2 The USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98) is returning to action on schedule after completing a six-month Selected Restricted Availability (SRA).
The Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC) provided management and oversight to the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) scheduled maintenance availability which was executed by Marine Hydraulics International (MHI) in Norfolk, Virginia.
“This is a win,” said MARMC Commanding Officer Capt. Tim Barney. “Thanks to MHI and their subcontractors. Fixing ships is a team effort and the Forrest Sherman Team did exceptionally well ensuring an on time delivery.”
Forrest Sherman received repairs to major hull, mechanical, and engineering systems including two gas turbine generators; the flight deck; sliding padeye; inspecting shipboard tanks; and multiple other repairs and upgrades.
Navy tests aerial logistics drone on USS Gerald Ford
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Naval Air Force Atlantic tested its aerial logistics drone prototype, Blue Water UAS, last weekend, the branch announced. Photo courtesy of U.S. Navy
Feb. 23 (UPI) Naval Air Force Atlantic tested a long-range aerial drone last weekend, the Navy announced.
The long-range cargo transport, dubbed Blue Water UAS, is designed to operate with Naval Forces that typically operate in heavy winds over open water and require aircraft to land on vessels that are moving rapidly at sea.
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The proof-of-concept test was conducted last Sunday by transporting lightweight logistical equipment from the mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center at Naval Station Norfolk on board USS Gerald R. Ford while the carrier was in-port.