SAN DIEGO – On May 21, General Dynamics NASSCO started construction of the future USNS Robert F. Kennedy (T-AO 208), the fourth of six vessels for the U.S. Navy’s John Lewis-class fleet oiler program. Francisco Medina, a long-time NASSCO employee and the Start of Construction honoree, initiated the first cut of steel that will be Read More >
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General Dynamics NASSCO Launches First Ship in the T-AO Fleet Oiler Program for the U.S. Navy
SAN DIEGO – On January 12, General Dynamics NASSCO launched the future USNS John Lewis (T-AO 205), the first of six vessels in the John Lewis-class fleet oiler program designed to support the U.S. Navy. Construction of the future USNS John Lewis (T-AO 205) began in the fall of 2018 and utilized more than 18, Read More >
Message from General Dynamics NASSCO’s President
Dear Fellow NASSCO Shipbuilders, The recent events that took place in our Nation’s Capitol were unprecedented. Like many of you, I have seen the images and watched the videos in absolute disbelief. When talking about NASSCO, I have often used the phrase “Fueling our economy and protecting our freedoms.” The ships we build for our Read More >
