Amphibious & Support Ships
South Korean destroyer to join EU counter-piracy mission
Republic of Korea Navy destroyer ROKS Choi Young will be joining operation Atalanta, an EU-led counter-piracy mission off the coast of Somalia, in March this year. The Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin-class destroyer will work with EU NAVFOR warships to prevent acts of piracy that plagued the waters off the c
Exercise Cobra Gold gets underway in Thailand
The 36th iteration of the multilateral exercise Cobra Gold kicked off in Sattahip, Thailand, February 14. Cobra Gold is a Thailand/United States co-sponsored, combined task force and joint theater security cooperation exercise conducted annually in the Kingdom of Thailand. CG 17 will be held Feb. 14
US Navy attack submarine visits the Philippines
The crew of the U.S. Navy’s Los Angeles-class submarine USS Louisville (SSN 724) arrived in Subic Bay for a brief port call on February 14. The submariners will participate in a series of community service projects and sporting events during the visit. Louisville will also use the stop to conduct so
USS McCampbell sailors battle ice ahead of Japan port call
Sailors aboard the U.S. Navy’s forward-deployed Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) had a lot of ice to battle before pulling into Otaru, Japan, on February 3. The warm welcome the sailors received was an appreciated contrast to the conditions at sea they previously
Okinawa marines embark USS Green Bay for Cobra Gold 2017
U.S. Navy’s San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Green Bay (LPD 20) departed White Beach Naval Facility, Okinawa, Japan after embarking marines for one of the largest multilateral exercises in Asia. Green Bay departed Sasebo for her multi-month Indo-Asia-Pacific patrol on January 25 and a
Photo: E-2D Advanced Hawkeyes land in Japan
A squadron composed of five U.S. Navy E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft landed at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, to join the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Carrier Strike Group. Relieving the “Liberty Bells” of VAW-115 as the early-warning squadron of the U.S. Navy’s Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, the
US Navy guided missile cruiser hosts Ballistic missile defense heads in Japan
The U.S. Forces Japan (USFJ) J3 director of operations and ballistic missile defense (BMD) leaders toured the U.S. Navy Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Shiloh (CG-67) on January 25. As part of the special engagement, Shiloh’s commanding officer Capt. Adam Aycock provided a unit brief to
USS Bonhomme Richard sets sail for post-availability certifications
U.S. Navy’s forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) departed her homeport of Sasebo, Japan, on January 30. During a 3-month maintenance availability that was recently completed, the crew of Bonhomme Richard preserved and refurbished the ship and had the opportunity to t
Indonesian Navy receives first SIGMA 10514 guided missile frigate
The Indonesian Navy has received its first SIGMA 10514 guided missile frigate built by PT PAL. The state-owned shipbuilder delivered the frigate on January 23 at its shipyard in Surabaya, after the vessel completed sea trials in September 2016. Named KRI Raden Eddy Martadinata, the vessel is the fir
India’s tri-service exercise kicks off
The Indian Navy kicked off its annual theatre readiness operational exercise (TROPEX) on January 24. Over the course of the next 30 days, ships and aircraft of both the Western and Eastern Naval Commands, including assets from the Indian Air Force, Indian Army and the Indian Coast Guard exercise tog
Sasebo-based USS Green Bay starts Indo-Asia-Pacific patrol
U.S. Navy’s forward-deployed amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) set sail from its base of Sasebo, Japan on January 25 for a routine patrol in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. While on patrol, Green Bay and Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) will participate in exer
Russian, Japanese warships maneuver in the Sea of Japan
Ships from the Russian Pacific Fleet completed their visit to Japan on January 23 where they took part in maneuvering and search and rescue exercises in the Sea of Japan. Two Russian ships, ASW destroyer Admiral Tributs and fleet tanker Boris Butoma arrived at Japanese port of Maizuru on January 21.
USS John S. McCain arrives in Subic Bay
U.S. Navy’s guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) stopped in Subic Bay, Philippines, January 23, during its regular patrol. The Arleigh Burke-class ship will use the stop to conduct some minor repairs with the assistance of Filipino companies. McCain’s crew will also participate in a
USS Hopper docks in Colombo, Sri Lanka
U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer USS Hopper (DDG 70) arrived in Colombo, Sri Lanka, for a visit on January 19. During their four-day visit, the crew will have the opportunity to engage with members of the Sri Lanka Navy and public. The visit also provides the opportunity for the crew of Hopper to