Operation Aspides: Air Defense in the Red Sea
Houthi rockets threaten the Red Sea. The technology and tactics of the frigate “Hessen” and its crew are specialized precisely for this danger. Warships from several nations repel most Houthi…
USCGC Alert Returns to Astoria for the Last Time
The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Alert (WMEC 630) and its crew returned to their homeport, Monday, after a 59-day counter-narcotics patrol in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. This patrol is scheduled…
Naval Parade Marks Opening of the 2024 Hydrographic Year
It even looked like a movie scene, but it was the power of the “white ships” of the Brazilian Navy (MB) parading through Guanabara Bay, near Niterói (RJ). The symbolic…
USS John L Canley Commissioned
Expeditionary Sea Base (ESB) USS John L. Canley (ESB 6) commissioned at Naval Air Station North Island in Coronado, California, Feb. 17. The first of its name, ESB 6 honors…
Joan of Arc Mission 2024
This ceremony, presided over by Vice-Admiral Éric Janicot, Director of Naval Personnel, was marked by the presentation of the halberd by Vice-Admiral Laurent Hemmer, Admiral Commanding the Naval Academy, to…
USS America Arrives in Osaka
The forward-deployed amphibious assault carrier, USS America (LHA 6) with embarked Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) arrived in Osaka, Japan, Feb. 27. The purpose of the…
MSC75 Blast from the Past – USNS Card (T-AKV 40)
This year marks the 75th Anniversary of Military Sealift Command. In our MSC75 Blast from the Past series, we honor MSC’s significant impact on the maritime environment and 75 years…
USS Russell Completes First Deployment Milestone
he “Red Dragons” of the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59) arrived at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam on February 15. The port call marks the completion of the first…
USCGC Polar Star completes Operation Deep Freeze 2024
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star (WAGB 10) and crew departed McMurdo Station, Antarctica, Feb. 12, after operating for 51 days below the Antarctic Circle in support of Operation Deep…
BRP Davao Del Sur Welcomed in Davao City for Flood Relief
The AFP Western Command announces the safe arrival of Philippine Navy landing dock BRP Davao Del Sur (LD602) in Davao City on the morning of February 18 which was welcomed…