Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter and Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus met with several flag and general officers in the area on board USS Makin Island (LHD 8) for a leadership breakfast and to tour the ship Sept. 27. Upon arrival to the ship, Carter and Mabus were greeted by Capt. Cedric E.
From the Moray Firth to the Clyde warships, submarines and aircraft have been getting ready for the start of Europe’s largest military exercise. Exercise Joint Warrior involves 24 ships, two submarines , 40 aircraft and over 4,500 military personnel from ten countries, including the US, France, Cana
Amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) Sailors celebrated Yom Kippur, the Jewish Day of Atonement, while on deployment Sept. 26. Yom Kippur, the holiest of the Jewish High Holy days, celebrates reconciliation between people and between individuals in God. “It’s the day we traditionally atone fo
United Shipbuilding Corporation’s subsidiary Baltiysky Zavod yesterday held keel laying ceremony for Russian first Mistral class amphibious assault ship. Moscow and Paris signed the EUR 1.2-bln contract for two Mistrals in June 2011. The first ship is planned to join Russian Navy in 2014, and the se
Sailors and Marines from amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) visited Simon Sanchez High School in Guam Sept. 28. Seventeen Sailors and Marines from Bonhomme Richard had the chance to talk to students about careers in the military, the importance of staying in school and of staying a
Britain’s newest destroyer, HMS Duncan, has returned to the Clyde after highly-successful month-long initial trials. The sixth and final Type 45 destroyer tested her ability to manoeuvre, fire most of her weapons and flashed up her combat systems during the four weeks of tests off western Scotland.
The RAN’s Team Navy brand has received a major boost with the announcement of a new sporting partnership with Australia’s most successful high speed offshore racing teams. The alliance with Mackay’s Friers Offshore Racing Team will see the 1000HP Supercat rebranded as the “Team Navy” Offshore Superb
More than 3,000 sailors and Royal Marines are geared up for a three-month deployment to the Mediterranean – the key workout in 2012 of the UK’s new task force. Cougar 12 will see the Response Force Task Group train with the French – including their flagship Charles de Gaulle – and Albanians among ot
Training of crews for two Russian Mistral-class amphibious assault ships will be held on the first built ship… [mappress] Source: Russian Navy, September 28, 2012
London’s Royal Naval Reserve (RNR) unit, HMS President, was the hub of the Royal Navy’s security operation on the River Thames during the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. With its riverside location by Tower Bridge, and rapid access via road or water to all key venues, HMS President proved
Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV), the Honorable Ray Mabus, administered the oath of enlistment to more than 90 Sailors during a special pre-game ceremony before a San Diego Padres game at Petco Park Sept. 25. In front of a crowd of thousands, Sailors stood at attention, raised their right hand and rec
Marine Corps Security Force Company (MCSFCO) at Naval Station (NS) Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, held a change of command ceremony, Sept. 27. Maj. Mark Cameron relieved Capt. Jesus Mendez as commanding officer. “This ceremony not only showcases Marine Corps traditions and customs for our junior guys, but al
Works on construction of two Mistral-class amphibious assault ships for Russian Navy are keeping up with schedule, said… [mappress] Source: Russian Navy, September 28, 2012
The Navy announced guidance for the administration of the Cycle 218 Chief Petty Officer Advancement Examination and the Fiscal Year 2014 Active Chief Petty Officers (CPO) Selection Board via Navy message Sept. 26. NAVADMIN 294/12 pertains to first class petty officers from the Full Time Support (FTS
