Vessels
USS Kauffman Concludes Its Final Deployment
The guided-missile frigate USS Kauffman (FFG 59) returned home to Norfolk, July 12, following a six-month deployment in support of Operation Martillo. In collaboration with three U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) law enforcement detachments (LEDET) and “The Immortals,” from Helicopter Anti-Submarine Light Squ
USS Porter Wraps Up Breeze 2015
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) departed Varna, Bulgaria July 13, following the conclusion of the Bulgarian naval exercise Breeze 2015. The annual Black Sea naval exercise involved 30 ships and 1,700 personnel including units from the Bulgarian, Greek, Turkish an
HMAS Leeuwin to Carry Out Mapping Surveys in Fiji
Australian Navy’s hydrography vessel HMAS Leeuwin arrived in Suva, Fiji, on Friday to undertake surveys. The vessel will stay in Fiji for a month and during that time it will work with the Fiji Navy to conduct ocean mapping surveys in Fiji territorial waters and training activities. This is the vess
CARAT Singapore Officially Launched
The 21st Singapore-US Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) exercise was officially launched at Changi Naval Base this morning. The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) Fleet Commander Rear-Admiral (RADM) Lew Chuen Hong and the United States Navy (USN) Commander Logistics Group Western Pacif
Image of the Day: New Zealand Navy Helicopter aboard CVN 73
A Sailor signals the pilot of a Royal New Zealand navy SH-2G Seasprite helicopter on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) as part of Talisman Sabre 2015. Talisman Sabre is a biennial exercise that provides an invaluable opportunity for nearly 30,000 U.S
USCG Cutter Dependable Gets New Commander
Coast Guard Cmdr. Ralph “Bob” Little took command of the medium-endurance Cutter Dependable during a ceremony Friday at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story in Norfolk. Coast Guard Atlantic Area Deputy Commander, Rear Adm. Pat DeQuattro presided over the change of command ceremony when L
HMCS Fredericton Returns to Home Port
Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Fredericton returned to its home port of Halifax, Nova Scotia after a successful seven-month deployment in the Mediterranean Sea on Operation REASSURANCE. HMCS Fredericton and its helicopter air detachment were tasked to patrol the Mediterranean and Black Seas and
HMAS Huon Deploys for Operation RESOLUTE
Australian Navy’s HMAS Huon departed HMAS Waterhen in Sydney recently to head north on a three-month deployment in support of border protection duties as part of Operation RESOLUTE. Having recently completed a Tactical Data System Upgrade, trials and Mine Warfare Officers’ Course support, the crew a
TCG GEDIZ Re-Joins Op OCEAN SHIELD
This weekend, the Turkish Navy Frigate TCG GEDIZ (F-495) re-joined NATO’s counter piracy Operation OCEAN SHIELD, having previously supported the operation in April. TCG GEDIZ brings experienced Sailors and capabilities relevant to the counter-piracy operation, including an embarked helicopter and bo
USS Preble Takes Part in Talisman Sabre 2015
The guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88) is underway training in Talisman Sabre 2015, a bilateral exercise between Australian and U.S. forces in planning and conducting combined task force operations. The exercise encompasses many warfare areas with a rigorous training schedule including, ai
Australia’s Prime Minister Boards HMAS Choules
The Prime Minister of Australia, Tony Abbott, has visited HMAS Choules for the first time, while in the Northern Territory during, Exercise TALISMAN SABRE. Chief Joint Operations, Vice Admiral David Johnston, who accompanied the Prime Minister, said the visit provided Mr Abbott with an opportunity t
USS Fort Worth Changes Command
Cmdr. Christopher Brown relieved Cmdr. Rich Jarrett as commanding officer of the littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3), July 10. Jarrett’s tenure in the LCS program has been one of the longest in the program’s history. Over the past 18 months, Brown served side-by-side with Jarrett, as LCS Cre
USS Jason Dunham Makes s Stop in Riga, Latvia
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) arrived in Riga, Latvia, for a scheduled port visit July 12, 2015. Jason Dunham’s presence in Latvia reaffirms to regional partners and NATO allies that the U.S. Navy shares a commitment to strengthen ties while working towa
New Commander Boards USS Comstock
The amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) held a change of command ceremony at Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet headquarters in Point Loma, California, July. 9. During the ceremony Cmdr. Scott T. Tasin was relieved by Cmdr. Gervy J. Alota. Tasin was presented his end of tour award by Capt. Ste