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USS Chosin Departs for San Diego after 25 Years in Hawaii
March 25, 2016 — The U.S. Navy announced March 22 that USS Chosin (CG 65) will change its homeport from Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, to San Diego to begin the cruiser modernization program in San Diego. The move supports the Navy’s plan to modernize select cruisers to extend their service lives to 40 years, as well as upgrade shipboard combat systems to address current and future warfighting requirements. In this blog, Rear Adm. John Fuller, commander, Navy Region Hawaii and Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific, reflects on Chosin’s service after 25 years in Hawaii... MORE

PEARL HARBOR (Nov. 22, 2013) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Chosin (CG 65) arrives at homeport at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam following a deployment to the western Pacific region. The ship and its crew of nearly 340 Sailors conducted integrated operations with allies and partners during the ship’s six-month deployment including the International Fleet Review held in Sydney, Australia. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Diana Quinlan/Released)

U.S. Navy, Republic of Korea Navy Reaffirm Strategic Alliance During Foal Eagle 16
March 25, 2016 — WATERS SURROUNDING THE KOREAN PENINSULA (NNS) -- U.S. Navy and Republic of Korea Navy ships commenced the maritime portion of exercise Foal Eagle 16, March 22.Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile... MORE

The guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay and five Republic of Korea navy ships steam together as part of exercise Foal Eagle 2016 in the Waters Surrounding the Korean Peninsula, March 20, 2016. Foal Eagle is an annual, bilateral training exercise designed to enhance the readiness of U.S. ROK forces, and their ability to work together during a crisis. Providing a ready force supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific, Mobile Bay is operating as part of the John C. Stennis Strike Group and Great Green Fleet on a regularly scheduled 7th Fleet deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ryan J. Batchelder

USS Blue Ridge to Visit Colombo, Sri Lanka March 26-31, 2016
March 25, 2016 — The U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) will arrive in Colombo for a port call March 26, the first visit by a U.S. Navy ship since October 2011. The visit builds upon last month’s Partnership Dialogue in Washington D.C., where both nations pledged to strengthen maritime security cooperation efforts in the Indian Ocean Region in order to counter piracy, provide humanitarian assistance, and ensure free and safe navigation in the region’s vital shipping lanes... MORE

160324-N-TV402-080 BAY OF BENGAL (March 24, 2016) - The U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) steams along the Bay of Bengal. Blue Ridge is currently on patrol ensuring the safety and security of the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Timothy Hale RELEASED)

What’s Next for USS Conestoga?
March 25, 2016 — (March 23, 2016) (left to right) Dr. James P. Delgado, director of Maritime History for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Office of National Marine Sanctuaries, Dr. Robert V... MORE

160323-N-FJ200-130 WASHINGTON (March 23, 2016) Seaman Michael Santiago from the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard rings a bell 56 times to honor the 56 crewmembers of USS Conestoga (AT 54) lost at sea during a ceremony at the U.S. Navy Memorial. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Clifford L. H. Davis/Released)

Cope Tiger 2016 Comes to a Close
March 23, 2016 — KORAT ROYAL THAI AIR FORCE BASE, Thailand -- Months of planning and two weeks of flying and working side-by-side, came to an end for the participants of the 22nd iteration of Exercise Cope Tiger 16,... MORE

Military members from the Republic of Singapore Air Force, Royal Thai Air Force and U.S. Air Force mark the conclusion of Exercise Cope Tiger 16 on Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, March 18, 2016. The multilateral exercise involved over 1,200 personnel from three countries and a combined total of 87 aircraft that completed 1,003 sorts over two weeks. In addition, trilateral civic assistance programs conducted during Cope Tiger 16 helped to promote good relationships between the three countries’ forces and Thai communities near Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base. I Cope Tiger, which is in its 22nd year, is an annual multilateral aerial exercise supporting regional peace and security by improving readiness and multinational interoperability between the Republic of Singapore Air Force, Royal Thai Air Force, and U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech Sgt. Aaron Oelrich/Released)

