PEARL HARBOR (NNS) -- The Pearl Harbor-based, guided-missile frigate USS Crommelin (FFG 37) returned from a five-month western Pacific deployment Dec. 14.
Commanded by Cmdr. Joseph Keenan and with a crew of approximately 200 Sailors, Crommelin participated in Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2010 in the Philippines and Cambodia. The ship also took part in exercise Valiant Shield 2010 off the coast of Southeast Asia.
"The crew of Crommelin is thrilled to be back in homeport Pearl Harbor and reunited with friends and family," said Keenan. "The crew worked very hard all year to prepare for this deployment and their collective performance has been nothing short of outstanding."
CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in the Southeast Asia region. Longstanding participating nations include Brunei, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand.
According to Keenan, the Cambodia phase of CARAT 2010 marked the first time a U.S. Navy warship has gone to sea with the Royal Cambodian Navy. While at sea, the two navies performed maneuvering tactics and live-fire exercises.
"It was a great experience and the crew of Crommelin had a blast," Keenan said. "The two crews did a fine job in every exercise they were asked to do."
Also during the Cambodia phase, the Crommelin crew participated in several community relations projects while in port, including refurbishing schools and giving out toys and school supplies.
While deployed, Crommelin visited other countries including Guam, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia and the Republic of the Philippines.
Exercise Valiant Shield 2010 is a joint training exercise between the Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps, enabling real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces' ability to detect, locate, track and engage units at sea, in the air, on land and in cyberspace in response to a range of mission areas.
Frigates fulfill a protection-of-shipping mission as anti-submarine warfare combatants for amphibious expeditionary forces, underway replenishment groups and merchant convoys.
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Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Thursday, August 05, 2010
USS Crommelin Deploys to Western Pacific
By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Robert Stirrup, Commander, Navy Region Hawaii Public Affairs
PEARL HARBOR (NNS) -- The guided-missile frigate USS Crommelin (FFG 37) departed Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for a scheduled deployment to the Western Pacific Aug. 3.
While on deployment, Crommelin will participate in Pacific Partnership 2010 and Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2010.
Cmdr. Joseph Keenan, commanding officer of Crommelin, noted how well-prepared the crew and the ship are for the deployment.
"The crew is very excited and they are more than ready for this deployment," said Cmdr. Joseph Keenan, Crommelin commanding officer. "They have worked hard all year in preparation for this mission, and we are ready to fulfill our nation's tasking."
Keenan also said that Crommelin is ready to execute a wide range of operations if needed.
"We are looking forward to carrying out our tasking. Whether it is providing humanitarian assistance, working with partner nations during CARAT or working alongside the U.S. Coast Guard, Crommelin is ready to go," Keenan noted.
Even though Crommelin Sailors were sad to say goodbye to their families, they were ready for the challenges that may lie ahead.
"It's always difficult to say goodbye to my wife, but this will be my fourth deployment, so I'm more than ready to take care of the task at hand," said Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Terry Gilliam.
Friends and family waved farewell from the pier as they watched their Sailors aboard Crommelin depart Pearl Harbor in route to the Pacific Ocean.
Pacific Partnership is designed to strengthen alliances, improve U.S. and partner capacity to deliver humanitarian assistance and disaster relief and improve security cooperation among partner nations.
CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in the Southeast Asia region. Longstanding participating nations include Brunei, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand.
Frigates fulfill a protection-of-shipping mission as anti-submarine warfare combatants for amphibious expeditionary forces, underway replenishment groups and merchant convoys.
PEARL HARBOR (NNS) -- The guided-missile frigate USS Crommelin (FFG 37) departed Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for a scheduled deployment to the Western Pacific Aug. 3.
While on deployment, Crommelin will participate in Pacific Partnership 2010 and Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2010.
Cmdr. Joseph Keenan, commanding officer of Crommelin, noted how well-prepared the crew and the ship are for the deployment.
"The crew is very excited and they are more than ready for this deployment," said Cmdr. Joseph Keenan, Crommelin commanding officer. "They have worked hard all year in preparation for this mission, and we are ready to fulfill our nation's tasking."
Keenan also said that Crommelin is ready to execute a wide range of operations if needed.
