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Japan, US, India practice Mine Warfare
July 22, 2019 — OMINATO, Japan – The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), U.S. Navy and participants from the Indian Navy commenced Mine Warfare Exercise 2JA 2019 off the coast of northern Japan, July 18.Part of an annual exercise series with the U.S. Navy and JMSDF, joined again this year by forces from the Indian Navy, 2JA increases proficiency in mine... MORE

Sailors, Guam Celebrate 75th Liberation Day
July 21, 2019 — AGANA, Guam (July 21, 2019) – More than 50 Sailors from Commander, Submarine Squadron Fifteen joined the local community and other branches of service to celebrate Guam’s 75th Liberation Day with a parade, July 21.CSS-15 Sailors marched alongside the command’s submarine float while handing out candy to children watching the parade.“This day has... MORE

McCampbell Participates in Talisman Sabre 2019 with Wasp ESG
July 20, 2019 — CORAL SEA (July 15, 2019) – The newest addition to the Wasp Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG), Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85), is participating in exercise Talisman Saber 2019 off the coast of Northern Australia, as of July 11.Wasp ESG consists of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), San... MORE

Deputy Prime Minister of Australia Visits USS Ronald Reagan
July 17, 2019 — CORAL SEA (NNS) – The Honorable Michael McCormack, Deputy Prime Minister of Australia, visited the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) underway in the Coral Sea July 17, during Talisman Sabre 2019.While aboard Ronald Reagan, the Deputy Prime Minister and several other members of the Australian government were given a tour of the ship by... MORE

Fighting Tigers Participate in Guam Exercise
July 17, 2019 — ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam - A P-8A Poseidon aircraft from the “Fighting Tigers” of Patrol Squadron (VP) 8 recently participated in Ship Anti-Submarine Warfare Readiness and Evaluation Measurement (SHAREM) 199, a coordinated Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) exercise off the southern coast of Guam, July 5-10.A P-8A from Patrol Squadron Five (VP-5)... MORE

NCHB, NAVELSG, NGB, and MPSRON Team Up to Conduct INLS Training
July 16, 2019 — SANTA RITA, Guam – Navy Cargo Handling Battalion (NCHB) 1, Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 1, Amphibious Construction Battalion (ACB) 1 and two reserve components from NCHB 5, and 13 joined forces to conduct joint Improved Navy Lighterage System (INLS) training on board the Military Sealift Command maritime prepositioning force ship USNS 2nd Lt. John P.... MORE

Australian Prime Minister Visits USS Ronald Reagan During Talisman Sabre 2019
July 13, 2019 — CORAL SEA (NNS) – The Honorable Scott Morrison, Prime Minister of Australia, visited the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) underway in the Coral Sea July 12, during Talisman Sabre 2019. While aboard Ronald Reagan, the Prime Minister met with several senior ranking U.S. Navy officials during a tour of the ship, observed flight operations... MORE

Guam Senators, Military Leaders Visit Endangered Species at Northwest Field
July 13, 2019 — ASAN, Guam -- Guam’s elected and military leaders continued their collaboration today with a joint visit to the site of the Serianthes nelsonii at Northwest Field where natural resources preservation work is ongoing.Commander Joint Region Marianas Rear Adm. Shoshana Chatfield, at the request of Sen. Tina Muna Barnes, Speaker of the 35th Guam... MORE

U.S., Allied Navies Begin Maneuvers for Talisman Sabre
July 12, 2019 — CORAL SEA (July 11, 2019) – Seventeen ships from the United States, Australia, Canada and Japan sailed together in formation July 10, to signify the beginning of naval maneuvers as part of Exercise Talisman Sabre 2019.This year’s Talisman Sabre is focused on defending the rights, freedoms, and uses of the sea, air, space and cyberspace guaranteed... MORE

Coast Guard Cutter and Navy Destroyer to join Expeditionary Strike Group 7
July 12, 2019 — TASMAN SEA (July 9, 2019) - Legend-class U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton (WMSL 752) and Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) joined the Wasp Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) for Exercise Talisman Sabre 2019. Along with the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), San Antonio-class amphibious transport... MORE