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  • U.S., JMSDF and Indian Naval Forces Conclude Malabar 2018
    PHILIPPINE SEA (NNS) – Trilateral maritime exercise Malabar 2018 was conducted off the coast of Guam from June 7 through June 16.
  • US 7th Fleet Flagship Welcomes Acclaimed Mountain Climber
    YOKOSUKA, Japan (NNS) -- The crew of U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) welcomed aboard explorer and mountaineer Matt Moniz, June 12.
  • MOB-S Training
    Mobility-Seamanship (MOB-S) trainers from Afloat Training Group Pacific Northwest (ATGPNW) held Small Boat Officer training for junior officers from the Naval Station Everett waterfront on March 22, 2018 Month, DD.
  • Navy’s Mine Warfare Battle Staff Leads 16-Nation MIW Force in BALTOPS 18
    The Navy’s deployable mine warfare (MIW) commander’s staff completed two weeks of underway training with allies and partners during exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2018, increasing interoperability, capability, and readiness among participating navies.
  • Essex ARG 13th MEU Complete COMPTUEX
    SAN DIEGO (NNS) – Sailors of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and Marines attached to 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) completed Composite Training Unit exercise (COMPTUEX) off the coast of Southern California, June 15.
  • Cooking For His Shipmates, Bettering Himself
    PHILIPPINE SEA — The Navy has culinary specialists on its vessels to feed the crew a healthy diet. On the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62), Culinary Specialist Seaman Apprentice Marcus Wallace is a cook for the ship.
  • US Thailand Continues to Expand Partnership with 24th CARAT Exercise
    PATTAYA, Thailand (NNS) -- The U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, and Royal Thai Navy began the 24th iteration of the Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) exercise series in Pattaya, Thailand, June 14.
  • Commander, Escort Flotilla Two Visits Benfold
    PHILIPPINE SEA (NNS) — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) hosted commander, Escort Flotilla Two, June 13, while participating in exercise Malabar 2018.
  • Future USS Thomas Hudner to be Commissioned in Boston
    On June 12, Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer announced the newest Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, Pre Commissioning Unit Thomas Hudner (DDG 116), will be commissioned during a ceremony Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 in Boston.
  • USS America (LHA 6) Conducts Change of Command
    SAN DIEGO (NNS) — The amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) held a change of command ceremony while moored at Naval Base San Diego, June 8.
  • USS Champion Recognized for a Continuing Culture of Success
    The Battle "E" is awarded annually to ships that demonstrate sustained superior performance and battle readiness in an operational environment throughout the calendar year.
  • U.S., Indian and Japanese Maritime Forces to Participate in Exercise Malabar 2018
    SANTA RITA, Guam — Naval ships, aircraft and personnel from India, Japan and the United States will participate in exercise Malabar 2018, June 7 through 16 off the coast of Guam.
  • Sailors assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7, perform maintenance on a fan blade of a landing craft air cushion (LCAC)
    Sailors assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7, perform maintenance on a fan blade of a landing craft air cushion (LCAC).
  • USS Portland Arrives in Pearl Harbor Ahead of RIMPAC
    PEARL HARBOR - The amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27) arrived in Pearl Harbor, May 29, to conduct Combat Systems Ship Qualification Trials and prepare for a unique role in exercise Rim of the Pacific.
  • McGovern Takes Over as PHIBRON 11 Commodore
    SASEBO, Japan -- Capt. Jim McGovern relieved Capt. Ed Thompson as commodore of Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 11 at a change of command ceremony aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), June 1.
  • Sailors of Benfold: Fireman Jonathan Pipes
    PHILIPPINE SEA (June 5, 2018) Fireman Jonathan Pipes, speaks during an interview aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Anna Van Nuys/Released)
  • Benfold Arrives in Guam
    SANTA RITA, Guam — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) arrived in Santa Rita, Guam, for a regularly scheduled port visit, June 5.
  • USS O’Kane Returns to Pearl Harbor After Deployment
    PEARL HARBOR - The guided-missile destroyer USS O’Kane (DDG 77) returned to its homeport, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, June 4, after a seven-month Western Pacific deployment.