NOAA Solves Disappearance Mystery of USS Conestoga
March 23, 2016 — Ninety-five years ago, the World War I era Navy tug vanished with 56 crewmembers aboard.Today, NOAA and the U.S. Navy announced the discovery of the USS Conestoga (AT 54) in the Greater Farallones... MORE

Women Have Contributed Greatly to the U.S. Armed Forces
March 23, 2016 — U.S. ArmyArmy Gen. Ann E. Dunwoody salutes the flag during her retirement ceremony on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va.We are reminded every day that our nation’s freedom and justice is fought for... MORE

Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet Inspires Innovation, Diversity on San Diego Waterfront
March 23, 2016 — SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- Vice Adm. Nora Tyson, commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet, was the guest speaker for a female officer mentorship session at Naval Base San Diego, March 22. As the first female commander of... MORE

Patrol Squadron Four Begins 'Aloha' Deployment
March 22, 2016 — MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII (NNS) -- P-3C Orion planes from Patrol Squadron (VP) Four, departed Kaneohe from Marine Corps Base Hawaii for the last time, March 18. The Skinny Dragons of VP-4 began a... MORE

150609-N-MV308-001 KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (June 9, 2015) Sailors assigned to the Skinny Dragons of Patrol Squadron (VP) 4 perform a man-on-the-stand coordinated check on a P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft. Coordinated checks are done on a routine basis to ensure proper functioning of the aircraft and continued mission readiness and performance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Amber Porter/Released)

Great Green Fleet Joins Exercise Foal Eagle
March 22, 2016 — WATERS OFF THE KOREAN PENINSULA - The John C. Stennis Strike Group (JCSSG) departed ports in the Republic of Korea (ROK) to participate in exercise Foal Eagle with the ROK Armed Forces, March 18.Foal... MORE

160318-N-MJ645-112 BUSAN, Republic of Korea (March 18, 2016) Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) man the rails as the ship departs Busan following a port visit. Providing a ready force supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific, Chung-Hoon is operating as part of the John C. Stennis Strike Group and Great Green Fleet on a regularly scheduled 7th Fleet deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Marcus L. Stanley/Released)

U.S. 7th Fleet, Indo-Asia-Pacific Navies Increase Multilateral Cooperation
March 22, 2016 — CHANGI, Singapore (NNS) -- Maritime leaders from U.S. 7th Fleet, Republic of Singapore Navy, Royal Malaysian Navy, Philippine Navy and Indonesian Navy met for a professional exchange of ideas to... MORE

160318-N-IE405-051 CHANGI NAVAL BASE, Singapore (March 18, 2016) U.S. 7th Fleet conducts staff talks with Republic of Singapore Navy personnel on board U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). Blue Ridge is currently on patrol in the Indo-Asia Pacific area of operation after completing a 6-month selected restricted availability maintenance period. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Indra Bosko/Released)

SECDEF Praises Choice to Lead U.S. Forces in Korea
March 22, 2016 — WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Ash Carter offered his congratulations to Army Gen. Vincent K. Brooks following the announcement today that President Barack Obama intends to nominate Brooks to be... MORE

Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., right, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, speaks with U.S. Army Gen. Vincent K. Brooks, commander of U.S. Army Pacific, during a U.S. Pacific Command roundtable discussion at Pacom’s headquarters at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Feb. 9, 2016. DoD photo by Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Dominique A. Pineiro

Women's History Month: Interview with U.S. Navy Captain Stacy Pedrozo
March 22, 2016 — "From the Revolutionary War to current conflicts, women have played a crucial role in the security of our nation and the success of the U.S. Navy. Join us as we celebrate Women's History Month by... MORE

Women's History Month: Interview with Rear Admiral Kathleen Creighton
March 22, 2016 — "From the Revolutionary War to current conflicts, women have played a crucial role in the security of our nation and the success of the U.S. Navy. Join us as we celebrate Women's History Month by... MORE

