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ESPS Victoria Welcomes Somali Leaders Aboard
Local Somali leaders were hosted on board Spanish warship, ESPS Victoria on Saturday, October 31 2015. The crew of the Spanish ship took aboard three leaders of the Somali coastal town Eyl. They spoke about the role of EU Naval Force in the region and its commitment to deter and disrupt piracy and t
Australian, French Ships Meet in South China Sea
As part of a Royal Australian Navy Task Group deployment to North and South East Asia, HMA Ships Arunta, Stuart and Sirius have rendezvoused with the French frigate FNS Vendemiaire in South China Sea. Following port visits to Zhanjiang, China, by HMA Ships Arunta and Stuart and Da Nang, Vietnam, by
US Secretary of the Navy Tours USS George Washington
US Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus visited Sailors aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73), Oct. 30 – Nov. 1, as the ship transited the Strait of Magellan. Mabus’ visit included a tour of the ship, observing transit of the strait, a group photo, and an all-hands call. The secretary also condu
Australian, Chinese Navies Practice Skills
The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) conducted a port visit and naval exercise with the People’s Liberation Army – Navy (PLA-N) in Zhanjiang, China from October 31 to November 2. The port visit by HMA Ships Stuart and Arunta to Zhanjiang included a combined planning session for the exercise, official fun
HMCS Winnipeg Hits Halfway Point of Her Deployment
Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Winnipeg has reached a milestone as she moved into the second half of her Operation REASSURANCE deployment. Commander Pascal Belhumeur, the Commanding Officer of HMCS Winnipeg, said: In late October we surpassed the half-way mark of our deployment, which is an impo
New Commander Boards US Navy Sub Hampton
The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Hampton (SSN 767) held a change of command ceremony at Naval Base Point Loma, San Diego, on October 30. Cmdr. Theron Davis relieved Cmdr. Lincoln Reifsteck as commanding officer. Under Reifsteck’s command, Hampton successfully deployed twice to the Wes
USS Donald Cook Wraps Up Visit to Turkey
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) departed Aksaz, Turkey, Nov. 2, during its third forward-deployed patrol during exercise Dogu Akdeniz. Dogu Akdeniz is an exercise with the purpose of providing operational training for participating units in the areas of plan
USS Mount Whitney Moors in Lisbon, Portugal
The U.S. 6th Fleet command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) arrived in Lisbon, Portugal, on November 1, for a scheduled port visit and embarkation of Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO personnel. While in Portugal, Mount Whitney’s crew will take the opportunity to host distinguished g
Sub Krasnodar to Join the Russian Navy’s Fleet
New diesel-electric submarine Krasnodar will be put into the service of the Russian Navy on November 5, 2015, with a flag raising ceremony, to be held in Saint Petersburg. Krasnodar is the 4th submarine in a series of six units constructed by Admiralty Shipyards for the submarine forces of the Black
Royal Navy Starts Building New Base in Bahrain
UK and the Royal Navy started the construction of a permanent naval base at the Mina Salman Port, Bahrain, on October 31. The works on the new base will include upgrades to the existing facilities at the Port, providing the Royal Navy with a forward operating base and a place to plan, store equipmen
Ronald Reagan CSG Pays Visit to Busan
US Navy’s Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group (CSG) arrived in Busan, South Korea, for a goodwill port visit, Oct. 30. The units included the Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile
US, Turkish Navies Wrap Up Egemen 2015
The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), elements of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and the Turkish navy completed Egemen 2015, Oct. 28. Egemen is a Turkish-led and hosted amphibious exercise designed to increase tactical proficiencies and interoperability among participants. Ca
Australia, Korea Join in Ex Haedoli Wallaby
After meeting in Busan, South Korea, Australian Navy’s vessels Stuart and Arunta took part in bilateral Exercise Haedoli Wallaby with four warships of the Republic of Korea Navy. The ships were joined by a AP-3C Orion aircraft from the Royal Australian Air Force’s 92 Wing in Edinburgh, South Austral
HII Gets USS George Washington RCOH Contract
The US Naval Sea Systems Command awarded Huntington Ingalls’ Newport News an $18,3 million modification to a previously awarded contract for the advance planning of USS George Washington (CVN 73) refueling complex overhaul (RCOH). This contract modification adds material and increases the level of e