"We are looking forward to carrying out our tasking. Whether it is providing humanitarian assistance, working with partner nations during CARAT or working alongside the U.S. Coast Guard, Crommelin is ready to go," Keenan noted.
Even though Crommelin Sailors were sad to say goodbye to their families, they were ready for the challenges that may lie ahead.
"It's always difficult to say goodbye to my wife, but this will be my fourth deployment, so I'm more than ready to take care of the task at hand," said Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Terry Gilliam.
Friends and family waved farewell from the pier as they watched their Sailors aboard Crommelin depart Pearl Harbor in route to the Pacific Ocean.
Pacific Partnership is designed to strengthen alliances, improve U.S. and partner capacity to deliver humanitarian assistance and disaster relief and improve security cooperation among partner nations.
CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in the Southeast Asia region. Longstanding participating nations include Brunei, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand.
Frigates fulfill a protection-of-shipping mission as anti-submarine warfare combatants for amphibious expeditionary forces, underway replenishment groups and merchant convoys.
USS Crommelin Deploys to Western Pacific
By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Robert Stirrup, Commander, Navy Region Hawaii Public Affairs
PEARL HARBOR (NNS) -- The guided-missile frigate USS Crommelin (FFG 37) departed Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for a scheduled deployment to the Western Pacific Aug. 3.
While on deployment, Crommelin will participate in Pacific Partnership 2010 and Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2010.
Cmdr. Joseph Keenan, commanding officer of Crommelin, noted how well-prepared the crew and the ship are for the deployment.
"The crew is very excited and they are more than ready for this deployment," said Cmdr. Joseph Keenan, Crommelin commanding officer. "They have worked hard all year in preparation for this mission, and we are ready to fulfill our nation's tasking."
Keenan also said that Crommelin is ready to execute a wide range of operations if needed.
"We are looking forward to carrying out our tasking. Whether it is providing humanitarian assistance, working with partner nations during CARAT or working alongside the U.S. Coast Guard, Crommelin is ready to go," Keenan noted.
Even though Crommelin Sailors were sad to say goodbye to their families, they were ready for the challenges that may lie ahead.
"It's always difficult to say goodbye to my wife, but this will be my fourth deployment, so I'm more than ready to take care of the task at hand," said Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Terry Gilliam.
Friends and family waved farewell from the pier as they watched their Sailors aboard Crommelin depart Pearl Harbor in route to the Pacific Ocean.
Pacific Partnership is designed to strengthen alliances, improve U.S. and partner capacity to deliver humanitarian assistance and disaster relief and improve security cooperation among partner nations.
CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in the Southeast Asia region. Longstanding participating nations include Brunei, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand.
Frigates fulfill a protection-of-shipping mission as anti-submarine warfare combatants for amphibious expeditionary forces, underway replenishment groups and merchant convoys.
PEARL HARBOR (NNS) -- The guided-missile frigate USS Crommelin (FFG 37) departed Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for a scheduled deployment to the Western Pacific Aug. 3.
While on deployment, Crommelin will participate in Pacific Partnership 2010 and Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2010.
Cmdr. Joseph Keenan, commanding officer of Crommelin, noted how well-prepared the crew and the ship are for the deployment.
"The crew is very excited and they are more than ready for this deployment," said Cmdr. Joseph Keenan, Crommelin commanding officer. "They have worked hard all year in preparation for this mission, and we are ready to fulfill our nation's tasking."
Keenan also said that Crommelin is ready to execute a wide range of operations if needed.
"We are looking forward to carrying out our tasking. Whether it is providing humanitarian assistance, working with partner nations during CARAT or working alongside the U.S. Coast Guard, Crommelin is ready to go," Keenan noted.
Even though Crommelin Sailors were sad to say goodbye to their families, they were ready for the challenges that may lie ahead.
"It's always difficult to say goodbye to my wife, but this will be my fourth deployment, so I'm more than ready to take care of the task at hand," said Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Terry Gilliam.
Friends and family waved farewell from the pier as they watched their Sailors aboard Crommelin depart Pearl Harbor in route to the Pacific Ocean.
