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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.
USS Michael Murphy Visits Papua New Guinea Ahead of APEC 2018
October 7, 2018
PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea (Oct. 6, 2018) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Christian Koch stands watch aboard the Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) as it arrives in Papua New Guinea. As the first U.S. Navy ship to visit Port Moresby since USS Comstock (LSD 45) in 2017, Michael Murphy arrives as the nation prepares to host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Summit for the first time in Nov. 2018. Michael Murphy is forward-deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
USS Shoup Visits Fiji to Promote Maritime Security
October 3, 2018
SUVA, Fiji (Oct. 3, 2018) The guided-missile destroyer USS Shoup (DDG 86) approaches port in Suva for a visit as part of an Oceania Maritime Security Initiative (OMSI) deployment. While in Suva, the crew will host distinguished visitors, conduct professional exchanges with Fijian sailors, and participate in community events.
USS Wasp, 31st MEU Arrive in Singapore Following Operations in the Region
October 2, 2018
CHANGI NAVAL BASE, Singapore (October 2, 2018) The amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) arrives at Changi Naval Base in Singapore for a port visit. Wasp, the flagship for the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in the Indo-Pacific region to enhance amphibious capabilities with regional partners and to serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency.
U.S. Navy UCT 2 Renders Assistance Following Plane Crash in Chuuk
September 28, 2018
CHUUK, Federated States of Micronesia (Sept. 28, 2018) U.S. Navy Sailors from Underwater Construction Team (UCT) 2 assist local authorities in shuttling the passengers and crew of Air Niugini flight PX56 to shore following the plane crashing into the sea on its approach to Chuuk International Airport in the Federated States of Micronesia.
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