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  • UK Maritime Forces commander highlights Royal Navy operations of 2016

    18 January 2017
    Authorities, Training & Education

    Refuting negative press reports, UK’s Maritime Forces commander Rear Admiral Alex Burton pointed to the Royal Navy’s numerous operations in 2016 during a speech he delivered to the All Parties Parliamentary Group (APPG) for the Armed Forces at the Palace of Westminster on January 16 Below is a transcript of his speech that highlights the operations and activities […]

  • George Washington CSG Arrives in Hong Kong, China

    10 November 2011
    Training & Education

    George Washington Carrier Strike Group, centered around the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, arrived in Hong Kong for a routine port visit, Nov. 9. While in port, the ship will host a reception for more than 600 local dignitaries and numerous public tours for another 1,000 […]

  • Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group Underway Following Singapore Port Visit

    29 December 2011
    Training & Education

    The three ships that make up the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) got underway once again Dec. 27, following a Christmas holiday port visit to Singapore. The Makin Island ARG is comprised of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), which serves as the command ship for Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 5 and […]

  • USA: Multi-Purpose Amphibious Assault Ship Sets Sail After Successful Fleet Week

    3 May 2011

      Multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) departed Port Everglades, Fla., after successfully completing a week long fleet week May 1. This year South Florida welcomed more than 2,500 Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen for Fleet Week Port Everglades 2011. The week-long celebration showcased the men and women of the sea services […]

  • USS Monitor: Naval Shipbuilding First

    26 February 2013

    It was a juggernaut; a Confederate 275-foot blackened structure of iron that would forever change the face of warfare. The ship was a black-iron beast reborn from the frigate Merrimack, a burnt husk raised and armor-clad, transformed into a ship with no purpose but war. Its formidable complement boasted more than 300 men and its […]

  • Germany: SMM Exhibitors Present New Technologies for Naval Ships, Maritime Logistics

    23 July 2012
    Training & Education

    The maritime environment has changed significantly in recent years, due to piracy and terrorism, climate change and environmental protection, and the offshore sector. Global trading of goods continues to grow, and 90% of it is carried by sea, so security of the overall global maritime logistic chains is at the focus of attention. The means […]

  • Royal Navy Takes Centre Stage in Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

    9 August 2011
    Training & Education

      The Royal Navy will be taking centre stage in the international spectacular – the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo – from Friday (5th August) to 27th August. A worldwide audience of millions (218,425 watching the live show in Edinburgh and a TV audience judged at over 100 million) for the spectacular event will see the […]

  • Navy Region Center Singapore welcomes USS John C. Stennis CSG sailors

    29 April 2016
    Training & Education

    Navy Region Center Singapore welcomed USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Carrier Strike Group Sailors during a port visit in Sembawang, Singapore, April 19-23. As part of their regularly scheduled 7th Fleet deployment, strike group Sailors took advantage of the various services and facilities Navy Region Center Singapore offers. For installation leadership, this was a […]

  • USS Jason Dunham Departs Manama, Bahrain

    23 October 2012
    Training & Education

    Guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) departed Manama, Bahrain, after a port visit, Oct. 18. While in port, Sailors were able to enjoy the local culture and attractions while also taking advantage of the services offered by Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bahrain. Sailors participated in tours sponsored by Jason Dunham’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation […]

  • Sailors from USS Boxer Combat Stress

    10 October 2013
    Training & Education

    Launched in early June, Operational Stress Control (OSC) training offers deployed Sailors effective tools to help them cope with stress aboard amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). “The training focuses on individual traits, but more importantly on the unit dynamics [of stress],” said Lt. Cmdr. Reynalda McBee, Boxer OSC coordinator. “Teaching coping mechanisms to […]

  • USS Enterprise, USS Vicksburg Depart Piraeus, Greece

    3 April 2012
    Training & Education

    The aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) and guided-missile cruiser USS Vicksburg (CG 69) departed Piraeus, Greece, March 31, following a scheduled three-day port visit. While in Piraeus, Sailors from Enterprise and Vicksburg enjoyed liberty ashore, took tours of the major historical sites of Athens coordinated by Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) and took some […]

  • USS George H.W. Bush Makes Port Visit to Spain

    8 June 2011
    Training & Education

      USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) anchored off the coast of Cartagena, Spain, June 6, marking the first time the nation’s newest Nimitz-class aircraft carrier has visited mainland Europe. Nearly 5,000 Sailors of George H.W. Bush and its embarked airwing will spend several days visiting the Spanish port and nearby towns through tours offered […]

  • HMAS Toowoomba Returns Home From Six Month Deployment

    8 November 2011

    HMAS Toowoomba has been welcomed home from a six month deployment to the Middle East Area of Operations today. The Honorable Mr Gary Gray AO MP, the Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Ray Griggs AM CSC RAN and Commander Australian Fleet Rear Admiral Steve Gilmore AM CSC RAN greeted the crew at her homeport of […]

  • USS Whidbey Island Visits Valetta, Malta

    18 January 2012
    Training & Education

    Deployed Sailors and Marines aboard amphibious dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) concluded a four-day port visit in Valetta, Malta, Jan. 16. The crew hosted a dinner reception aboard the ship Jan. 13, assisted with refurbishing a public park Jan. 14, and enjoyed tours and time off around the island during the visit. […]

