Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet Story Archive
USS Guardian Runs Aground in the Sulu Sea (17 January 2013)
No one was hurt when the mine countermeasures ship USS Guardian (MCM 5) ran aground on Tubbataha Reef at 2:25 a.m. local time, Jan. 17, while transiting the Sulu Sea.
U.S. Navy Continues Operations to Free Grounded USS Guardian (18 January 2013)
While the U.S. Navy continues operations to free the grounded USS Guardian (MCM 5) from Tubbataha Reef, all 79 crew members were temporarily removed today and safely transferred by small boat to the nearby support vessels USNS Bowditch (T-AGS 62) and MSV C-Champion.
Navy Commander Expresses Regret Concerning USS Guardian Grounding (20 January 2013)
The U.S. 7th Fleet Commander on Saturday expressed regret over the grounding of USS Guardian (MCM 5) on Tubbataha Reef in the Sulu Sea.
USS Warrior to Deploy to Japan, Replace USS Guardian (25 February 2013)
The U.S. Navy announced Feb. 26 (Japan Standard Time) that USS Warrior (MCM 10) will deploy to U.S. 7th Fleet Forward Deployed Naval Forces (FDNF) in Sasebo, Japan, to replace USS Guardian (MCM 5).
Final Hull Section of Ex-Guardian Removed From Reef (30 March 2013)
U.S. Navy and contracted salvage personnel embarked onboard the U.S. Navy contracted crane vessel M/V Jascon 25 completed on March 30th the removal of the grounded mine countermeasures ship Ex-Guardian from the Tubbataha Reef.
Navy commands are investing time and energy into innovative training and various awareness campaigns to deter sexual assault and harassment in the U.S. 7th Fleet Area of Responsibility.
CTF 72 To Participate Inaugural Indonesia SEASURVEX (23 June 2013)
Aircrews assigned to Commander Maritime Patrol and
Reconnaissance Force 7th Fleet from Patrol Squadron (VP) 26 will participate in the U.S. Navy and Indonesia Military (TNI) inaugural Sea Surveillance Exercise (SEASURVEX).
7th Fleet Commander Meets with Senior Leaders in Timor-Leste (27 June 2013)
The commander of U.S. 7th Fleet met with key government leaders for defense and health in Timor-Leste during a June 24 visit emphasizing partnership and cooperation in the region.
U.S. Ambassador to Timor-Leste Hosts a Social Gathering for 7th Fleet Sailors and Marines (27 June 2013)
The U.S. ambassador to Timor-Leste invited Sailors and Marines from Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, its flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) and C7F "Far East Edition" band to her residence for a social gathering, June 25.
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