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USS Antietam Holds Change of Command Ceremony in Guam
May 31, 2019
(May 30, 2019) SANTA RITA, Guam - Capt. Todd Gorman salute the side boys during the USS Antietam change of command ceremony at the big screen theater at U.S. Naval Base Guam. Capt. Todd Gorman relieved Capt. George A. Kessler as the ship's Commanding Officer of the Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser. Antietam is forward deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operation in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
A Quarter-Century of Naval Partnership: US, Thailand Kicks off 25th CARAT Exercise
May 31, 2019
190529-N-XK398-1055 SATTAHIP NAVAL BASE, Thailand (May 29, 2019) Capt. Matthew Jerbi, commodore, of Destroyer Squadron 7, left, and Royal Thai Navy Rear Adm. Paisarn Meesri, commander of Frigate Squadron 2, speak to media after the opening ceremony of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2019. This year marks the 25th iteration of CARAT, a multinational exercise series 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 2nd Class Joshua Mort
American, Japanese Navies Sail Together in Philippine Sea
May 31, 2019
190529-N-CL550-0410 PHILIPPINE SEA (May 29, 2019) — Seaman Angelo Williams stands watch aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) while it steams in formation with Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) destroyer JS Ariake (DD 109), right, and JMSDF destroyer JS Asahi. Curtis Wilbur is forward-deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
USS Stethem Holds Change of Command Ceremony
May 30, 2019
YOKOSUKA, Japan (May 24, 2019) Cmdr. Jeff Benson delivers remarks at his change of command ceremony onboard the Arleigh-Burke guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63). Cmdr. Benson is being relieved by Cmdr. John Rummel as commanding officer of Stethem. Stethem is forward-deployed to the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility in support of security and stability in the region.
7th Fleet Flagship Strengthens Partnerships Throughout Indo-Pacific
May 29, 2019
YOKOSUKA, Japan (May 29, 2019) – Families of Sailors assigned to Commander U.S. 7th Fleet and 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) wait to greet their returning loved ones as the ship returns to its homeport, Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka. Blue Ridge is the oldest operational ship in the Navy and, as 7th Fleet command ship, actively works to foster relationships with allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific Region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Aron Montano)
Pacific Partnership 2019 Mission Concludes
May 28, 2019
CHON BURI, Thailand (May 23, 2019) – U.S. Navy Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Jazmine Gray dances with Wutthi Wittaya school students during a host nation outreach engagement as part of Pacific Partnership 2019. Pacific Partnership, now in its 14th iteration, is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. Each year the mission team works collectively with host and partner nations to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increase security and stability in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships in the Indo-Pacific.
Operation Tui Moana Concludes in Fiji
May 27, 2019
Nadi, FIJI (May 22, 2019) Naval Aircrewman (Operator) Richard JohnsonLee assigned to the “Fighting Tigers” of Patrol Squadron (VP) 8, gives a passenger brief to members of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces and Royal Australian Navy. VP-8 is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet (C7F) area of operations conducting maritime patrol and reconnaissance operations in support of Commander, Task Force 72, C7F, and U.S. Indo-Pacific Command objectives throughout the Indo-Pacific region.
Pacific Partnership 2019 Completes Final Mission Stop in Thailand
May 25, 2019
190525-N-AZ808-2094 SATTAHIP, Thailand (May 25, 2019) – Distinguished guests pose for a group photo following the Pacific Partnership 2019 (PP19) closing ceremony for Thailand. Thailand is the final mission stop for PP19. Pacific Partnership, now in its 14th iteration, is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. Each year the mission team works collectively with host and partner nations to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increase security and stability in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships in the Indo-Pacific.
Pacific Partnership 2019 Conducts Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Ban Mabfugthong School
May 25, 2019
CHON BURI PROVINCE, Thailand (May 25, 2019) Pacific Partnership 2019 leaders, U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to Amphibious Construction Battalion (ACB) 1, members of the Royal Thai Armed Forces and children who attend the Ban Mabfugthong School pose for a photo during the ribbon cutting ceremony that marks the completion of the new restroom facility at the school during Pacific Partnership 2019. The scope of the project included construction of a four-stall restroom, which will provide additional facilities for students to use during school and for local community gatherings held at the facility. Pacific Partnership, now in its 14th iteration, is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. Each year, the mission team works collectively with host and partner nations to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increase stability and security in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships across the Indo-Pacific.
Joint Region Marianas Hosts Annual Programmatic Agreement Workshop
May 24, 2019
HAGATNA, Guam (May 23, 2019) -- Naval Facilities Engineering Command Marianas Commanding Officer Capt. Dan Turner delivers opening remarks during the seventh annual Programmatic Agreement Workshop at the Sen. Antonio M. Palomo Guam Museum and Education Facility in Hagatna May 23. During the two-day workshop participating parties focused on best ways to preserve, protect and learn from Guam's cultural resources, and toured historic sites on U.S. Naval Base Guam and Andersen Air Force Base.
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