Video by Seaman Apprentice Patrick Dionne | Navy Public Affairs Support Element Japan | 07.12.2014
The mine countermeasure ship USS Defender departs Sasebo for the final time for decommissioning
Courtesy Video | AFN Sasebo | 03.26.2013
Sailors are trained in a variety of different skills and jobs throughout their Navy careers, from basic everyday operations to repairing the ship and responding to emergencies. And when an emergency happened onboard USS Defender, Seaman Andrew Frisbie was there to see how Sailors and firefighters at Fleet Activities Sasebo used those skills to take care of the issue....
Video by Seaman Andrew Frisbie | AFN Sasebo | 03.01.2013
Sailors re-enlist regularly throughout their careers. Every once in a while though, they get an opportunity to do so in a unique way. Seaman Andrew Frisbie attended one re-enlistment that was a first for some Sailors in Sasebo....
Courtesy Video | Defense Media Activity - Navy Production | 02.13.2013
Sailors re-enlist regularly throughout their careers. Every once in a while though, they get an opportunity to do so in a unique way. Seaman Andrew Frisbie attended one re-enlistment that was a first for some Sailors in Sasebo. Soundbites include Petty Officer 1st Class Michael Lovett - Sailor, USS Defender, Chief Petty Officer Jerry Fababier - Sailor, USS Denver and Yoshohiko Kawasaki -......
Courtesy Video | Defense Media Activity - Navy Production | 01.03.2013
Mission readiness is not just important for Sailors, but it’s important for the personnel on base to be ready to pitch in when emergencies arise. Seaman Andrew Frisbie followed firefighters and Sailors at Fleet Activities Sasebo as they ran drills onboard USS Defender and tells us how this helps them to understand their roles in the mission. Soundbites include Petty Officer 3rd Class Kyle......
Video by Seaman Apprentice Gregory House | AFN Sasebo | 11.08.2011
The Navy's Morale, Welfare, and Recreation programs are crucial to the Navy so Sailors are able to relax and decompress. These programs are especially important underway. Seaman Greg House is aboard USS Defender to see how the crew lets loose while they aren't on watch....
Courtesy Video | Defense Media Activity - Proper | 11.01.2011
This edition features a story about how while stopped in Singapore, most of the Defenders Sailors noticed a new group of Sea-Farers around the base. The Royal Australian Navy also made port in Singapore. Tours were arranged for the Aussies on USS Defender to get a basic idea of what a U.S. Minesweeper is like. Produced by Seaman Greg House....
Video by Seaman Apprentice Gregory House | AFN Sasebo | 10.17.2011
While on deployment, Sailors get the opportunity to travel to many new and exciting places. Seaman Greg House tells us how Sailors aboard USS Defender are getting to experience other cultures while at sea. Produced by Seaman Apprentice Gregory House....
