The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) hosted a National Women’s History Month observance aboard the ship, March 29. Cmdr. Monika W. Stoker, the first African-American female commander of a U.S. Navy destroyer, was the guest speaker. Stoker, commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class d
The winner of a solicitation posted to the Federal Business Opportunities website is Detyens Shipyards, Inc., North Charleston, S.C , which will be the signatory of $8,108,084 firm-fixed-price contract, Marine log informs. Nevertheless, the contract foresees additional options, which, if used, could
Vice Adm. Frank C. Pandolfe, commander, U.S. 6th Fleet, and Commander, Striking and Support Forces NATO, visited with Greek dignitaries during a visit to Athens, Greece, March 27-29. During his visit, Pandolfe met with the U.S. Ambassador to Greece, the Honorable Daniel Smith, and members of the U.S
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) departed Palma de Mallorca, Spain, March 30, concluding the first port visit of the ship’s current deployment. While in port, Porter’s crew got a chance to sample the local culture and cuisine, while also giving a little back to th
Sailors assigned to USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) celebrated Women’s History Month with a celebration aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, March 30. Command Master Chief Susan Whitman opened the celebration in the hangar bay, describing the important roles women have played throughout naval hist
Submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39) arrived in Sepangar, Malaysia, for a port call April 1, continuing the Navy’s ongoing commitment to theater security cooperation and partnership with allied navies and promoting peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific Region. “I consider it a privilege to v
Chief petty officers (CPO) assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) held a ceremony celebrating the 119th birthday of the Chief Petty Officers, April 1, while underway in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. The celebration provided the chiefs’ mess with an opportunity to come
Naval Hospital Bremerton celebrated the 119th birthday of Navy chief petty officers March 30 by remembering those currently deployed and honoring those who have given the ultimate sacrifice in defense of the nation. There have been 35 chief petty officers who have died supporting Operation Iraqi Fre
The San Diego-based ships USS Benfold (DDG 65) and USS Vandergrift (FFG 48) joined four Hawaii-based ships in exercise Koa Kai 12-2 beginning March 30, to participate in the semiannual exercise in and around Hawaiian waters. This is the first time San Diego-based ships are participating in Koa Kai.
Amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) participated in the Doha International Maritime Defense Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX), March 26-28. DIMDEX featured 14 warships from 11 different navies, as well as e
Austal has announced the mooring of the US Navy’s Research Vessel ROGER REVELLE (AGOR 24) at its Marine Support Base in Henderson, Western Australia. Owned by the US Office of Naval Research and operated by the Scripps Institute of Oceanography, the 274 foot (84 meter) ship is pierside for maintenan
USS Nimitz (CVN 68) held a change of command ceremony aboard the aircraft carrier March 29. Capt. Jeffrey S. Ruth relieved Capt. Paul O. Monger. Monger assumed command of Nimitz Aug. 24, 2009. Since then, the ship completed a deployment to the 5th Fleet area of operations, Board of Inspection and Su
The Portsmouth-based frigate joined the USS Abraham Lincoln for anti-submarine exercises, before serving as the ‘plane guard’ for the carrier as she launched and recovered her aircraft. Her Majesty’s Ship Westminster sails in company with the USS Abraham Lincoln as the Portsmouth-based warship joine
USS Elrod (FFG 55), currently supporting Joint Interagency Task Force South (JITF) counter-narcotics operations in the U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) area of responsibility, visited Naval Station (NS) Guantanamo Bay, March 27-30. Elrod, an Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate, was in port for fuel, w
