By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Michael Wright, USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) Public Affairs
GAETA, Italy (NNS) -- The U.S. 6th Fleet command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) returned to its forward-deployed port of Gaeta, Italy, after completing a brief underway period, March 3, 2016.
The underway included unit-level training, a port visit to Limassol, Cyprus, and hosting the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet (CNE-CNA/C6F) staff for a command post exercise.
"Returning back to Gaeta is always a good feeling. The hard work and dedication from the crew of USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) has been exemplary, culminating in the successful execution of Juniper Cobra 2016" said Lt j.g. Jon Davis, USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) Admin officer
This is the first extended operational period for the flagship since completing its shipyard availability period last September.
As part of the command post exercise Juniper Cobra 2016, Mount Whitney provided communications systems support to allow the staff to execute a robust set of command and control networks.
During the visit to Cyprus, Sailors hosted ship tours, participated in two community relations (COMREL) projects, and held a reception aboard the ship.
Mount Whitney also participated in a joint search and rescue exercise, which tested coordination procedures with the Cypriot Coast Guard to locate and track missing persons at sea.
Mount Whitney, forward-deployed to Gaeta, Italy, operates with a combined crew of U.S. Navy Sailors and Military Sealift Command civil service mariners. The civil service mariners perform navigation, deck, engineering and supply service operations, while military personnel support communications, weapons systems and security. It is one of only two seaborne Joint Command Platforms in the U.S. Navy, both of which are forward deployed.
U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied, joint, and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa.
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Saturday, March 14, 2009
USS Toledo Returns to Groton After More Than Two Years
By Lt. Patrick Evans, Submarine Group 2 Public Affairs Officer
GROTON, Conn. (NNS) -- Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Toledo (SSN 769) returned to Submarine Base New London March 13 following maintenance and modernization upgrades.
Toledo returned to its homeport in Groton after a 27-month depot modernization period (DMP) at Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding in Newport News, Va. Upgrades were completed on Toledo's fire control, weapons, sonar, navigation, and propulsion plant systems during the DMP, which was the first conducted on a submarine at Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding.
Toledo Commanding Officer Cmdr. Douglas Reckamp assumed command March 5 in a ceremony held in Norfolk.
Next month, Toledo will participate in the 2009 Fleet Week Port Everglades to be held in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., April 27 through May 1.
Fleet Week Port Everglades is sponsored by Broward Navy Days, Inc., which first began hosting Fleet Week celebrations in 1990. The all-volunteer organization conducts several awards ceremonies during the week to recognize outstanding Sailors from each ship that participates in Fleet Week, as well as arranging several "all hands" gatherings throughout the Fort Lauderdale area during the week.
GROTON, Conn. (NNS) -- Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Toledo (SSN 769) returned to Submarine Base New London March 13 following maintenance and modernization upgrades.
Toledo returned to its homeport in Groton after a 27-month depot modernization period (DMP) at Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding in Newport News, Va. Upgrades were completed on Toledo's fire control, weapons, sonar, navigation, and propulsion plant systems during the DMP, which was the first conducted on a submarine at Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding.
Toledo Commanding Officer Cmdr. Douglas Reckamp assumed command March 5 in a ceremony held in Norfolk.
Next month, Toledo will participate in the 2009 Fleet Week Port Everglades to be held in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., April 27 through May 1.
Fleet Week Port Everglades is sponsored by Broward Navy Days, Inc., which first began hosting Fleet Week celebrations in 1990. The all-volunteer organization conducts several awards ceremonies during the week to recognize outstanding Sailors from each ship that participates in Fleet Week, as well as arranging several "all hands" gatherings throughout the Fort Lauderdale area during the week.
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
USS Theodore Roosevelt Returns from Successful Underway
By Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Dominique Watts, USS Theodore Roosevelt Public Affairs
An Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) directs an EA-6B Prowler, assigned to the "Scorpions" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 132, to a catapult for launch aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Roosevelt is conducting carrier qualifications off the Virginia coast. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan Snyder)
NORFOLK (NNS) -- As USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) (TR) returned to Naval Station Norfolk, TR Sailors looked back on a successful underway period. TR underwent carrier qualifications Jan. 25 - Feb. 8 in preparation for a regularly scheduled deployment.
While underway, Sailors were put to the task as they embarked on several training evolutions.
"We were very busy this underway," said Lt. Cmdr. Dave Tarwater, TR's first lieutenant. "We continued to improve in Damage Control and fighting the ship. Our Sailors put in very long hours and we completed everything as planned."
TR also took part in a connected replenishment (CONREP) with USNS Mount Baker (T-AE 34). TR Sailors transferred approximately three million pounds of supplies and ammunition onto the carrier.
Between training evolutions and meeting qualification standards, the crew took a break to welcome aboard seven National Football League cheerleaders from the Miami Dolphins who helped them celebrate Super Bowl XLII.
Thanks to TR Morale Welfare and Recreation, Sailors enjoyed a front row seat to the biggest football game of the year in the ship's Hangar Bay. A giant screen brought the game to life and, as the cheering and booing of the crew filled the Hangar Bay, Sailors were able to escape the everyday routine.
"This was my first time watching the Super Bowl underway," said Aviation Support Equipment Technician 2nd Class Emmanuel Baliscao, work center supervisor for Air Intermediate Maintenance Department (AIMD). "I think that night was a fun event for everybody."
Now that this underway has come to a completion, TR Sailors say they can look back on it with a sense of accomplishment.
"Everything ran smoothly this underway," said Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Lester Jones of Deck Department. "It was a good underway because we all got a lot of on the job training and we had an opportunity to see how it felt to be at sea for a little bit longer period of time. We completed everything we needed to this underway."
An Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) directs an EA-6B Prowler, assigned to the "Scorpions" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 132, to a catapult for launch aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Roosevelt is conducting carrier qualifications off the Virginia coast. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan Snyder)NORFOLK (NNS) -- As USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) (TR) returned to Naval Station Norfolk, TR Sailors looked back on a successful underway period. TR underwent carrier qualifications Jan. 25 - Feb. 8 in preparation for a regularly scheduled deployment.
While underway, Sailors were put to the task as they embarked on several training evolutions.
"We were very busy this underway," said Lt. Cmdr. Dave Tarwater, TR's first lieutenant. "We continued to improve in Damage Control and fighting the ship. Our Sailors put in very long hours and we completed everything as planned."
TR also took part in a connected replenishment (CONREP) with USNS Mount Baker (T-AE 34). TR Sailors transferred approximately three million pounds of supplies and ammunition onto the carrier.
Between training evolutions and meeting qualification standards, the crew took a break to welcome aboard seven National Football League cheerleaders from the Miami Dolphins who helped them celebrate Super Bowl XLII.
Thanks to TR Morale Welfare and Recreation, Sailors enjoyed a front row seat to the biggest football game of the year in the ship's Hangar Bay. A giant screen brought the game to life and, as the cheering and booing of the crew filled the Hangar Bay, Sailors were able to escape the everyday routine.
"This was my first time watching the Super Bowl underway," said Aviation Support Equipment Technician 2nd Class Emmanuel Baliscao, work center supervisor for Air Intermediate Maintenance Department (AIMD). "I think that night was a fun event for everybody."
Now that this underway has come to a completion, TR Sailors say they can look back on it with a sense of accomplishment.
"Everything ran smoothly this underway," said Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Lester Jones of Deck Department. "It was a good underway because we all got a lot of on the job training and we had an opportunity to see how it felt to be at sea for a little bit longer period of time. We completed everything we needed to this underway."
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Stennis Announces Return to Bremerton
USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) is scheduled to arrive in its homeport of Bremerton, Wash., Aug. 31, marking the ship’s return after being deployed for seven-and-a-half months.
While deployed, Stennis supported Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom; conducted maritime operations, coalition operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations, Expeditionary Strike Force (ESF) training; and most recently, participated in Exercise Valiant Shield 2007.
“The very presence of a nuclear aircraft carrier and the strike group that surrounds it, helped provide stability and security throughout the Middle East and Pacific regions,” said Commander, Carrier Strike Group 3, Rear Adm. Kevin M. Quinn. “It helped to dissuade and deter potential adversaries, and at the same time, helped to assure friendly countries in that region that we have the commitment and capability to maintain stability and security throughout the maritime environment; Stennis was the focal point of that.”
Stennis’ Commanding Officer, Capt. Brad Johanson expressed his pride in the ship’s impact on the mission while serving as the centerpiece of the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group (JCSSG).
“We are proud of what we accomplished,” said Johanson. “The people I have the privilege to lead continually amaze me in their abilities and desires. I can honestly say I’m not too concerned about our younger generation after serving with great folks like these.”
JCSSG spent five months deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet AOO. While there, Stennis and embarked Carrier Air Wing 9 flew more than 8,000 sorties providing more than 22,000 flight hours and dropping nearly 90,000 pounds of ordnance in support of coalition forces operating on the ground in Afghanistan and Iraq.
"Throughout this deployment Stennis has set a new standard for the performance of carriers in a combat zone,” said Johanson. “The missions we sent into Afghanistan and Iraq and the strong presence we established in the Arabian Gulf made a very significant difference in providing security and stability to the entire region.”
The Arabian Gulf is a body of water more commonly known as the Persian Gulf.
“When I look back on this great adventure of ours, the thing I’m most proud of is the performance of our young Sailors and Marines,” said Quinn. “They’ve left the comforts of their homes; they’ve left their families; they’ve gone forward into the combat zone to fight for our country, and their performance in that combat zone has been outstanding.”
While deployed, Stennis supported Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom; conducted maritime operations, coalition operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations, Expeditionary Strike Force (ESF) training; and most recently, participated in Exercise Valiant Shield 2007.
“The very presence of a nuclear aircraft carrier and the strike group that surrounds it, helped provide stability and security throughout the Middle East and Pacific regions,” said Commander, Carrier Strike Group 3, Rear Adm. Kevin M. Quinn. “It helped to dissuade and deter potential adversaries, and at the same time, helped to assure friendly countries in that region that we have the commitment and capability to maintain stability and security throughout the maritime environment; Stennis was the focal point of that.”
Stennis’ Commanding Officer, Capt. Brad Johanson expressed his pride in the ship’s impact on the mission while serving as the centerpiece of the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group (JCSSG).
“We are proud of what we accomplished,” said Johanson. “The people I have the privilege to lead continually amaze me in their abilities and desires. I can honestly say I’m not too concerned about our younger generation after serving with great folks like these.”
JCSSG spent five months deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet AOO. While there, Stennis and embarked Carrier Air Wing 9 flew more than 8,000 sorties providing more than 22,000 flight hours and dropping nearly 90,000 pounds of ordnance in support of coalition forces operating on the ground in Afghanistan and Iraq.
"Throughout this deployment Stennis has set a new standard for the performance of carriers in a combat zone,” said Johanson. “The missions we sent into Afghanistan and Iraq and the strong presence we established in the Arabian Gulf made a very significant difference in providing security and stability to the entire region.”
The Arabian Gulf is a body of water more commonly known as the Persian Gulf.
“When I look back on this great adventure of ours, the thing I’m most proud of is the performance of our young Sailors and Marines,” said Quinn. “They’ve left the comforts of their homes; they’ve left their families; they’ve gone forward into the combat zone to fight for our country, and their performance in that combat zone has been outstanding.”
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