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Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light 42 Detachment One Supports Maritime Security Operations aboard Vella Gulf
Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light 42 Detachment One conducts a variety of missions that support Maritime Security Operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations while embarked aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf.
(12/2/08)
Super Tanker Attacked in Arabian Sea
The very large crude tanker Sirius Star was attacked more than 450 nautical miles southeast of Mombasa, Kenya. The ship is flagged in Liberia, owned by the Saudi Arabian based Saudi Aramco, and operated by Vela International. The crew of 25 includes citizens of Croatia, Great Britain, The Philippines, Poland and Saudi Arabia.
(11/17/08)
Surface Navy Association Visits USS San Antonio
Members of the Surface Navy Association Persian Gulf Chapter, Combined Maritime Forces and Adm. Bill Gortney, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, visited USS San Antonio, Nov. 12, highlighting the Navy's newest amphibious ship class.
(11/12/08)
Iraq and Kuwait Navies Sign Protocol
Vice Adm. Bill Gortney, Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, traveled to Kuwait’s naval base to witness top leaders from the Iraqi and Kuwaiti navies sign an interoperability protocol, Nov. 11.
(11/11/08)
Bahrain Surface Navy Association Members Visit USS Dextrous
Members of the Surface Navy Association Persian Gulf Chapter visited USS Dextrous , Oct. 27, 2008, highlighting the Navy's ability to hunt and sweep mines, a core element of the Navy’s Mine Warfare program.
(11/10/08)
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USS Iwo Jima Helos Assist With Departures From Lebanon
USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7)-based helicopters assigned to the Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 365 joined in the ongoing departure assistance efforts for American citizens in Lebanon, July 21. For more information click here. Produced by Petty Officer 2nd Class Bobby Northnagle.
Bahrain-Based U.S. Marines Provide Security for Departing Americans
BEIRUT, Lebanon - A group of U.S. Marines from Interim Marine Corps Security Force (IMCSF) Bahrain arrived here July 20 to provide security for the commercial vessel Orient Queen as it assists with the voluntary departures of U.S. citizens. For more information click here. Produced by Petty Officer 2nd Class Bobby Northnagle.
Iwo Jima ESG Arrives to Assist With Departure of American Citizens From Leb
More U.S. Sailors and Marines from the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group and The 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit arrived on station off the coast of Lebanon today to assist in the authorized departure of American citizens. For more information click here.Produced by Petty Officer 1st Class Abraham Essenmacher.
NSA Environmental Department Tests Oil Spill Recovery Concept
The Naval Support Activity Bahrain environmental department tested an oil spill recovery concept at the Mina Salman Pier on June 26. The excercise fulfills international environmental standards and complies with naval operational requirements. For more on this story click here. Produced by Petty Officer Bobby Northnagle.
USS Peleliu Strike Group Concludes Operations in 5th Fleet
Six ships and nearly 5,000 Sailors and Marines assigned to the USS Peleliu Expeditionary Strike Group have concluded operations in the U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet area of operations, July 9. See related story and photo here. Produced by Petty Officer Abraham Essenmacher.
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