Pacific Partnership is designed to strengthen alliances, improve U.S. and partner capacity to deliver humanitarian assistance and disaster relief and improve security cooperation among partner nations.
CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in the Southeast Asia region. Longstanding participating nations include Brunei, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand.
Frigates fulfill a protection-of-shipping mission as anti-submarine warfare combatants for amphibious expeditionary forces, underway replenishment groups and merchant convoys.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Multimission Ship Departs Pearl Harbor for WESTPAC Deployment
Family members of Sailors assigned to the Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate USS Crommelin (FFG 37) watch as the ship departs Pearl Harbor for the Mid-Pacific Surface Combatant Operational Employment program and to participate in the annual Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class N. Brett Morton/Released)PEARL HARBOR (NNS) -- More than 200 Sailors aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Crommelin (FFG 37) departed Naval Station Pearl Harbor for a scheduled six-month deployment to the Western Pacific June 15.
While on deployment, Crommelin will support the Mid-Pacific Surface Combatant Operational Employment program and participate in the annual Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training Exercise to expand and increase maritime security through shared training with six Southeast Asian nations.
Crommelin will also work with the U.S. Coast Guard to monitor and deter illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing in the Central and Western Pacific. The partnership is designed to protect the fragile ecosystems of Oceania along with enforcing maritime laws.
Cmdr. Kevin Parker, Crommelin's commanding officer, was very optimistic about the deployment, noting that the crew was extremely prepared for the tasks ahead.
"The crew is more than ready to fulfill their duties and responsibilities," said Parker. "We are looking forward to providing a forward presence throughout Southeast Asia along with conducting training exercises with foreign navies."
Even while Crommelin Sailors were sad to say goodbye to their families, they were ready for the challenges that may lie ahead.
"It is always difficult to leave my family for an extended period of time, but that is the nature of my job," said Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Kevin Pressren, assigned to Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light 37 embarked on Crommelin.
"This is something I'm used to since this is my third deployment, but it's never easy to say goodbye."
Friends and family waved farewell from the pier as they watched their Sailors aboard Crommelin depart Pearl Harbor in route to the Pacific Ocean.
"I'm sad to see my husband leave, but I know that this is his job, and I can't wait until he gets back," said the wife of a Crommelin Sailor.
"It's not the greatest thing to see him leave, but it is something that I'm used to, and I just look forward to having him back home," added another wife of a Crommelin Sailor.
USS Crommelin is a versatile, multimission warship, able to execute a variety of operations. Originally designed to escort and protect convoys, underway replenishment groups, amphibious landing groups, and carrier battle groups, her multiple warfare systems, combined with her quick reaction and high speed capability, make her a valuable asset in today's multi-threat environment.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
USS Crommelin Returns to Pearl Harbor
By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John Wallace Ciccarelli Jr., Fleet Public Affairs Det. Hawaii
PEARL HARBOR (NNS) -- The Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate USS Crommelin (FFG 37) returned to her homeport at Naval Station Pearl Harbor (NAVSTA PH) June 8, after a deployment to Latin America and the Eastern Pacific.
The ship and her crew of approximately 200 Sailors deployed Nov. 27, 2007, to the Naval Forces Southern Command area of operations via the Panama Canal to engage in monitoring, detecting counter-narcotics activities and community relations projects.
"The crew was superb in every aspect of the deployment; I would take this crew anywhere," said Cmdr. Patrick Huete, commanding officer of Crommelin. "It's very professionally rewarding to take a ship on deployment and to be gone for six-and-half months, be able to go through all the events that we did on the other side of the world and bring the crew back safely to Pearl Harbor."
Huete noted the ship confiscated approximately $71 million dollars worth of cocaine.
"The deployment went very well in helping to deter the flow of illegal narcotics into the United States," said Huete.
While in port at Cartegena, Colombia, some of the crew volunteered their liberty time to work at a local school and off-loaded nearly 1,200 pounds of charitable goods from Project Handclasp for donation. Donated items included toys and medical supplies.
"The performance of the crew helping these countries we visited was outstanding and a true show to our commitment as goodwill ambassadors," said Chief Hull Maintenance Technician (SW) Robert Thompson, repair division leading chief petty officer. "Anything that arose, the crew came together and handled it professionally."