  • USA: Presenting Zumwalt Class Destroyer SITREP

    4 September 2012
    Research & Development

    The following post is by Rear Adm. Thomas Rowden, the director for the Navy’s Surface Warfare Division: “Recently, I mentioned my trips to Maine and Rhode Island to visit Bath Iron Works (BIW) and the Raytheon Facility. Both of these tours provided firsthand insight into the production of ZUMWALT-class destroyer, and latest system testing. Though […]

  • HMS Severn trains with Irish Navy off Cork

    10 October 2016
    Authorities, Training & Education

    Royal Navy’s fishery patrol vessel HMS Severn left duties behind to visit Cork and work with its Irish Navy counterpart Lé Orla off the Old Head of Kinsale. Both vessels fly the same blue and yellow pennant denoting a fishery squadron. Orla began life as HMS Swift, one of the Peacock class of boats patrolling waters around Hong Kong. […]

  • USS Alabama Holds Change of Command Ceremony

    29 May 2013
    Training & Education

    The ballistic-missile submarine USS Alabama (SSBN 731) saw command of its Gold Crew pass from Cmdr. Kevin Schultz to Cmdr. Brody Frailey on May 24 during a ceremony at the Naval Undersea Museum. “Suffice to say, I’ve been blessed with a great crew,” said Schultz, who had commanded Alabama’s Gold Crew since April 2011. “I’m […]

  • USS Harry S. Truman Wraps Up Port Visit to Marseille

    12 August 2013

    Aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) departed Marseille, France, Aug. 9 after successfully completing its scheduled port visit.  “The trip was fantastic,” said Command Master Chief (AW/SW) Donald Novak, Harry S. Truman’s command master chief. “It was great to see everyone returning to the ship excited about everything they did. The Sailors are […]

  • Britain’s Flagship Pays Surprise Visit to German Port of Kiel

    16 February 2012
    Training & Education

    Britain’s flagship paid a surprise visit to the German port of Kiel when ice stopped her sailing into Hamburg. The threat of being stuck on the Elbe thanks to the cold snap dominating Europe led to HMS Bulwark visiting the home of the German Fleet instead as she begins her winter deployment. Ice on the […]

  • Sailors, Marines Deployed Aboard USS Makin Island Celebrate New Year at Sea

    4 January 2012
    Training & Education

    Sailors and Marines deployed aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) celebrated the arrival of 2012 with a day of Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) festivities, including a “Jingle Bell” 5k fun run on the flight deck, sports in the hangar bay and a special holiday meal, Jan. 1. The Jingle Bell […]

  • Sailors, Marines Aboard USS Bataan Enjoy MWR Trip to Gibraltar

    20 January 2012
    Training & Education

    Sailors and Marines aboard multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) enjoyed a Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) tour to the Rock of Gibraltar during a port visit to Rota, Spain, Jan. 17. After over 300 days deployed from their homeport of Norfolk, Va., Bataan service members appreciated the chance to see a cultural […]

  • Window of Employment Opportunities for Wounded Warriors at HIREWW12 (USA)

    1 November 2012
    Training & Education

    The assistant secretary of the Navy for Manpower and Reserve Affairs sponsored the third annual Wounded Warrior Hiring and Support Conference, Oct. 29-30. “They are dependable and everything they do is for the team,” said Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Michael P. Barrett in opening remarks. “The wounded warrior talent pool is diverse and […]

  • USA: Harry S. Truman CSG Passes Deployment Midpoint

    9 December 2013
    Training & Education

    The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HST CSG) passed the approximate midway point of its 2013-2014 deployment Dec. 6. HST CSG deployed from Norfolk, Va., and Mayport, Fla., in late July and after transiting the Atlantic Ocean and U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility (AOR), entered the U.S. 5th Fleet AOR Aug. 18 to […]

  • Los Angeles-Class Attack Submarine USS Helena Holds Change of Command Ceremony

    23 July 2012
    Training & Education

    The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Helena (SSN 725) held a change of command ceremony on board Naval Station Norfolk, July 20. Cmdr. Jeffrey Lamphear relieved Cmdr. Paul Dinius as commanding officer. “I am honored to share in this wonderful event today – the change of command celebration between Cmdr. Paul Dinius and Cmdr. Jeff […]

  • Malaysia: George Washington Carrier Strike Group Arrives in Singapore for Port Visit

    14 October 2011
    Training & Education

      The George Washington Carrier Strike Group, centered around nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, arrived in Singapore for a port visit, Oct. 13. “The U.S. and the Republic of Singapore are friends and Singapore is a favorite place for our Sailors to visit,” said Capt. […]

  • Commanding Officer of USS Boise Receives Leadership Award

    24 September 2012
    Authorities, Training & Education

    The commanding officer of the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Boise (SSN 764), was selected as the U.S. Fleet Forces Command winner of the 2012 Vice Admiral James Bond Stockdale Leadership award, Sept. 17. Cmdr. Brian Sittlow‘s recognition was announced via a Chief of Naval Operations Naval Administration message released by Vice Adm. Scott R. […]