Written by / Compiled by KMI Media Group staff
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In Military Logistics Forum’s article “With a View Toward Enterprise” (May 2009) we incorrectly referenced the name of the system integrator for the Air Force’s Enterprise Combat Support System. The correct name is CSC.
LCAC Replacement
Marinette Marine Corp., a subsidiary of Fincantieri Marine Group LLC, and Boeing have announced a teaming effort to capture the U.S. Navy’s ship-to-shore connector (SSC) program and provide a lower cost, higher availability, next-generation platform. The Navy plans to replace the existing Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) with the new SSC, a priority to support the joint warfighter. “In the process of creating this team, we carefully considered all of the innovative and unique requirements the Navy has outlined for this platform,” said Richard McCreary, president and CEO of Marinette Marine. “Our team combines Fincantieri’s world-class expertise in naval architecture and ship construction with Boeing’s advanced rotorcraft systems, integration and program management expertise to help the Navy fill its sea basing-toshore transport needs.” Marinette Marine will be the prime contractor and hull form shipbuilder; Boeing will design, supply and integrate the platform’s advanced rotorcraft systems.
Change of Command
After accepting the 68th Transportation Company’s colors from Major Donna Johnson, Lieutenant Colonel Kristan Hericks completes the symbolic ceremony by transferring the colors to the incoming commander Captain Robert Richard. ♦