Caspian Flotilla (CF) surface ships have finished a scheduled exercise which included anti-mine, counter-terror, antiaircraft, and antiboat drills… (rusnavy) [mappress] Source: Russian Navy, August 22, 2012; Image: Flot
A Master Mobile Training Team (MMTT) from the Navy’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Task Force is continuing to offer SAPR-Leadership (SAPR-L) training via Defense Connect Online (DCO) through the end of August. The DCO training is an option for commands that were unable to attend fac
Black Sea Fleet (BSF) diesel-electric submarine Alrosa commanded by Capt 2 Rank Anton Zaitsev started an interfleet cruise from Kronshtadt to homeport Sevastopol… (rusnavy) [mappress] Source: Russian Navy, August 22, 2012; Image: Sevastopol
Guided-missile destroyer USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81) rendered medical assistance to Panamanian-flagged, bulk carrier M/V Belde, Aug. 20, approximately 110 miles north of Socotra Island, Oman. At approximately 1:10 p.m. local time, Winston S. Churchill responded to a distress call following a c
Northern Fleet (NF) task unit consisting of landing ships Alexander Otrakovsky, Georgy Pobedonosets, and Kondopoga left the Mediterranean Sea… (rusnavy) [mappress] Source: Russian Navy, August 22, 2012; Image: Narod
Commands are encouraged to celebrate Women’s Equality Day Aug. 26, as announced by NAVADMIN 251/12. Established by Congress in 1971, Women’s Equality Day was designed to commemorate the long struggle of generations of women to gain the right to vote. The observance also calls attention to women’s co
Sailors assigned to U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), embarked 7th Fleet staff personnel, and Marines assigned to Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team Pacific departed Busan, Republic of Korea Aug. 20, after a three-day port visit focused on promoting goodwill. While in Busan, Sailors an
Los Angeles class fast attack submarine USS Olympia (SSN 717) arrived at Fleet Activities Yokosuka Aug. 20 for a visit as part of its deployment to the Western Pacific. With a crew of approximately 140, Olympia will conduct a multitude of missions and showcase the latest capabilities of the U.S. sub
Baltic Fleet (BF) is to hold tactical exercise with landing assault operation on unprepared coast of Khmelevka Range… (rusnavy) [mappress] Source: Russian Navy, August 21, 2012; Image: Flot
The Navy held a keel laying and dedication ceremony for its two newest Auxiliary General Purpose Oceanographic Research vessels (AGOR 27 and AGOR 28) Aug. 17 at Dakota Creek Industries, Inc., shipyard in Anacortes, Wash. The Ocean Class AGOR ships will be well-equipped modern oceanographic research
Northern Fleet (NF) mine-clearing task unit started disposal works of explosive objects in the Gulf of Ob, Kara Sea… (rusnavy) [mappress] Source: Russian Navy, August 21, 2012; Image: Flot
U.S. 6th Fleet flagship, USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), concluded a port visit to Theoule-sur-Mer, France, after taking part in several events honoring the 68th anniversary of the liberation of Provence, Aug. 19. During the visit, Sailors hosted ship tours and took part in a wreath-laying ceremony, par
Representing Russia in the Black Sea Naval Cooperation Task Group (BLACKSEAFOR), landing ship Novocherkassk on… (rusnavy) [mappress] Source: Russian Navy, August 21, 2012; Image: Sevastopol
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim invited more than 30 Sailors from the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) to attend a game against the Cleveland Indians at Angel Stadium of Anaheim Aug. 15. The invite stemmed from the Navy Days 2012 event series, where Wayne E
