WASHINGTON, Dec. 1, 2010 - As the United States and South Korean militaries wrapped up four days of joint naval exercises, the task force commander said he’s “exceptionally satisfied” with capabilities demonstrated during operations that sent a strong deterrent message to North Korea. “It...

CORONADO, Ca (NNS) - Sailors on board USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) said goodbye to family and friends Nov. 30 as the ship departed Naval Air Station North Island for a three-week composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX) and Western Pacific deployment. COMPTUEX is an assessment of Carrier Strike...

USS MUSTIN, At Sea (NNS) - Twenty-two Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) were advanced to the next pay grade during a frocking ceremony held aboard the ship Nov. 29. Mustin's Commanding Officer Cmdr. Michael V. Misiewicz, who was prior...

CHINHAE, Republic of Korea (NNS) - The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Houston (SSN 713) arrived in Chinhae, Republic of Korea, Nov. 23 for a scheduled port visit. While in port, Houston Sailors plan on strengthening ties between the United States and ROK Navy through community service...

SAN DIEGO (NNS) - The amphibious transport dock ship USS Cleveland (LPD 7) is receiving regularly scheduled maintenance and upkeep during the vessel's current continuous maintenance availability (CMAV), scheduled to continue through early December 2010. Cleveland's maintenance period follows a...

SAN DIEGO (NNS) - USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) and crew members of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 will depart Naval Air Station (NAS) North Island Tuesday, Nov. 30, for a training exercise followed by a scheduled routine deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet and U.S. 5th Fleet Areas of Responsibility. As the...

USS George Washington, At Sea (NNS) - USS George Washington (CVN 73) welcomed four Neutral Nations Supervisory Commission (NNSC) dignitaries aboard the ship on Nov. 29, during the second day of a naval exercise in the series announced at the 2-plus-2 meetings in July with Republic of Korea (ROK)...

HAI PHONG, Vietnam (NNS)- The secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) concluded a seven-day trip to Thailand, Singapore and Vietnam Nov. 28. SECNAV Ray Mabus began his Southeast Asia tour with a two-day visit to Bangkok where he met with several defense officials, including Thailand's Minister of Defense...

CEBU, Philippines - Sailors and embarked Marines from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit aboard USS Dubuque (LPD 8) wrapped up a three-day port visit to the Republic of the Philippines island of Cebu on Nov. 26. The visit by the amphibious transport dock ship allowed the ship’s crew to explore...

WATERS WEST OF THE KOREAN PENINSULA - On Sunday, Nov. 28, the George Washington Carrier Strike Group (GWCSG) entered the waters west of the Korean peninsula to participate in a combined military exercise with the Republic of Korea (ROK). The exercise is part of the series announced at the 2 + 2...

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27, 2010 - Movements of troops in South Korea and ships in the Yellow Sea are part of long-planned exercises and shouldn’t be seen as a response to North Korea’s Nov. 23 attack on Yeonpyeong Island, the commander of United Nations Command said today. “Media rhetoric from North...

SINGAPORE - The amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) arrived in Singapore for a port visit Nov. 17 after spending 78 consecutive days at sea. While in Singapore, Pearl Harbor Sailors and Marines experienced a wide variety of cultural tours and participated in community relations...

USS GEORGE WASHINGTON, At Sea (NNS) - USS George Washington (CVN 73) pulled out of its forward operating port of Yokosuka, Japan Nov. 24. While most Americans are gathered around the Thanksgiving table spending time with family and friends, the 5,500 crew members of the Navy's only...

USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) - Guided-missile destroyers USS Momsen (DDG 92), USS Halsey (DDG 97) and USS Shoup (DDG 86) entered the 5th Fleet area of responsibility Nov. 25, rejoining USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) as part of their regularly scheduled deployment. The three Arleigh Burke class...

SAN DIEGO (NNS) - The winner of the 2010 Vice Adm. James Bond Stockdale Award addressed 36 ensigns graduating from the San Diego Surface Warfare Officers (SWOS) Indoctrination Course at a ceremony held at Naval Surface Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet (SURFPAC) headquarters Nov. 19. Cmdr. Michael...

SUBIC BAY, Philippines - Amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) and the embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) arrived in Subic Bay, Nov. 22 for a port visit to interact with locals. “Coming to the Philippines is a homecoming for many of our Sailors,” said Capt. Mark Cedrun,...

SAN DIEGO (NNS)- An explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) Sailor received a Purple Heart in recognition of injuries he sustained while in Afghanistan during a ceremony at Naval Base Point Loma Nov. 22. Vice Adm. Richard W. Hunt, Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet, presented Explosive Ordnance Disposal...

YONGSAN GARRISON, SEOUL, Republic of Korea - The USS George Washington carrier strike group will join Republic of Korea naval forces in the waters west of the Korean peninsula from Nov. 28 to Dec. 1 to conduct the next exercise in the series announced at the 2+2 meetings in July. This exercise is...

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23, 2010 - This evening, President Obama called President Lee to tell him that the United States stands shoulder to shoulder with our close friend and ally, the Republic of Korea. The President strongly condemned the attack by North Korea on the South Korean island of Yeonpyeoung,...

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23, 2010 - Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates today condemned the attack by North Korea on the small South Korean island of Yeonpyeong, according to Pentagon Press Secretary Geoff Morrell. "In a phone call this morning, Secretary Gates told [South Korean Defense] Minister Kim...