  • Surface Warfare: a Running Fix
    For 242 years, the U.S. Navy — more specifically, the forward-deployed and globally-present surface force — has safeguarded our economic, diplomatic, and military security interests. Our nation’s civilian and military leadership have employed this force in every century of our existence to maintain freedom of movement on the high seas, to protect the flow of goods and services on the world’s oceans, to defend maritime chokepoints, and to preserve a stable environment in which all law-abiding nations can flourish.
  • USS Champion Lives Up to Her Name
    SAN DIEGO (NNS) – USS Champion (MCM 4) was selected for 15 unit and individual awards for their performance during the 2017 competitive awards period.
  • Change of Command 2018
    Capt. Jim McGovern salutes the sideboys after assuming command of Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 11 during the conclusion of a change of command ceremony aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). McGovern relieved Capt. Ed Thompson as commodore PHIBRON 11 and will now lead the U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed amphibious squadron consisting of USS Wasp (LHD 1), USS Green Bay (LPD 20), USS Ashland (LSD 48), and Germantown.
  • Antietam Sailors Celebrate Memorial Day by Doin the Murph
    Memorial Day is a day to honor the sacrifices of national heros throughout U.S. history. Many Americans spend the holiday relaxing and spending time at home with friends and family.
  • USS Manchester LCS 14 Commissioned as Navys Newest Surface Combatant
    PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (May 26, 2018) – The littoral combat ship USS Manchester (LCS 14) was commissioned as the Navy’s newest surface combatant in a ceremony in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, May 26.
  • USS Decatur Sailor 360 Program Helps with San Diego River Cleanup
    Eighteen USS Decatur (DDG 73) Sailors from the Sailor 360 program supported the Clean and Green River Cleanup: Mission Valley East on May 19.
  • Benfold Celebrates Memorial Day with Promotion Ceremony
    PHILIPPINE SEA – The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold frocked 38 first, second and third class petty officers and promoted six ensigns to lieutenant junior grade on the ship’s flight deck, during a Memorial Day celebration May 28.
  • First ASW/SUW WTI Re-Blue Increases Surface Fleet Warfighting Capability, Readiness, and Lethality
    More than seventy Anti-Submarine/Surface Warfare (ASW/SUW) Warfare Tactics Instructors (WTI) participated in the first ASW/SUW WTI Re-Blue here, May 22-24. Re-Blue events are an investment in WTI career professional development and bring together WTIs of each type - ASW/SUW, Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD), or Amphibious Warfare (AMW) - to exchange lessons learned and doctrine and tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) updates from the Fleet, and to build esprit de corps within the cadre.
  • Score of Surface Warfare Tactics Instructor (WTI) Candidates Complete Initial Training
    SAN DIEO, Calif. - More than twenty Surface Warfare Officer Warfare Tactics Instructor (WTI) candidates completed initial instruction – the Instructor and Tactics Course (ITC) - at Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center’s (SMWDC) headquarters May 24.
  • Training to Save Lives
    WATERS OFF THE COAST OF JAPAN – The cold ocean embraced him as he jumped from the small craft, but he didn’t mind the temperature. All he could think about was completing the mission and retrieving his shipmate during a drill.
  • Ronald Reagan Strike Group departs for patrol
    YOKOSUKA, Japan (NNS) – The forward-deployed Ronald Reagan Strike Group departed Yokosuka, Japan, May 29, for a regularly scheduled patrol to operate in the western Pacific Ocean.
  • Sea and Anchor
    Sailors strike down line aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) during sea and anchor detail. Benfold is forward-deployed to the U.S.
  • USS Blue Ridge Crew Completes Light-Off Assessment, Ignites Boilers
    YOKOSUKA, Japan– The crew of the U.S. 7th Fleet Flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) completed a week-long Light Off Assessment (LOA) and subsequent light-off of its boilers, May 22.
  • Pacific Partnership 2018 Concludes in Thailand Heads to Vietnam
    PATTAYA, Thailand (NNS) -- Pacific Partnership 2018, the largest annual multilateral humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HA/DR) preparedness mission, concluded aboard expeditionary fast transport USNS Brunswick (T-EPF 6) in Pattaya, Thailand, May 24.
