Equipment & technology
USS Michigan Sails to Yokosuka, Japan
The Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Michigan (SSGN 727) arrived at Yokosuka, Japan, July 6, to perform a change of command and for a visit as part of its deployment to the Western Pacific. With a crew of approximately 165, Michigan will conduct a multitude of missions and showcase the latest
USS Lassen Receives Acoustic and ASW Training
Two acoustic intelligence (ACINT) specialists from the Office of Naval Intelligence, based out of Washington, D.C., embarked aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82) to provide training on acoustic and anti-submarine warfare (ASW) areas, May 15. Scheduled to be onb
USS Lassen Sails to Subic Bay, Philippines
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82) arrived in Subic Bay, the Philippines, for a port visit, July 1. Prior to arrival, Lassen’s crew of 320 Sailors, including members of the ‘Warlords’ of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 51, conducted presence patrols in the
Most Read News, June 22 – 28, 2015
LHD Adelaide Begins Sea Trials Australian Navy’s new Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) NUSHIP Adelaide left BAE Systems Williamstown on June 17 to begin sea trials. BAE Systems to Prepare HMNB Portsmouth for New Aircraft Carriers BAE Systems has been awarded a £5.5M contract to install a new Vessel Traf
USS Michigan Sails to Busan, Korea
The Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Michigan (SSGN 727) arrived at Busan for a visit as part of its deployment to the Western Pacific, June 23. With a crew of approximately 165, Michigan will conduct a multitude of missions and showcase the latest capabilities of the submarine fleet. USS Mic
Most Read News, June 15 – 21, 2015
Theodore Roosevelt Recovers Man Overboard The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) successfully recovered a Sailor who fell overboard while the ship was conducting operations in the Arabian Gulf, June 18. FREMM Provence Delivered to the French Navy On June 12th in Brest, DCNS delivered t
USS Chancellorsville Docks in Yokosuka
The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) arrived in Yokosuka June 18, joining the 7th Fleet’s Forward-Deployed Naval Forces (FDNF) at Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY). Chancellorsville completed a combat systems update through the Navy’s Cruiser Modernizati
Indian Navy Vessels Sail to Kuantan, Malaysia
As part of an operational deployment to South Indian Ocean and South China Sea, ships of the Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet under the command of Rear Admiral Ajendra Bahadur Singh, VSM, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet, arrived today at Kuantan (Malaysia) on a four day visit. The Indian warships t
USS Preble Joins Bonhomme Richard ESG
The Pearl Harbor based guided missile destroyer, USS Preble (DDG 88), joined USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) Expeditionary Strike Group (BHRESG) on patrol in the 7th Fleet area of operations. USS Preble (DDG 88) which began their deployment to the Western Pacific on 24 March. The addition of a destroye
USS Shiloh Rests in Guam
The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Shiloh (CG 67) arrived in Guam for a scheduled port visit, June 11. While in Guam, Shiloh Sailors will get to enjoy different moral, welfare, and recreation (MWR) events. Shiloh is on patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility in support of s
Indian CG Continues Search for Missing Aircraft
The search for missing Indian Coast Guard aircraft continues uninterrupted by the Indian Coast Guard and Naval ships and aircraft. INS Sandhayak, a hydrographic survey vessel of the Navy, arrived in the area to assist in the search efforts on the night of 11/12 June. The vessel is using its underwat
Image of the Day: USS Antietam Prepares for RAS
Sailors aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54) prepare to receive a fuel line during a replenishment-at-sea with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Rappahannock (T-AO 204). The operation was conducted on June 9 in the waters near Guam. Antie
USS Rushmore Aids 65 People in Makassar Strait
US Navy’s USS Rushmore (LSD 47) rendered assistance to 65 people on makeshift bamboo rafts in the waters between the Indonesian islands of Kalimantan and Sulawesi June 10. Shipboard lookouts spotted the distressed persons waving orange and white flags. Rushmore’s commanding officer, Cmdr. Thomas Ste
USS George Washington’s CVW 5 Carries Out MISSILEX
Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, embarked aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), completed an at-sea missile exercise (MISSILEX), June 7. A MISSILEX is conducted annually to meet training and readiness requirements for strike fighter squadrons (VFA). Participating squadron