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Press Releases

May 12, 2023
Austal USA delivers the future USS Augusta (LCS 34) to the U.S. Navy
Mobile, Ala. – Austal USA delivered the future USS Augusta (LCS 34) to the U.S. Navy today. LCS 34 is the 17th Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) delivered by the company and the second U.S. Navy vessel to be named Augusta in honor of Maine’s state capital. Delivery documents were...
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May 9, 2023
Austal USA names Chris Young VP of Production Operations
Mobile, Ala. – Austal USA announced the promotion of Chris Young to Vice President of Production Operations. Young, formerly Senior Director of Production, is a 26-year veteran of Austal with 19 of those years spent at Austal USA’s new construction manufacturing facilities in Mobile. Young’s tenure...
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May 8, 2023
Austal USA hosts Senator Murkowski
MOBILE, Ala. – Austal USA welcomed Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) at the company’s Mobile, Ala. shipyard today. She was joined by Admiral Steven D. Poulin, Vice Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard and Rear Admiral Chad L. Jacoby, Director of Acquisition Programs & Program Executive Officer (CG-93), U.S...
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May 2, 2023
Austal USA names Adam Overstreet Vice President of Legal Affairs and Chief Compliance Officer
Austal USA announced today that Adam Overstreet joined as vice president of legal affairs and chief compliance officer. In this role, Overstreet will manage a broad spectrum of legal issues, including employment and labor law matters, commercial transactions, and litigation. As the company’s chief...
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April 22, 2023
Austal USA christens future USS Kingsville (LCS 36)
MOBILE, Ala. – Austal USA celebrated the christening of the future USS Kingsville (LCS 36) Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship in a ceremony at the company’s Gulf Coast shipyard today.  Ship sponsor Katherine L. Kline performed the ceremonial bottle break over the bow of Kingsville, the 18th...
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March 29, 2023
Austal USA launches USNS Cody (EPF 14) and Kingsville (LCS 36)
MOBILE, Ala. – This past week Austal USA launched two Navy ships, USNS Cody (EPF 14) and the future USS Kingsville (LCS 36), demonstrating the efficiency of the shipyard’s launch process. Both ships are now docked pier side for final outfitting and system activation in preparation for sea trials...
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March 27, 2023
Austal USA's 2023 Charity Golf Invitational raises over $200 thousand for local charities
Mobile, Ala. – Austal USA raised over $200 thousand for local charities through its annual golf invitational held at the Robert Trent Jones Magnolia Springs Golf Course late last week. Proceeds from the event will benefit three local charities: Mulherin Home, United Way of Southwest Alabama (UWSWA...
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March 23, 2023
Austal USA hosts U.S. Coast Guard Chief Acquisition Officer
MOBILE, Ala. – Austal USA welcomed U.S. Coast Guard Rear Admiral Douglas Schofield, Assistant Commandant for Acquisition & Chief Acquisition Officer (CG-9), at the company’s Mobile, Ala. shipyard today. Admiral Schofield toured the shipyard’s facilities and discussed the company’s contract for...
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March 20, 2023
Austal USA hosts Alabama Governor Ivey for Women's History Month Luncheon
MOBILE, Ala. – In recognition of Women’s History Month, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey visited Austal USA’s Mobile, Ala. shipyard and spoke to the company’s female workforce of over 300 women. During her remarks, Governor Ivey applauded the women for their dedication, skill and perspective that has...
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March 2, 2023
Austal USA hosts distinguished U.S. Marines and Congressmen
MOBILE, Ala. – Austal USA welcomed a distinguished group of high-ranking U.S. Marines and U.S. Congressmen to their Mobile, Ala. ship manufacturing facility today. During the visit, the Congressional Delegation (CODEL) met with Austal USA leadership for a discussion on the company’s growing ship...
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