The U.S. Pacific Fleet, the world’s largest fleet command, encompassing 100 million square miles, from the West Coast of the United States to the eastern shore of Africa. Consisting of nearly 180 ships, 1,500 aircraft & 125,000 people.
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES – Sailors from the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) participated in a visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) drill along with Republic of the Philippines Armed Forces Navy Special Warfare Group ... More
(Hightech-edge.com) - Back in 2003-2004, the Navy awarded several development contracts for a new littoral (close to shore) combat ship (LCS). In 2008, two ships were delivered, and they’ve gone head-to-head ever since. More
SINGAPORE (News Asia) - The Republic of Singapore Navy has achieved a milestone in its air and sea capabilities. For the first time, it has naval helicopters working alongside its frigates to accomplish what is described as "the best of both worlds". More
USS FREEDOM, At Sea (NNS) - The littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) achieved its third drug seizure March 11, disrupting a high-speed "go-fast" vessel and recovering 2 1/4 tons of cocaine during counter-illicit trafficking (CIT) operations in U.S. 4th Fleet's Area of Responsibility. More
SAN DIEGO - The Arleigh Burke class destroyer, USS Benfold (DDG 65), returns to San Diego Mar. 16 after a six-month deployment to 7th and 5th Fleet Areas of Responsibility (AORs). More
USS CARL VINSON, At sea (NNS) - USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) will conduct operations with Chile from March 14 to March 23 off the coast of the South American nation as part of Southern Seas 2010, a major component of U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) Partnership of the Americas. More
