Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Jeff Krawczyk fires a 40mm saluting battery from the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). The operation was carried out while the vessel was sailing in the Pacific Ocean on March 31. Essex is underway participating in a composite training unit exercise with t
Ships assigned to Standing NATO Maritime Group Two (SNMG2) recently completed passing exercises with the Royal Moroccan Navy (RMN) off the coast of Casablanca following the Group’s visit to the city. SNMG2 is currently comprised of the U.S. flagship USS Vicksburg (CG 69), Canadian ship HMCS Frederic
Southeast Regional Maintenance Center (SERMC) conducted a fire drill April 1 aboard USS Tornado (PC 14) while the ship was in dry dock to test the ability of the crew, shipyard workers and the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department (JFRD) to integrate in what could be a real-world situation. The re
Joint high-speed vessel USNS Spearhead (JHSV 1) and its embarked detachment of U.S. Navy Sailors, civil service mariners and U.S., Spanish and British Marines conduct the Gabon phase of Spearhead’s support to Africa Partnership Station in Port Gentil, Gabon, April 6, 2015. While in port, Spearhead’s
US Navy’s USS Anzio (CG 68) is en route to Scotland to participate in exercise Joint Warrior. The guided missile-cruiser will take part in the large bi-annual military exercise which is set to take place across various UK locations next week. The exercise will involve the Royal Navy, British Army an
General Dynamics Norfolk won a $35 million contract action as a modification to previously awarded contract for USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) fiscal 2015 planned incremental availability. The CVN multi-ship, multi-option addresses maintenance, repair and modernization efforts for CVN 68 class aircra
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) participated in two bilateral underway engagements with ships from the Bulgarian and Romanian navies in the Black Sea, April 5, 2015. The exercises are aimed at improving maritime capabilities and reassuring the NATO allies
The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54) arrived in Hong Kong for a port visit, April 3. Sailors will be given the opportunity to experience the rich culture of Hong Kong with various tours of local historic locations and regional attractions provided by the ship’s morale, w
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) arrived in Varna, Bulgaria, for a scheduled port visit, April 4, 2015. Jason Dunham’s presence in Bulgaria reaffirms to NATO allies that the U.S. Navy shares a commitment to strengthen ties, while working toward mutual goals
US Navy Vessel to Take Part in Exercise Joint Warrior Two U.S. Navy ships, the guided-missile cruiser USS Anzio (CG 68) and the guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78), led by Commander, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 26, departed Norfolk, Va., for Scotland, March 27, to participate in Joint Warri
The forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48), participated in Korean Marine Exchange Program (KMEP) 15.1, a bilateral training exercise with the Republic of Korea along with the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group and the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit March 28 to April
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit embarked aboard the Essex Amphibious Ready Group’s three ships March 16-April 1, for Composite Training Unit Exercise, or COMPTUEX, off the coast of San Diego. These at-sea periods prior to deployment integrate the MEU and the ARG as a single unit
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) will enter the Black Sea, April 3, 2015, to promote peace and stability in the region. The ship’s presence in the Black Sea demonstrates the United States’ commitment to working closely with allies to enhance maritime securi
The U.S. Navy has awarded funding for the construction of DDG 122, the Fiscal Year 2015 Arleigh Burke-class destroyer under contract at General Dynamics Bath Iron Works. This $610.4 million contract modification fully funds this ship which was awarded in 2013 as part of a multi-ship competition for
