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  1. William P. Lawrence Makes First Warship Visit to Fiji in 10 Years

    Posted February 17, 2016

    The guided-missile destroyer completed a port visit in Suva, Fiji, Feb. 14, the first visit by a U.S. warship there in almost 10 years.

    USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110) transits Suva Harbor Feb. 10 as the ship arrives for port visit. (U.S. Navy/Lt. j.g. Janie Baird)

  2. Blue Ridge Begins Sea Trials Ahead of 7th Fleet Patrol

    Posted February 16, 2016

    The U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge departed Fleet Activities Yokosuka Feb. 16 to conduct sea trials prior to initiating its spring patrol season.

    Quartermaster Seaman Richard Williams stands lookout watch aboard USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) as the ship departs Yokosuka, Japan. (U.S. Navy/MC3 Don Patton)

  3. John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group Stops in Guam

    Posted February 14, 2016

    Three ships of the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group arrived in Apra Harbor Feb. 14 for a port visit in the midst of their U.S. 7th Fleet deployment.

    An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Warhawks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 97 takes off from the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) during flight operations a day before arriving in Guam. (U.S. Navy/MCSN Tomas Compian)

  4. USS Mustin Visits Hong Kong

    Posted February 13, 2016

    The guided-missile destroyer arrived in Hong Kong Feb. 13 for a port visit during a routine patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations.

    Sailors man the rails aboard USS Mustin (DDG 89) while arriving in Hong Kong for a port visit. (U.S. Navy/MC2 Christian Senyk)

  5. PACFLT Cyber Security Conference Highlights Cyber Capabilities

    Posted February 11, 2016

    More than 160 cyber security specialists met at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam Feb. 9-11 to discuss cyber readiness within the Pacific Fleet.

    Adm. Scott Swift, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, delivers opening remarks during the Fleet Cybersecurity Waterfront Training Symposium at Joint Base Pearl Harbor. (U.S. Navy/MC2 Tamara Vaughn)

  6. PACFLT Hosts 10th Annual Senior Leaders Course Amid Complex Regional Challenges

    Posted February 10, 2016

    Senior military leaders from 13 nations gathered at U.S. Pacific Fleet headquarters in Hawaii for the 10th annual Naval War College Combined Force Maritime Component Commander Flag Officer Course Feb. 4-10.

    Adm. Scott Swift, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, briefs flag officers during the 10th annual Naval War College Combined Force Maritime Component Commander Flag Officer Course. (U.S. Navy/MC2 Brian Wilbur)

  7. USS Higgins to Return from Deployment

    Posted February 9, 2016

    The guided-missile destroyer is scheduled to return to San Diego Feb. 11 following a 225-day independent deployment to the Arabian Gulf, Western Pacific, and Indian Oceans.

    In this file photo, USS Higgins (DDG 76) operates in the Arabian Gulf in December. (U.S. Navy/MC2 Gabriel Bevan)

  8. Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, 13th MEU Prepare to Deploy

    Posted February 9, 2016

    More than 4,500 Sailors and Marines from the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are scheduled to depart San Diego Feb. 12 for a deployment to the U.S. 3rd, 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operation.

    USS Boxer (LHD 4), USS New Orleans (LPD 18) and USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) steam in formation in the Pacific. (U.S. Navy file photo/MC3 Mark El-Rayes)

  9. Bonhomme Richard ARG Embarks 31st MEU

    Posted February 8, 2016

    The Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) wrapped up its onload of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Feb. 5 as part of an ongoing patrol of the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations.

    USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) departs White Beach Naval Facility Feb. 6 after embarking Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Navy/Lt. David Levy)

  10. USS Ashland Arrives in Thailand for Cobra Gold

    Posted February 6, 2016

    The amphibious dock landing ship, with embarked elements of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, arrived in Sattahip, Thailand, Feb.5 for exercise Cobra Gold.

    Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit man the rails as USS Ashland (LSD 48) arrives in Sattahip, Thailand. (U.S. Navy/MCSN Kelsey L. Adams)

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