Twin Dragons: 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit Storms Beaches, Ranges During Ssang Yong 16
March 21, 2016 — POHANG, South Korea -- “Attention landing force, standby for call aways,” comes over the 1MC. Upon hearing the call, Marines and sailors begin hastily throwing packs on their backs and grabbing their... MORE

A U.S. Marine Corps AAV-P7/A1 Amphibious Assault Vehicle assigned to Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, reaches the shoreline during a combined amphibious assault on Dogu Beach, South Korea, conducted as part of Ssang Yong 16, March 12, 2016. Ssang Yong is a biennial combined amphibious exercise conducted by U.S. forces with the Republic of Korea Navy and Marine Corps, Australian Army and Royal New Zealand Army Forces in order to strengthen interoperability and working relationships across a wide range of military operations. The Marines and Sailors of the 31st MEU are in Korea as part of their spring deployment to the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Ismael Pena/Released)

USS Boxer Arrives in Hong Kong
March 21, 2016 — HONG KONG (NNS) -- Amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) arrived in Hong Kong, March 21, for a scheduled port visit.The visit comes at the conclusion of Exercise Ssang Yong 16, and marks the first... MORE

U.S. Marine MV-22 prepares to land on the USS Boxer after conducting flight operations in preparation for exercise Ssang Yong, Republic of Korea, March 9, 2016. Ssang Yong is a biannual combined amphibious exercise conducted by forward-deployed U.S. forces with the Republic of Korea Navy and Marine Corps, Australian Army and Royal New Zealand Army Forces in order to strengthen our interoperability and working relationships across a wide range of military operations – from disaster relief to complex expeditionary operations.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Hector de Jesus/RELEASED)

Airmen, Cargo Ready for Operation Beverly Sunrise
March 21, 2016 — MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Members of the 35th Fighter Wing’s supporting agencies conducted mock personnel and cargo deployment functions during Phase I of Beverly Sunrise 16-03, an operational... MORE

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron lift cargo at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 16, 2016. As Misawa’s units prepared for mock deployment, aircraft maintenance equipment and personal gear were loaded onto pallets ready for transport. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordyn Fetter)

The Fewer, the Proud: Female Marines
March 21, 2016 — CAMP FOSTER, Japan -- The month of March is designated as Women’s History Month where women are recognized for their accomplishments and progression in society nation-wide.According to Department of... MORE

The month of March is designated as Women’s History Month where women are recognized for their accomplishments and progression in society. Out of the approximately 183,000 active duty Marines, only about 14,100 are women making up only about 7.7% of the Marine Corps, according to Department of Defense statistics. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo-Illustration by Cpl. Brittany A. James/Released)

Underwater Construction Team 2 Wraps Up Foal Eagle 2016
March 21, 2016 — JINHAE, South Korea -- U.S. Navy Seabees with Underwater Construction Team (UCT) 2 concluded their participation in exercise Foal Eagle 2016 on March 18 in Jinhae, Republic of Korea with an... MORE

Navy Lt. Christopher Ferguson uses an exothermic torch to cut a steel plate in a training pool at a South Korean engineering school in Jinhae, South Korea, March 17, 2016, during Exercise Foal Eagle 2016. Ferguson is a dive medical officer. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Charles E. White

Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit Wrap Up Exercise Ssang Yong 16
March 21, 2016 — EAST SEA (NNS) -- The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit team wrapped up their participation in Exercise Ssang Yong 16 off the coast of the Republic of Korea, March... MORE

160316-N-TH560-384 EAST SEA (March 16, 2016) Forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) conducts fueling operations with guided-missile cruiser USS Shiloh (CG 67). Bonhomme Richard is the flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group and is participating in Exercise Ssang Yong 2016. SY16 is a biennial combined amphibious exercise conducted by forward-deployed forces with the Republic of Korea Navy and Marine Corps, Australian Army and Royal New Zealand Army Forces in order to strengthen interoperability and working relationships across a wide range of military operations from disaster relief to complex expeditionary operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jeanette Mullinax/Released)