09 December 2024 USS Iwo Jima certifies flight deck with Green Team integration USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) and more than 30 Marines from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit recently marked a significant milestone by certifying the ship's flight deck for aviation operations during a critical week at sea, Dec. 2-6. This accomplishment is a key step in preparing for integration...
09 December 2024 JMSDF Fleet Air Force, U.S. Navy’s Task Force 70 sign memorandum to increase bilateral electronic attack capability NAVAL AIR FACILITY ATSUGI – Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) Vice Adm. Koji Kaneshima, Commander, Fleet Air Force (CFAF), and U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Greg Newkirk, Commander, Task Force (CTF) 70, signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to increase bilateral operations between the...
09 December 2024 The legacy engine: FRCE delivers final Harrier engine to fleet MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. – Following the delivery of the depot’s final AV-8B Harrier in September, Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) recently completed its last F402 engine maintenance event, delivering the finished product to the fleet Oct. 28...
06 December 2024 The WSP ARG-24th MEU (SOC) returns home after a 7-month deployment Norfolk, Va. - The Wasp Amphibious Ready Group (WSP ARG), commanded by Amphibious Squadron (CPR) 4, returned to Hampton Roads, Virginia following a seven-month deployment to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations, Dec. 6...
06 December 2024 Task Force 51/5-Led Operation Leads to Seizure of Narcotics At Sea U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS – The U.S. Coast Guard Sentinel-class fast response cutter Glen Harris (WPC 1144) interdicted a large cache of illicit narcotics at sea in international waters, Nov. 25...
06 December 2024 Former USNA Midshipmen Discuss Working as a Team, On and Off the Field This December, in what is undoubtedly one of football’s most widely-known rivalries, the Navy Midshipmen from the United States Naval Academy will be facing the Army Black Knights from the United States Military Academy in the 125th meeting of the two teams...
05 December 2024 SECNAV holds all hands call aboard Boxer with former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger SECNAV Carlos Del Toro holds aan ll-hands call aboard USS Boxer (LHD 4) to recognize Sailors and present former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger with the Department of the Navy’s Distinguished Public Service Award...
05 December 2024 What is the TACC and who is TACRON 22 The USS Wasp (LHD 1) the Tactical Air Control Center is the single point of contact for all airspace planning for the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group. ...
02 December 2024 FRCE marks 150th F-35 induction Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) marked a milestone in its support of the F-35 Lightning II program when the depot recently inducted and completed modifications on its 150th F-35 and returned the aircraft to the Fleet.FRCE is the lead site for depot-level maintenance on the F-35B Lightning II and...
02 December 2024 Truman arrives in Marseille, celebrates Thanksgiving MARSEILLE, France — The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), the Italian Navy Carlo Bergamini-class frigate Carabiniere (F 593), and embarked Carrier Air Wing One (CVW 1), arrived in Marseille, France, on 28 Nov...