U.S. 7th Fleet Top Headlines

VP-45 To support search and rescue efforts in the Philippines

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 05:21:23 GMT

Aircrews assigned to Commander Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Seventh Fleet from Patrol Squadron (VP) 45 have been directed to support U.S. military assistance to ongoing Philippine-led disaster relief operations.

U.S. 7th Fleet Band Performs Yuletide Concert in Yokosuka

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 00:56:45 GMT

YOKOSUKA, Japan – The U.S. 7th Fleet Band performed their annual combined holiday concert with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Yokosuka Band at the Yokosuka Arts Theatre on Dec. 11, 2012.

George Washington Prepares for the Challenges of its SRA Period

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 00:54:47 GMT

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Dec. 11, 2012) – The U.S. Navy’s USS George Washington (CVN 73) returned to its forward-operating location of Fleet Activities Yokosuka Nov. 20 after a six-month patrol of the 7th Fleet area of operations, and the ship accumulated a list of much needed repairs during this extended period at sea defending the collective maritime interests of the U.S. and its partners and allies in the Asia-Pacific region.

Mustin, HSL 51 det. 6, Frock 46 New Petty Officers

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 23:13:49 GMT

WESTERN PACIFIC OCEAN - Guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) and the “Warlords” of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light (HSL) 51 detachment six, frocked 46 new petty officers on the mess decks Dec 7.

USS Mustin, Arrives in Yokosuka Following 3-Month Patrol

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 23:11:02 GMT

YOKOSUKA, Japan – Guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) Sailors returned to greetings from family and friends in Yokosuka, Japan on Dec. 10 following their 3-month patrol in the 7th Fleet area of operations.