25 September 2017 USS Bonhomme Richard returns to Sasebo after 4-month patrol While deployed, the amphibious assault ship participated in exercise Talisman Saber and completed training and certifications with the 31st MEU...
22 September 2017 VFA-115 closes out 31 years of operations at NAF Atsugi Following an ongoing patrol aboard USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 115 will operate from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan...
22 September 2017 USS John C. Stennis completes at-sea training period The aircraft carrier returned to its homeport of Bremerton, Wash., Sept. 22, after a successful underway period for training and certifications...
21 September 2017 Explosive Ordnance Disposal Sailor awarded Silver Star Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 1st Class Jeffrey Thomas was presented the medal Sept. 20 in San Diego for his action against the enemy last year during Operation Inherent Resolve...
20 September 2017 U.S. Sailors join 67th Incheon Landing commemoration Sailors from the staff of Commander, U.S. Naval Forces, Korea, participated in events Sept. 15-17 commemorating the anniversary of the 1950 surprise amphibious landing...
20 September 2017 Future littoral combat ship Omaha delivered to Navy The Navy recently accepted delivery of the future USS Omaha (LCS 12), which will be homeported in San Diego...
19 September 2017 Bonhomme Richard ESG completes deployment with 31st MEU Expeditionary Strike Group ships arrived in Okinawa, Japan, to offload 31st MEU Marines, Sept. 19, capping a multi-month Indo-Asia-Pacific deployment...
18 September 2017 USS Rushmore visits Vanuatu during OMSI mission The amphibious dock landing ship with embarked U.S. Coast Guard maritime law enforcement personnel, anchored off the coast of Vanuatu for a port visit, Sept. 15...
18 September 2017 CTF 70 and DESRON 15 commanders relieved due to loss of confidence Vice Adm. Phil Sawyer, commander of U.S. 7th Fleet, relieved Rear Adm. Charles Williams and Capt. Jeffrey Bennett, Sept. 18...
18 September 2017 US, Malaysian navies begin bilateral maritime exercise The U.S. Navy and Royal Malaysian Navy kicked off Maritime Training Activity Malaysia at Lumut Naval Base, Sept. 18...
16 September 2017 USS Coronado visits Jakarta, lays wreath on USS Houston in Sunda Strait The littoral combat ship crew paid homage to fallen shipmates following a goodwill visit to Jakarta, Indonesia, Sept. 14-16...
15 September 2017 U.S. 7th Fleet, Republic of Korea Navy reaffirm close partnership Vice Adm. Phil Sawyer met with senior leaders from the U.S. and ROK militaries to discuss maritime security and strength ties, Sept. 14...
14 September 2017 Coast Guard, Navy coordinate medical evacuation for man on cruise ship off Maui A 72-year-old man was medevaced to Maui by a crew from Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 37, Sept. 13...
14 September 2017 Pacific Fleet commander meets with afloat training and assessment leaders Adm. Scott Swift discussed opportunities to improve training and readiness with Afloat Training Group (ATG) personnel in San Diego, Sept. 14...
14 September 2017 Carrier Air Wing 5 completes carrier qualifications Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5 and USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) conducted carrier qualifications, Sept. 9-12...
13 September 2017 MCPON meets with Sailors in Sasebo during Japan visit Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Steven Giordano met with personnel assigned to Task Force 76 and Fleet Activities Sasebo, Sept. 12...
12 September 2017 HSM Wing Pacific continues Diesel Electric Submarine Initiative exercise The second phase of the annual exercise with South American naval forces, which allows U.S. Navy aircraft crews to practice ASW skills, began Sept. 8...
12 September 2017 Pacific Submarine Force welcomes new commander Rear Adm. Daryl Caudle relieved Rear Adm. Frederick “Fritz” Roegge during a change of command ceremony at Pearl Harbor, Sept. 11...
11 September 2017 USS John C. Stennis arrives in San Diego The aircraft carrier arrived at Naval Air Station North Island after successfully completing flight deck certification and conducting carrier qualifications, Sept. 11...
08 September 2017 USS John C. Stennis completes flight deck certification The aircraft carrier successfully completed its flight deck certification, Sept. 6, with the help of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9...