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Navy Facilities Engineering Command Changes Name

Wednesday, November 4th, 2020

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The Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) changed its name to Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command on Nov. 3. The service said this change aims to “to more accurately reflect its well-established nature and mission as the naval shore facilities, base operating support, and expeditionary engineering systems command that delivers life-cycle technical and acquisition solutions aligned to Fleet and Marine Corps priorities.” The Navy explained NAVFAC is both aligned with the Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Energy, Installations & Environment) as…

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