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Bollinger Delivers FRC to United States Coast Guard
Bollinger Shipyards, Inc. has delivered the WILLIAM FLORES, the third Fast Response Cutter (FRC) to the United States Coast Guard. The announcement was made by Bollinger executive vice president of new construction, Chris Bollinger, “We are very pleased to announce the delivery of the WILLIAM FLORES
USA: Pacific Northwest Sailors Remember September 11th
Sailors and Marines at naval installations throughout the Pacific Northwest remembered the tragic events that occurred during the 9/11 terrorist attacks and honored the fallen with a memorial ceremony, Sept. 11. Those in attendance observed ceremonial morning Colors, a memorial wreath presentation,
Dutch Minister of Defense Concludes Visit to Islands of St Maarten, Saba and St Eustatius
Minister of Defence Hans Hillen concluded his visit to the islands of St Maarten, Saba and St Eustatius. He attended a large-scale hurricane response exercise and was brought up to date on the latest developments in the Caribbean and the work and duties of the Navy, Marechaussee and Coast Guard. On
US Navy Sends Warships to Libyan Waters
The U.S. Navy’s Arleigh Burke-class destroyers USS Laboon and USS McFaul have deployed for Libyan waters anent the death of four Americans killed in an attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, including the U.S. Ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens, Xinhua reports citing local media. The said deployme
JEB Little Creek-Fort Story Remembers September 11th
Navy chief petty officer (CPO)-selectees assigned to Joint Expeditionary Base (JEB) Little Creek-Fort Story conducted a 9/11 Patriotic Day Ceremony in remembrance of the terrorist attacks, September 11. The ceremony, held in honor of the 11th anniversary of 9/11, honored those who perished in the at
USS Iwo Jima Remembers September 11th
A ceremony was held Sept. 11 aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) to remember the 11th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The event, coordinated by chief petty officer selectees, was designed to help Sailors and Marines fully understand the meaning behind the
USS San Antonio Receives Meritorious Unit Commendation
Amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17) received the Meritorious Unit Commendation for unparalleled professionalism and exceptional teamwork from Jan. 8, 2010 to April 27, 2012. Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command, Adm. John Harvey Jr. was aboard San Antonio Sept. 10 to present the
UK: HMS Enterprise Departs on Gulf Deployment
HMS Enterprise has sailed from Falmouth in Cornwall to the Middle East for nine months on operations. The survey ship will be protecting the nation’s interests and contributing to the safety of military and civilian shipping while deployed. While the ship’s primary tasking is military data-gathering
USS Farragut Departs La Rochelle, France
The guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99) departed La Rochelle, France, following a four-day visit, Sept. 10. During the visit, Farragut hosted a luncheon and tours for senior civilian and military officials. “It was my pleasure to bring Farragut to La Rochelle for the first visit by a U.S.
BSF Large-Size Replenishment Oiler Returns to Sevastopol, Ukraine
Black Sea Fleet (BSF) large-size replenishment oiler Ivan Bubnov on Sept 7 returned to homebase Sevastopol from the 5-month long deployment… (rusnavy) [mappress] Source: Russian Navy, September 12, 2012; Image: Sevastopol
Royal Navy’s Ships Prepare to Join Massive Mine Warfare Exercise
Royal Navy warships will join vessels from two dozen other nations in one of the biggest minehunting exercises ever staged in the Middle East next week. Defence Secretary Philip Hammond today committed Britain’ Gulf-based minehunters to the 11-day ‘work-out’ which will be spread across some 2,000 mi
USS George Washington Remembers Victims of September 11th
Sailors aboard the U.S. Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) gathered for a ceremony to mark the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. The event, organized by George Washington’s chief petty officer selectees, heritage committee and religious ministri
Ukraine Retards BSF Modernization
The only Black Sea Fleet (BSF) diesel electric submarine Alrosa would unlikely attend the Caucasus-2012 strategic exercise… (rusnavy) [mappress] Source: Russian Navy, September 12, 2012; Image: Sevastopol
USS Enterprise Remembers Victims of September 11th
When most Americans rolled out of bed Tuesday morning, Sept. 11, 2001, it probably never crossed any of their minds that the entire geopolitical world would be shaken to its very core that day. The terrorist attacks that occurred in New York City and Washington, D.C. 11 years ago changed the world,