In collaboration with the U.S. Coast Guard, the Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate USS Kauffman (FFG 59) recovered approximately 775 kilograms of cocaine, worth an estimated wholesale value of approximately $15.5 million in international waters in the Eastern Pacific, June 2. During a
US Navy’s Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) arrived in Tallinn, Estonia, for a scheduled port visit July 7. Strengthening alliances during the port visit to Tallinn demonstrates the shared commitment the U.S. has toward promoting safety and stability within the
Senior members of the guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) attended the Exercise Breeze 2015 pre-sail conference in Varna, Bulgaria, July 7. The focus of the exercise is on interoperability, anti-submarine warfare, and maritime interdiction operations, among other warfare capabilities. US fo
Sailors from the George Washington Carrier Strike Group (GWCSG) began their portion of Talisman Sabre 2015 off the north coast of Australia, July 7. Exercise Talisman Sabre 2015 is a biennial training activity aimed at improving Australian and U.S. combat readiness and interoperability. The GWCSG wi
The Royal Australian Navy’s helicopter frigate HMAS Anzac has arrived in Cape Town, South Africa, as part of her NORTHERN TRIDENT 2015 deployment. Anzac departed Sydney in March and has transited the Southern Ocean, Indian Ocean, the Red Sea, Suez Canal, the Mediterranean Sea and the North and South
The Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Michigan (SSGN 727) arrived at Yokosuka, Japan, July 6, to perform a change of command and for a visit as part of its deployment to the Western Pacific. With a crew of approximately 165, Michigan will conduct a multitude of missions and showcase the latest
Two acoustic intelligence (ACINT) specialists from the Office of Naval Intelligence, based out of Washington, D.C., embarked aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82) to provide training on acoustic and anti-submarine warfare (ASW) areas, May 15. Scheduled to be onb
The guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) departed Naval Base San Diego, July 6 on an independent deployment to the Western Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean and Middle East. While deployed to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operations, the ship and crew of more than 300 Sailors, assigned to D
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) arrived in Varna, Bulgaria, for a scheduled port visit, July 6, 2015. Porter’s presence in Bulgaria reaffirms to NATO allies that the U.S. Navy shares a commitment to strengthen ties while working toward mutual goals of promoting p
US Navy’s coastal patrol ship USS Firebolt (PC 10) fires a Griffin missile during a test and proficiency fire in the Arabian Gulf. The test was conducted on June 28. Firebolt, assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 55, is supporting maritime security operations and theatre security cooperation effo
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) arrived in Helsinki, Finland, for a scheduled port visit July 03, 2015. Jason Dunham’s presence in Finland reaffirms to NATO allies that the U.S. Navy shares a commitment to strengthen ties while working toward mutual goals
US Navy’s Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) entered the Black Sea, July 5, 2015, to promote peace and stability in the region. Porter’s presence in the Black Sea will serve to reaffirm the U.S. dedication and commitment toward strengthening the partnerships and joint o
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82) arrived in Subic Bay, the Philippines, for a port visit, July 1. Prior to arrival, Lassen’s crew of 320 Sailors, including members of the ‘Warlords’ of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 51, conducted presence patrols in the
Five coastal patrol ships (PC) of the US Navy that have been outfitted with the Griffin Missile System (GMS) conducted a test and proficiency fire June 26-28. The patrol coastal ship USS Monsoon (PC 4) conducted the test fire while USS Typhoon (PC 5), USS Firebolt (PC 10), USS Sirocco (PC 6) and USS
