05 February 2021 7th Fleet Destroyer Conducts Freedom of Navigation Operation in South China Sea PARACEL ISLANDS, SOUTH CHINA SEA -- On Feb. 5 (local time) USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) asserted navigational rights and freedoms in the vicinity of the Paracel Islands, consistent with international law. This freedom of navigation operation (“FONOP”) upheld the rights, freedoms and lawful uses of...
05 February 2021 U.S. and Indian Armies Participate in Exercise Yudh Abhyas U.S. Embassy & Consulates in India -- Soldiers from the U.S. and Indian Armies will participate in exercise Yudh Abhyas 20 from February 8-21, 2021, at Mahajan Field Firing Range (MFFR) in Rajasthan.This U.S. Army Pacific-sponsored exercise involves approximately 250 U.S. and 250 Indian army...
05 February 2021 U.S. B-1B Lancer Debuts at Aero India 2021 YELAHANKA AIR FORCE STATION, BENGALURU, INDIA -- The government-sponsored Aero India 2021, Asia's largest trade show opened its doors at Yelahanka Air Force Station in Bengaluru Feb. 3, ushering in foreign delegates and representatives from more than 60 countries and 500 defense industry...
05 February 2021 USS Ronald Reagan Begins Second Round of COVID-19 Vaccinations WASHINGTON -- Sailors assigned to the U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), began receiving the second shot of the COVID-19 vaccination Feb. 2, on Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY).The second round of shots follows Ronald Reagan’s initial...
04 February 2021 7th Fleet Destroyer Transits Taiwan Strait Taiwan Strait - The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) conducted a routine Taiwan Strait transit Feb. 4 (local time) in accordance with international law. The ship's transit through the Taiwan Strait demonstrates the U.S. commitment to a free and open...