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HMS Illustrious Sails through Strait of Hormuz
HMS Illustrious has been escorted through the Strait of Hormuz by frigate HMS Montrose as she continues on her Gulf deployment. The helicopter and commando carrier is due to begin exercises in the Gulf of Oman as part of Cougar 13 – the annual workout of the Royal Navy’s rapid reaction force known a
USA: CVN 77 Welcomes CNO Aboard
The Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert, and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Mike Stevens visited the crew of USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) to provide Sailors on board an opportunity to speak directly with the Navy’s most senior leadership, Oct. 23. Among the topics
HMS Iron Duke Tests Main Gun near Dorset, UK
The mighty 4.5” gun of HMS Iron Duke pounded the waves off Dorset, proving that she remains a fighting force, ready for operations around the globe. The Type 23 Frigate tested her Main Gun near Dorset, firing rounds from the newly refurbished weapon. The practice firings test both the weapons system
Government of Japan Officials Honor NAVSUP FLC MLC Employees
Government of Japan officials honored NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Yokosuka Master Labor Contract (MLC) employees during a Length of Service Commendation Ceremony Oct. 18 at the Yokosuka City Culture Hall. Japanese employees who have been with U.S. Forces in Kanagawa for many years will be co
USS Samuel B. Roberts Returns Home
Guided-missile frigate USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) returned to Naval Station Mayport Oct. 23, marking the successful completion of a six-month deployment to the central Mediterranean working for U.S. Africa Command. The ship, with Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 46 Detachment 9 embarked, depl
UK: Joint Helicopter Operations on Cougar 13 Exercise
Army Apache helicopters have joined Navy Sea King, Merlin and Lynx helicopters on board HMS Illustrious for two weeks in the Gulf as part of the ongoing Cougar 13 deployment. The Apache helicopters from 656 Squadron 4 Regiment Army Air Corps joined Illustrious in the waters off the United Arab Emira
Royal Navy Warship Joins Forces with Indian Colleagues
A Royal Navy warship has joined forces with Indian colleagues for a demonstration of capability and improving mutual understanding. HMS Westminster, currently on deployment in the Indian Ocean, has arrived in the Indian port of Mormuguo, Goa in preparation for Exercise Konkan. The exercise will run
USS Tortuga Arrives Home
Amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46) returned to Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek, Va., following a seven-year assignment in support of Forward Deployed Naval Forces, Oct. 22. Tortuga was relieved by USS Ashland (LSD 48) during a hull swap in which the crew of Ashland delivered the
UK: HMS Sultan Welcomes Princess Royal
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal paid a special visit to HMS Sultan on Friday 18 October 2013 as the Guest of Honour at the establishment’s Ceremonial Divisions. In addition to inspecting the Guard of Honour the Princess Royal presented awards and medals to worthy recipients. Escorted by Captai
USS Santa Fe Arrives at Changi Naval Base
The Los Angeles-class, fast attack submarine USS Santa Fe (SSN 763) arrived at Changi Naval Base, Singapore, Oct. 23, for a visit as part of her deployment to the Western Pacific. With a crew of approximately 135 men, Santa Fe will conduct a multitude of missions and showcase the latest capabilities
HMS Lancaster Leaves Curacao
HMS Lancaster has returned to counter narcotics patrols in the Caribbean Sea following a stopover in Curacao for the island’s national day. Lancaster sailed into the city of Willemstad, on the Dutch administered island, following another successful counter narcotics patrol that saw her seize a vast
Flying Beavers Spend Day at Culdrose
1st Helston Scout groups, ‘Poldark Beaver Colony’ had a special insight into background activities of Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose during an informative visit to the Navy’s Cornish Air Base. Lead by group leader ‘Otter’, Amanda Court, who works in Culdrose Dental department the ‘Eager-Beavers’ w
HMAS Albatross Provides Local Bushfire Support
Naval Air Station Nowra, HMAS Albatross, is providing support to a range of emergency services aircraft working to suppress a bushfire, burning within remote country 30 kilometres inland from Ulladulla. Both rotary and fixed wing aircraft from the NSW Rural Fire Service are being provided access. Al
Brazilian Naval Officer on Counter Piracy Operations with Royal Navy
Tracking pirates on the Indian Ocean is not where you would typically find a Brazilian Navy officer. However, it is there Lieutenant Commander (Lt Cdr) Laerte Fernandes de Santana is currently deployed for four months working with the Royal Navy. Following short notice he joined Royal Fleet Auxiliar