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Tue

16

Apr

John C. Stennis, Charles de Gaulle Conduct Maritime Exercise in Red Sea

Submitted by Anonyme on Tue, 2019/04/16 - 00:00

Red Sea (April 15, 2019) The French Marine Nationale aircraft carrier FS Charles De Gaulle (R91) transits the Red Sea, April 15, 2019. The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points -- U.S. Navy photo by MCS Seaman Joshua L. Leonard.

Red Sea (April 15, 2019) The French Marine Nationale aircraft carrier FS Charles de Gaulle (F 91) sails alongside the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) in the Red Sea, April 15, 2019. The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points -- U.S. Navy photo by MCS Seaman Apprentice Jordan Ripley.

Atlantic Ocean : A French Dassault Rafale M Fighter prepares to land on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Harry S. Truman is deployed as part of an ongoing rotation of U.S. forces supporting maritime security operations in international waters around the globe -- U.S. Navy photo by MCS Specialist 3rd Class Gitte Schirrmacher.

By MCS 3rd Class Jake Greenberg, USS John C. Stennis Public Affairs ─ April 16, 2019.

Maritime forces from France’s Charles de Gaulle Carrier Strike Group and the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group participated in a naval passing exercise (PASSEX) in the Red Sea. Conducting joint operations is beneficial to everyone involved.

Wed

10

Apr

U.S. Navy P-8A and Destroyer Join JSDF Search for Japanese F-35A Pilot

Submitted by Anonyme on Wed, 2019/04/10 - 00:00

Yokosuka, Japan (Nov. 17, 2016) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) returns to Fleet Activities (FLEACT) Yokosuka following its 2016 patrol. Stethem made a brief stop at FLEACT Sasebo to pick up family members for a Tiger Cruise. FLEACT Yokosuka provides, maintains, and operates base facilities and services in support of 7th Fleet's forward-deployed naval forces, 83 tenant commands, and 24,000 military and civilian personnel -- U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Peter Burghart.

From Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet Public Affairs ─ April 10, 2019.

U.S. Navy P-8A maritime patrol aircraft and a guided-missile destroyer are assisting Japanese-led search and rescue efforts for the pilot of a Japan Air Self Defense Force F-35A missing since Apr. 9.

Mon

08

Apr

Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group Enters European Theater

Submitted by Anonyme on Mon, 2019/04/08 - 00:00

Atlantic Ocean (April 3, 2019) An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the "'Pukin' Dogs" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143 prepares to make an arrested landing on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72. Abraham Lincoln is underway as part of the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group deployment in support of maritime security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th, 6th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility. With Abraham Lincoln as the flagship, deployed strike group assets include staffs, ships and aircraft of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 2, the guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7; as well as the Spanish navy Alvaro de Bazan-class frigate ESPS Mendez Nuñez (F 104) -- U.S. Navy photo by MCS Seaman Tristan Kyle Labuguen.

Atlantic Ocean (April 4, 2019) Sailors aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) watch as an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 5 participates in a replenishment-at-sea with the fast combat support ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8). Abraham Lincoln is underway as part of the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group (ABECSG) deployment in support of maritime security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th, 6th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility. With Abraham Lincoln as the flagship, deployed strike group assets include staffs, ships and aircraft of Carrier Strike Group 12 (CSG 12), Destroyer Squadron 2 (DESRON 2), USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) and Carrier Air Wing 7 (CVW 7); as well as Alvaro de Bazan-class frigate ESPS M©ndez Nez (F 104) -- U.S. Navy photo by MCS 3rd Class Jeremiah Bartelt.

From U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet Public Affairs ─ April 8, 2019.

U.S. 6th Fleet conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa.

Sun

31

Mar

USS Wasp, Marines arrive in the Philippines for Balikatan exercise

Submitted by Anonyme on Sun, 2019/03/31 - 00:00

Subic Bay, Philippines (March 30, 2019) Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) man the rails while arriving in Subic Bay for Exercise Balikatan. Exercise Balikatan, in its 35th iteration, is an annual U.S., Philippine military training exercise focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, counter-terrorism, and other combined military operations -- U.S. Navy photo by MCS 1st Class Daniel Barker.

From USS Wasp Public Affairs ─ March 31, 2019.

The amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), with embarked Marines from Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) 4, led by 4th Marine Regiment, arrived in Subic Bay, March 30, in preparation for exercise Balikatan.

