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USS Ronald Reagan Begins Underway Operations in the Indo-Pacific
May 21, 2019 — YOKOSUKA, Japan (NNS) - The forward-deployed aircraft-carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), along with supporting Commander Task Force 70 units began underway operations in the Indo-Pacific May 22. Ronald Reagan and CTF 70 units routinely operate in the Indo-Pacific to promote a free and open Indo-Pacific region. For over 70 years, U.S. Pacific... MORE

USS William P. Lawrence, JS Izumo, JS Murasame Conduct Cooperative Deployment
May 19, 2019 — STRAIT of MALACCA – The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110) and the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force Izumo-class helicopter destroyer JS Izumo (DDH 183) and Murasame-class destroyer JS Murasame (DD 101) conducted a cooperative deployment in the Strait of Malacca, May 18.The U.S. Navy ship and JMSDF ships... MORE

Community Leaders Embark Blue Ridge as 7th Fleet Flagship Returns to Guam
May 19, 2019 — SANTA RITA, Guam (NNS) – A group of civic and government leaders embarked and toured USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), as the 7th Fleet flagship made a port call to Naval Base Guam May 20.Blue Ridge Sailors provided an overview tour of the ship to the 16 guests, giving them an idea of life and operations aboard the ship."Personally, I feel as though this is... MORE

USS Chung-Hoon Visits Palau
May 19, 2019 — KOROR, Palau – Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) conducted a multi-day port visit to Palau, beginning May 15, 2019. During the port visit, Chung-Hoon’s Sailors immersed themselves in the local culture and experience a place with very rich history and beautiful scenery. "Palau was an absolutely... MORE

USNS Fall River Arrives in Thailand for PP19’s Final Mission Stop
May 18, 2019 — SATTAHIP, Thailand - USNS Fall River (T-EPF 4), a Military Sealift Command expeditionary fast transport ship, arrived in Sattahip, Thailand for the final mission stop of Pacific Partnership 2019, May 18.Pacific Partnership has evolved over the years from emphasis on direct care to an operation focused on enhancing partnerships through host nation... MORE

Stethem Arrives to Shimoda Black Ship Festival
May 17, 2019 — SHIMODA, Japan (May 17, 2019) The forward-deployed Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) pulled into the port of Shimoda, Japan, May 17, to celebrate the 80th annual Black Ship Festival. The festival commemorates the 165th anniversary of the arrival of Commodore Matthew Perry and the signing of the Japan-American Treaty... MORE

Amphibious Force 7th Fleet Holds Change of Command
May 17, 2019 — SASEBO, Japan (NNS) – Rear Adm. Fred Kacher assumed command of Amphibious Force 7th Fleet from Rear Adm. Brad Cooper during a change of command ceremony aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) May 17.Vice Adm. Phil Sawyer, commander of U.S. 7th Fleet, was the guest speaker during the ceremony and highlighted Cooper’s... MORE

U.S., Allied Forces Begin La Perouse Exercises with French Aircraft Carrier in Gulf of Bengal
May 16, 2019 — GULF OF BENGAL – Ships from the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) and U.S. Navy commenced drills with French Navy aircraft carrier, FS Charles de Gaulle (R 91) and its escort ships while sailing through the Gulf of Bengal, May 16. Named after an 18th century French Naval Officer and explorer, La Perouse reflects... MORE

U.S. Coast Guard National Security Cutter Bertholf Visits Manila
May 14, 2019 — MANILA, Republic of the Philippines — The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf (WMSL 750) arrived in Manila, Philippines May 15, the first visit by a U.S. cutter to the country in over 7 years.The visit follows a bilateral exercise with the Philippine Coast Guard on May 14 where Bertholf and Philippine San Juan-class patrol vessel BRP Batangas and... MORE

UCT-2 concludes maritime infrastructure assessment in FSM
May 14, 2019 — KOLONIA, Pohnpei – Sailors assigned to Underwater Construction Team (UCT) 2, Construction Dive Det. Alpha, completed a recompression chamber inspection and maritime infrastructure assessment of the Pohnpei Harbor and Kapingamarangi Atoll, May 7, as part of Pacific Partnership 2019.The assessment, which began April 16, will help maintain and expand... MORE