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Monday, September 23, 2024
USNS Lucy Stone (T-AO 209) Christening & Launch
Defense

NASSCO Launches Fifth Fleet Oiler for U.S. Navy

General Dynamics NASSCO christened and launched the USNS Lucy Stone (T-AO 209), the fifth ship in the John Lewis-class fleet oiler program for the U.S. Navy.

September 23, 2024
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Friday, September 13, 2024
U.S. Navy Awards NASSCO $6.7 Billion Contract for John Lewis-Class Oilers
Defense

U.S. Navy Awards NASSCO $6.7 Billion Contract for John Lewis-Class Oilers

General Dynamics NASSCO has secured a significant contract from the U.S. Navy for the construction of up to eight additional John Lewis-class fleet

September 13, 2024
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Friday, July 14, 2023
NASSCO Delivers Second New Oiler ‘Harvey Milk’ to the U.S. Navy
Defense

NASSCO Delivers Second New Oiler ‘Harvey Milk’ to the U.S. Navy

General Dynamics NASSCO has delivered the future USNS Harvey Milk (T-AO 206), the second ship in the U.S. Navy’s John Lewis-class fleet oiler program.

July 14, 2023
Total Views: 2310

Thursday, April 20, 2023
Navy oiler tanker at night
Merchant Marine

Replenishing Controversy: The US Navy’s New Tanker Program

By John Konrad (gCaptain) A Congressional Research Study update by Ronald O’Rourke shows the US Navy has earmarked $8.8 million in research and

April 20, 2023
Total Views: 6943

Tuesday, August 9, 2022
Defense

NASSCO to Build Another Sea Base and More Oilers for the U.S. Navy

General Dynamics NASSCO has been awarded $1.4 billion contract modifications for the construction of a sixth Expeditionary Sea Base ship (ESB 8) and two

August 9, 2022
Total Views: 5693

Friday, July 29, 2022
Defense

U.S. Navy Takes Delivery of Lead Ship in New Class of Fleet Oilers

The U.S. Navy has taken delivery of the USNS John Lewis (T-AO 205), the first ship in a new class of fleet replenishment oilers. The new John Lewis-class T-AOs

July 29, 2022
Total Views: 11273

Friday, April 1, 2022
Defense

Navy to Name New Oiler After Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

The U.S. Navy will name one of its new John Lewis-class fleet replenishment oilers after former Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The future USNS Ruth

April 1, 2022
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Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Defense

Photos: Navy’s New Fleet Oiler USNS John Lewis At Sea for Builder’s Trials

The lead ship in the U.S. Navy’s new class of fleet replenishment oilers, USNS John Lewis (T-AO 205), took to sea this month for initial builder’s

February 8, 2022
Total Views: 5888

Monday, November 8, 2021
the future USNS Harvey Milk awaiting launching at General Dynamics NASSCO shipyard
Defense

Navy’s New Fleet Oiler Named After Civil Rights Activist Harvey Milk Launched at NASSCO

General Dynamics NASSCO has christened and launched the U.S. Navy’s newest T-AO class fleet oiler named ofter civil rights activist Harvey Milk. The

November 8, 2021
Total Views: 1498

Wednesday, July 21, 2021
john-lewis-oiler-christening
Defense

NASSCO Christens First John Lewis-Class Fleet Oiler

General Dynamics NASSCO has christened the future USNS John Lewis (T-AO 205), the first ship for the U.S. Navy’s John Lewis-class fleet oiler program. A

July 21, 2021
Total Views: 2915

Wednesday, January 13, 2021
U.S. Navy’s First John Lewis-Class Oiler Launched at NASSCO
Defense

U.S. Navy’s First John Lewis-Class Oiler Launched at NASSCO

The first ship in the U.S. Navy’s new class of fleet replenishment oilers has been launched at General Dynamics NASSCO in San Diego. The John Lewis-class

January 13, 2021
Total Views: 11574

Friday, July 29, 2016
Military Sealift Command To Honor Gay Rights Activist Harvey Milk
Defense

Military Sealift Command To Honor Gay Rights Activist Harvey Milk

Military Sealift Command, the transportation provider for the US Navy, will name it’s newest ship after Harvey Milk, the San Francisco gay rights

July 29, 2016
Total Views: 114

Wednesday, July 6, 2016
U.S. Navy: $6.3 Billion for New Oilers and Amphibious Assault Ships
Shipping News

U.S. Navy: $6.3 Billion for New Oilers and Amphibious Assault Ships

The Navy has awarded two key contracts related to its future amphibious operations and replenishment capabilities that if fully exercised could be

July 6, 2016
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