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  1. Naval Surface Forces assessing if ships ready for sea

    Posted October 18, 2017

    Ready For Sea Assessments ordered by Vice Adm. Tom Rowden, commander of Naval Surface Forces, began last month with ships forward deployed to Japan being assessed first.

    In this file photo, guided-missile destroyers steam in formation during exercise Valiant Shield in the Pacific. (U.S. Navy/MC1 Trevor Welsh)

  2. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 4 assumes charge in Western Pacific

    Posted October 16, 2017

    NMCB 4 assumed charge of Western Pacific Naval Construction Force operations during a ceremony on Camp Shields in Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 14.

    Seabees from NMCB-3 work on the roof of a structure in September being built in the Federated States of Micronesia as part of the Typhoon Maysak Reconstruction Project. (U.S. Navy/IT1 Gregory L. Parker)

  3. Multinational mine warfare exercise begins off South Korea coast

    Posted October 15, 2017

    The exercise, which began Oct. 15, will focus on procedures and tactics for detecting and neutralizing sea mines in order to create safe navigation routes.

    In this file photo, Sailors aboard USS Warrior (MCM 10) prepare to launch a mine-neutralization vehicle during mine countermeasures training off South Korea in March. (U.S. Navy/MC2 Jermaine M. Ralliford)

  4. USS Preble, USS Halsey to depart for deployment

    Posted October 15, 2017

    The two guided-missile destroyers will depart Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for a regularly-scheduled deployment, Oct. 16.

    In this file photo, USS Halsey (DDG 97) and USS Preble (DDG 88), front and rear, and USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) steam in formation during a training exercise in August. (U.S. Navy/MC3 Robyn B. Melvin)

  5. US, ROK navies to conduct joint maritime counter special operations exercise

    Posted October 14, 2017

    USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) and a pair of destroyers will participate in the exercise to promote communications, interoperability and partnership.

    In this file photo, an F/A-18E Super Hornet from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 lands on the flight deck of USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) in September. (U.S. Navy/MC2 Kenneth Abbate)

  6. U.S. Navy completes USS John S. McCain transport preparations

    Posted October 13, 2017

    U.S. Navy ocean engineering specialists announced that they had completed preparations to transport USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) to Yokosuka, Japan, for repairs Oct. 11.

    USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) departs Singapore on the heavy lift transport MV Treasure, Oct. 11. (Singapore Ministry of Defence photo)

  7. ROK Navy welcomes USS Michigan to Busan to strengthen partnership

    Posted October 12, 2017

    The Ohio-class guided-missile submarine arrived in Busan, Republic of Korea, Oct. 13, for a routine port visit.

    Republic of Korean Navy sailors welcome USS Michigan (SSGN 727) to Busan, Oct. 13. (U.S. Navy/MCSN William Carlisle)

  8. USS Rushmore returns home from OMSI deployment

    Posted October 12, 2017

    The amphibious dock landing ship returned to its homeport of Naval Base San Diego, Oct. 12, after a successful Oceania Maritime Security Initiative (OMSI) deployment.

    Sailors aboard USS Rushmore (LSD 47) throw messenger lines to the pier while preparing to moor at Naval Base San Diego, Oct. 12. (U.S. Navy/MC2 Travis Litke)

  9. Sea services arrive to kick off Fleet Week San Diego

    Posted October 12, 2017

    USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and Coast Guard Cutter Midgett (WHEC 726) arrived in downtown San Diego, Oct. 11, to begin the weeklong celebration that will include five U.S. Navy ships and various aircraft.

    USS Anchorage (LPD 23) arrives at B Street Pier to kick off Fleet Week San Diego, Oct. 11. (U.S. Navy/MC3 Danny Kelley)

  10. 37th annual San Francisco Fleet Week comes to a close

    Posted October 11, 2017

    After a week of activities showcasing the sea services, participating U.S. Navy and Royal Canadian Navy ships departed San Francisco, Oct. 10, as Fleet Week wrapped up.

    Sailors and Marines man the rails aboard USS Essex (LHD 2) during a parade of ships at San Francisco Fleet Week, Oct. 6. (U.S. Navy/MCSN Sabyn L. Marrs)

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