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PCU Anchorage announces CPO selectees for FY2013AVONDALE, La. - Sailors assigned to PCU Anchorage stand before their shipmates after it was announced they were Chief Petty Officer selectees for FY2013 during an all hands call at the Huntington Ingalls Industries Avondale shipyard helo pad. Sailors Help Kick Off Seattle Seafair Fleet WeekSEATTLE - The 63rd annual Seattle Seafair Fleet Week kicked off as amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18), guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52), and guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) arrived in the Port of Seattle. USS Denver Goes Through INSURV InspectionSASEBO, Japan– USS Denver is currently undergoing an inspection to ensure that the ship meets the statutory, regulatory and contractual requirements as set by the Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) and Chief of Naval Operations (CNO). 'Leaders to Sea' Participants Embark USS Makin IslandUSS MAKIN ISLAND, At Sea - A group of seven leaders in business, industry, education and government from the Southern California area got underway with the crew of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) as part of the "Leaders to Sea" program. PHIBRON 11 Holds Change of CommandSASEBO, Japan – Capt. Cathal O’Connor relieved Capt. Bradley Lee as Commander Amphibious Squadron 11 (CPR 11) during a ceremony held aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Third Oldest Ship Is Still Up To SpeedSASEBO, Japan – The USS Denver (LPD 9) has officially passed their Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) inspection qualifying the ship to continue to perform normal amphibious operations and showing that the ship meets at least the minimum requirements as per the Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) and the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO). USS New Orleans Sailors Visit VeteransSEATTLE - Sailors honored local veterans , at the Veterans Affairs (VA) Puget Sound Health Care System Seattle division during Seattle Seafair Fleet Week 2012. LCSRON 1 Change of CommandSAN DIEGO - Capt. Robert Randall gives his departing remarks before being relieved by Capt. Chris Peterschmidt as commodore, Littoral Combat Ship Squadron One, during a change of command ceremony aboard littoral combat ship USS Independence. USS Peleliu Hosts Norwegian MidshipmanSAN DIEGO - Two midshipmen from the Royal Norwegian Naval Academy trained aboard amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) from July 18 to Aug. 7 as part of the Foreign Exchange Training of Midshipman (FOREXTRAMID) program. ANSO Convention Commences With Makin Island VisitSAN DIEGO - The Association of Naval Services Officers (ANSO) commenced their 32nd annual convention, Aug. 6, with a youth outreach program held aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Peleliu ARG Completes COMPTUEXSAN DIEGO - The Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group (PEL ARG) and 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) completed their composite unit training exercise (COMPTUEX) off the coast of California. Fort Worth (LCS 3) begins sailawayMARINETTE, Wis. — The Navy’s newest Littoral Combat Ship, the future USS Fort Worth (LCS 3), sailed away from the Marinette Marine Corp. shipyard in Marinette, Wis., beginning her journey to her commissioning site in Galveston, Texas, before heading to her
eventual homeport of San Diego, Calif. Japan Tours USS DenverSASEBO, Japan – The USS Denver provided a tour of the ship for Japanese residents, giving them an in depth look into the ship. Green Bay, San Diego Catch Military AppreciationSAN DIEGO – Sailors from amphibious dock landing ships USS Green Bay (LPD 20) and USS San Diego (LPD 22) competed in flag football match on one of Qualcomm Stadium’s practice field to kick off the San Diego Chargers’ 24th annual Salute to the Military game. Mustin Departs Drydock in Yokosuka, JapanYOKOSUKA, Japan –The guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) successfully floated out from drydock, completing a major milestone during its Drydock Ship’s Restricted Availability (DSRA),. Blue Ridge Heads South and Embraces FukuokaFUKUOKA, Japan - Sailors aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), embarked 7th Fleet staff and Marines assigned to Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team Pacific arrived in Fukuoka, Japan. PHIBRON 11 Deploys for Purposeful Forward PresenceSASEBO, Japan - Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 11, which is permanently embarked aboard USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) and is forward deployed to Sasebo, Japan, commenced a fall deployment of the 7th Fleet area of responsibility. “General Quarters, General Quarters"PACIFIC OCEAN - The crew aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) conducted a General Quarters (GQ) drill in preparation for real-life events while underway. USS Tortuga Departs for Fall PatrolSASEBO, Japan - Seaman Bryant Fossier serves as starboard watch aboard USS Tortuga (LSD 46) as the ship departs for a patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. COMREL at C.B. Estado de MinesotaPanama - USS Curts participated in a community relations project at C.B. Estado de Minesota, an elementary school near Vasco Nunez de Balboa Naval Base in Panama. Blue Ridge wraps up Fukuoka Port VisitFUKUOKA, Japan - Sailors aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), embarked 7th Fleet staff and Marines assigned to Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team Pacific departed Fukuoka, Japan. BHR Begins Division in Spotlight ProgramAT SEA – The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) began a new division in the spotlight (DITS) program this summer in preparation for an upcoming board of inspection and survey (INSURV). All For One, One For All Aboard BHRUSS BONHOMME RICHARD, At Sea - Sailors volunteered to learn basic first-aid training aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) on Aug. 14, to assist their Shipmates if ever in need. Midshipmen Embark USS Bunker HillUSS BUNKER HILL, At Sea - The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) hosted 12 midshipmen from the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) and Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) units. USS Decatur Departs for DeploymentSAN DIEGO - The guided-missile destroyer, USS Decatur (DDG 73), is scheduled to depart for an eight-month independent deployment to the Fifth Fleet Area of Responsibility in support of maritime security operations and ballistic missile defense. O'Kane Sailors Offer Assistance to PorterUSS O'KANE, At Sea - Sailors from guided-missile destroyer USS O'Kane (DDG 77) are assisting the crew of guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) to recover from damage sustained in a collision with a large Japanese-owned merchant vessel near the Strait of Hormuz. 