Vessels
US Navy Intelligence Forces Join BA14
As the US Navy operates forward to support real-world events, so does the Information Dominance Type Commander (ID TYCOM), as was evident during Exercise Bold Alligator 2014 (BA14), Oct. 29 – Nov. 10. The ID TYCOM provides Naval commands with intelligence, imagery and strike capabilities. Fleet Inte
Image of the Day: Super Stallion Prepares to Land
A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter assigned to the Flying Tigers of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361 prepares to land on the flight deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during exercise Blue Chromite. The amphibious training exercise is with the 4th Marine Regime
UK, US Navies Join in Pirate Role Play
Royal Navy Sailors and Marines practised taking down pirates in the Indian Ocean. Plymouth-based HMS Bulwark and Portsmouth-based HM Ships Chiddingfold and Penzance, as well as Royal Fleet Auxiliary Cardigan Bay, have been training with the US Navy’s minehunters USS Dexterous and USS Devastator. It
HMCS Toronto Concludes Exercise Mavi Balina
Canadian Navy’s HMCS Toronto completed participation in the Turkish-led Exercise Mavi Balina November 13 as part of her Operation Reassurance deployment in the Mediterranean Sea in response to the Putin regime’s aggressive military actions against Ukraine. As part of Standing NATO Maritime Group Two
USS Michael Murphy Assists USCG in Fighting Illegal Ops
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) completed the first mission of its maiden deployment by aiding the U.S. Coast Guard in patrolling Pacific waters for illegal fishing and other crimes. The Oceania Maritime Security Initiative (OMSI) was conducted during th
New Commander aboard USS Chosin
The guided-missile cruiser USS Chosin (CG 65) bid farewell to the its commanding officer Capt. Patrick M. Kelly during a change of command ceremony, Nov. 14, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. After approximately three years as commanding officer of Chosin, Kelly was relieved of command by Capt. Kev
Japanese Guests Board USS George Washington
Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) hosted guests from Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 17. Rear Adm. John Alexander, commander, Battle Force 7th Fleet and Capt. Greg Fenton, George Washington’s commanding officer hosted 22 visitors who toured the ship and were provided a general orient
USS La Jolla Approaches Conversion into Moored Training Ship
The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS La Jolla (SSN 701) arrived at its new homeport in Norfolk, Virginia, Nov. 10. Under the command of Cmdr. Kevin Roach, the submarine was previously assigned to Commander, Submarine Squadron One, homeported in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The submarine arrives in No
Production of US Navy’s First Ship to Shore Connector Starts
Textron, Inc. began fabrication of the US Navy’s first Ship to Shore Connector (SSC) at its New Orleans facility Nov. 17. In October, the Navy approved Textron to start production following the SSC Production Readiness Review during which the Navy evaluated the design maturity, availability of mater
USS Fort Worth Begins 16-Month Rotational Deployment
The littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) departed its homeport of San Diego Nov. 17 for a 16-month rotational deployment to Singapore in support of the US Navy’s strategic rebalance to the Pacific. Building on the achievements of USS Freedom’s (LCS 1) inaugural 10-month deployment to Southeas
US 7th Fleet Commander Discusses Priorities
Vice Adm. Robert L. Thomas, commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, outlined his priorities during an all-hands call with his staff Nov. 14, to discuss his goals and objectives for the Fleet. Seventh Fleet’s reason for existence is [to] combat readiness. Our nation and our allies count on us to aggregate credibl
Image of the Day: Welcome Home Honey!
Machinist’s Mate Fireman Jacob Hines kisses his wife after disembarking the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). The ship is returning to Naval Station Norfolk after a nine-month deployment in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th
USCGC Alligator Offloads USD 5.1 Mln Worth of Cocaine
US Coast Guard Cutter Alligator offloaded approximately $5.1 million, estimated wholesale value, of cocaine Thursday at Sector St. Petersburg, Florida. The cocaine was seized in support of Operation Caribe Venture. During a routine patrol on Nov. 3, a Customs and Border Protection Office of Air and
Australian Navy’s Romeo on Display in Florida
The Royal Australian Navy’s latest aviation acquisition has been on display at a recent airshow in Florida. Naval Air Station Jacksonville and the St Johns River provided the perfect backdrop to a display of aviation capabilities, both new and old. The airshow was attended by 297,000 visitors over t