Vessels
Top News of the Week of June 02 – 08, 2014
Korea Navy Donates Pohang-Class Corvette to Philippine Navy The Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) will decommission a Pohang-class corvette (PCC) by year end for donation to the Philippine Navy, yet another sign of the two countries’ growing defense cooperation, according to the Philippine Embassy in Se
US Navy Inspects USS Houston Wreck
In a training evolution to be conducted as part of the Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2014 exercise series, U.S. Navy divers, assisted by personnel from the Indonesian navy, will survey the World War II wreck of the cruiser USS Houston (CA 30) in June. The purpose of the mission
Image of the Day: Lieutenant j.g. Reaches for His Son
Lt. j.g. Jeremiah Derrick reaches for his son for the traditional first hug after returning to Naval Station Mayport from a five-month deployment aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Halybuton (FFG 40). Halyburton has completed more than 30 years of service and is set to decommission later this y
Northrop Grumman: Production Milestone for F-35 Lightning II
Northrop Grumman Corporation has marked another significant production milestone for the F-35 Lightning II program by delivering its 150th center fuselage to F-35 prime contractor Lockheed Martin. The center fuselage is the core structure around which the aircraft is built. Designated AF-68, the c
MCPON Speaks at NSSA Leadership Courses
Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Mike D. Stevens spoke with Sailors during petty officer leadership courses at Norfolk Ship Support Activity (NSSA), June 3. “Leadership development has been, is, and will continue to be my number one priority,” said Stevens. “I believe no organization
Training Accident Occurs with Sea Ranger Helicopter
A mishap involving a Training Air Wing FIVE TH-57 Sea Ranger helicopter occurred at approximately 10:15 a.m. CDT on June 5 at Naval Air Station (NAS) Whiting Field’s Navy Outlying Landing Field Spencer in Pace, Fla. Both student and instructor have been released from a local hospital, where they u
Image of the Day: SHAREM Exercise Discussion
Lt. Richard Ray, right, from Thomasville, Ga., discuss the bi-lateral U.S. and Republic of Korea Navy’s Surface Ship Anti-Submarine Warfare Readiness and Effectiveness Measure (SHAREM) exercise with Lt. Hyeoung Seok Noh, from Jeonju, Republic of Korea. The discuss the matter in the combat informat
USS Halyburton Returns to Mayport
Guided-missile frigate USS Halyburton (FFG 40) returned to Mayport June 4 from a five-month deployment to U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations (AOR). Deployed since Jan. 15, the officers and crew of Halyburton, in conjunction with Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light (HSL) 46 and U.S. Coast Guard
Sailors Attended “The Last Ship” Premiere
Sailors attended Michael Bay’s “The Last Ship” premiere at the Newseum, June 4. The cast and producers of the show invited Sailors to join them for the premiere screening two-and-a-half weeks before the scheduled TNT airing. Capt. Brian Quin, executive officer of USS Essex (LHD 2), served as the N
37 Sailors Frocked aboard USS Mesa Verde
Thirty-seven Sailors aboard amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) advanced to the next pay grade during a frocking ceremony June 3. Frocking, a naval tradition that dates back to the early 1800s, authorizes newly advanced Sailors to wear the rank and assume the responsibilities of
Phoenix Express 2014 Ends
The eighth iteration of Phoenix Express 2014 concluded June 4, after three weeks of maritime security training scenarios ashore and at sea. Phoenix Express, one of four U.S. Africa Command-sponsored regional maritime exercises, brought together maritime forces from North Africa, Europe, and the U.
US Navy Participates in Portland Rose Festival
Guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Champlain (CG 57) and guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 102) will participate in Portland Rose Festival in Portland, Oregon, June 5-9, to celebrate the 105th Rose Festival. The US Navy ships are the first to return to the Portland Rose Festival since 2012.
INSURV to Inspect USS Theodore Roosevelt
The Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) team will step aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) to begin the inspection, June 23. Under INSURV, the Navy inspects its ships to ensure proper function of all equipment and systems, every three to six years. “INSURV, as tough and
Commanding Officer of USS San Juan Relieved
The commanding officer of Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS San Juan (SSN 751) was relieved of duty June 4 by the commander of Submarine Development Squadron 12 at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn. Cmdr. Joseph Biondi was relieved of command by Capt. Vernon Parks due to a loss