Tag: US 7th Fleet

U.S. Coast Guard National Security Cutter Visits Fiji

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June 28, 2019 – U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton (WMSL 752) moored Thursday in Lautoka, marking the cutter’s first international port call in U.S. 7th Fleet. Stratton, a 418-foot National Security Cutter, departed its homeport of Alameda, California, June 5 to forward-deploy to the Western Pacific. Operating under the tactical control of commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, the cutter and crew are engaging in professional exchanges and capacity building exercises with partner nations and patrolling and conducting operations as directed. While underway, Stratton’s crew exercised the recently signed Fiji-U.S. bilateral shiprider…

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USNS Amelia Earhart Donates Supplies, Builds Friendships in Philippines

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June 19, 2019 – Members of Military Sealift Command’s (MSC) dry cargo ship USNS Amelia Earhart (T-AKE 6) and Military Sealift Command Far East visited three locations in Olongapo City, Philippines, to participate in community outreach events during a routine port visit at Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority, June 14. The team visited the Subic Bay Children’s Home, Social Development Center, and the Foundation for Differently-Abled Persons to deliver donations from the crew of Amelia Earhart that included clothes, snacks, school supplies and more than 660 lbs. of rice. “It’s encouraging…

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Community Leaders Embark Blue Ridge as 7th Fleet Flagship Returns to Guam

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May 19, 2019 – A group of civic and government leaders embarked and toured USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), as the 7th Fleet flagship made a port call to Naval Base Guam May 20. Blue Ridge Sailors provided an overview tour of the ship to the 16 guests, giving them an idea of life and operations aboard the ship. “Personally, I feel as though this is a great experience, both for the guests who embarked and for us as a crew,” said Blue Ridge Commanding Officer Capt. Eric Anduze. “We…

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Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group Conducts PASSEX with Indian Navy

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The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group conducted a bilateral formation sail with the Indian Navy, March 25, upon their return to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations (AOO) as part of its regularly scheduled deployment. The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), along with the guided-missile destroyers USS Halsey (DDG 97) and USS Preble (DDG 88), conducted the formation sail with the Indian frigate INS Tarkash (F50). “It was a fantastic day at sea to work alongside the Indian Navy at the start of our 7th Fleet operations,”…

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USNS Mercy arrives in 7th Fleet for Pacific Partnership

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Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) arrived in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of Pacific Partnership 2018 (PP18), March 10.  PP18 is scheduled to have more than 800 U.S. military personnel stationed worldwide, working side-by-side with host nation counterparts to be better prepared for potential humanitarian aid and disaster response situations.  The Mercy and an expeditionary fast transport ship will serve as the mission platforms led by Commander, Destroyer Squadron 31 (DESRON 31). The 2018 mission spans from February 23 through June 2018.…

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USS Sterett Crosses into 7th Fleet

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USS Sterett (DDG 104) entered the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations on March 3. While in the 7th Fleet area of operations, Sterett will conduct exercises and training to enhance alliances and promote peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. The destroyer and embarked MH-60R detachment Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 49 departed from San Diego in early February. “It is critical for us to be able to support our allies and partners in the 7th Fleet area of operations,” said Cmdr. Claudine Caluori, Sterett’s commanding officer. “Sterett and her…

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U.S. Navy’s Oldest Operational Ship Completes Dry Dock Maintenance

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U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) undocked and moored pierside at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka after completing a scheduled extended dry-dock selected restricted availability (EDSRA) maintenance period on Jan. 21. During the 19-month EDSRA, the ship underwent major structural modifications and upgrades across a multitude of systems, extending her life by approximately 20-plus years. “Completing this dry dock period is a huge deal,” said Capt. Brett E. Crozier, Blue Ridge commanding officer. “It is an important part of a greater legacy for both the Blue Ridge and…

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USS Wasp Joins 7th Fleet

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USS Wasp (LHD 1) entered U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations Jan. 6 after completing nearly two months of disaster relief efforts in the Caribbean Sea. Wasp departed Norfolk Aug. 30 to replace USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) in Sasebo, Japan, as the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship in region. While still in the initial phase of its transit, the ship diverted to the Caribbean on Sept. 4 to assist the U.S. Virgin Islands and Dominica in the wake of Hurricane Irma and then provided assistance to Puerto Rico following Hurricane…

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USS Hopper Arrives in 7th Fleet

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USS Hopper (DDG 70) entered the 7th Fleet area of operations, Jan. 4. Hopper will conduct evolutions involving theater security cooperation, building partner capacity, and performing routine operations within the area. Hopper is a multi-mission ship with anti-air warfare, anti-submarine warfare and anti-surface warfare surface combatants capabilities; designed to operate independently or with a surface action group or strike group. Homeported in Pearl Harbor, Hopper is currently underway in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region on an independent deployment. The U.S. Navy maintains a presence in the 7th fleet area of operations to…

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Organization to oversee readiness in the Western Pacific established

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U.S. Pacific Fleet (CPF) Commander Adm. Scott Swift established the CPF Detachment (Det) Naval Surface Group Western Pacific (NSGWP) Oct. 31. Forward deployed in Japan, this interim detachment will oversee the training and certification of forward deployed surface ships with the authority to determine if a ship is ready for operations. U.S. 7th Fleet (C7F) will assign ships that are among forward deployed naval forces-Japan (FDNF-J) to CPF Det NSGWP during maintenance availabilities and follow-on training, and CPF Det NSGWP will support C7F by making those ships ready for operational…

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Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group Enters 7th Fleet AOR

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USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) and the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group (TRCSG) entered the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations (AOO) Oct. 23, to conduct maritime security operations, theater security cooperation and port visits as part of the U.S. Navy’s ongoing presence in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. Theodore Roosevelt, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 9, is joined by the guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) and the guided-missile destroyers USS Halsey (DDG 97), USS Preble (DDG 88) and USS Sampson (DDG 102). “Entering 7th Fleet is an…

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Nimitz Carrier Strike Group Returns to 7th Fleet

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USS Nimitz (CVN 68) with embarked Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 11 and Carrier Air Wing 11 (CVW 11), and Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 9 arrived in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations (AOO), Oct. 25, after concluding operations in U.S. 5th Fleet. While in 7th Fleet, the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group (NIMSG) is scheduled for a port visit and will be ready to support operations throughout the AOO before transiting back to their respective homeports. “The impressive dedication and resolute commitment to professionalism by the Nimitz crew while supporting day…

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