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MCPON Visits Sasebo Meets with CTF 76 CFAS personnel SASEBO, Japan – Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Steven Giordano met with Sailors and Marines assigned to Commander, Task Force 76 and Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo (CFAS) as part of the regional tour to hear feedback from the Fleet, Sept. 12.
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BHR ESG ships, 31st MEU begin Amphibious Integration TrainingCORAL SEA – The Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group (BHR ESG), with 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), began Amphibious Integration Training (AIT) Aug. 2 to ensure that the blue-green team can accomplish missions in response to contingencies. 'Up-Gunned ESG' Concept Moves Forward in Talisman Saber 17CORAL SEA – Flanked by U.S. destroyer and four Australian frigates, the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group successfully executed elements of the ‘Up-Gunned ESG’ while participating in live action training of Talisman Saber 2017.
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USS ASHLAND ARRIVES IN KOTA KINABALUKOTA KINABALU, Malaysia (NNS) – The amphibious assault ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) arrived in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia for a port visit, Feb. 23 as they continue working to strengthen regional partnerships. Ashland says farewell to CNMI The amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) departed the waters near Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) after assisting Task Force-West with Department of Defense support to the Federal Emergency Management Agency and local authorities November 20.
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USS Green Bay USS Ashland arrive in Brisbane AustraliaThe forward-deployed San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Green Bay, Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland, and the embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unitarrived in Brisbane, Australia, for a scheduled port visit June, 18.
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Blue Ridge Sails Through Underway RecordThe crew of the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) and embarked 7th Fleet staff hit a 48-year historic landmark by surpassing the ship’s underway record, marking 65 days of continuous underway operations, May 17. Reservist at the ReadyA Navy Reserve dentist temporarily assigned to USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) is making a difference for Blue Ridge and U.S. 7th Fleet Sailors aboard the forward deployed Flagship.
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Bonhomme Richard COVID-19Retail Services Specialist 3rd Class Thuy Nguyen, from Houston, Texas, and Airman Manuel Lozano, from Morena Valley, Calif., stand watch in front of the barge quarterdeck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) to screen oncoming traffic for COVID-19 symptoms. Bonhomme Richard Sailors Celebrate 25th Anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr. DayThe amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard’s (LHD 6) heritage committee hosted a celebration Jan. 15, celebrating the 25th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Day.
The event included a cake cutting ceremony, informational displays and a speech by Chief Electronics Technician Donnielle Clay, a guest speaker of the Bonhomme Richard heritage committee.
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Family and Friends Day CruiseThe Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9) sailed around Sasebo harbor for their Family and Friends Day cruise in Sasebo, Japan, November 1.
Family and friends of the Pioneer crew had the opportunity to experience what life underway is like for their sailors. USS Pioneer Arrives in Uki City, JapanThe Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9) arrived in Uki, Japan, for a port visit, October 18. The Pioneer crew received a welcoming ceremony presented by local kindergarteners giving a musical performance on “wadaiko,” a type of traditional Japanese drums.
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HM1 aboard USS Chief selected IDC of the Year Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Edward Navarro, of Riverside, California, serving onboard Avenger-class Mine Countermeasures Ship USS Chief (MCM 14), was selected by the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED) as the 2018 Surface Independent Duty Corpsman (IDC) of the Year. USS Chief sails with Philippine NavySOUTH CHINA SEA – The Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Chief (MCM 14) conducted a maritime cooperative activity with Philippine Navy (PN) vessel BRP Ramon Alcaraz (FF 16) March 21. USS Chief Arrives in ManilaMANILA, Philippines - Mineman Seaman Logan Hardy, from Millbrook, Alabama, throws a messenger line to the pier to moor the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Chief (MCM 14) as the ship arrives in Manila, Philippines, for a port visit. Chief is visiting Manila while operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to work with their Philippine Navy counterparts to strengthen regional security and stability, and enhance interoperability.
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Fighting A Pandemic From The DeckplatesOn July 12, 310 Sailors aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) received nasal swab tests to determine whether or not they had contracted COVID-19. US, India Launch Exercise Tiger TRIUMPHVISAKHAPATNAM, India — Indian and U.S. armed forces kicked off the inaugural Exercise Tiger TRIUMPH here today with the arrival of USS Germantown (LSD 42). Tiger TRIUMPH, which stands for Tri-Services India U.S. Amphibious Exercise, is scheduled from November 13 to 21, near Visakhapatnam and Kakinada, India. USS Germantown arrives in PhuketPHUKET, Thailand – Sailors and Marines from the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) and embarked 3rd Marine Division arrived in Phuket, Thailand, Nov. 3.
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USS PATRIOT ARRIVES IN CEBUCEBU, Philippines – The Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Patriot (MCM 7) arrived in Cebu, Philippines for a port visit, July 22, 2019. USS Patriot arrives in DarwinDARWIN, Australia – The Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Patriot (MCM 7) arrived in Darwin, Australia, for a port visit, July 11.
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Japan, US, India practice Mine WarfareOMINATO, Japan – The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), U.S. Navy and participants from the Indian Navy commenced Mine Warfare Exercise 2JA 2019 off the coast of northern Japan, July 18. Warrior Sailor Awarded Mineman of the Year SASEBO, Japan (NNS) -- A Sailor assigned to USS Warrior (MCM 10) in Sasebo, Japan, was recently named the Association of Minemen's (AOM) 2018-2019 Mineman of the Year (Sea).
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