Mon

25

Mar

C-ARTS Brings High-Tech Training to the Waterfront for USS Gerald R. Ford

Submitted by Anonyme on Mon, 2019/03/25 - 00:00

Newport News Va. (March 20, 2019) The Carrier-Advanced Reconfigurable Training System (C-ARTS) is used by Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) to increase their knowledge and understanding of vital equipment and systems for the first-in-class carrier. Gerald R. Ford is undergoing its post-shakedown availability at Huntington Ingalls Industries-Newport News Shipbuilding -- U.S. Navy photo by MCS 3rd Class Brett Walker.

From PEO Aircraft Carriers Public Affairs ─ Mars 25, 2019.

The Carrier-Advanced Reconfigurable Training System (C-ARTS) : The Navy's aircraft carriers program office is using a new, high-tech approach to train Sailors on USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) advanced, first-of-class systems -- right on the waterfront.

Thu

14

Mar

Keel Laid on Future USS Bougainville

Submitted by Anonyme on Thu, 2019/03/14 - 00:00

Pascagoula, Miss. (March 14, 2019) Ingalls Shipbuilding welder Cedric Harman welds Ship Sponsor Ellyn Dunford's initials into a steel plate during the keel authentication ceremony of the future USS Bougainville (LHA 8) at Huntington Ingalls Industries Pascagoula shipyard March 14, 2019. LHA-8 is the second ship to be named after Bougainville, an island in the northern Solomons, which was the location of a World War II campaign in 1943-1944 during which allies secured a strategic airfield from Japan. Success at Bougainville isolated all Japanese forces left in the Solomons -- U.S. Navy photo by Samantha Crane.

From Team Ships Public Affairs ─ Mars 14, 2019.

Traditionally, keel laying marks the first step in ship construction. However, with today’s advanced modular shipbuilding, the keel laying ceremony now recognizes the joining together of a ship’s components and is a major milestone in the ship’s construction. Fabrication of Bougainville began in October 2018.

Wed

13

Mar

Wreckage of USS Wasp CV-7 discovered in Coral Sea

Submitted by Anonyme on Wed, 2019/03/13 - 00:00

Wshington D.C. (March 14, 2019) The aircraft carrier USS Wasp (CV-7) is shown burning and listing after it was torpedoed by the Japanese navy submarine I-19 on Sept. 15, 1942 while operating in the Southwestern Pacific in support of forces on Guadalcanal -- U.S. Navy photo courtesy of the National Archives.

From Paul Allen/Vulcan Inc. & R/V Petrel Public Affairs ─ March, 13, 2019.

The expedition crew aboard the late Paul G. Allen’s research vessel (R/V) Petrel discovered wreckage from USS Wasp (CV 7), which was sunk on Sept. 15, 1942, by two, possibly three, torpedoes from the Japanese submarine I-19 while escorting transports.

Mon

11

Mar

Standing NATO Maritime Group One Flagship visits Rostock

Submitted by Anonyme on Mon, 2019/03/11 - 00:00

Baltic Sea (Feb. 28, 2019) The guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107) approaches the German navy replenishment tanker FGS Spessart (A 1442) in preparation for a replenishment at sea. Gravely is underway on a regularly-scheduled deployment as the flagship of Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 to conduct maritime operations and provide a continuous maritime capability for NATO in the northern Atlantic -- U.S. Navy photo by MCS 2nd Class Mark Andrew Hays.

By MCS 2nd Class Mark Andrew Hays, Standing NATO Maritime Group On P.A. ─ March 11, 2019.

These task groups form the core maritime capability of NATO’s Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (VJTF). They provide a continuous maritime capability to execute NATO missions across the spectrum of operations and demonstrate solidarity...

Fri

08

Mar

Sixth Fleet Commander Visits French Aircraft Carrier FS Charles de Gaulle

Submitted by Anonyme on Fri, 2019/03/08 - 00:00

Vice-Admiral Lisa Franchetti, U.S. 6th Fleet Commander.

From U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet Public Affairs ─ March 8, 2019.

The U.S. 6th Fleet commander, Vice Adm. Lisa Franchetti, at the invitation the operational commander for the Mediterranean, Vice Adm. Charles-Henri du Ché, visited the French aircraft carrier FS Charles de Gaulle March 7 as the ship and its carrier strike group (CSG) began its long-planned deployment.

Wed

27

Feb

New Navy Cryptologic & Cyber Warfare Community Vision Released

Submitted by Anonyme on Wed, 2019/02/27 - 00:00

New seal for the Navy cryptologic community released March 11.

By MC2 William Sykes, U.S. Fleet Cyber Command/U.S. Tenth Fleet Public Affairs ─ February 27, 2019.

The Navy’s community leader for Cryptology and Cyber Warfare released Feb. 8 a new vision titled, “Navy Cryptologic & Cyber Warfare Community Vision” which serves as an aligning narrative for the community.