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 bet
On Saturday, July 28, Ingalls Shipbuilding will christen the company’s ninth amphibious transport dock, Somerset (LPD 25). LPD 25 is named in honor of the courage of the passengers and crew members of United Airlines Flight 93, which crashed on Sept. 11, 2001, near Shanksville in Somerset County, Pa
The Virginia-class fast attack submarine USS Hawaii (SSN 776) arrived in Busan July 20 as part of a deployment to the Western Pacific. “As we represent our submarine team, our Navy, and our country, we are committed to our to our presence in the Western Pacific and look forward to many more visits w
Alert naval personnel of the Rapid Response Rescue and Release Squadron (4RS) saved a 5-year-old girl from drowning in the sea off Panama on 22nd July 2012. She is from Batticaloa and was among the devotees who had come to attend the annual festival at Panama Okanda Kovil, for which the Navy provide
Recruit Division Commanders (RDC) from Recruit Training Command (RTC) Great Lakes, visited Naval Station Norfolk to train Hampton Roads Navy Counselors (NC) from various commands about what it takes for Sailors to become RDCs or instructors, July 19. The RDC Roadshow aids in filling positions for RT
Naval troops attached to SLNS Welusumana of the Northern Naval Command recovered a haul of grenades and ammunitions dumped in the lagoon on 21st July 2012. The full list of the recovered items is as follows: 1. RPGs – 37 nos. 2. 40mm GL Grenades – 55 nos. 3. Claymore Mines – 04 nos. 4. […]
The Navy’s Farrier Fire Fighting School Learning Site (FFSLS) hosted the 45th annual memorial ceremony of the disaster aboard the aircraft carrier USS Forrestal (CVA 59) July 20, held by members of the USS Forrestal Association. The ceremony was attended by former crew members of Forrestal, survivin
Sri Lanka Navy intercepted another multi-day trawler illegally headed for Australia off Nilaweli on 21st July 2012. The intercepted trawler was escorted to the Trincomalee Harbour with 53 persons onboard for handing over to the Criminal Investigation Department for further investigations. Arrested p
Five Sailors from aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) visited Royal Canadian Navy frigate HMCS Charlottetown (FFG 339) for a scheduled cross-training event, July 11. The event, which followed a visit by Charlottetown Sailors to Enterprise in May, promoted improving communication, interoperabili
Assistant Secretary of the Navy (ASN) for Manpower and Reserve Affairs Juan M. Garcia, III visited installations around Navy Region Northwest July 17-18. During his time in the Northwest, Garcia held all hands calls at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island (NASWI), Naval Station Everett, Naval Base Kitsa
The crew of the Royal Australian Navy’s Collins Class submarine HMAS Farncomb are preparing to test themselves in a realistic warfare scenario, off the coast of Hawaii for Exercise RIMPAC 2012. With 22 nations taking part, it is the largest exercise of its kind in the world. HMAS Farncomb has travel
During their tour the Ships participated in several multi-national exercises and undertook a number of high profile visits, including the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition, showcasing the Royal Navy’s cutting edge mine countermeasures capability and engaging with international partners
The Secretary of the Navy, the honorable Ray Mabus, and Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan Greenert, visited the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) for the Navy’s Great Green Fleet demonstration during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012, July 18. The Great Green Fleet demonstration is a step to
On 18 July the ferry MV Skagit was reported to be sinking off Chumbe island. The EU Naval Force Somalia Operation Atalanta (EU NAVFOR) immediately redirected a Luxembourg Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft (MPRA), which was conducting counter-piracy patrols closest to the location of the si
