Vessels
GWCSG Pays Visit to Singapore Port
The George Washington Carrier Strike Group (GWCSG) arrived in Singapore for a goodwill port visit, June 26. This marks the fifth visit to the “Lion City” since USS George Washington (CVN 73) relieved the now-decommissioned USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) as the U.S. Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier
20th Annual CARAT Philippines Launched
A U.S. Navy task group comprised of ships, aircraft, Sailors and Marines arrived in the Philippines to commence the 20th annual exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT), June 26. Guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) and the dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) a
Naval Commanders’ Conference Concludes
The first edition of the bi-annual Naval Commanders’ Conference for the year 2014 was conducted at New Delhi from 24-26 Jun 14. The Hon’ble Raksha Mantri inaugurated the conference and complimented the Indian Navy on its all round performance. Senior naval commander’s discussed several important i
USS Pinckney, KRI Slamet Riyadi Engage in PASSEX
Guided-missile destroyer USS Pinckney (DDG 91) and the Indonesian navy frigate KRI Slamet Riyadi (F 352) conducted a two-day training exercise, also known as a passing exercise (PASSEX), June 24. The exercise, which occurred as both ships transited across the southernmost part of the South China S
Malaysian Visitors Board USS George Washington
The U.S. Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) hosted Malaysian distinguished visitors for a tour of the ship at sea, June 24. The 22 distinguished visitors, including Datuk Abd Rahim Bakri, Malaysian deputy defense minister and Rear Adm. Dato’ Pahlawan Mior Rosdi
GWCSG Promotes Partnerships in ‘The Pearl of the Orient’
The George Washington Carrier Strike Group (GWCSG) departed Hong Kong, June 20, after a four-day, goodwill port visit. The primary purpose of GWCSG’s visit to the city, affectionately nicknamed “Pearl of the Orient”, was to enhance the U.S. Navy’s interoperability and theater security cooperation
Singapore Navy Joins Multinational Group Sail
A Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) Formidable-class stealth frigate, RSS Intrepid, with an embarked S-70B Seahawk naval helicopter, is participating in a Multinational Group Sail from Guam to Hawaii with eight warships from the Royal Brunei Navy, People’s Liberation Army (Navy) and United States Nav
New Commander in-Chief at Indian Southern Naval Command
Vice Admiral Surinder Pal Singh Cheema PVSM, AVSM, NM assumed command of Indian Southern Naval Command as its Commander in-Chief at a ceremonial parade held at INS Garuda on 19 June. The Flag Officer prior to assuming the command laid a wreath at the War Memorial to offer remembrances to thousands
USS Ashland Leaves Malaysia after CARAT Exercise
Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) departed Kuantan, Malaysia, June 19 after participating in the amphibious phase of exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Malaysia 2014. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the CARAT exercise series, and
Top News of the Week of June 16 – 22, 2014
Defense Secretary Orders Vessel to Arabian Gulf Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel today ordered the amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde into the Arabian Gulf, Pentagon Press Secretary Navy Rear Adm. John Kirby said. F-100 Frigates Engage in Exercises off Galician Coast The F-100 frigates ‘Álva
Indian PM Dedicates INS Vikramaditya to the Nation
In his first visit to an operational military formation after assuming office, the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi dedicated the country’s new aircraft carrier, INS Vikramaditya to the Nation. The Prime Minister embarked the aircraft carrier at sea off Goa, which was operating in the company of
CARAT Malaysia Officially Begins
The 20th annual Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) exercise between the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, and the Malaysian Armed Forces commenced formally with an opening ceremony at Lumut Naval Base, June 16. Malaysia has participated in CARAT since the nine-nation bilateral exercise
George Washington CSG Visits Victoria Harbor, Hong Kong
The George Washington (CVN 73) Carrier Strike Group (GWCSG) anchored in Victoria Harbor, Hong Kong, for a scheduled port visit, June 16. “GWCSG Sailors have an amazing opportunity to experience a truly unique port visit,” said Capt. Greg Fenton, commanding officer of George Washington. George Wash
Navy Divers Lay Wreath at USS Houston Wreck Site
Deputy Chief of Mission Kristen Bauer, U.S. Embassy Jakarta, joined U.S. and Indonesian navy divers on board the USNS Safeguard (T-ARS 50) to lay a wreath at the site of the USS Houston (CA 30), June 11. The commemoration ceremony occurred mid-way through a 5-day bilateral diving exercise as part