Raytheon Company announced second quarter 2013 Adjusted EPS of $1.64 per diluted share compared to $1.57 per diluted share in the second quarter 2012, up 4 percent. Second quarter 2013 EPS from continuing operations was $1.50 compared to $1.41 in the second quarter 2012, up 6 percent. The second qua
On Saturday 27 July, a helicopter from an EU Naval Force warship overflew the pirate controlled fishing vessel Naham 3 and was able to confirm that the fishing vessel had become detached from the sunken MV Albedo and was steaming north along the Somali coast under her own power. Latest photographs t
Led by Consul General Bayani V. Mangibin and the Naval Base Commander Capt. Mike Ward, the Filipino-American community here tendered a warm welcome to the officers and crew of BRP Alcaraz upon their arrival at Pier X of the base at 9 a.m. July 27, 2013. After a quick formation of troops at the dock
Whilst patrolling the seas off the coast of Somalia and in the Gulf of Aden, EU Naval Force (EU NAVFOR) Somalia Operation Atalanta warships often visit regional cargo and fishing dhows operating in these waters. These ‘friendly approaches’, as they are known, are a chance for the EU Naval Force to r
The Officers and men of the Naval Forces Western Mindanao (NFWM) rendered arrival honors to the newly promoted Commander, Naval Forces Western Mindanao (CNFWM), RADM ISABELO H GADOR AFP, last 23 July 2013 after his donning of ranks at the Headquarters Philippine Navy. In his speech during the arriva
National emergency managers and disaster response organization representatives from the Republic of Kiribati joined Pacific Partnership personnel for a disaster response workshop at the Kiribati Parliament, July 25. More than 20 participants attended the day-long event consisting of presentations an
The personnel of Coast Guard Sub-Station (CGSS) Liminangcong have apprehended a motor tug vessel in Palawan for several maritime violations last Friday, 19 July. In a routine vessel inspection, CGSS Liminangcong discovered that Capt. Artemio P. Seno of M/Tug Joy 92 failed to accomplish the Master’s
The Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) program was under a microscope last week after news of an electrical problem resulted in a brief loss of power for USS Freedom (LCS 1) over the weekend and the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a critical, 72-page report today scrutinizing the cost of the
Undetermined kilos of Magic Sugar and 176 pieces of chambered nautilus shell were discovered by the joint inspection team of Philippine Coast Guard and PNP-Maritime Group onboard a passenger/cargo vessel that was docked in Jolo Pier last Sunday, 21 July. The Vessel Safety Enforcement Inspection (VSE
The Vice Chief of Naval Operations (VCNO), Adm. Mark Ferguson, visited Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella July 26. The scheduled visit marks Ferguson’s first visit as VCNO to the base. He was joined by Fleet Master Chief April Beldo from the Bureau of Personnel. The VCNO addressed Sailors at an all h
VIDEO: USS Independence Shows Off Its Maneuvering Capabilities An American littoral combat ship USS Independence conducted a demonstration of its maneuvering capabilities in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego on July 18th 2013. The Philippine Navy Prepares for BRP Alcaraz Arrival The Phili
Vice President Joe Biden speaks to the crew of the littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) during a visit to the ship to thank Sailors and their families for their service. Freedom is in Singapore as part of her maiden deployment to Southeast Asia. Fast, agile and mission-focused, littoral combat s
An American littoral combat ship USS Independence conducted a demonstration of its maneuvering capabilities in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego on July 18th 2013. The following video brings a glimpse of the demonstration on the scene: USS Independence is the lead ship of the Independence
Lieutenant Commander Nigel Griffiths QGM, Royal Navy was awarded the HMS Collingwood Officer’s Association Sword at the Ceremonial Divisions held at the Fareham base recently. Nigel, 49 was presented the sword by Mr Mike Covington, cousin to Commander Richard Covington Royal Navy who kindly donated
