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U.S. Navy Divers Recover Oil from Wrecked WWII Prinz Eugen
October 14, 2018
KWAJALEIN ATOLL, Marshall Islands (Oct. 12, 2018) Navy divers from Mobile Diving Salvage Unit (MDSU) 1, aboard USNS Salvor (T-ARS-52), remove fuel oil from the capsized World War II German cruiser Prinz Eugen. The safe extraction of an estimated 250,000 gallons of fuel oil from Prinz Eugen began Sept. 1 and involved nearly two dozen divers along with support from commercial tanker Humber in collaboration with the government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands and U.S. Army Garrison Kwajalein Atoll.
U.S. and Japan Self Defense Force Kick off Exercise Keen Sword
October 13, 2018
A B-1 bomber from the 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron leads a formation with fighters in front of U.S. Navy and Japanese surface vessels during Exercise Keen Sword 17, which took place Oct. 30 to Nov. 11, 2016, in the Pacific Ocean off the coasts of Japan, Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands. Keen Sword is a bilateral exercise between the Japanese Self-Defense Force and the United States designed to strengthen the Japan-U.S. alliance and increase combined combat readiness within the framework of the alliance.
Ronald Reagan Strike Group Participates in International Fleet Review
October 12, 2018
JEJU ISLAND, Republic of Korea (Oct. 11, 2018) Adm. John Aquilino, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, shakes hands with Republic of Korea (ROK) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Sim, Seung-seob during an office call in Jeju. Aquilino is visiting the ROK to observe the 2018 ROK International Fleet review as well as attend the 2018 Western Pacific Naval Symposium being hosted by the ROK Navy.
Chancellorsville, Benfold Arrive to Busan
October 12, 2018
BUSAN, Republic of Korea (Oct. 12, 2018) Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) arrives in Commander, Republic of Korea Fleet base pier as part of a regularly scheduled port visit. Benfold is underway with the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Carrier Strike Group and are forward deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Into-Pacific region.
Ronald Reagan Strike Group, JMSDF Participate in Cooperative Deployment
October 10, 2018
PHILIPPINE SEA (October 9, 2018) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) and the helicopter destroyer JS Izumo (DDH 183) sail alongside each other during a cooperative deployment. Ronald Reagan is forward-deployed to the U.S. 7th fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
USS Antietam Joins Royal Thai Navy Ships for Cooperative Deployment
October 10, 2018
EAST CHINA SEA (Oct. 9, 2018) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54), the Royal Thai Navy offshore patrol vessel HTMS Krabi (OPV 551) and Royal Thai Navy frigate HTMS Taksin (FFG 422) conduct a tactical maneuvering during a cooperative deployment. Antietam is forward deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
Military Sealift Command’s USNS Wally Schirra Rescues Distressed Fishermen
October 9, 2018
SOUTH CHINA SEA—A rigid-hulled, inflatable boat deployed off the USNS Wally Schirra (T-AKE 8) circles a distressed and adrift boat in the South China Sea, Oct. 8. Five Filipino fishermen survived for five days aboard a makeshift boat after their fishing boat sank at sea and they were rescued by the crew of USNS Wally Schirra.
Decatur Renders Assistance to Sri Lankan Fishermen
October 9, 2018
INDIAN OCEAN (Oct. 7, 2018) A Sri Lankan fisherman jumps and swims to a rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) from the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Decatur (DDG 73) after the ship stopped to render assistance to a stranded fishing vessel. After providing food and water, Decatur contacted the Sri Lankan authorities who came and towed the stranded vessel back to port. Decatur is forward deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
U.S., Malaysia Reinforce New Level of Maritime Partnership with MTA Malaysia 2018
October 8, 2018
LUMUT, Malaysia (September 21, 2017) Royal Malaysian Navy Adm. Dato Seri Roslan, Commander, Western Fleet, greets U.S. Navy officers during an office call at Lumut Naval Base in Lumut, Malaysia as a part of Maritime Training Activity (MTA) Malaysia Sept. 21, 2017. MTA Malaysia 2017 is a continuation of 23 years of maritime engagements between the U.S. Navy and Royal Malaysian Navy serving to enhance mutual capabilities in ensuring maritime security and stability.
US-Japan Advance New Amphibious Capability
October 7, 2018
U.S. Marines with Assault Amphibious Vehicle Platoon, Echo Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and the Philippine Marine Corps land on the beach in assault amphibious vehicles during KAMANDAG 2 in Subic Bay, Philippines, Oct. 3, 2018. KAMANDAG helps maintain a high level of readiness and enhances bilateral military-to-military relations and capabilities.
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