The Aegis guided-missile destroyer USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53) departed Naval Base San Diego Nov. 29, for an independent seven-month deployment to the 5th Fleet area of responsibility (AOR). The first ship to complete the DDG modernization (DDGMOD) midlife hull, mechanical, and electrical upgrade,
The commander of Naval Air Forces visited Sailors aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during the ship’s underway operations off the coast of California, Dec. 3. Vice Adm. Myers conducted a series of office calls and toured a variety of shipboard spaces, talking with Vinson
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The Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG-93) returned home to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH) from a six-month independent deployment Dec. 1. Families, friends and co-workers of Sailors aboard the Chung-Hoon waited pierside for their loved ones to cross the brow as
Adm. Mark Ferguson, vice chief of naval operations (VCNO), visited the Naval Support Activity (NSA) in Naples, Italy, Nov. 28, marking the final stop in a series of visits that included U.S. Central Command, U.S. European Command, and U.S. Africa Command visit over the Thanksgiving holiday. Other st
Families and friends gathered to say goodbye as the guided-missile destroyer USS Chafee (DDG 90) departed Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Nov. 29 for a six-month independent deployment to the western Pacific. Chafee, commanded by Cmdr. Justin A. Kubu, is deploying under the Middle Pacific Surface Com
Sailors of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 departed Naval Air Station North Island, Nov. 30, for a scheduled deployment to the western Pacific and U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. Guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG
The crew of guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) hosted an informal reception for senior military and civil officials from the United States, Timor-Leste and other foreign nations Nov. 27. Cmdr. Michael DeVore, commanding officer of Stethem, welcomed Brig. Gen. Filomeno da Paixao de Jesus,
Guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) assisted four stranded mariners in the waters off San Clemente Island Nov. 28 while conducting routine training operations in the Pacific Ocean. “The United States Navy always stands ready to provide assistance,” said Cmdr. David Oden, Benfold’s commandi
Sailors from guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) provided two days of training in maintenance and repair procedures for the Timor-Leste Defense Force, Nov. 28, during their port visit in Dili. Stethem engineers and combat systems technicians conducted an assessment of three Timor-Leste nav
The world’s first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, USS Enterprise (CVN 65), took center stage Nov. 28, when Enterprise Sailors performed in a theatrical production for honored guests in attendance for the ship’s 50th birthday celebration. The production included scenes from the history of all eight
USS Enterprise (CVN 65) paid shipboard tribute Nov. 28 to the 125 crew members who died and the 20 captured during the ship’s five decades of activity. More than 900 former Enterprise Sailors, some who served on the ship’s maiden voyage, attended the ceremony as part of a two-day 50th birthday celeb
Guided-missile cruiser USS Anzio (CG 68) departed Palma de Mallorca, Spain, Nov. 27 after a three-day port visit. The port visit gave the crew of Anzio the chance to enjoy the local food, culture and history of the island city. The ship’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) committee scheduled tour
Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) arrived in Dili, Timor Leste Nov. 27, for a port visit during their tour of the western Pacific. The visit to Dili will provide Stethem Sailors an opportunity to participate in several cultural and professional exchanges with the Timo