15th MEU, Peleliu ARG Set Sail for CERTEXSAN DIEGO - After more than eight months of rigorous training in preparation for a deployment across the Western Pacific, the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group are beginning the final certification exercise (CERTEX) USS Milius Visits ManilaMANILA, Republic of the Philippines - The guided missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69) arrived in Manila Aug. 18, for a port visit. Blue Ridge Departs Busan, South KoreaBUSAN, South Korea - Sailors assigned to U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), embarked 7th Fleet staff personnel, and Marines assigned to Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team Pacific departed Busan, Republic of Korea after a three-day port visit focused on promoting goodwill. Bonhomme Richard ARG Embarks 31st MEUOKINAWA, Japan - More than 2,200 Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) embarked aboard the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) at White Beach Naval Facility. CSADD Program Kicks Off Onboard HigginsAt Sea - Higgins junior sailors have given a whole new meaning to the ship’s motto “First to Fight” as they recently established their own chapter of CSADD. CNO Establishes LCS CouncilWASHINGTON - The chief of naval operations (CNO) established a board known as the LCS Council made up of four Navy vice admirals to oversee continued fleet testing and introduction of littoral combat ship (LCS) sea frames, mission modules, and mission packages. Pittsburgh native serves aboard USS Bonhomme RichardOKINAWA, Japan – Culinary Specialist Seaman Dominique Washington, son of Serena Washington and Maurice White of Pittsburgh, currently serves aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) on deployment in the Western Pacific. USS Cape St. George Concludes Her Journey Around The WorldSAN DIEGO – The Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Cape St. George (CG 71) and embarked Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 77 Detachment 2 returned to Naval Base San Diego (NBSD) after circumnavigating the globe during her nine-month deployment in the U.S. 5th, 6th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility (AOR). USS Port Royal Hosts SEAS TourPEARL HARBOR - USS Port Royal (CG 73) hosted a tour for 30 high level military, civilian and academic professionals attending the Symposium on East Asia Security (SEAS). USS Fort Worth Visits NorfolkAt Sea - In route to its commissioning ceremony in Galveston, Texas, future littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) stopped in Norfolk on Friday to conduct training with Afloat Training Group. USS Bonhomme Richard Unites FamiliesPACIFIC OCEAN – Amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) launched the United Through Reading program while on deployment in the Western Pacific. Naval Surface Forces Commander Visits SWOSNEWPORT, R.I. - Commander, Naval Surface Forces (SURFOR), Vice Adm. Thomas Copeman, visited the Surface Warfare Officers School (SWOS) for a tour and update on school programs. Navy Announces Suicide Prevention Awareness MonthMILLINGTON, Tenn. - September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and the Navy is using the month as a launch pad to focus on Navy's ongoing suicide prevention efforts, officials announced in NAVADMIN 259/12. Faith at Sea aboard USS Bonhomme RichardUSS BONHOMME RICHARD, At Sea - Religious program specialists (RPs) aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) works to ensure the freedom to practice religion. 15th MEU Receives Mental Health ProviderUSS PELELIU, At Sea - The 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), embarked aboard amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5), prepares for deployment with an Operational Stress Control and Readiness (OSCAR) program that will provide mental health and stress control guidance for all Marines. USS Crommelin Spends Final Day UnderwayPEARL HARBOR - The guided-missile frigate USS Crommelin (FFG 37) conducted her final mission off the coast of Oahu returning for a final time to Pearl Harbor. Peleliu ARG Completes Certification ExerciseSAN DIEGO - The Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) returned to homeport San Diego, after completing certification exercise (CERTEX) off the coast of Southern California McCampbell Sailors Conduct Small Boat TrainingPACIFIC OCEAN - Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) operate one of the ship’s rigid-hull inflatable boats during a small boat training evolution. Masters of Hitting the Beach ReuniteSAN DIEGO - Sailors of Beachmaster Unit (BMU) 1 welcomed and spent time in the company of BMU 1 veterans as they reunited at the unit's headquarters at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado. Sailors Visit South Korean WreckagePYEONGTAEK, Republic of Korea - Sailors aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) visited the remains of Republic of Korea's salvaged ship, Cheonan (PCC 772) in Pyongtaek, Republic of Korea. USS Mobile Bay departs for deploymentSAN DIEGO - The Ticonderoga class guided-missile cruiser, USS Mobile Bay (CG 53), is scheduled to depart for an eight-month deployment to the Western Pacific Ocean and Arabian Gulf as part of the USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Strike Group (JCSSG). |
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