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USS Freedom Makes Debut in SingaporeSINGAPORE - USS Freedom (LCS 1) made its debut in Singapore participating in an international trade show and a maritime exercise with regional navies. CNO Visits USS FreedomSINGAPORE - Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert discusses the future of littoral combat ship platforms during an all-hands call aboard the littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1). SECNAV visits USS Freedom in SingaporeSINGAPORE - Sideboys assigned to USS Freedom (LCS1) salute Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus during the SECNAV's visit to the ship. Freedom is in on an eight month deployment to Southeast Asia. Nimitz Strike Group Visits Republic of KoreaBUSAN, Republic of Korea - Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 11, comprised of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) along with embarked Carrier Air Wing 11, guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88) and guided-missile cruisers USS Princeton (CG 59) and USS Chosin (CG 65) arrived in Busan, Republic of Korea. USS FORD Concludes Port Visit in EsquimaltESQUIMALT, Canada - The Oliver Hazard Perry class guided missile frigate USS FORD (FFG 54) made her last ever port visit in Esquimalt, Canada prior to Operation Trident Fury. USS Lassen Visits VladivostokVLADIVOSTOK, Russia - Guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82) arrived in Vladivostok May 7 for a visit to build ties and foster relationships with the Russian Navy in areas of mutual interest. Peleliu ARG Arrives in Pearl HarborPEARL HARBOR – The Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) with the embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) arrived at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam after an eight-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility. USS William P. Lawrence Departs Jebel AliJEBEL ALI, United Arab Emirates - The guided-missile destroyer USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110) departed Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates after a scheduled port visit. USS Green Bay Performs Community Service in Hong KongHONG KONG – Sailors and Marines assigned to the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) took time out of their port visit to Hong Kong, China Apr. 18 to spend time giving back to their host community. Stennis Strike Group Arrives in HawaiiPEARL HARBOR - The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group (JCSCSG) made its first stop in the U.S. at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam April 21 following an eight-month deployment to the 5th and 7th fleet areas of responsibility (AOR). Gators Slam Dunk in Hong KongHONG KONG – The Liu “Gators”, made up of Sailors assigned to amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5), participated in a basketball game with students and faculty of Chong Gene Hang College (CGHC), April 18 during a port visit in Hong Kong. USS Freedom Arrives in SingaporeSINGAPORE – The Navy’s first littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) arrived in Singapore highlighting the next phase of her deployment to Southeast Asia. Sailors, Marines Volunteer with Children in Hong KongHONG KONG – Sailors assigned to amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu and Marines assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit volunteered their time with children at St. Clement’s Primary School during a regularly scheduled port visit. Stockdale Pulls Into Jebel AliJEBEL ALI, United Arab Emirates– Guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106) arrived in Jebel Ali for a port visit, April 9. While in Jebel Ali, Stockdale Sailors spent time on liberty in the nearby city of Dubai. USS Freedom Makes Port Visit in ManilaThe Navy's first littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) arrived in Manila April 9, marking her first port visit in Southeast Asia. While the crew will have time for rest and relaxation, work will continue as Freedom receives fuel and supplies for the next underway period of her eight-month deployment. Peleliu Departs DubaiU.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY – Amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) departed from its four-day port visit to Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates. USS Anchorage Visits NSWC Port HuenemePORT HUENEME, Calif. - Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC)Port Hueneme recently completed a week-long combat system assessment and air defense rehearsal training for USS Anchorage (LPD 23), NAVSEA announced. Three U.S. Navy Ships Arrive in the PhilippinesMANILA, Philippines - Three U.S. Navy ships will arrive in the Philippines for routine port calls that highlight the strong historic, community, and military relations between the United States and the Republic of the Philippines. Freedom Arrives in U.S. 7th FleetAT SEA - The Navy's first littoral combat ship, USS Freedom (LCS 1), arrived in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility (AOR) March 20, marking a key milestone in Freedom's eight-month deployment to Southeast Asia. Fitzgerald Makes Port Call in DonghaeDonghae, Republic of Korea - The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) pulled into Donghae for a port visit March 9-13. Filipino-American Sailors Reenlist in PhilippinesMANILA, Republic of the Philippines - Five Filipino-American Sailors assigned to U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) took advantage of a port visit in Manila, Republic of the Philippines to reenlist in their birth country. DESRON 15 Ships Visit Republic of KoreaPACIFIC OCEAN (March 5, 2013) - Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82) remove a pelican hook on the anchor chain during sea and anchor operations. Blue Ridge Arrives In ManilaMANILA, Republic of the Philippines – U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge arrived in Manila for a four-day port visit. Blue Ridge Arrives in Hong KongHONG KONG - U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) and the embarked staff arrived in Hong Kong March 1 for a port visit. 