why the Navy League was formed and inspire them to uphold the original intent of the organization.

The article informs that the naval forces of Norway Royal Norwegian Navy has released a request for information (rfi) for the construction of new submarines to replace their existing fleet of submarines which are six Ula-class diesel-electric submarines (SSKs). It also discusses the reasons behind the replacement program and reports that it is scheduled to be completed in the year 2025.

The article reports on the move of the U.S. to search for the right mix of assets, tactics and technologies to fight the threat of hybrid warfare. It mentions the move of the Navy to apply a combination of existing assets and security partnership initiatives, new technologies and tactics to grapple with indefinite threat. Vice Admiral William R. Burke, director of the Navy Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR), states that the challenge within the department is difficult to identify.

The article offers world news briefs related to international security. The shipbuilding strategy launch in Canada will delay arctic offshore patrol ship. The U.S. will transfer the guided-missile frigate USS McInerney to the Pakistan Navy following its decommissioning from the Navy in 2010. A new cyber security operations center was unveiled by Northrop Grumman Corp. in July 2010.

The article offers new briefs related to Naval art and science. The Minister of Public Works and Government Services of Canada has announced the cancellation of its Joint Support Ship program. Fincantieri Cantieri Navali Italiani SpA plans to acquire Manitowoc Marie Group of Manitowocs. The Navy Directorate General for Naval Armament of Italy has ordered the second batch of two Type 212A submarines from Fincantieri.

The article focuses on a smaller-scale speakers program titled "Why We Serve" which was launched by the U.S. Department of Defense. The program is designed to help organizations secure speakers particularly in naval operations. Further, the initiative aims to connect service members with the general public and give them the opportunity to tell their personal stories.

The article discusses the role of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps to maintain America's sea services around the world and effort to rebalance its fleet by deploying of ships and aircraft. Topics discussed include inadequate funding in the Navy to maintain readiness and modernize the fleet; views of admiral Jonathan W. Greenert, chief of naval operations, on the focus of the Navy to improve its readiness; and undergoing final development of aircraft F-35C Lightning II strike fighter.

The article discusses inadequate funding in the U.S. Navy by the U.S. Government which increases problems of the Navy in order to provide security or America's sea services. Topics discussed include the need to strategy for providing adequate funding in the Navy; the views of chief of naval operations admiral Jonathan W. Greenert on the lack of shipbuilding industrial base in the U.S.; the need for lower-cost ships to achieve the Navy's mission.

In this article, the author, who is the president of U.S. Navy League, discusses changing naval strategy and maritime policy in the U.S. Topics discussed include views of U.S Chief of Naval Operation Adminral Jonathan W. Greenert, impact of regional crises on the U.S. economy and quality of life and efforts made by Chinese and American leaders to expand the scope of their relationships.

The article presents the author's insights on the 2012-2013 Maritime Policy statement published by the Navy League of the U.S., which is entitled "Primacy & Economic Prosperity." It states that the 2012-2013 policy focuses on the value of the U.S. economy's global engagement, democratic freedom protection, and world trade. It adds that the policy provides recommendations for policy, strategy, and national resources allocation.

The article presents the message from the U.S. Navy League president regarding the success of their annual Sea-Air-Space Exposition held at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in Maryland from April 11-13, 2011. He mentions their goal to bring the defense industrial base, military decision-makers, and private-sector companies together for an educational event. He says that the event would not be possible without the support of their members and National Capital Council volunteers.

The article offers information on the Combat Operation Center (COC) of the U.S. Marine Corps. It gives tactical command centers in the field for Marine Corps battalions, squadrons, regiments or aviation groups. In addition, COC supports tactical data systems, or software, for command and control for situational awareness in support of maneuver fires, intelligence and logistics.

The article discusses the life and work of Lieutenant Commander Henry C. Mustin. It relates his contribution to the U.S. Navy, particularly to its naval aviation program, combat operations and logistics. When the Bureau of Aeronautics was created, Mustin was appointed assistant chief by Rear Admiral William A. Moffett.

The author reflects on the new guidance released by U.S. Navy Admiral Gary Roughead, chief of naval operations (CNO). She examines the "CNO Guidance for 2010: Executing the Maritime Strategy," focusing on the three mandates or focus areas listed by Roughead. She emphasizes that Roughead lays out new goals that will be used to develop a plan of action for senior leadership in the coming year.