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U.S. Fleet Oiler Conducts Replenishments-at-Sea, Enhances Interoperability During Annual Exercise
December 1, 2021
PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 27, 2021) -- Henry J. Kaiser-class replenishment oiler USNS Big Horn (T-AO198) conducts underway replenishments in the Philippine Sea with partners and allies, including FGS Bayern (F217), Germany’s Brandenburg-class frigate, as part of Annual Exercise, Nov. 21-30. Naval forces from Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan and the United States took part in the multilateral, multinational exercise, led by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. The exercise helps strengthen enduring relationships while sharpening naval proficiencies. (Photo by Juahn Gaskins)
Bangladesh, U.S. Kick off bilateral exercise CARAT Bangladesh
December 1, 2021
211201-N-YQ414-325 DHAKA, Bangladesh (Dec. 1, 2021) – Personnel from the U.S and Bangladesh kicked off Cooperation Afloat and Readiness at Sea Training (CARAT) Bangladesh 2021 during a virtual opening ceremony, Dec. 1. In its 27th year, the CARAT series is comprised of multinational exercises, designed to enhance U.S. and partner navies’ abilities to operate together in response to traditional and non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy courtesy photo)
Bilateral Exercise MTA Malaysia 2021 Concludes, strengthens maritime relationships
December 1, 2021
211129-N-LI768-1144 LUMUT, Malaysia (Nov. 29, 2021) – Royal Malaysian Navy Sailors play music as the U.S. Navy Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16) arrives at Lumut, Malaysia, following Maritime Training Activity (MTA) Malaysia 2021. MTA Malaysia 2021 is a continuation of 27 years of maritime engagements between the U.S. Navy and Royal Malaysian Navy serving to enhance mutual capabilities in ensuring maritime security and stability. Tulsa, part of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, is on a rotational deployment, operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Devin M. Langer)
NMCB-5 Completes Cohesive COMMEX with 9th ESB
November 29, 2021
211122-N-CE120-1005 KWAJALEIN, Marshall Islands (Nov. 14, 2021) U.S. Navy Seabees with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 5 set up an antenna during a joint Communications Exercise at Kwajalein, Marshall Islands. The U.S. Navy Seabees assigned to NMCB-5 are deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, supporting a free and open Indo-Pacific, strengthening their network of alliances and partnerships, and providing general engineering and civil support to joint operational forces. Homeported out of Port Hueneme, California, NMCB-5 has 13 detail sites deployed throughout the U.S. and Indo-Pacific area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Equipment Operator 2nd Class Brandon Blevins)
USS Howard visits New Zealand
November 25, 2021
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (Nov. 25, 2021) USS Howard (DDG 83) arrives in New Zealand for a routine port visit, marking the first visit to the country from a U.S. warship since 2016. Howard is assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy's largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet's principal surface force. (Courtesy photo by New Zealand Defense Force)
Malaysia, U.S. Commence Bilateral Exercise MTA Malaysia
November 23, 2021
Vice Adm. Datuk Abu Bakar bin Md Ajis, Commander, Western Fleet, Royal Malaysian Navy, provides opening remarks for Maritime Training Activity (MTA) Malaysia 2021 during a virtual ceremony, Nov. 23. MTA Malaysia is a continuation of 27 years of U.S. Navy and Royal Malaysian Navy serving to enhance mutual capabilities in ensuring maritime peace and stability.
7th Fleet Destroyer Transits Taiwan Strait
November 22, 2021
211122-N-QF023-1002 TAIWAN STRAIT - Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69) conducts a routine transit through the Taiwan Strait Nov. 22, 2021. Milius, assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, is forward-deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice RuKiyah Mack).
USS America first LHA to visit MCAS Iwakuni
November 22, 2021
Capt. Ken Ward, commanding officer of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), second from right, leads a tour for local and regional civic and military leadership on the ship’s flight deck during a port visit to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan and the U.S. join for ANNUALEX 2021
November 21, 2021
Eleven aircraft fly over 17 ships from the Royal Australian Navy, Royal Canadian Navy, German Navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) and U.S. Navy as they sail in formation during Annual Exercise (ANNUALEX), Nov. 21. ANNUALEX 2021 is a multilateral exercise conducted by elements of the Royal Australian, Royal Canadian, German, JMSDF and U.S. navies to demonstrate naval inoperability and a joint commitment to a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific.
27th CARAT Brunei concludes, enhances maritime security collaboration
November 19, 2021
211119-N-UA460-0001 SEMBAWANG NAVAL BASE, Singapore (Nov. 19, 2021) Rear Adm. Philip Sobeck, commander, Logistics Group Western Pacific and Task Force 73, observes virtual closing ceremony of Cooperation Afloat and Readiness at Sea Training (CARAT) Brunei 2021. In its 27th year, the CARAT series is comprised of multinational exercises, designed to enhance U.S. and partner navies’ abilities to operate together in response to traditional and non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Greg Johnson)
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