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 Bonhomme Richard Arrives in OkinawaPACIFIC OCEAN – The Navy’s only forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) arrived White Beach, Okinawa, to embark Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU). Reuben James loads up good relationsDuring a recent port visit to Laem Chabang, Thailand, members of the Royal Thai navy visited the USS Reuben James (FFG-57) for a tour of the ship and demonstration of a torpedo load by members of HSL-37 Easy-riders Detachment Four. Loading Up Good RelationsDuring a recent port visit to Laem Chabang, Thailand, members of the Royal Thai Navy visited the USS REUBEN JAMES (FFG-57) for a tour of the ship and demonstration of a torpedo load by members of HSL-37 Easyriders Detachment FOUR. USS Antietam Departs San Diego for Hull Swap with USS CowpensSAN DIEGO - Guided missile cruiser, USS Antietam (CG 54), will depart San Diego Jan. 3, to conduct a hull swap with USS Cowpens (CG 63) and become part of the Forward Deployed Naval Forces (FDNF) operating out of Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan. Hong Kong Families Host Tortuga SailorsHONG KONG – Sailors and Marines from amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46) spent a day with local Hong Kong families during a “Meal in the Home” community service experience. USS McCampbell visits the Republic of the PhilippinesMANILA, Republic of the Philippines - Ensign Jose Gandia, assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85), salutes members of the Republic of Philippines navy as they board the ship for a tour. USS Tortuga Visits Hong KongHONG KONG - Sailors and embarked Marines from amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46) arrived in Hong Kong for a port visit. Peleliu ARG Arrives in U.S. 5th FleetINDIAN OCEAN – The Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) arrived in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. Bonhomme Richard Anchors in Hong KongHONG KONG - Forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) and embarked Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) arrived in Hong Kong for a scheduled port visit. Bonhomme Richard ARG Visits MalaysiaKOTA KINABALU, Malaysia - The Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) comprised of amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46) and amphibious transport dock ship USS Denver (LPD 9) arrived in Malaysia for a scheduled port visit. Pacific Fleet Commander Visits NAF MisawaNAVAL AIR FACILITY MISAWA, Japan - The commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet visited Naval Air Facility (NAF) Misawa, touring the base, meeting with Sailors, and conducting an all-hands call. Cowpens Sailors Kick It With Indonesian ForcesJAKARTA, Indonesia - Sonar Technician (Surface) 3rd Class Ashley Jerousek, assigned to the guided-missile cruiser USS Cowpens (CG 63), dribbles the ball past a defender during a soccer game against Sailors and Marines assigned to INA Lantmal III at Yonmarhanlan III Base. USS Cowpens Visits JakartaJAKARTA, Indonesia - The guided-missile cruiser USS Cowpens (CG 63) arrived in Jakarta for a port visit. George Washington Pulls Into MalaysiaPORT KLANG, Malaysia (Oct. 7, 2012) Capt. Greg Fenton, USS George Washington's (CVN 73) commanding officer, answers questions from local media after arriving in Port Klang, Malaysia. Stennis Strike Group Visits Kota KinabaluKOTA KINABALU, Malaysia - After four weeks at sea, ships from the John C. Stennis Strike Group (JCSSG), including the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) and guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) arrived in Kota Kinabalu in Sabah, Malaysia Sept. 30 for a scheduled port visit. PELARG, 15TH MEU Departs Pearl HarborPEARL HARBOR – The Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group (PELARG) with embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) departed Pearl Harbor after a brief port visit. USS Gridley Welcomes New Chief Petty OfficersOnboard, USS Gridley - On Friday, September 14th, the USS Gridley Chief Petty Officer’s Mess welcomed 10 of the Navy’s finest to their ranks. The pinning took place onboard Gridley during a port visit to Goa, India. USS Vandegrift Arrives in Vladivostok, RussiaVLADIVOSTOK, Russia – Oliver Hazard Perry-class Guided Missile Frigate USS Vandegrift (FFG 48) arrived in Vladivostok, Russia Sept. 20 for a port visit during operations in the Western Pacific. 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 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. 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. 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 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. 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. 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. Cape St. George Concludes Malta VisitVALLETTA, Malta - Deployed Sailors aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Cape St. George (CG 71) concluded a four-day port visit in Valletta, Malta. USS Benfold departs PalauKoror, Palau – USS BENFOLD (DDG 65) departed Koror, Palau after a scheduled four day port visit. This was BENFOLD’s first overseas port visit since deploying. Korea Welcomes George Washington Carrier Strike GroupBUSAN, Republic of Korea – The George Washington Carrier Strike Group (GWCSG) arrived in Busan, Republic of Korea (ROK) for a port visit and was welcomed by Rear Adm. Park Sung-bae, commander of Republic of Korea Flotilla 5 and several members of the Republic of Korea Navy. George Washington CSG Visits BusanBUSAN, Republic of Korea - The George Washington Carrier Strike Group (GWCSG) arrived in Busan, Republic of Korea (ROK) for a routine port visit and was welcomed by Rear Adm. Park Sung-bae, commander of Republic of Korea Flotilla 5 and several members of the Republic of Korea Navy. USS New Orleans Arrives in Pearl HarborPEARL HARBOR - The amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) arrived in Pearl Harbor for a port visit. USS New Orleans Makes Port Visit to Sasebo, JapanSASEBO, Japan - The amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18), and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) arrived in Sasebo, Japan for a scheduled port visit, June 1. Blue Ridge Departs Pattaya, ThailandLAEM CHAEBANG, Thailand - Sailors from U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), embarked 7th Fleet staff, and Marines from the Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team Pacific departed from Laem Chaebang, Thailand after a five-day port visit. USS Blue Ridge Visits ThailandLAEM CHABANG, Thailand - Sailors from 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 Laem Chabang for a port visit May 24. |
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