The Spanish Navy’s frigate ‘Méndez Núñez’ (F-104) has set sail from Ferrol towards Scotland yesterday to participate in a NATO joint training exercise with military units from several nations. The ‘Joint Warrior’ exercise is organized and led by the United Kingdom. ‘Joint Warrior’ exercises are mano
Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) arrived in Miami April 4 to host various tours and a distinguished visitor luncheon prior to its first Continuing Promise 2015 (CP-15) mission stop. CP-15 is a collaborative effort that provides Sailors the opportunity to work alongside p
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
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
Cmdr. Kurt Balagna relieved Cmdr. Chester Parks as commanding officer of the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Annapolis (SSN 760) during a change of command ceremony held at U.S. Naval Submarine Base New London, Connecticut, April 2. Capt. Butch Dollaga, commander, Submarine Development Squadr
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
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
Following a very successful Unit Readiness work up, HMAS Melbourne was back in action recently supporting the warfare assessment week – a critical point in the career continuum for both maritime warfare officers and combat system sailors. The warfare students spent considerable time honing their mar
Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship Whitehorse, in collaboration with the U.S. Coast Guard and the U.S. Navy, assisted with the interception of more than 5200 kg of cocaine in international waters of the Eastern Pacific Ocean off the coast of Costa Rica as part of Operation CARIBBE in early March. Interdict
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 issued a Lockheed Martin-led industry team a contract modification for one fully funded 2015 Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) valued at $362 million, along with $79 million in advanced procurement funding for a second ship. The balance of the second ship will be funded by Dec. 31, 2015.
Cmdr. Adam L. Fleming relieved Cmdr. Randy J. Van Rossum as commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) during a change of command ceremony at Cesar Chavez Park in San Diego, March 31. During Van Rossum’s tour as commanding officer of Wayne E. Meyer, he led the sh
Australian Navy’s Adelaide class frigate HMAS Newcastle was farewelled from Garden Island, Sydney on 1 April, setting course for the Middle East region where she will spend six months deployed as part of Operation MANITOU. Commanding Officer Newcastle Commander Dominic MacNamara said this specific s
