Austal and the U.S. Navy held a keel-laying ceremony yesterday, June 29, for the future USS Manchester (LCS 14), marking the first significant milestone in its construction. This ship is the fifth Independence variant littoral combat ship (LCS) built at Austal under the 10-ship, $3.5 billion block b
The aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) conducted its first large-scale stores replenishment-at-sea (RAS) in more than a year, June 20. A 250-person working party helped to onload 219 pallets, offload 30 pallets and receive fuel from the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition sh
The amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) arrived in Valencia, Spain, for a scheduled port visit June 28. The port visit also serves to enhance U.S. – Spain relations as the two nations work together for a stable, secure and prosperous Europe. This is the first port visit for the Sailors and
The US Coast Guard Cutter Ida Lewis crew held a change of command ceremony Friday in Newport, Rhode Island. Chief Warrant Officer Patrick Morkis relieved Chief Warrant Officer James Allen as the commanding officer of the Ida Lewis. Coast Guard Cutter Ida Lewis is a 175-foot Coastal Buoy Tender homep
Three US Coast Guard cutter crews officially changed commands Thursday during a ceremony in Portsmouth at Sector Hampton Roads. The crews of Coast Guard Cutters Shearwater, Sea Horse and Cochito, 87-foot Coastal Patrol Boats homeported in Hampton Roads, bid farewell to departing officers-in-charge a
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Chafee (DDG 90) pulls alongside the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) as it prepares to conduct a fueling-at-sea. The operation was conducted on June 26 in the Coral Sea. George Washington and its embarked air wing, Carr
Royal New Zealand Navy’s tanker HMNZS ENDEAVOUR recently took a rest in Jakarta, Indonesia. While in port the vessel’s crew conduct work for the charity Habitat for Humanity. HMNZS ENDEAVOUR is on her way to join the frigate HMNZS TE KAHA in Australian waters for Exercise Talisman Sabre. [mappress m
The littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) wrapped up its first-ever participation in Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Philippines following a June 26 closing ceremony held at Naval Station Apolinario Jalandoon, Puerto Princesa, Republic of the Philippines. Now in its 21st year
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) arrived in Karlskrona, Sweden, for a scheduled port visit June 28, 2015. Jason Dunham’s presence in Sweden reaffirms to NATO allies that the U.S. Navy shares a commitment to strengthen ties while working toward mutual goals
The “Seahawks” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 41 held a change of command ceremony at Naval Air Station North Island in Coronado, California, June 25. At the ceremony, Cmdr. Gregory S. Thoroman relieved Cmdr. Brent C. Gaut as the commanding officer of HSM-41. As HSM-41’s commanding off
Captain René-Jean Crignola, Commander, Combined Task Force 150 (CTF-150), visited La Fayette class, French Frigate (FF) Surcouf, in order to meet Commanding Officer, Commander (Cdr) Thomas Fraïoli. The FF has been part of CTF-150 taking part in maritime security operations throughout the Gulf of Ade
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Laboon (DDG 58) arrived in Batumi, Georgia, for a scheduled port visit, June 26. Laboon’s presence in Georgia reaffirms to partner countries that the U.S. Navy shares a commitment to the common goal of promoting security and stability within the r
The officers and crew of the guided-missile destroyer USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110) took part in a burial at sea ceremony on the ship’s fantail to honor veterans, June 21. The services were conducted by Cmdr. Brandon Burkett, William P. Lawrence’s executive officer, and the committal and benedic
Four Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers of Destroyer Squadron 28 conducted an integrated missile firing exercise (MISSILEX) in the Virginia Capes, June 5. USS Gravely (DDG 107), USS Bulkeley (DDG 84), USS Gonzalez (DDG 66) and USS Ramage (DDG 61) took part in the test firing exercise. Eac
