USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) Story Archive
Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group Deploys (21 February 2013)
The Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group (IKECSG), with nearly 4,500 Sailors, deployed from Naval Station Norfolk and Naval Station Mayport, Fla., Feb. 21, to support operations in the U.S. Navy's 5th and 6th Fleets.
USS Hue City Completes First 2013 Deployment Replenishment at Sea (24 February 2013)
Sailors assigned to the guided-missile cruiser USS Hue City (CG 66) completed their first replenishment at sea (RAS) of the ship's 2013 deployment with Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo ship USNS Medgar Evers (T-AKE 13) on Feb. 23.
USS Hue City, FGS Hamburg Arrive in Alicante, Spain (6 March 2013)
The Ticonderoga class guided-missile cruiser USS Hue City (CG 66) and German frigate FGS Hamburg (F220) arrived in Alicante, Spain, March 6.
USS Hue City, FGS Hamburg Depart Alicante (11 March 2013)
Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Hue City (CG 66) and German frigate FGS Hamburg (F220) departed Alicante, Spain, March 10.
Ike Sailors Help Victims of Human Trafficking (11 March 2013)
Sailors assigned to USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike) participated in a community relations (COMREL) trip to Esclavage Tolrance Zro, a non-government organization that combats human trafficking, March 6.
Ike Sailors Volunteer at Rhone American Cemetery (11 March 2013)
Sailors of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike) participated in a community relations (COMREL) event at the Rhone American Cemetery (RAC) March 9.
6th Fleet Commander Visits Ike Strike Group (15 March 2013)
The commander of U.S. 6th Fleet visited Sailors aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), USS Hue City (CG 66) and the German navy frigate FGS Hamburg (F220), while the ships were conducting operations in the 6th Fleet area of responsibility March 12.
Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group Arrives in U.S. 5th Fleet (19 March 2013)
USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) Carrier Strike Group (IKE CSG) arrived in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility (AOR) March 15.
Chaplain Receives Award for Distinguished Service (22 March 2013)
The Military Chaplain Association announced the recipient of its 2013 Distinguished Service Award March 22.
IKE Hosts Family Reunion at Sea (23 March 2013)
Two Sailors assigned to USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) were reunited with family aboard the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) during a cross-deck between the two ships March 23.
USS William P. Lawrence Receives Hundreds of Pillowcases (25 March 2013)
Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110) received more than 250 pillowcases from Heads at Ease, March 21.
Eisenhower, Carrier Air Wing Seven Begin Supporting OEF (25 March 2013)
Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 embarked aboard aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (IKE) flew its first combat sorties of its 2013 deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) March 24.
Stockdale VBSS and Coast Guard AIT Team Up to Fight Piracy (30 March 2013)
Members from U.S. Coast Guard Advanced Interdiction Team 2 embarked with the guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106) to train the ship's visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) team and to conduct maritime law enforcement operations.
Navy Chiefs Celebrating 120 Years (31 March 2013)
The Chiefs Mess of USS Hue City (CG 66) celebrated the 120th birthday of Navy chief petty officers April 1.
USS Higgins Participates in Multi-Force Exercise (1 April 2013)
Guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) participated in a joint air and surface exercise with Destroyer Squadron 50, USS Green Bay (LPD-20), USS Whirlwind (PC-11), USS Sirocco (PC-6), USS Chinook (PC-9) and several United States air assets Mar. 24-25.