The Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate USS Ford (FFG 54), the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111), and ships from the Royal Canadian Navy began Exercise Trident Fury May 3. Trident Fury is a biennial joint and multinational naval training exercise led by the Royal Cana
Huntington Ingalls Inc. (HII) has won a USD 60.8 million modification to previously awarded contract for procurement of additional long lead material for CVN 79 if required. Under the contract, HII has been hired for provision of all services and material in preparation of construction of USS John F
The Chief of Navy Reserve visited Recruit Training Command (RTC) May 2-3 as part of a larger visit to the Chicago area. Vice Adm. Robin R. Braun served as the reviewing officer (RO) for the pass-in-review ceremony at RTC’s Midway Ceremonial Drill Hall, during which 855 recruits, after completing rec
Nearly 2,500 Sailors from Naval Air Station (NAS) Jacksonville and tenant commands attended an all hands call with Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Mike Stevens May 3. Before addressing numerous questions from local Sailors and
Twenty-eight submariners from the Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Newport News (SSN 750) volunteered at a local elementary in their name-sake city May 3. The field-day event, which consisted of several competitive recreational activities at Jenkins Elementary, is held every year at the e
Representatives from 41 nations have assembled in Bahrain to prepare for International Mine Countermeasures Exercise (IMCMEX) 13, May 6-30, in the Gulf Region. International Mine Countermeasures Exercise (IMCMEX) 13, is the largest exercise of its kind in the region and will exercise a wide spectrum
BAE Systems Norfolk Ship Repair located on the Elizabeth River in Norfolk, Va. has received a $48.6 million contract for the USS Laboon fiscal 2013 extended drydocking selected restricted availability. BAE Systems is going to be in charge of the planning and execution of depot-level maintenance, alt
The Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) with the embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) arrived at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam May 3, after an eight-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility. Pearl Harbor marks the ARG’s first visit to a U.S. port since their
The Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) community hosted its 44th annual EOD Memorial Ceremony May 4 at the Kauffman EOD Training Complex on Eglin Air Force Base, where the names of 11 fallen EOD technicians from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, and Air Force were added to the memorial wall. Chief of Nav
“Man our ship and bring her to life!” exclaimed ship sponsor Annette Conway, wife of retired Marine Corps Gen. James T. Conway, 34th Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, as the crew ran up the brow and engaged all ship systems. The commissioning culminated more than seven years of construction and d
Rear Adm. Michael S. White, commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 11, visited the guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59), April 30. White arrived aboard to discuss the ship’s deployment schedule and thank the crew for months of preparation, training and maintenance as a part of CSG-11. “It was
Naval Station (NAVSTA) Norfolk, with the support of the Norfolk Navy Exchange and the Sewells Point Safety Office, hosted the 3rd Annual Hampton Roads Military Motorcycle Safety Ride and Bike Show, May 3. The 135-mile motorcycle ride provided an opportunity to ride with co-workers while promoting th
The Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate USS Reuben James (FFG 57) returned to its homeport May 3 from a deployment to the western Pacific. It is likely the ship’s final deployment prior to decommissioning this summer. During the ship’s seven-month deployment, the crew of Reuben James pa
Adm. Cecil Haney, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, visited naval installations within Navy Region Northwest and its tenant commands, May 2-3. Haney toured the bases, met with Sailors, spoke at the “Night Before” homecoming party for the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) and conducted sev
