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SECNAV Censures Three Senior Officers
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus has issued Secretarial Letters of Censure to three senior officers following a thorough review into their interactions with Glenn Defense Marine Asia (GDMA) in the 2006-2007 timeframe. GDMA is the subject of a federal fraud and bribery investigation which was initiate
USS Harry S. Truman Changes Command
While in the midst of its incremental availability, the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) held its change of command ceremony in Portsmouth, Va., Feb. 5. Capt. Ryan Scholl took the helm from Capt. Bob Roth in the ceremony presided by Rear Adm. Victorino G. “Vic” Mercado, commander of Car
USS San Francisco Returns from Western Pacific Ops
The Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS San Francisco (SSN 711) returned to its homeport Feb. 9 following an extended seven-month deployment to the Western Pacific. Steaming more than 45,000 miles, San Francisco executed the Chief of Naval Operations’ Maritime Strategy in supporting national
Second Delivery of LLCs Arrives to Australia
Navantia shipped the second batch of four LLCs (LHD Landing Crafts) to the Australian Navy. The vessels departed Navantia Bay of Cádiz on December 27, and arrived to HMAS Waterhen naval base, Sydney on February 5, where they will be commissioned to Defence Materiel Organization. The first four LLCs
Five US Navy Vessels Take Part in IDCERTEX
Five U.S. Navy ships are scheduled to participate in an independent deployer certification exercise (IDCERTEX) in the Southern California and Hawaii operating areas Feb. 9-20. IDCERTEX will provide a multi-ship environment to train and certify independent deployers in surface warfare, air defense, m
SNMG2 Arrives in Split, Croatia
On February 6, NATO ships assigned to Standing Maritime Group Two (SNMG2) arrived in Split, Croatia, for a scheduled port visit during the Group’s deployment to the Mediterranean to enhance maritime security and readiness, and in support of NATO counter-terrorism Operation Active Endeavour. Led by R
Continuing Promise 2015 Enters Final Planning Stage
Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/ U.S. 4th Fleet Rear Adm. George Ballance spoke at the final planning conference for Continuing Promise 2015 (CP-15) aboard Naval Station Norfolk Feb. 5. Military, non-governmental agency planners and prospective participants in the upcoming CP-15 humani
Constanta, Romania Welcomes USS Cole
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67) arrived in Constanta, Romania, for a scheduled port visit, Feb. 9, 2015. Cole’s presence in Romania reaffirms to NATO allies that the U.S. Navy shares a commitment to strengthen ties while working toward mutual goals of promoting pea
MARCOM Commander Visits Swedish Navy
The Commander of NATO Allied Maritime Command (MARCOM), Vice Admiral Peter Hudson CB CBE, paid an official visit to the Swedish Navy on Thursday, February 5, to discuss the security situation in the Baltic Sea and areas of cooperation between NATO and the partner nation. During the visit, Vice Admir
TCG Buyukada Becomes Part of NATO’s Ocean Shield
Turkish Navy’s Corvette TCG Buyukada (F-512) joined NATO’s counter piracy Operation Ocean Shield on Friday, February 6. The ship will conduct regular counter piracy patrols in Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean and provide support to NATO’s regional capacity building efforts in order to enhance interoper
Denmark Presents New Anti-Piracy Strategy
The Danish government recently announced its new anti-piracy strategy. Covering a period from 2015 until 2018, this strategy sets the framework for Denmark’s overall political, developmental and military efforts against piracy. Danish Foreign Minister Martin Lidegaard said that Denmark will continue
JS Harusame Advises Omani Fishermen on Piracy Issues
The Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) warship, Japanese Ship Harusame, engaged with local fishermen during a recent port visit to Salalah, Oman. JS Harusame, currently supporting the counter-piracy task force CTF-151, handed out leaflets to fishermen, written in both English and Arabic, and discussed h
Italian TFA in Djibouti Ends EUNAVFOR Deployment
On the 7th February 2015, the Italian Task Force Air (TFA) in Djibouti completed its deployment with the EU Naval Force. The detachment, which boasts a Predator Unmanned Aircraft Vehicle (UAV), arrived in Djibouti last August and performed its first flight on the 4th September 2014. Since then, the
HMS Caroline Coming Back to Life
Urgent repairs to halt the deterioration of historic World War One vessel HMS Caroline have been completed making the ship safe for the next stage of a massive restoration programme. Repairs conducted by Belfast-based Blu-Marine included a top to bottom survey of the ship’s weakest spots, emergency