FS Tonnerre Returns to Toulon for Christmas
On Thursday, December 15, 2022, the amphibious helicopter carrier (PHA) Tonnerre reached its base port of Toulon, after a mission of 70 days, including 57 spent in the Gulf of…
Harry Hamlet’s Rescue of First World War Convoy
By Riley S. Brown USCGR & Author of The Story of the Coast Guard “When it seemed that all chance of being saved was gone and that a number of…
Germany Observes SEACAT 2022: Multinational Exercise in Singapore
At the invitation of the United States Navy, Germany participated in the 21st Multinational Southeast Asia Cooperation and Training (SEACAT) series of exercises. The exercise took place from August 15…
USS James E Williams to Become SNMG2 Flagship
USS James E. Williams (DDG 95) departed on deployment, December 2, 2022. During the deployment, James E. Williams will serve as the flagship for Standing NATO Maritime Group Two (SNMG2)…
Exercise OXIDE 2022 Underway
The day has finally arrived after months of planning and deliberations. The South African National Defence Force welcomed the French Forces to Simon’s Town on 17 November 2022 marking the…
HMS Diamond Assists Yacht in Trouble
HMS Diamond rescued four people from a yacht that was taking on water and at risk of sinking. Last night, the Portsmouth-based Type 45 destroyer answered a Mayday call in…
USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) celebrates Armistice Day in Toulon
USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) arrived in Toulon, France for a scheduled port visit, Nov. 10, 2022. Vice Adm. Thomas Ishee, commander, U.S. Sixth Fleet, and the ship’s crew visited Toulon’s…
4th Edition of Exercise SEABORDE Off Toulon
From October 17 to 21 in Toulon, the naval and air units participating in the 14th edition of the SEABORDER exercise co-organized by Algeria and France, jointly carried out operations…
Franco-Senegalese Amphibious Exercise XARITOO 2022
The bilateral exercise XARITOO 2022, “friendship” in Wolof, took place from October 19 to 21, 2022 in Senegal. On Ngazobil beach, a large-scale Franco-Senegalese maneuver involved substantial human and material…
Joint Statement by France, Belgium & Netherlands on MCM Vessels
On the occasion of the Euronaval exhibition, France, Belgium and the Netherlands have agreed on a cooperation aimed at promoting synergies and mutual benefits with regard to national mine warfare…