Vessels
USS Frank Cable Celebrates Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
More than 50 Sailors and civilian mariners stationed aboard the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) joined the ship’s diversity committee to celebrate Asian and Pacific Islander heritage month May 29 in the ship’s mess deck. Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month recognizes the ch
Thirteen Nations Participate in 42nd BALTOPS
Thirteen nations are scheduled to participate in the 42nd annual joint exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2014, set for June 6-21, in the Baltic Sea. BALTOPS aims to enhance multinational maritime capabilities and interoperability, while improving involvement in the larger Baltic region theater
RCSCC Members Experience Naval Life
Forty members of the Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps (RCSCC) Fraser received a first-hand experience of naval life and operations during a visit to Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Esquimalt on May 20, 2014. The corps was accompanied throughout the day by members of the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) and show
DCTT Conducts Training aboard USS Gunston Hall
The damage control training team (DCTT) aboard amphibious dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44) conducted joint training in damage control and firefighting techniques with Saudi Arabian sailors May 27 during Exercise Eager Lion 2014. Gunston Hall, one of three ships that comprise the Bataan
HMCS Summerside Joins Operation CARIBBE
HMCS Summerside recently joined Operation CARIBBE as part of her seven-week deployment in the Caribbean basin in support of Canada’s commitment to improve regional security and cooperation. “The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) has had enormous success on Operation CARIBBE over the past few years, with d
Image of the Day: USS Theodore Roosevelt Firefighting Test
Sailors from air department aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) participate in a test of the aqueous film forming foam flight deck firefighting system. Theodore Roosevelt is underway conducting training exercises in preparation for future deployments. [mappress] Naval Today
USS George Washington Holds Training Session
Midshipmen received valuable firsthand training aboard U.S. Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while underway May 30. During a three-week shipboard training experience, midshipmen were given the opportunity to conn George Washington during a fueling-at-sea with
USS Gunston Hall Holds Change of Command
The amphibious dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44) conducted a change of command ceremony in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility, June 1. Cmdr. Sean Burke, a native of Angola, N.Y., relieved Capt. Timothy C. Kuehhas, a Sayville, N.Y. native, as commanding officer of USS Gunston Hall
Reflecting on France and US Alliance
Twenty-one blasts reverberated across the waterfront of Yorktown, Va., June 2, rolling across the water as the French frigate La Fayette (F710) rendered honors to the U.S. and French Sailors who stood ashore. At attention, their arms raised in similar yet distinguished salutes, the Sailors returned
USS Ronald Reagan Leaves Santa Barbara
USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) departed Santa Barbara, Calif., on June 2 after a three-day port visit. During their visit, Sailors donated their time to local charities, enjoyed shopping and local fare, and toured many attractions. Much of this was made possible due to the hospitality of the Santa Bar
US Navy Assistant Secretary Pays Visit to NAVSUP WSS
The Honorable Susan J. Rabern, Assistant Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV), Financial Management and Comptroller visited NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) at its Mechanicsburg, Pa. site, May 28. Rabern’s visit to NAVSUP WSS was part of a half-day visit to Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP
Image of the Day: USS Kidd Prepares for Replenishment-at-Sea
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Kidd (DDG 100) prepares to come alongside the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Walter S. Diehl (T-AO 193) to conduct a replenishment-at-sea. Kidd is on patrol with the George Washington Carrier Strike Group in support of r
USS Vella Gulf Arrives in Constanta, Romania
The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) arrived in Constanta, Romania for a scheduled port visit, June 3. Vella Gulf’s presence in Romania reaffirms the United States’ commitment to strengthening ties with NATO allies and partners, while working toward mutual goals of p
Northrop Grumman Awarded Integration Services Contract
Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Bethpage, New York, is being awarded a $20,9 million modification under previously awarded contract to provide integration services for mission packages that will deploy from and integrate with the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS). The U.S. Navy’s plan is to use continuou