PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (March 3, 2011) - Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, Adm. Patrick M. Walsh, removed from command Rear Adm. Ron Horton, Commander, Logistics Group, Western Pacific, today for loss of confidence in his ability to command. Adm. Walsh based his decision on the findings of the...

SIHANOUKVILLE, Cambodia - Senior Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) shared ideas on military leadership with officers of the Royal Cambodian Navy (RCN) March 1 as part of Cambodia Maritime Exercise 2011. Senior petty officers from Essex were given...

WASHINGTON (NNS) - U.S. Pacific Command (PACOM) is preparing to launch an interagency, international mission, March 21, aimed at providing a fast, coordinated response should disaster strike the Pacific Ocean region. Pacific Partnership 2011 will kick off when the amphibious transport dock ship...

POHNPEI, Federated States of Micronesia - Commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet (PACFLT) Adm. Patrick M. Walsh visited Pohnpei state Feb. 23. With headquarters at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, PACFLT is the world's largest fleet command, encompassing 100 million square miles and consisting of approximately...

PEARL HARBOR (March 2, 2011) - U.S. Pacific Fleet’s humanitarian assistance mission, known as Pacific Partnership, is preparing to set sail on a four-month deployment for Tonga, Vanuatu, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste, and the Federated States of Micronesia on March 21, 2011. Now in its sixth...

YOKOSUKA, Japan (NNS) - An elite Logistics Response Team (LRT) returned to U.S. Fleet and Industrial Supply Center (FISC) Yokosuka March 1, after orchestrating the on-scene load-out of more than 110 tons of cargo, repair parts and mail during Exercise Cobra Gold 2011 in Thailand. LRTs,...

REAM NAVY BASE, Cambodia - Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) participated in an English exchange program with Royal Cambodian Navy sailors Feb. 28 as part of Cambodia Maritime Exercise 2011. The purpose of the English exchange was to help members...

SIHANOUKVILLE, Cambodia - More than 50 Sailors from Commander, Amphibious Squadron 11 (CPR-11) took part in a community service project (COMSERV) at the Goodwill School here March 1 during a scheduled port visit. The Goodwill School, constructed in 2004, offers local children a haven to learn...

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (March 1, 2011) - Commander Navy Region Hawaii (CNRH) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) is currently investigating allegations of possession of illegal synthetic drugs by Sailors of one Hawaii-based ship and two shore-based commands. According to Commander, Navy Region...

PEARL HARBOR (NNS) - Amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), as part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group (BOXARG), and the embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) arrived in Pearl Harbor, Mar. 1, for a port visit during their deployment. "This is a great opportunity for the crew of the...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 28, 2011) - The Blue Diamonds of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 146 were recently awarded the 2010 Lt. j.g. Bruce Carrier Memorial Award for Maintenance Excellence. The award is given to highlight the importance of quality maintenance practices. “This award is a testament to...

SAN DIEGO (NNS) - Amphibious transport-dock USS Green Bay (LPD 20) departed its homeport of San Diego for her maiden deployment to the western Pacific Feb 22. "We've completed all of our training," said Cmdr. Kevin P. Meyers, Green Bay's commanding officer. "I can see the pride in the faces of my...

SAN DIEGO (NNS) - Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (SURFPAC) announced the 2010 SURFPAC Sea and Shore Sailors of the Year (SoY) during a banquet at the Marriott Hotel in Coronado, Calif., Feb 25. The banquet was sponsored by the Surface Navy Association. "It's a great...

USS ESSEX, At sea - The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex embarked 60 officers of the Royal Cambodian Navy (RCN) Feb. 27-28 to participate in shipboard operations training as part of Cambodia Maritime Exercise 2011. The training was designed to support the exercise’s goals of...

SIHANOUKVILLE, Cambodia - Senior military and civil officials from the U.S. and Kingdom of Cambodia attended a reception aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) Feb. 26 to mark the beginning of a maritime exercise between the two countries. Attendees included Vice...

SEPANGAR, Malaysia (NNS) - Seventh Fleet command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) arrived in Sepangar, Malaysia on Feb. 28 for the ship's first port visit to the city since April 3, 2010. Seventh Fleet command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) arrived in Sepangar, Malaysia on Feb. 28 for the ship's first...

PATTAYA, Thailand - Sailors assigned to Commander, Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 11, and the Royal Thai Navy participated in a community service project at the Bannok School here Feb. 23. During the project, Sailors from both countries participated in various sports with the children, including...

SIHANOUKVILLE, Cambodia - The Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) arrive off the coast of Sihanoukville, Cambodia for Maritime Exercise (MAREX) 11 Feb. 26. MAREX 11 is a theater security cooperation visit designed to enhance interoperability and improve...

NAVAL BASE POINT LOMA, Calif. - Yeoman 1st Class Petty Officer (SS) David Tejeda from USS Asheville (SSN 758) and Legalman 1st Class Petty Officer (SW/AW) Stacey Mincey from Commander, Submarine Group Seven were awarded Submarine Force U.S. Pacific Fleet's Sea and Shore Sailor of the Year...

JAKARTA, Indonesia - The guided-missile frigate USS Reuben James (FFG 57) hosted 119 distinguished visitors and dignitaries from Indonesia and the surrounding region during a reception on Feb. 23. Guests included members of U.S. House of Representatives: David Dreier (R-CA 26), Lois Capps (D-CA...