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Amphibious Dock Landing Ship USS Tortuga Embarks Combat Logistic Regiment
Forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46) departed from White Beach Naval Facility, Okinawa Nov. 19, after embarking components of Combat Logistics Regiment (CLR) 3 in preparation to offer recovery assistance in distressed areas of the Kingdom of Thailand. Tortuga and the em
USS Essex, USS Stethem Arrive in Bali, Indonesia
Amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) and guided missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) arrived in Bali, Indonesia, Nov. 20, for a port visit during their deployment to the Western Pacific and Indian Ocean. The visit to Bali will provide Essex and Stethem Sailors and Marines of the 31st Marine E
USA: Planning Continues for Exercise Bold Alligator 2012
Commander, United States Fleet Forces Command hosted the second operational planning team conference (OPT) at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek/Fort Story, the week of Nov. 14-18 for Exercise Bold Alligator 2012 (BA-12), scheduled to take place during January and February 2012. Bold Alligator 20
USS New Orleans Sailors Seek Higher Education
Sailors deployed aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) started the first semester of college courses with the ship’s Navy College Program for Afloat College Education (NCPACE) program, Nov. 15. NCPACE is a tuition-free program sponsored by the Navy College Office, and of
Russia: Northern Fleet Surface Ships Prepare for Deployment
Northern Fleet (NF) aircraft-carrying cruiser Admiral Flota Sovetskogo Soyuza Kuznetsov and large ASW ship Admiral Chabanenko headed for NF training ranges in the Barents Sea. Having passed full combat training course in bases, the crews will conduct joint missile and gun firings, damage control dri
Los Angeles-Class Attack Submarine USS Norfolk Holds Change of Command
Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Norfolk (SSN 714) held a change of command ceremony aboard Naval Station Norfolk, Nov. 18. Cmdr. Gregory M. Zettler relieved Cmdr. Douglas A. Jordan as commanding officer. “Today’s ceremony has its purpose – the transfer of the total authority, responsibility,
USS San Diego Completes Acceptance Sea Trial
Huntington Ingalls Industries announced that the company’s sixth amphibious transport dock, San Diego (LPD 22), successfully completed her U.S. Navy acceptance trial this week. The ship returned to Ingalls Shipbuilding Thursday after a two-day sea trial. “It’s amazing what 25,000 tons of steel can d
USS McFaul Hosts Tin Can Sailors
USS McFaul (DDG 74) hosted 20 members of the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the Tin Can Sailor Association for a ship tour Nov. 12, during their annual reunion. Members of the association and their spouses, including veterans who served during World War II, Vietnam, and the Korean War, were shown the Navy
MSC Oceanographic Survey Ship Completes U.S., Indonesian Oceanographic Survey
The Military Sealift Command (MSC) oceanographic survey ship USNS Henson (T-AGS 63) completed of a month-long, bilateral survey mission with the Indonesian Navy Nov. 16, one of the largest in three decades of hydrographic surveys between the two countries. With an embarked team of 13 U.S. oceanograp
Armed Guards to Protect US Cargo Vessels Against Somali Pirates
The US House of Representatives has passed the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act, which covers the safety and efficiency… (iwf-net) [mappress] Source: iwf-net, November 18, 2011
UK: HMS Protector Visits Dartmouth for First Time
The Antarctic survey vessel made her debut at Dartmouth as part of her first experience of Operational Sea Training, readying her for impending inaugural deployment to the frozen continent. Protector has been loaned to the Navy; the former MV Polarbjørn – Polar Bear – has been ‘navified’ with all th
USS Essex Embarks Four Indonesian Military Liaison Officers
The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) embarked four Indonesian military liaison officers during its current deployment, Nov. 14. The embark allowed Indonesian officers to interact with Essex officers and gave each service an opportunity to exchange ideas that will aid in fut
USS Blue Ridge Completes Sea Trials
U.S. 7th Fleet command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) completed three days of sea trials Nov. 16, after extensive training, a planned maintenance period and a successful light off assessment. According to Blue Ridge Damage Control Assistant Lt. Jerry Belmonte, the crew was fully engaged in preparation
Russia: Interim Overhaul of Diesel Electric Submarine Kaluga Goes On
Interim overhaul of diesel electric submarine (SSK) Kaluga being repaired by JSC Zvezdochka Ship Repair Center goes on schedule, reports the shipyard’s press service. SSK Kaluga (Project Varshavyanka or Paltus) based in Northern Fleet’s Submarine Brigade has been staying at Zvezdochka since 2002. Du