During the deployment, the crew visited numerous ports in Latin America, including Puerto Vallarta, Mexico; Panama City, Panama; Cartagena, Columbia; and Trujillo, Peru.
Also returning from operations were the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS O'Kane (DDG 77) and the Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate USS Reuben James (FFG 57).
O'Kane and Reuben James departed NAVSTA PH, April 18, to join the Nimitz Expeditionary Strike Group as part of the Pacific Fleet's new Mid-Pacific Surface Combatant Operational Employment.
For some of the Sailors, it was their first deployment and the first time visiting another country.
"It was really exciting, I didn't know what to expect and now that it is all over, it was more than I could have hoped for in a deployment," said Hull Maintenance Technician Fireman David O'Brian. "It really feels great to be back home and to see my wife after such a long time."
As the ship approached the pier, family and friends of the crew lined up waving "welcome home" signs.
"It feels great that he's coming home after such a long time; we have missed him greatly," said Michelle Pease, Crommelin command ombudsmen. "We have coped with many deployments by reminding ourselves that every day that passes is just one more day closer till he gets home."
After the ships moored and the brow was in place, the ship held a "first kiss" ceremony and Sailors were released to greet their loved ones waiting on the pier.
"This was his first time being on a deployment of this length and it is so amazing to be able to not only see him again but to be the first to give their love one a kiss," said the wife of a Crommelin Sailor.
Crommelin is a versatile, multi-mission warship, able to execute a variety of war fighting tasks for the nation. Frigates fulfill a protection of shipping mission as anti-submarine warfare combatants for amphibious expeditionary forces, underway replenishment groups and merchant convoys.
Guided-missile destroyers provide multi-mission offensive and defensive capabilities and can operate independently or as part of carrier strike groups, surface action groups, expeditionary strike groups, and underway replenishment groups.
PEARL HARBOR (NNS) -- The Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate USS Crommelin (FFG 37) returned to her homeport at Naval Station Pearl Harbor (NAVSTA PH) June 8, after a deployment to Latin America and the Eastern Pacific.
The ship and her crew of approximately 200 Sailors deployed Nov. 27, 2007, to the Naval Forces Southern Command area of operations via the Panama Canal to engage in monitoring, detecting counter-narcotics activities and community relations projects.
"The crew was superb in every aspect of the deployment; I would take this crew anywhere," said Cmdr. Patrick Huete, commanding officer of Crommelin. "It's very professionally rewarding to take a ship on deployment and to be gone for six-and-half months, be able to go through all the events that we did on the other side of the world and bring the crew back safely to Pearl Harbor."
Huete noted the ship confiscated approximately $71 million dollars worth of cocaine.
"The deployment went very well in helping to deter the flow of illegal narcotics into the United States," said Huete.
While in port at Cartegena, Colombia, some of the crew volunteered their liberty time to work at a local school and off-loaded nearly 1,200 pounds of charitable goods from Project Handclasp for donation. Donated items included toys and medical supplies.
"The performance of the crew helping these countries we visited was outstanding and a true show to our commitment as goodwill ambassadors," said Chief Hull Maintenance Technician (SW) Robert Thompson, repair division leading chief petty officer. "Anything that arose, the crew came together and handled it professionally."
During the deployment, the crew visited numerous ports in Latin America, including Puerto Vallarta, Mexico; Panama City, Panama; Cartagena, Columbia; and Trujillo, Peru.
Also returning from operations were the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS O'Kane (DDG 77) and the Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate USS Reuben James (FFG 57).
O'Kane and Reuben James departed NAVSTA PH, April 18, to join the Nimitz Expeditionary Strike Group as part of the Pacific Fleet's new Mid-Pacific Surface Combatant Operational Employment.
For some of the Sailors, it was their first deployment and the first time visiting another country.
"It was really exciting, I didn't know what to expect and now that it is all over, it was more than I could have hoped for in a deployment," said Hull Maintenance Technician Fireman David O'Brian. "It really feels great to be back home and to see my wife after such a long time."
As the ship approached the pier, family and friends of the crew lined up waving "welcome home" signs.
