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“Crash Fleet:” An Emergency Shipbuilding Program

By Lieutenant Commander Brian Adornato, U.S. Navy Reserve

“The Navy emphatically acknowledges the need for a larger, more lethal force.”

“We cannot manifest a bigger traditional Navy in a few short years.”

These two quotes from the Chief of Naval Operations’ (CNO’s) Navigation Plan 2024 (NavPlan 24) highlight an intractable problem for the U.S. Navy. The service does not have enough ships. It also has too little time to build more, considering Admiral Phil Davidson’s warning that 2027 will start a period of high risk for war with China—a timeline NavPlan 24 affirmed.

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Operational Security

In light of increased Operational Security (OPSEC) concerns, Station HYPO will no longer publicly announce Change of Command events. This decision reflects our ongoing commitment to safeguarding sensitive information and ensuring the security of our operations and personnel.

We understand that Change of Command ceremonies are significant milestones for leaders in our community and its members. However, the evolving security environment compels Station HYPO to adopt more stringent measures to protect operational integrity and reduce potential vulnerabilities.

Thank you for your understanding,
Mario

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U.S. Marines to Stage Equipment at Subic Bay Under New Prepositioning Plan

By Aaron-Matthew Lariosa
March 17, 2025 1:41 PM

After 32 years, an American military presence is set to return to Subic Bay under a new Marine Corps prepositioning program that will see the service stage equipment in the Philippines.

Last month, the U.S. Marine Corps quietly leased a 57,000-square-foot warehouse at the former Subic Bay Naval Supply Depot. The service will lease the facility from Amerasia International Terminal Services Inc., which operates the warehouse alongside Anglicotech Philippines and KBR Overseas Inc.

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March 17, 1969 First EP-3B Orion Arrived at Atsugi Japan

VQ-1’s air assets and technical capabilities were significantly upgraded in the spring of 1969 with the arrival of two EP-3B Orion “Bat Rack” aircraft. PR-31 arrived 17 March 69 and PR-32 arrived on June 21. 

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Multiple Vessels Report GPS Disruption in Strait of Hormuz

The Royal Navy’s maritime security reporting arm has received multiple reports of GPS jamming in the Strait of Hormuz, a periodic hotspot for interference. Though not as frequent as it is in the Baltic, GPS disruption has occurred in the Strait before, and have previously been linked to Iranian actors.

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Fixing the US Navy’s shipbuilding problems starts with the workers, agency analysts say

  • US shipbuilding problems are decades old and raising concerns about US Navy readiness.
  • Officials, naval affairs experts, and politicians believe the primary issue revolves around workers.
  • Wages, working conditions, and retention are top priorities.

The American shipbuilding industry is grappling with severe problems, none perhaps more crucial than the state of the workforce, naval affairs experts said this week.

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