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USS Pinckney Medical Team Treats Injured Civilian
Three medical personnel assigned to Expeditionary Resuscitative Surgical System (ERSS) 7, embarked aboard guided-missile destroyer USS Pinckney (DDG 91) and seven visit, board, search, and seizure (VBSS) team members boarded a cargo ship to provide medical assistance to an injured civilian, Jan. 1.
UK: HMS Ledbury Sails from Portsmouth
The first deployment by a Royal Navy warship in 2012 begins today as minehunter HMS Ledbury sails from Portsmouth. The small Hunt-class ship is due to take her place alongside similar allied vessels in a NATO mine warfare force in the Mediterranean. Over the coming six months, the force – Standing M
Nimitz-Class Aircraft Carrier USS Carl Vinson Provides Guidance with Advancement Team
The Carl Vinson Advancement Team (CVAT) commenced group study sessions Jan. 4 to assist Sailors assigned to Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 with their professional military knowledge (PMK) in preparation for the March exam. The classes, l
Russia’s JSC Tetis Pro Orders Ten More Saab Seaeye Falcon ROVs
Ten more Saab Seaeye Falcon ROVs have been ordered by Russia’s JSC Tetis Pro, bringing the total sold into the Russian Federation to 24 – and more are planned. “Nothing matches the Falcon,” says Head of ROV at Tetis, Dmitry Voytov. “It is small and mobile, yet powerful and simple to use.” He also li
USS Abraham Lincon CSG Arrives in Thailand
The aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), accompanied by the guided-missile cruiser Cape St. George (CG 71), arrived in Leam Chebang, Thailand, for a port visit, Jan. 6. While in Thailand, strike group Sailors will visit with the people of Thailand, experience the local culture and conduct
John C. Stennis CSG Rescues Iranian Fishing Vessel From Pirates
Forces assigned to the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group, rescued an Iranian fishing vessel from pirates in the northern Arabian Sea, Jan. 5. At approximately 12:30 p.m local time, an SH-60S Seahawk from guided-missile destroyer USS Kidd (DDG 100) detected a suspected pirate skiff alongside the I
USA: General Dynamics to Support Trident II Submarine Strategic Weapons Systems
The U.S. Navy recently awarded General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems a $95.9 million contract for production and deployed-systems support of U.S. and U.K. Trident II submarine strategic weapons systems, including the SSBN fire-control system, the SSGN attack weapon-control system, the U.S. S
Kenya: World Leaders to Consider Dangers of Using Armed Guards on Board Vessels
Marine safety concern, BCB International, has warned world leaders to consider the dangers of using armed guards on board vessels, which may have tragic and unintended consequences. The leaders are due to meet next month in Kenya at an anti-piracy conference. Some commentators believed that the use
HMAS Parramatta Secures Middle East Area of Operation
For many, filling up the tank at their local petrol station would have no connection to the Royal Australian Navy. Most Australians would not realise that some of the goods they purchase at the supermarket and the fuel they consume has been provided safe passage to our shores by Australian sailors d
Iran to Take All Necessary Steps to Maintain Security of Strait of Hormuz
Defense Minister Ahmad Vahidi strongly believes that the U.S. navy presence in the Gulf is unnecessary and harmful stressing that Iran will take all necessary steps to maintain the security of the Strait of Hormuz at the entrance to the Gulf. Iran’s military already issued a warning on Tuesday reinf
USA: LONGBOW Limited Liability Company Gets Radar, Data Link Systems Contract
The LONGBOW Limited Liability Company, a joint venture of Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman Corporation , received a $181 million contract from the U.S. Army for AH-64D Apache Block III LONGBOW systems. The contract includes the first international purchase of the Block III LONGBOW Fire Control R
USA: Sailors, Marines Attached to BATARG Reach New Year’s Goals
Sailors and Marines attached to the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (BATARG) and 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) closed out the year by reflecting on the personal and professional goals they have achieved, and they set their sights on fresh goals for 2012. The BATARG deployed more than nine month
Sailors, Marines Deployed Aboard USS Makin Island Celebrate New Year at Sea
Sailors and Marines deployed aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) celebrated the arrival of 2012 with a day of Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) festivities, including a “Jingle Bell” 5k fun run on the flight deck, sports in the hangar bay and a special holiday meal, Jan. 1
Senior Iranian Army Commander Warns US Navy to Keep Ship Out of Gulf
A senior Iranian Army commander has warned the U.S. Navy not to move an aircraft carrier which left the Persian Gulf during Iran’s recent military drills (cbsnews) [mappress] Source: CBS News , January 03, 2012; Image: miliblog