Training & Education
Russia: BF Corvette Seterguschiy Hosts Journalists
Journalists of northwestern media agencies were invited onboard Baltic Fleet (BF) corvette Stereguschiy on the eve of Leningrad Naval Base anniversary. To demonstrate service conditions of naval mariners, Western Military District Press Service on March 16 invited reporters on board the most up-to-d
UK: Merlins from 820 Naval Air Squadron to Take Part in World’s Biggest Anti-Submarine Exercise
Two Merlins from 820 Naval Air Squadron in Culdrose flew a 2,800-mile round trip to take part in the world’s biggest anti-submarine exercise, NATO’s Proud Manta. The aircraft – widely acknowledged as the world’s best anti-submarine hunting helicopter – spent a fortnight at Sigonella airbase near Mou
Russia: Rogozin to Head Defense Ministry?
Russian vice premier Dmitry Rogozin may possibly take a defense minister’s office, writes Moskovsky Komsomolets on March 14. Serious changes may happen in one of Russia’s key ministries during organization of a new government. According to Moskovsky Komsomolets, Dmitry Rogozin is considered as a can
HMAS Parramatta Visits Mumbai, India
HMAS Parramatta (Commander Guy Blackburn) recently visited Mumbai, India following a successful operational deployment to the Middle East Area of Operations (MEAO). Mumbai was Parramatta’s final port prior to her return to Fleet Base East on 31 March, following a six month deployment. The port visit
PF Mariners to Conduct Large-Scale Joint Exercise in China
Pacific Fleet (PF) mariners will depart for China in order to conduct a large-scale joint exercise. In accordance with the bilateral agreement tied in the last year, PF will dispatch about 10 ships to Qingdao (China), reports Russian defense ministry. Late Apr 2012, naval forces of the two countries
Norway: Snowstorm Lashes Navy’s Arctic War Games
Sailors and marines were buffeted by high winds and pelted by snow and ice as Arctic war games got under way. A blizzard brought flying operations aboard helicopter carrier HMS Illustrious to a standstill in northern Norway, but nearby flagship HMS Bulwark continued to put Dutch marines ashore by la
Cape Verde: Navies Plan Exercise Saharan Express 2012
Military and civilian maritime professionals from West Africa, Europe, and the United States finalized a challenging training agenda for exercise Saharan Express 2012, March 14. This week’s final planning conference at the Counternarcotics and Maritime Security (COSMAR) interagency operations center
USS James E. Williams Departs Norfolk on Ship’s Fourth Deployment with Enterprise CSG
Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS James E. Williams (DDG 95) departed Norfolk Naval Station March 12 on the ship’s fourth deployment with the Enterprise Carrier Strike Group. James E. Williams is scheduled to deploy to the U.S. Navy’s 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operation as part of an
Russia: CF Missilemen Adopt Newest Coast Defense System
Servicemen of Caspian Flotilla (CF) coast defense missile battalion began mastering of newest mobile coastal missile system Bal at the Adanak Range in Dagestan. During a month-long field exercise, CF missilemen study tactics and technical maintenance, conduct firing and driving drills. High emphasis
USS Milius Continues Chief Petty Officer 365 Program
First class and chief petty officers aboard guided-missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69) continue to follow the Chief Petty Officer (CPO) 365 program while deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. CPO 365 gives first class petty officers (FCPOs) year-round training on becoming a chief;
USS New Orleans Sailors Start “Crews into Shape” Program
Sailors deployed aboard amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) started a “Crews into Shape” fitness program, March 9. The 12th annual challenge, sponsored by the Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center (NMCPHC), is a four-week long event held at the beginning of every March in co
USS Nitze Departs Naval Station Norfolk for Scheduled Deployment
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG 94) departed Naval Station Norfolk, Va., March 12 for a scheduled deployment. Nitze, operating with the Enterprise Carrier Strike Group, is scheduled to work with coalition maritime forces focusing heavily on maritime security operation
Russia: BSF to Participate in Three Joint Exercises in 2012
In 2012, crews of Black Sea Fleet (BSF) ships will take part in a number of joint naval exercises and diplomatic activities at seaports of Mediterranean countries. In April and August, BSF will attend activations of BLACKSEAFOR joint task force which is presently headed by Russian Navy’s representat
USS Wasp Visits Mayport
Nearly 1,000 Sailors from amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD 1) pulled into Mayport, Fla., March 13. Wasp left her homeport of Norfolk March 2 to conduct routine operations in the waters of the Southern Caribbean, and use the degaussing range in Mayport. “With the [degaussing] range in Norfolk un