This morning, seven NATO ships assigned to Standing NATO Mine Counter-Measures Group TWO (SNMCMG2) arrived in Casablanca 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 ACTIV
Australian Defence Force members have demonstrated their commitment to supporting regional neighbours in need, as Exercise Croix du Sud in New Caledonia comes to an end. Croix du Sud, which means “Southern Cross” in French, is a multinational military exercise organised every two years by the Fren
Sailors aboard guided missile cruiser USS Gettysburg (CG 64) participated in a multinational fleet training exercise (FLEETEX) Aug. 20-25. Gettysburg conducted exercises with Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 and a Canadian task group, strengthening international relationships with allied maritime pa
The fast attack submarine USS La Jolla (SSN 701) returned home to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Sept. 3, following her final regularly scheduled deployment. The Los Angeles-class submarine’s Commanding Officer Cmdr. Kevin Roach said the crew was outstanding during their deployment to the Western
Arleigh Burke Class Guided Missile Destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57), in company with USS Vicksburg (CG 69) and USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) participated in a live-fire missile exercise (MISSILEX), Sept. 3. During the exercise, Mitcher fired a Standard Missile-2 (SM-2) missile. “USS Mitscher was able
The US Navy accepted delivery of the first MK VI patrol boat, Aug. 27. The craft is the first of 10 patrol boats currently under contract with Safe Boats International in Tacoma, Washington. The patrol boats will be operated and maintained by the Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC), supportin
Guided-missile frigate USS Kauffman (FFG 59) held a change of command ceremony Sept. 2. Cmdr. Michael Concannon relieved Cmdr. Jennifer Couture as commanding officer. Kauffman’s 17th commanding officer, Couture assumed command in February 2013. Her tour was highlighted by successful unit certifica
The US Coast Guard Cutter Legare offloaded approximately 2,800 kilograms of cocaine worth an estimated wholesale value of more than $93 million Thursday morning at Base Miami Beach, Florida. The offload is a result of two successful drug interdictions in the Caribbean since Aug. 23. While on routi
Sailors with opinions or ideas about how to best develop enlisted leaders are being asked to provide input on two Navy courses that are currently under review, said the review project’s leader Sept. 4. The Center for Personal and Professional Development (CPPD) is the Curriculum Control Authority
Navy Diver 1st Class Shawn Gerasimchik, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, Company 2-1, explores an underwater wreck during a joint dive with Colombian divers from the Departamento de Buceo y Salvamento. The MDSU-2 divers are in Colombia working with the Armada de la Republica de
The International Offshore Patrol Vessels conference of 2014, the most well attended patrol vessel event in the world, will take place from September 30 until October 2, in Dublin, Ireland, this year. The conference provided the opportunity for people to meet face-to-face with military and industr
The forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) departed Commander Fleet Activities Sasebo Thursday for a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. Germantown will deploy as part of the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group (PEL ARG). During the patrol,
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71) will enter the Black Sea to promote peace and stability in the region, Sept. 3. Ross’ presence in the Black Sea serves to demonstrate the United States’ commitment to strengthening the collective security of NATO allies and partner
The Marine engineering department on HMS Bulwark has laid down a chilly gauntlet for their Service colleagues after a mass drenching on Cougar 14 for the Ice Bucket Challenge. Having just departed the UK for the annual exercise of the Royal Navy’s Response Force Task Group called Cougar 14, the cr
