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Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, U.S. Navy Conduct Bilateral Annual Exercise ‘19
November 10, 2019 — (Nov. 11, 2019) YOKOSUKA, Japan – The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) and the U.S. Navy began their bilateral maritime field exercise, Annual Exercise ‘19, in the waters surrounding Japan, Nov. 10.The annual bilateral exercise provides the two allies the ability to practice and evaluate coordination procedures and interoperability... MORE

U.S. and Bangladesh Navies Conclude Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training 2019
November 7, 2019 — CHATTOGRAM, Bangladesh (NNS) - The U.S. and Bangladesh navies concluded the Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Bangladesh 2019 exercise with a closing ceremony held at the School of Maritime Warfare and Tactics (SMWT) in Chattogram, Nov. 7.The conclusion of CARAT Bangladesh also marked the end of the 25th Anniversary CARAT season.... MORE

Seabees deployed with NMCB-5’s Detail Iwakuni build new CMU enclosures on board Marine Corps Air Station
November 7, 2019 — MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, Japan (November 2, 2019) -- Seabees deployed with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 5’s Detail Iwakuni started vertical construction on new concrete masonry unit (CMU) enclosures at Torii Housing on board Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS), Iwakuni, Japan Oct. 29. The skills Seabees use on the vertical... MORE

Navy Chief of Chaplains visits 7th Fleet
November 7, 2019 — YOKOSUKA, Japan -- U.S. Navy Chief of Chaplains Rear Adm. Brent W. Scott visited Fleet Activities Yokosuka Nov. 6-7, engaging senior leadership, meeting with religious ministry teams, and Sailors and families from across the region and waterfront.During his visit, Scott attended an office call with Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, Vice Adm. Bill Merz,... MORE

Seabees deployed with NMCB-5's Detail Pohnpei participate in the Federated States of Micronesia Independence Day celebration
November 7, 2019 — KOLONIA, Pohnpei – The President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) David W. Panuelo kicked off the FSM Independence Day celebration by welcoming Cmdr. Ryan Carey, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NCMB) 5, commanding officer; Esmond Moses, vice-speaker; Bethwel Henry, founding father; and others to Kolonia, Pohnpei Nov. 4.The... MORE

USS Pioneer sailed around Sasebo harbor for a Family and Friends Day cruise
November 4, 2019 — The Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9) sailed around Sasebo harbor for their Family and Friends Day cruise in Sasebo, Japan, November 1.Family and friends of the Pioneer crew had the opportunity to experience what life underway is like for their sailors. A few Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force sailors from... MORE

USNS Richard E. Byrd Conducts Underway Replenishment with Indian Navy
November 4, 2019 — SOUTH CHINA SEA (NNS) – Military Sealift Command’s (MSC) Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE 4) conducted a replenishment at sea (RAS) with the Indian Navy’s anti-submarine warfare corvette INS Kiltan (P 30) while underway in the South China Sea, Nov. 1.The U.S. Navy regularly operates with allies and... MORE

U.S. and Bangladesh Navies kick off Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training 2019
November 4, 2019 — CHATTOGRAM, Bangladesh (NNS) - The U.S. and Bangladesh navies kicked off Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Bangladesh 2019 with an opening ceremony held at the School of Maritime Warfare and Tactics (SMWT) in Chattogram, Nov. 4.The CARAT exercise series, celebrating its 25th anniversary, is designed to address shared maritime... MORE

USS Germantown arrives in Phuket
November 3, 2019 — PHUKET, Thailand – Sailors and Marines from the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) and embarked 3rd Marine Division arrived in Phuket, Thailand, Nov. 3.“It’s great to be able to bring our blue and gold team to one of Thailand’s beautiful cities,” said Cdr. Christopher Causee, commanding officer. “We look forward to... MORE

Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group, JMSDF Escort Division 12 Conduct Bilateral Exercise for Maritime Security
November 2, 2019 — The Ronald Reagan Strike Group and JMSDF Escort Division 12 conducted bilateral exercise at sea in support of regional security and stability in the Indo-Pacific, Oct. 24 through Nov. 2. The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and U.S. Navy executed several exercises, strengthening interoperability between the two maritime forces. “Conducting... MORE