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Exercise Dugong 2019 Commences in Australia
November 13, 2019
Official U.S. Navy stock photo of EODMU 5
CTF 72 Hosts Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet
November 11, 2019
191108-N-SR472-002 KADENA AIR BASE, Japan (Nov. 8, 2019) Vice Adm. Bill Merz, commander of U.S. 7th Fleet, meets with Yeoman Specialist 3rd Class Kailin Carter during a visit to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 72. The “World Famous Pelicans” P-8 squadron is based out of Naval Air Station Jacksonville. CTF 72 leads patrol, reconnaissance and surveillance forces in support of U.S. 7th fleet.
Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, U.S. Navy Conduct Bilateral Annual Exercise ‘19
November 10, 2019
EAST CHINA SEA (Oct. 30, 2019) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69) sails in the East China Sea. Milius is underway conducting operations in the Indo-Pacific region while assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force.
U.S. and Bangladesh Navies Conclude Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training 2019
November 7, 2019
Chattogram, Bangladesh (Nov. 7, 2019) U.S. and Bangladesh Navy senior delegates come together for a group photo during the closing ceremony of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Bangladesh 2019. This year marks the 25th iteration of CARAT, a multinational exercise 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.
Seabees deployed with NMCB-5’s Detail Iwakuni build new CMU enclosures on board Marine Corps Air Station
November 7, 2019
191028-N-EO124-0089 IWAKUNI, Japan (Oct. 28, 2019) Equipment Operator 3rd Class David Francis, from Jefferson City, Missouri, and Equipment Operator 3rd Class Zhen Liu, from Oxnard, California, both deployed with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 5’s Detail Iwakuni, pull pavers with pickaxes to clear for excavation. NMCB-5 is deployed across the Indo-Pacific region conducting high-quality construction to support U.S. and partner stations to strengthen partnerships, deter aggression, and enable expeditionary logistics and naval power projection.
Navy Chief of Chaplains visits 7th Fleet
November 7, 2019
YOKOSUKA, Japan (Nov. 07, 2019) Rear Adm. Brent Scott, Navy Chief of Chaplains, talks to Sailors from Japan during a town hall at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka chapel. During his visit, Rear Adm. Scott toured ships moored at Yokosuka, spoke with Sailors and held a town hall to talk about the way forward for the religious ministry community in accordance with the Department of the Navy Strategic Plan for Religious Ministry.
Seabees deployed with NMCB-5's Detail Pohnpei participate in the Federated States of Micronesia Independence Day celebration
November 7, 2019
191104-N-WA745-1024 KOLONIA, Pohnpei (Nov. 4, 2019) Seabees deployed with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NCMB) 5’s Detail Pohnpei and members of the Sokehs Youth Choir pose for a photograph outside the Kolonia Gymnasium during the Federated States of Micronesia Independence Day celebration in Pohnpei Nov. 4. The Seabees are providing humanitarian aid to the local community by finishing a medical facility, Nan U Dispensary, and performing renovations to multiple schools across the island. NMCB-5 is deployed across the Indo-Pacific region conducting high-quality construction to support U.S. and partner nations to strengthen partnerships, deter aggression, and enable expeditionary logistics and naval power projection.
USS Pioneer sailed around Sasebo harbor for a Family and Friends Day cruise
November 4, 2019
191101-N-AD347-0141 SASEBO, Japan (November 01, 2019) Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force sailors from Hirashima-class Mine Countermeasures ship, Hirashima MSC 601 use a simulator program to practice driving a mine neutralization vehicle in order to hone their skills and mine hunting aboard Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9). Pioneer, part of Mine Countermeasures Squadron 7, is operating in the 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response platform for contingency operations.
USNS Richard E. Byrd Conducts Underway Replenishment with Indian Navy
November 4, 2019
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 1, 2019) - Military Sealift Command's Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE 4) steams alongside the Indian Navy's anti-submarine warfare corvette INS Kiltan (P 30) during a replenishment at sea. The U.S. Navy regularly operates with allies and partners, both bilaterally and multilaterally to promote security and stability throughout the Indo-Pacific region.
U.S. and Bangladesh Navies kick off Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training 2019
November 4, 2019
Chattogram, Bangladesh (Nov. 4, 2019) Rear Adm. Joey Tynch, commander, Logistics Group Western Pacific, provides his opening remarks during the opening ceremony for Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Bangladesh 2019. This year marks the 25th iteration of CARAT, a multinational exercise 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.
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