Amphibious & Support Ships
Philippine Navy Christens Newly-Acquired LCH Vessels
The Philippine Navy’s, in an effort to develop a robust island defense force, christened two newly-acquired Landing Craft Heavy (LCH) vessels and two armed Agusta Westland (AW) 109 helicopters in a joint ceremony in Manila. The two LCH vessels were christened as Barkong Republika ng Pilipinas (BRP)
USS Blue Ridge Docks in Busan, ROK
The U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) arrived in Busan, Republic of Korea (ROK), Aug. 13, for a port visit in support of embarked Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet’s (C7F) participation in bi-lateral exercise Ulchi Freedom Guardian (UFG). UFG is an annual combined command and control exercise
US Approves AEGIS Combat System Sale to Japan
The US State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Japan for DDG 7 and 8 AEGIS Combat System, Underwater Weapon System, Cooperative Engagement Capability and associated equipment, parts and logistical support for an estimated cost of $1.5 billion. Under the proposed sale, Japan
Image of the Day: Through the Big Eyes
Quartermaster 2nd Class Thomas Hoffman, from Los Angeles, Calif., looks through the Big Eyes aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48). The vessel entered Saipan Harbor recently where it provided disaster relief after Typhoon Soudelor made landfall. Ashland is assigned to the Bonh
Image of the Day: Helping Saipan Recover
US Navy’s amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) departed Saipan on August 9. The vessel was in Saipan Harbor August 7 – 9 providing disaster relief in the aftermath of Typhoon Soudelor, which devastated the island on August 2-3. Agencies including the Government of Guam, American Red Cro
Guam Hosted USS Ashland
The amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) pulled into Guam for a four-day port visit, Aug 3. The ship’s crew and the embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) participated in three community service events; Umatac Village Cleanup, Juan M. Gerrero Elementary School painting and Chagui
USS Green Bay Docks in Guam
US Navy’s amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) arrived in Guam for a port visit, Aug. 7. Green Bay traveled to Guam from Australia after participating in Talisman Sabre 2015, a bilateral exercise executed with Australian military forces. While operating in the region, the crew had t
US Destroyer Squadron Fifteen Changes Command
US Navy’s Destroyer Squadron Fifteen (CDS 15) received a new commander in a change of command ceremony at Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Aug. 7. During the ceremony Capt. Christopher J. Sweeney relieved Capt. Shan M. Byrne as commodore of CDS 15. Byrne, CDS 15’s 54th commodore, began his tour
USS Ashland Sails to Saipan to Provide Disaster Relief
US Navy’s USS Ashland (LSD 48) is scheduled to arrive in Saipan on August 7 to provide relief in the aftermath of Typhoon Soudelor, which devastated the island on August 2-3. Agencies including the Government of Guam, American Red Cross, Ayuda Foundation and other non-profit/non-governmental organiz
USS Germantown Sails to Indonesia for Exercise CARAT
The amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), with embarked elements of U.S. Marine Corps, arrived Aug. 4 to participate in the annual Cooperation Afloat and Readiness Training (CARAT) exercise with the Indonesian Navy. Germantown will partake in a variety of dynamic exercises with Indon
Bali, Indonesia Hosts USS Bonhomme Richard
Forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) anchored off the coast of Bali, Indonesia, July 31, for a port visit and cultural exchange. Upon arrival, Bonhomme Richard hosted a reception for foreign dignitaries and visitors, during which the guests could see the ship’s capab
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Bath Iron Works Gets USS Zumwalt’s Propellers Rolls-Royce has delivered the twin fixed pitch propellers to Bath Iron Works for installation on the US Navy’s most modern surface combatant, the future USS Zumwalt, the first ship of the DDG 1000 multi-mission destroyer class. Portsmouth Naval Base Prep
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James Joyce Docks in Haulbowline, Ireland Irish Navy’s newest Naval Service Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) LÉ James Joyce arrived in Haulbowline on Friday 17th July. Australia Gifts Two Landing Craft to the Philippines Navy The Australian Government transferred two of its decommissioned landing craf
US, RS Navies Conclude 21st Annual CARAT Drills
The U.S. Navy and Republic of Singapore Navy completed the 21st annual Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Singapore after 11 days of comprehensive training both at sea and ashore, July 24. CARAT Singapore featured a series of dynamic training engagements including a five-day sea phase