Explosive Ordnance Disposal Operational Support Unit (EODOSU) 7 held a disestablishment ceremony at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, Aug. 25. EODOSU 7, located at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, began its service as EOD Mobile Unit 7 in October 1986. After its commissioning in June 2010 as EODOSU 7,
On August 29th 2013, the last ship of the LCT (Landing Craft Tank) Project TCG Ç-158 constructed by Turkish Anadolu Shipyard(ADIK) left ADİK bay. ”Having realized the final delivery of TCG Ç-158 on August 28th 2013 after 12 months of warranty period, considering the shipyard’s first experience on a
More than 30 Seabees from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 3 participated in a friendship exchange at Commander, Fleet Activities Okinawa’s White Beach Naval Facility, Aug. 24. NMCB 3 volunteers joined roughly 60 other participants from the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF), the
In July, HMAS Newcastle completed an intensive counter-terrorism focused operation in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden with the multi-national Combined Task Force 150 (CTF 150). During the focused operation, Newcastle executed 58 boarding actions, three replenishment activities with foreign ships an
Amphibious transport dock ship USS Denver (LPD 9) medical staff began a two-day basic lifesaving training in a collaborated session at National Hospital Guido Valadares (HNGV) in Dili, Timor-Leste, Aug. 28 during a scheduled port visit. The basic lifesaving training incorporates CPR and basic patien
Carrier Air Wing 3 flew its first fixed-wing aircraft sorties from the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) as part of its regularly scheduled deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) Aug. 27. “For over a year, we have been training hard as a carrier strike group and with o
BMT Hi-Q Sigma Ltd (BMT), a subsidiary of BMT Group, has announced that in partnership with Nuvia Ltd, it has been awarded a 12 month extension contract with the UK’s Ministry of Defence (MoD). This contract will see both companies continuing to provide technical expertise and programme management s
On Thursday morning, 29 August 2013, three NATO ships assigned to Standing NATO Mine Counter-Measures Group TWO (SNMCMG2) arrived in Sevastopol for a scheduled visit to the Black Sea port. Under the command of Commander Matthias Seipel, German Navy, the Group includes the flagship FGS MOSEL and FGS
The Armidale Class Patrol Boat HMAS Wollongong has made a rendezvous with HMA Ships Sirius, Warramunga and Sydney in the Timor Sea to conduct mariner skills training. HMA Ships Sirius, Warramunga and Sydney have patrolled Northern Australian waters this month as part of Exercise BLUE RAPTOR. The aim
The Commander of Naval Striking and Support Forces at NATO (STRIKFORNATO), Vice Admiral Frank Pandolfe USN, has paid a visit to the Royal Navy’s Fleet Flagship HMS Bulwark. VAdm Pandolfe took the opportunity to visit the ship while she was alongside in Lisbon as part of a multi-national exercised ca
Northrop Grumman Corporation has received a Performance Based Logistics (PBL) contract from Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support, to continue its 24/7 support of the U.S. Navy fleet for three shipboard systems. Under the not-to-exceed $24.8 million one-year contract, Northrop Grumman
The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) and embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) arrived in Darwin, Australia Aug. 28, for a scheduled port visit. During the visit Bonhomme Richard Sailors and Marines will participate in various community service projects,
The Office of Navy Certifying Authority in San Diego, CA, has certified TASC Inc., including its San Diego office, as a Fully Qualified Navy Validator (FQNV). Earning this certification requires a rigorous review process and documentation of advanced certifications across a broad spectrum of discipl
The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HST CSG) relieved the Nimitz CSG in the Arabian Sea Aug. 26, assuming the duties as Commander, Task Force (CTF) 50. CTF 50 is responsible for conducting maritime security operations, supporting theater security cooperation efforts in the region and providing