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Royal Thai Navy, Marines Visit USS Bonhomme RichardEAST CHINA SEA – The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) with embarked Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 11 and 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are hosting four officers from the Royal Thai Navy and Marine Corps. CNO Reenlists San Diego SailorsSAN DIEGO - Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan W. Greenert reenlisted 31 Sailors at a reenlistment ceremony and all hands call hosted at Naval Air Station North Island's Lowry Movie Theater. The History Behind Black History MonthU.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY – History exists for all religions, wars, and different races and ethnicities. So, when people say the month of February focuses on black history, what exactly does black history mean? What is the history behind black history BMU-1 Mission Ready for Amphibious OperationsU.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY – The embarked Beachmaster Unit One (BMU-1) Beach Team Foxtrot await their next objective while maintaining equipment and fine-tuning mission readiness in the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). USS Germantown Conducts VBSS Training UnderwaySOUTH CHINA SEA – Sailors assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) conducted visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) training underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. Dodgeball: A True Underway StoryUSS PELELIU, At Sea - Sailors and Marines, aboard amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5), participated in a dodgeball tournament as part of the ongoing Campbell's Cup ship wide competition. Stockdale visits Subic BaySUBIC BAY, Republic of the Philippines - USS Stockdale (DDG-106), an Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer, will arrive in Subic Bay on Tuesday, February 5th for a routine port visit. USS Cowpens and USS Antietam Complete Hull SwapYOKOSUKA, Japan - Capt. Tom Disy, commanding officer of the guided-missile cruiser USS Cowpens (CG 63), salutes Capt. Robert Tortora, commanding officer of the guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54), at the conclusion of a hull swap ceremony at Fleet Activities Yokosuka. Last Baptism Aboard Storied WarshipSan Diego, CA - A few weeks before the decommissioning of one of the Navy’s most decorated Oliver Hazard Perry – class guided-missile frigates, the crew of the USS CURTS (FFG 38) hosted a baptism on the ship's forecastle USS Antietam and USS Cowpens Complete Hull Swap In JapanYOKOSUKA, Japan – The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54) relieved the forward deployed Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Cowpens (CG 63) during a hull swap ceremony held at Fleet Activities Yokosuka. Captains Call Kit on Continuing Resolution and SequestrationWASHINGTON - With the budgetary uncertainty associated with the ongoing continuing resolution and the looming threat of sequestration, the Navy must begin seriously considering options to deal with what could be a $4-$9 billion shortfall in operating and maintenance accounts. Stethem Hosts Seabee ReenlistmentYOKOSUKA, Japan - On Friday Feb. 8, USS Stethem (DDG-63) hosted a reenlistment ceremony for Utilitiesman 2nd Class Scott S. Combs and provided a shipwide tour for his fellow Seabees from Far East Public Works Department. Bonhomme Richard Participates in Cobra Gold 13GULF OF THAILAND – The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) joined its sister ships USS Germantown (LSD 42) and USS Tortuga (LSD 46) off the coast of Thailand to take part in exercise Cobra Gold 2013 (CG 13). Cobra Gold 13 Commences, Bonhomme Richard ParticipatesGULF OF THAILAND – The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) joined its sister ships USS Germantown (LSD 42) and USS Tortuga (LSD 46) off the coast of Thailand to take part in exercise Cobra Gold 2013 (CG 13). Boxer Hosts Iron Fist 2013USS BOXER, At Sea - Amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) is hosting exercise Iron Fist 2013 (IF13) from with elements from the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) while underway off the coast of California. Starboxer Opens aboard USS BoxerUSS BOXER, At Sea - Starboxer, a nuance of Starbucks, made its grand opening on amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) while underway off the coast of California. Sea Warrior SalutePEARL HARBOR, Hawaii – Electronics Technician Second Class (Surface Warfare) Marc Batoon of USS O’Kane (DDG 77) continues to impress as the premier Miniature/Microminiature Module Test and Repair (2M/MTR) technician in the Surface Fleet (Atlantic and Pacific). Live At Sea: Not Too Far for Super Bowl XLVIIUSS