  • Pacific Partnership kicks off in Thailand for first time
    PATTAYA, Thailand - Pacific Partnership 2018, the largest annual multilateral humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HA/DR) preparedness mission, kicked off aboard the expeditionary fast transport ship USNS Brunswick (T-EPF 6) in Sattahip, May 20.
  • USS Milius joins Forward Deployed Naval Forces in Japan
    YOKOSUKA, Japan - The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile-destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69) arrived at U.S. Fleet Activities Yokosuka, to become part of the Forward Deployed Naval Forces (FDNF) in Japan, May 22.
  • USS Coronado (LCS 4) Blue Crew Awarded Battle "E"
    SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- USS Coronado (LCS 4) Blue Crew was presented with the 2017 Battle Effectiveness "E" award by Capt. Matthew McGonigle, commander, Littoral Combat Ship Squadron ONE, May 11.
  • Destroyer Squadron 21 Holds Change of Command
    PACIFIC OCEAN (NNS) -- Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 21 held a change of command ceremony while underway aboard aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74), May 10.
  • Milius brings enhanced missile defense to U.S. 7th Fleet
    PACIFIC OCEAN - The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69) entered the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, May 14, to join the Forward Deployed Naval Forces (FDNF) in Japan.
  • USS Chung-Hoon Receives New Commander
    SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) held a change of command ceremony May 9 while underway off the coast of Southern California as part of group sail with Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 3.
  • USS Halsey returns to Pearl Harbor after deployment
    PEARL HARBOR - The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) returned to its homeport, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, May 14, after a seven-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operation.
  • ESG-3 Wraps Up Annual Gator Week
    SAN DIEGO- (May 18, 2017) – Sailors and Marines participated in Gator Week 2018, hosted by Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 3 at Admiral Baker Park May 15 through May 18.
  • Curtis Wilbur Arrives to Shimoda Black Ship Festival
    SHIMODA, Japan (NNS) – The forward-deployed Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) arrived in Shimoda, Shizuoka, Japan, May 17, to participate in the 79th annual Shimoda Black Ship Festival.
  • USS Milwaukee Fires Missiles Kicks Off LCS Missile Module Developmental Testing
    ATLANTIC OCEAN (NNS) -- The Freedom variant littoral combat ship USS Milwaukee (LCS 5) conducted a live-fire missile exercise off the coast of Virginia May 11.
  • USS John Paul Jones receives the Retention Excellence Award
    The guided-missile destroyer USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53) painted their anchors gold during a ceremony just underneath the centerline anchor April 10 in honor of the ship earning the Retention Excellence Award for fiscal year 2017.
  • Carrier Strike Group 3 completes group sail training
    PACIFIC OCEAN - Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 3 completed a group sail with USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74), Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9, guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) and Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 21, May 11.
  • Amphibious Squadron 3 Conducts Change of Command Ceremony
    CORONADO, Calif. (NNS) -- Capt. Kenneth Coleman relieved Capt. Rome Ruiz as Commander, Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 3 during a Change of Command ceremony at Naval Air Station, North Island May 11.
  • Deputy Commander Naval Surface Force US Pacific Fleet Recognizes Fleets Newest WTI Patch-Wearers
    Rear Adm. John B. Mustin, deputy commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, recognized the Surface Fleet’s eight newest Warfare Tactics Instructors (WTIs) during a graduation ceremony onboard Naval Support Facility Dahlgren, May 11.
  • USS Dewey Returns to San Diego After Deployment
    SAN DIEGO – The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) returned to San Diego May 11 following a 90-day deployment to the East Sea, Philippine Sea, and western Pacific.
  • USS Sterett Supports “Up-Gunned” ESG,
    The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) and the embarked “Scorpions” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 49 returned to their homeport of San Diego May 11.
  • Dewey and Sterett to Return to San Diego After Deployment
    SAN DIEGO – The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Dewey (DDG 105) and USS Sterett (DDG 104) are set to return to San Diego following a 90-day deployment to the East Sea, Philippine Sea, and Western Pacific, May 11.
  • Essex ARG, 13th MEU Complete ARGMEUEX
    PACIFIC OCEAN–Sailors of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and Marines attached to 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) completed ARG/MEU exercise (ARGMEUEX) off the coast of Southern California, May 10.
 

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