BANGOR, Wash. (NNS) - USS Michigan (SSGN 727)(Blue) Sailors returned to Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, Wash., Feb. 21-23, following a three-month deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. Family and friends of Michigan Sailors stood by at Bangor Plaza for three days to welcome home the...

SAN DIEGO - Marines and sailors with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit and soldiers with the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force embarked USS Makin Island to participate in the at sea portion of Exercise Iron Fist Feb. 23. The troops are participating in the bilateral training exercise to...

HOBART, Australia - The guided-missile destroyer USS Shoup (DDG 86), pulled into the city of Hobart on the Tasmania island state of Australia on Feb. 23. This is the first visit by an U.S. naval vessel since the amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa (LHA 1) visited the island May 9-13, 2008. Shoup...

JAKARTA, Indonesia - The guided-missile frigate USS Reuben James (FFG 57) competed against Tentara National Indonesia (TNI) Navy personnel in a game of soccer and volleyball Feb. 22. Lt. Anthony Pangjogie, Reuben James’ operations officer and soccer coach, said athletic competitions are a great...

LAEM CHABANG, Thailand - During the ship's four-day visit to Thailand, USS Germantown (LSD 42) crew members took time from touring the famous resort city and spent a day with children at the Abundant Life Home (ALH) Feb. 22. The visit, planned, organized and coordinated by the Germantown’s...

SAN DIEGO (NNS) - Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (SURFPAC) welcomed eight Sailors and their spouses for its annual Sea and Shore Sailor of the Year (SOY) Week, Feb. 21-25. The week-long event is designed to honor each of the finalists for their contributions to their commands and local...

USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) - USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) hosted 16 guests from Brunei while underway Feb. 22, including senior members of military and government agencies, media reporters, and U.S. Embassy representatives, during a visit to reinforce the partnership the U.S. shares with...

HONG KONG (NNS) - Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet Vice Adm. Scott R. Van Buskirk told members of the Asia Society in Hong Kong on Feb. 21 that the Navy's increased capabilities and growing maritime partnerships reflect an enduring commitment to peace and stability in the region. "The 7th Fleet has...

PATTAYA, Thailand - Ships of the forward-deployed Essex Amphibious Ready Group and the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit arrived in Pattaya, Thailand, for a scheduled port visit Feb. 21 after completing the multinational exercise Cobra Gold 2011. Cobra Gold is a U.S.-Thai co-sponsored exercise that...

USS ESSEX, At sea - The Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) completed its part in the U.S-Thai sponsored joint, multinational exercise Cobra Gold 2011 (CG 11) Feb. 19 in the Gulf of Thailand. Throughout the exercise, militaries of the Kingdom of Thailand, Singapore, Japan, Indonesia, the Republic...

HONG KONG (NNS) - Seventh Fleet command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) arrived in Hong Kong Feb. 20 for a port visit. In addition to participating in community service events, more than 70 Blue Ridge, 7th Fleet embarked staff Sailors and Marines from Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team Pacific, will...

PACIFIC OCEAN (NNS) - Twenty-one business and community leaders embarked ampibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) Feb. 15-17. The California-based leaders embarked the ship for one-day embarks as part of the Leaders to Sea (LTS) program. Through the LTS program, Naval Surface Force, U.S...

PEARL HARBOR (Feb. 18, 2011) - In appreciation of the sacrifices made daily by military members and their families, Paul Brown of Hawaii’s Paul Brown Salons is continuing its Operation Makeover program, which rewards deserving candidates with a complimentary day and evening of beauty, luxury and...

SAN DIEGO- The planners and partners involved in Pacific Partnership 2011 gathered Feb. 16 and 17 at the U.S. Navy's Third Fleet headquarters compound here to develop the final plan for the deployment. Pacific Partnership is in its seventh year, providing medical, dental, veterinary and...

PEARL HARBOR - Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet’s (CPF) Southern California (SOCAL) Range Complex Environmental Planning Team was one of 27 recipients of the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Environmental Awards announced Feb. 16. The team was recognized based on the success of the SOCAL Range...

FREMANTLE, Australia - The guided-missile destroyer USS Shoup (DDG 86) sailed into Fremantle, Australia on Feb. 15 for a four-day port visit. This is first of three port calls Shoup will make in Australia. Shoup’s visit to Australia comes on the helm of the 60th anniversary of the Anzus Treaty, a...

MANILA, Philippines - Sailors assigned to 7th Fleet command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) and Republic of the Philippines navy seabees volunteered at the Philippines' oldest welfare institution, the Hospicio de San Jose Feb. 15 during a combined community service event. Sailors built 12 desks, six...

PEARL HARBOR - Naval officers from 13 nations gathered at the U.S. Pacific Fleet headquarters in Hawaii Feb. 10-16 for the Naval War College’s Combined Force Maritime Component Commander (CFMCC) course for international flag and general officers. The week-long course brought together 24...

USS Abraham Lincoln (At Sea) (NNS) - Aircraft from USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Carrier Strike Group participated in a joint aerial combat training exercise with the Royal Malaysian Air Force, Feb 14. F/A-18 Hornets and Super Hornets from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2 joined Malaysian SU-30 and FA-18D...

SINGAPORE (NNS) - USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2 arrived in Singapore, Feb. 16, to enjoy liberty, meet with local professionals and colleagues, and serve the community. Approximately 5,000 Lincoln and CVW 2 Sailors will visit the island to experience the rich...