PELELIU, At Sea - Sailors and Marines aboard amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) celebrated Super Bowl XLVII, a match up between the San Francisco 49ers and Baltimore Ravens. USS REUBEN JAMES Celebrates African-American Heritage MonthAfter the CO and CMC gathered the crew on the messdecks, Lieutenant Jordan White, REUBEN JAMES’ Navigator, and Gas Turbine Systems Technician Mechanical First Class (SW) Neil Walker, spoke to the crew of the USS REUBEN JAMES for African-American Heritage Month. USS Gary Sailors Lend a Hand in PanamaCASCO ANTIGUO, Panama - Crew members of guided-missile frigate USS Gary (FFG 51) cleaned, prepped and painted a neighborhood Community Center to support the Fundacion Calicanto (Calicanto Foundation) during a recent port visit to Panama while deployed to U.S. 4th Fleet. Bonhomme Richard ARG Participates in Beach Assault ExerciseGULF OF THAILAND – The Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), comprised of USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), USS Tortuga (LSD 46) and USS Germantown (LSD 42), participated in a simulated beach assault, part of the annual multi-national combined joint training exercise Cobra Gold. Hawaii to Welcome New Homeported Ship USS HalseyPEARL HARBOR-HICKAM - The guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) will arrive at its new homeport of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, after a successful "hull swap" with USS Russell (DDG 59) in San Diego in January. Students Tour Blue RidgeYOKOSUKA, Japan - More than 110 students, teachers and chaperons from Yokosuka Middle School toured U.S. 7th flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). Bonhomme Richard Conducts Replenishment at SeaUSS BONHOMME RICHARD, At Sea – The crew of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) conducted a replenishment at sea (RAS) with the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Washington Chambers (T-AKE 11) and the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Rappahannock (T-AO 204) in the Gulf of Thailand. MV-22 Ospreys Land on Bonhomme RichardGULF OF THAILAND – For the first time while in a forward-deployed state, the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) conducted landing operations with the MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft. Carrier Strike Group One Holds Change of CommandCORONADO, Calif. - Rear Adm. David F. Steindl relieved Rear Adm. T. K. Shannon as commander, Carrier Strike Group One (CSG-1) during a change of command ceremony aboard aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). PHIBRON 11 Hosts RTN for ARG Completion of CG 13GULF OF THAILAND – Commander, Amphibious Squadron ELEVEN, Capt. Cathal O’Connor hosted six Royal Thai Navy (RTN) officers aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), as part of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group’s completion of exercise Cobra Gold 2013 (CG 13). Bonhomme Richard ARG Completes Cobra Gold 2013GULF OF THAILAND – Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) completed their part in the U.S.-Thai co-sponsored multinational, joint exercise Cobra Gold 2013 (CG 13). Boxer Sailors Gear Up With NCPACE CoursesSAN DIEGO (NNS) -- USS Boxer (LHD 4) is scheduled to offer Navy College Program for Afloat College Education (NCPACE) distance learning courses beginning March 1st for Sailors interested in earning college credits towards an academic degree. Peleliu’s Divisions Shine in the SpotlightU.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY – The amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) continues “Division in the Spotlight” (DITS) in a strong push for operational readiness. Mobile Bay, Chevalier Paul Train at SeaUSS JOHN C. STENNIS, At Sea - Guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) conducted three weeks of integration training with French destroyer FS Chevalier Paul (D621). USS FORD March HappeningsMarch has proven to be an extremely successful month for the crew members of USS FORD. Over the course of four weeks, FORD has been able to accomplish an action packed underway, Readiness Assessment, and Limited Training Team visit. Though this is only the third month of the year, FORD crew has proven that time both in-port and underway can be maximized to its fullest extent. USS Ford February HappeningsCommanding Officer, CDR Shuler, thanks his crew for their hard work and dedication to FORD during the February awards ceremony (Photo by USS Ford Public Affairs) Essex Sailors practice small boat manueversSAN DIEGO - Sailors assigned to amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) practice small boat manuevers at Naval Base San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Joe Kane/Released) |
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