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USS Emory S. Land Visits Kure, Japan
January 22, 2020 — KURE, Japan (Jan. 22, 2020) – The submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39) arrived in Kure, Japan, Jan. 22 for a port visit.This is Land’s first visit to the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force base in Kure. The ship last visited Japan May 2018.“It’s great to be back in Japan,” said Capt. Michael Luckett, Land’s commanding officer. “The Japanese... MORE

CTF-72 Participates in Sea Dragon Exercise
January 22, 2020 — ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, GUAM - The U.S. Navy and its maritime partners kicked off operations for the multilateral exercise Sea Dragon 2020, Jan 20.Maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft (MPRA) from Commander Task Force (CTF) 72 will train with units from the U.S., Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force... MORE

7th Fleet Hosts Commander’s Roundtable Aboard USS Blue Ridge
January 18, 2020 — YOKOSUKA, Japan – Naval leaders from across the Indo-Pacific convened for a professional exchange of ideas on operational topics aboard the 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), Jan. 17.The Fleet Commander’s Roundtable (FCRT), hosted by Vice Adm. Bill Merz, commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, included Royal Australian Navy Rear Adm. Jonathan Mead,... MORE

VP-45 Crew Locates Missing Mariner in Pacific
January 17, 2020 — PACIFIC OCEAN- The crew of a P-8A Poseidon aircraft from Patrol Squadron (VP) 45 located a missing mariner and his vessel during a Search and Rescue (SAR) operation Jan 17.The crew of the P-8A located the vessel approximately 50 nautical miles from last known location, Jan 13. The crew deployed a search and rescue kit to the stranded mariner and... MORE

U.S Indo-Pacific Command Holds Gender in Security Cooperation Course at Yokosuka
January 17, 2020 — YOKOSUKA, Japan (Jan. 15, 2020) –Sailors assigned to various units in Japan participated in a two-day course held Jan. 14 - 15 on Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, about gender perspectives during and post-conflict and crisis in support of a new national strategy on Women, Peace and Security (WPS) and domestic law.The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command... MORE

Acting SECNAV’s Visit Reaffirms Strong Partnership with Singapore
January 15, 2020 — SINGAPORE (NNS) – Acting Secretary of the Navy Thomas B. Modly made his inaugural visit to Singapore Jan. 14-15 to reaffirm the U.S. Navy’s strong partnership and ties with the Republic of Singapore Armed Forces.During the two-day visit, Modly met with Singapore’s Minister for Defence Dr. Ng Eng Hen, Chief of the Defence Force, Lt. Gen. Melvyn Ong,... MORE

America, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Operate in the East China Sea
January 14, 2020 — EAST CHINA SEA -- Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) amphibious transport dock ship JS Kunisaki (LST 4003) operated together in the East China Sea. Jan. 13.During the exercise, America and Kunisaki conducted communication and maneuvering drills, personnel exchanges, and a flight operations... MORE

U.S. Navy Seabees with NMCB 5’s Detail Iwakuni Start a Landfill Capping Project in Support of MCAS
January 12, 2020 — MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, Japan – U.S. Navy Seabees deployed with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 5 kicked off a Landfill Capping Project in support of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS), Iwakuni, Dec. 16.Seabees from NMCB-5 will be the first battalion to work on this project. Upon completion, the construction will significantly... MORE

Sailors Utilize Every Inch of Space Aboard Key West
January 6, 2020 — SANTA RITA, Guam (Jan. 3, 2020) – Sailors from the Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Key West (SSN 722) prepared for their next mission by transferring supplies on the pier at Naval Base Guam, January 3.The supply transfer consisted of food that will sustain over 150 Sailors for three meals a day lasting over 90 days in the ocean... MORE

CFAY Celebrates its 75th Anniversary in 2020
January 1, 2020 — Capt. Rich Jarrett, Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY) commanding officer, unveiled a special command logo commemorating the command’s 75th year of promoting peace and partnership with Japan, CFAY’s host nation, Jan 1.In a year-long celebration that will last throughout 2020, CFAY will spotlight its past, present, and ongoing friendship... MORE