Defense Strategies
U.S. NSA Souda Bay Changes Command
U.S. Naval Support Activity (NSA) Souda Bay held a change of command ceremony onboard the installation, April 11. Capt. Michael R. Moore relieved Capt. James F. Gibson Jr. as commanding officer. Rear Adm. John C. “Jack” Scorby, commander, Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia, was the guest s
Korean Escort Task Group Talks Anti-Piracy with OCEAN SHIELD Counterparts
Earlier this month, Captain Yu Byeong-Joo, Commander Republic of Korea Naval Escort Task Group, visited NATO Operation OCEAN SHIELD Task Force Commander (CTF-508), Rear Admiral Eugénio Diaz del Rio, on board his flagship to discuss counter-piracy activities. The Republic of Korea destroyer ROKS KA
FGS Rhon, FGS Brandenburg Conduct RAS
“All those involved in the replenishment at sea are required at their station”. When this order is broadcast over loudspeakers on board the German tanker FGS Rhön, the seamanship crew reacts quickly by donning their hard hats and safety gear before making final preparations for what is a highly spec
Busy Week for New EU Navfor Force Commander
Since Rear Admiral Jürgen zur Mühlen assumed force command of the EU Naval Force on Sunday 6 April, he has been very busy ensuring that his flagship, FGS Brandenburg, and the rest of the EU Naval Force warships and maritime patrol aircraft under his command are fully prepared for the important role
UK Minehunter Welcomed Home from NATO Deployment
Portsmouth-based minehunter HMS Brocklesby returned home on April 11 after two-and-a-half months deployed away from UK waters. The small but highly capable ship left her home port in late January to some of the most horrific weather the UK has seen in a long time and sailed to meet the UK’s commit
UK Rescue Agencies Join Forces in Major Exercise
Members of the UK Royal Air Force Search and Rescue Force have taken part in a multi-agency exercise in Cardiff Bay. The RAF search and rescue personnel were put through their paces along with various other emergency services when they were faced with a major incident in a scenario for Exercise Re
New Zealand’s Chief of Navy Pays Visit to Shape, Belgium
The Chief of Navy of the Royal Navy of New Zealand, Rear Admiral Jack Steer, visited Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) on Wednesday, 9 April 2014. Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe (DSACEUR) General Sir Adrian Bradshaw and SHAPE Chief of Staff (COS) General Werner Freers met w
UK: Royal Navy’s Patrol Ship Demonstrates Her Capabilities
A Royal Navy River Class patrol ship has been at the centre of a large scale tri-service exercise off the South Coast of England. HMS Tyne has been taking part in Exercise Chameleon which saw her embark a host of military personnel, including Royal Marines, Army and the Royal Air Force. It was her
USS Donald Cook to Enter Black Sea Today
The USS Donald Cook is scheduled to arrive in the Black Sea today, a Pentagon spokesman said yesterday. U.S. Army Col. Steven Warren explained the Navy vessel’s mission upon arrival to Pentagon reporters. “The Donald Cook’s mission is to reassure NATO allies and Black Sea partners of America’s com
German Tanker Joins Operation Atalanta
On Monday 7 April the German tanker Rhön arrived in the port of Djibouti to join the European Union Naval Force (EU NAVFOR) Somalia Operation Atalanta. The tanker under the command of Captain Egon Rhauderwiek will provide regular replenishment support to the EU Naval Force warships and other inter
USS Bulkeley Hosts Reception in Italy
More than 40 military officials and distinguished guests attended a reception hosted by guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) during its scheduled port visit in Civitavecchia, Italy, April 4. “While deployed, we have stood by the motto ‘liberty is a mission’, which means that even while i
HMS Brocklesby, Her NATO Counterparts Test Minefield Sailing Skills
Italian frigate ITS Aliseo leads a line of international warships behind HMS Brocklesby as the British warship shows the way through a minefield off Crete. Over two hectic days off the north coast of the Mediterranean island, the Portsmouth-based minehunter and her NATO counterparts tested their abi
Spanish OPV Shares Anti-Piracy Know-How with Cameroonian Navy
The Spanish oceanic patrol vessel (OPV) ‘Infanta Elena’ called at Douala (Cameroon) from March 29th to April 2nd as part of her scheduled African deployment. The main goal of the port of call was cooperation and training of Cameroonian Navy forces on Maritime Security. During the instruction sessi
UK: Royal Navy’s Medical Staff Practise Life Saving Skills
As a casualty with severe injuries arrives on board RFA Argus following a battlefield skirmish, Royal Navy doctors, nurses and surgeons move into position to begin their fight to save her life. Moving her down into the Primary Casualty Receiving Facility (PCRF)on board the ship, the medical staff