"It feels great that he's coming home after such a long time; we have missed him greatly," said Michelle Pease, Crommelin command ombudsmen. "We have coped with many deployments by reminding ourselves that every day that passes is just one more day closer till he gets home."
After the ships moored and the brow was in place, the ship held a "first kiss" ceremony and Sailors were released to greet their loved ones waiting on the pier.
"This was his first time being on a deployment of this length and it is so amazing to be able to not only see him again but to be the first to give their love one a kiss," said the wife of a Crommelin Sailor.
Crommelin is a versatile, multi-mission warship, able to execute a variety of war fighting tasks for the nation. Frigates fulfill a protection of shipping mission as anti-submarine warfare combatants for amphibious expeditionary forces, underway replenishment groups and merchant convoys.
Guided-missile destroyers provide multi-mission offensive and defensive capabilities and can operate independently or as part of carrier strike groups, surface action groups, expeditionary strike groups, and underway replenishment groups.
Friday, November 30, 2007
USS Crommelin Deploys to Caribbean
By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John Wallace Ciccarelli Jr., Fleet Public Affairs Det. Hawaii
PEARL HARBOR, (NNS) -- Guided missile frigate USS Crommelin (FFG 37) departed Naval Station Pearl Harbor on Nov. 27, for a six-month deployment to the Caribbean.
Crommelin and her crew of more than 200 Sailors are scheduled to transit to the Naval Forces Southern Command area of operations via the Panama Canal and engage in monitoring, detecting and counter-narcotics activities.
The deployment is aimed at stopping the shipment of drugs to other countries that can support the purchase of weapons for terrorism.
"The illegal flow of narcotics into the United States pays for a portion of the weapons terrorists use in their attacks," said Capt. Patrick N. Huete, Crommelin's commanding officer. "This deployment is helping directly on the global war on terrorism by finding and eliminating the flow of drugs."
For many of the ship's junior Sailors, this marks their first deployment out to sea.
"I'm so excited, this is my first deployment and my first time to South America. It's going to be a great experience," said Seaman Flen Purvis, of Marion, South Carolina.
Family members gathered pierside early in the morning to say their goodbyes and to show their support for the crew.
"It's really rough seeing your love go away for six months, but you learn to expect it, but I know it's for the good of this country and for the world for the ship and its crew to go on these missions," said Michelle Pease, Crommelin's ombudsman.
Crommelin is a versatile, multi-mission warship, able to execute a variety of war fighting tasks for the Nation.
Frigates fulfill a protection of shipping mission as anti-submarine warfare combatants for amphibious expeditionary forces, underway replenishment groups and merchant convoys.
PEARL HARBOR, (NNS) -- Guided missile frigate USS Crommelin (FFG 37) departed Naval Station Pearl Harbor on Nov. 27, for a six-month deployment to the Caribbean.
Crommelin and her crew of more than 200 Sailors are scheduled to transit to the Naval Forces Southern Command area of operations via the Panama Canal and engage in monitoring, detecting and counter-narcotics activities.
The deployment is aimed at stopping the shipment of drugs to other countries that can support the purchase of weapons for terrorism.
"The illegal flow of narcotics into the United States pays for a portion of the weapons terrorists use in their attacks," said Capt. Patrick N. Huete, Crommelin's commanding officer. "This deployment is helping directly on the global war on terrorism by finding and eliminating the flow of drugs."
For many of the ship's junior Sailors, this marks their first deployment out to sea.
"I'm so excited, this is my first deployment and my first time to South America. It's going to be a great experience," said Seaman Flen Purvis, of Marion, South Carolina.
Family members gathered pierside early in the morning to say their goodbyes and to show their support for the crew.
"It's really rough seeing your love go away for six months, but you learn to expect it, but I know it's for the good of this country and for the world for the ship and its crew to go on these missions," said Michelle Pease, Crommelin's ombudsman.
Crommelin is a versatile, multi-mission warship, able to execute a variety of war fighting tasks for the Nation.
Frigates fulfill a protection of shipping mission as anti-submarine warfare combatants for amphibious expeditionary forces, underway replenishment groups and merchant convoys.
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