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EUNAVFOR Force Commander Meets Omani Maritime Authorities
During a port visit by EU Naval Force Flag Ship FS MARNE in Salalah (Oman), the EUNAVFOR Force Commander Rear Admiral Dupuis flew to Muscat on June 12 and 13 to meet Omani maritime authorities. After an initial meeting on June 11 in Salalah with the local commander of the Royal Navy of Oman, EUNAVFO
The Netherlands to Expand Contribution to NATO’s Counterpiracy Operation
The Dutch contribution to NATO’s counterpiracy operation Ocean Shield is to be expanded. A second helicopter and an unmanned aerial vehicle for reconnaissance will give an impulse to intelligence-gathering in particular. A submarine will once again also be deployed for this task. Although the House
USS Essex Holds Change of Command Ceremony
The commanding officer of USS Essex (LHD 2) was relieved of command June 18, by Commander, Expeditionary Strike Group 3, Rear Adm. Gerard Hueber, due to loss of confidence in his ability to command. Capt. Chuck Litchfield was relieved based on the findings of an investigation that was convened by Co
USS Iwo Jima Starts ‘101 Critical Days of Summer’
Sailors and Marines aboard multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) are participating in ‘101 critical days of summer,’ a campaign which runs from Memorial Day until Labor Day. The campaign helps raise awareness in order to prevent possible mishaps that can happen to service members
UK: Royal Navy Engineer Receives MBE Award
A Portsmouth-based Royal Navy engineer, described as the heartbeat of HMS Illustrious and HMS Ark Royal, has been awarded the MBE. Warrant Officer 1st Class Marine Engineering Mechanic John ‘Whiskey’ Walker, 50, of Portsmouth, is currently serving on board aircraft carrier HMS Illustrious with the j
USS Fort McHenry Welcomes More than 1,000 Guests Aboard
USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) welcomed more than 1,000 guests aboard for the Star-Spangled Sailabration, June 15, commemorating the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812 and the nation’s flag. Crew members conducted guided tours around the deckplates and visitors observed the day-to-day activities Sailor
USA: Eisenhower CSG to Deploy
The Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group (IKE CSG), with nearly 6,000 Sailors, is scheduled to deploy from Naval Station Norfolk, Va., and Naval Station Mayport, Fla., June 20, to support operations in the U.S. Navy’s 5th and 6th Fleets. The aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), commanded b
BSF Large Landing Ship Returns to Sevastopol, Ukraine
Black Sea Fleet (BSF) large landing ship Caesar Kunikov returned from the Mediterranean Sea to Sevastopol having covered over 2,500 nautical miles… (rusnavy) [mappress] Source: Russian Navy, June 19, 2012; Image: Mil
PP12 Arrives in Philippines
Military Sealift Command’s hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) arrived in the Philippines June 18, to begin the second host nation visit of the Pacific Partnership 2012 (PP12) mission. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual humanitarian and civic action (HCA) mission in th
USA: Congresswoman Visits Marinette Marine Shipyard
Few days ago Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin toured the Marinette Marine Corp. shipyard in Marinette where she was briefed on the company’s work on the Navy’s Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) and other projects. Baldwin had been a strong advocate for bringing the Navy’s LCS contract work to Marinette Marine a
India: Navy Seeks Survey Vessels
Indian Navy has started seeking four survey vessels capable of exploring the depths of the maritime economic zone and the extended continental shelf of the country, reports Bernama. According to the Navy official the first vessel should be commissioned into service by 2017-18. The primary task of th
USS Tucson Returns to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam
Friends and families of the crew from the USS Tucson (SSN 770) gathered at the submarine piers to welcome back the Los Angeles-class submarine as she returned to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam after completing a six-month deployment to the Western Pacific region, June 14. “Tucson had a very successf
USS New Orleans Visits Pearl Harbor
The amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) arrived in Pearl Harbor, June 13, for a port visit. The one-day visit is being used to receive supplies, pick up “Tigers” (civilian friends and family) who will
RFA Fort Rosalie Visits Cuba
A British support ship has made a rare visit to Cuba to discuss the fight against the drugs trade and mark an historic anniversary. Royal Fleet Auxiliary Fort Rosalie visited Havana to strengthen counter narcotics collaboration work between UK and Cuban authorities. Fort Rosalie was welcomed to the