The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) departed Naval Station Rota, Spain, on June 29, 2015, to begin her first forward-deployed patrol in support of ballistic missile defense of Europe and Operation Atlantic Resolve. Porter’s forward presence in the Mediterranean and B
The forward-deployed Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) and its embarked helicopter detachment from the ‘Warlords’ of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM ) 51, were selected for the annual Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Ship-Helicopter Safety Award in May. This un
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Chafee (DDG 90) pulls alongside the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) as it prepares to conduct a fueling-at-sea. The operation was conducted on June 26 in the Coral Sea. George Washington and its embarked air wing, Carr
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) arrived in Karlskrona, Sweden, for a scheduled port visit June 28, 2015. Jason Dunham’s presence in Sweden reaffirms to NATO allies that the U.S. Navy shares a commitment to strengthen ties while working toward mutual goals
Russian Navy’s heavy nuclear missile cruiser Admiral Nakhimov should conclude its modernization works by 2018. The decision was made during a meeting between the leadership of the Machine-Building plant of Severodvinsk and the Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy. Admiral Nakhimov will receive add
After a short mid-deployment break at the historic naval port of Portsmouth in the United Kingdom, HMAS Anzac recently put to sea to participate in training with the Royal Navy’s Flag Officer Sea Training team. The Australian Navy’s Sea Training Group mirrors their Royal navy counterparts’ approach
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Laboon (DDG 58) arrived in Batumi, Georgia, for a scheduled port visit, June 26. Laboon’s presence in Georgia reaffirms to partner countries that the U.S. Navy shares a commitment to the common goal of promoting security and stability within the r
The officers and crew of the guided-missile destroyer USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110) took part in a burial at sea ceremony on the ship’s fantail to honor veterans, June 21. The services were conducted by Cmdr. Brandon Burkett, William P. Lawrence’s executive officer, and the committal and benedic
Four Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers of Destroyer Squadron 28 conducted an integrated missile firing exercise (MISSILEX) in the Virginia Capes, June 5. USS Gravely (DDG 107), USS Bulkeley (DDG 84), USS Gonzalez (DDG 66) and USS Ramage (DDG 61) took part in the test firing exercise. Eac
After 22 months in the captain’s chair, Capt. Chuck Good turned over command of the guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59) to Capt. Chris Alexander while pierside at Naval Base San Diego, June 24. Good’s tour saw Princeton through a wide variety of milestones for both the ship and the crew. Co
Sailors participate in a low light small arms training exercise aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71). The operation was conducted in the Mediterranean Sea on June 23. Ross is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security in
Indian Navy’s stealth frigate INS Teg, during its deployment in the South Indian Ocean, has docked in Port Victoria, Seychelles, for a port visit. The vessel arrived today, June 26, and will depart the port on July 9. The visit is a part of the vessels’s mission to carry out joint EEZ surveillance i
The U.S. Navy accepted delivery of PCU John Warner (SSN 785) June 25, the 12th submarine of the Virginia Class. John Warner is the second of eight Virginia-class Block III ships and the sixth to be delivered to the U.S. Navy by Newport News Shipbuilding. John Warner successfully completed the Navy’s
USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) along with USS Green Bay (LPD 20) and the embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) arrived in Fremantle, Australia June 25 for the first port visit of their patrol. More than 4,000 Sailors and Marines from the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group will visit P
