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BHR Engineering Team – Fighting the Odds to Achieve SuccessIt was the first day of a typical underway for Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), as the ship departed Sasebo, Japan and headed for the open sea in preparations for unit-level training with Afloat Training Group Western Pacific (ATGWP). USS Sterett Sailors build relationships in ChinaZHANJIANG, China - Sailors from the guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) spent time in port here building relationships with their People's Liberation Army (Navy) (PLAN) counterparts through both leisure and professional activities. ESG-3 Kicks Off Annual Gator WeekSAN DIEGO - Sailors and Marines participated in Gator Week hosted by Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 3 at Admiral Baker Park June 13 through June 15. Carl Vinson Strike Group Arrives in HawaiiJoint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (NNS) -- Aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2 arrived at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for a scheduled port visit, June 14. USS CHAFEE Departs for Western Pacific DeploymentPEARL HARBOR, Hawaii - The guided-missile destroyer USS Chafee (DDG 90) is scheduled to depart Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for an independent deployment to the Western Pacific and South America, June 13. Two Sailors Rescue Person from DrowningCOMMANDER, FLEET ACTIVITIES SASEBO, Japan – Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Michael Hahnrauch and Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Christopher Tucker were each awarded a Navy Marine Corps Commendation Medal June 7 for their heroic effort. USS Michael Murphy returns from five-month deploymentPEARL HARBOR (NNS)- Arleigh Burke-Class guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) returned to its homeport Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, June 13, after a successful five-and-a-half month deployment. USS Sterett Arrives in Zhanjiang, ChinaZHANJIANG, China – Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) arrived in Zhanjiang, China, June 12, 2017, for a scheduled port visit. USS Gabrielle Giffords Commissioned in GalvestonGALVESTON, Texas - The littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10), the Navy's newest littoral combat ship, was brought to life by her crew before a crowd of nearly 2,500 guests at Pier 21 at the Port of Galveston. Bonhomme Richard, 31st MEU Depart OkinawaOKINAWA, Japan (NNS) -- Amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) departed White Beach Naval Facility, Okinawa, Japan, after embarking 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) personnel, equipment and supplies, June 8. Ships Arrive for Portland Rose Festival Fleet WeekPORTLAND, Ore. – Guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) and littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6) arrived at the Tom McCall Waterfront Park to participate in the 110th Portland Rose Festival Fleet Week, today. On Board and Underway, 31st MEU, BHR Set SailWHITE BEACH NAVAL FACILITY, OKINAWA – Marines and Sailors of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) embarked aboard the ships of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group (BHR ESG) at Naval Facility White Beach, Okinawa, Japan, June 7, 2017. Three San Diego Ships Departed for DeploymentSAN DIEGO – The guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59) and the guided-missile destroyers USS Howard (DDG 83) and USS Pinckney (DDG 91) departed their homeport of Naval Base San Diego, June 5, for deployment. Senator John McCain Visits USS John S. McCain in VietnamCAM RANH INTERNATIONAL PORT, Vietnam (NNS) – Senators John McCain III, Christopher Coons, and John Barrasso visited Sailors aboard the USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) during a stop in Cam Ranh International Port, Vietnam, June 2. USS John P. Murtha Host Midshipman Day CruiseSAN DIEGO (NNS) -- A group of Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) midshipmen from universities across the U.S. were exposed to the surface warfare environment during a day cruise aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), May 31. USS Shoup and USS Kidd to Depart for DeploymentBREMERTON, Wash. – The guided-missile destroyers USS Kidd (DDG 100) and USS Shoup (DDG 86) are scheduled to depart their homeport of Naval Station Everett, June 1, for a regularly scheduled deployment. Pearl Harbor assists Coast Guard with at- sea rescuePACIFIC OCEAN (NNS) - The amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) altered course during a rescue and assistance (RNA) exercise in order to provide assistance in conjunction with the marine protector class patrol boat U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Sea Lion (WPB-87352) in a real life RNA mission during which the two ships rendered aid to the vessel “Skipjack,” June 1. USS Mason Awarded Battenberg Cup NORFOLK (NNS) -- Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command announced that the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87) was awarded the 2016 Battenberg Cup, May 23. Mobile bay sailor throws first pitch at Padres gameSAN DIEGO (May 18, 2017) Operations Specialist Seaman Derek Wiltz, from Guam, and USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) Bluejacket of the Quarter, throws the first pitch at an afternoon baseball game at the San Diego Padres' Petco Park Bonhomme Richard Departs Sasebo for PatrolSASEBO, Japan – The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) departed its forward-deployed base of Sasebo, Japan for a scheduled patrol in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region on June 1. Shiloh Sailors Celebrate RamadanWESTERN PACIFIC (NNS) – Four Muslim crew members aboard USS Shiloh (CG 67), currently deployed to the 7th Fleet Area of Operations (AOO), began a month-long fast during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, May 27th. Sailors and Soldier Awarded for MEDEVAC EffortsPACIFIC OCEAN (NNS) – Six Sailors and one Soldier stood proud on the flight deck of the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG 70), May 18, as they were presented Army Achievement Medals for their efforts during a medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) at sea. USS John S. McCain Passes INSURVYOKOSUKA, Japan – The Areligh Burke guided-missile cruiser USS John S. McCain (DDG 56), aka ‘Big Bad John,’ passed all readiness requirements for a materiel assessment conducted by the Navy's Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV), May 25, 2017. USS Mustin Departs Shimoda, Black Ship FestivalSHIMODA, Japan (May 23, 2017) – The forward-deployed Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) departed Shimoda, Japan after a port visit, May 18-22, during the city’s Black Ship Festival. SMWDC Graduates Seven New Gator WTIsRear Adm. Roy Kitchner, commander, Expeditionary Strike Group 2, poses with recent graduates of the new Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center's Amphibious Warfare Division located on Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek Fort Story. USS Montgomery Holds Exchange of Command SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- Littoral combat ship USS Montgomery (LCS 8) Gold Crew was relieved by Montgomery Blue Crew during an exchange of command ceremony at Naval Base San Diego, May 9. USS Montgomery Holds Exchange of Command SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- Littoral combat ship USS Montgomery (LCS 8) Gold Crew was relieved by Montgomery Blue Crew during an exchange of command ceremony at Naval Base San Diego, May 9.
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