Monthly Archives: September 2013

Commandant of the Coast Guard Adm. Bob Papp finished his recent international trip last week with an official visit to New Zealand. Like the other three countries on his itinerary, this visit was aimed at strengthening ties with partner maritime governance organizations and learning more about the dynamic Asia-Pacific Region. http://www.military.com/daily-news/2013/09/25/admiral-papp-visits-new-zealand.html?comp=7000023468292&rank=1 View this post onContinue reading “Admiral Papp Visits New Zealand”

Chinese hospital ship “Peace Ark” arrives at the Sihanoukville Autonomous Port, Cambodia, Sept. 24, 2013. Chinese hospital ship “Peace Ark” arrived at the Sihanoukville Autonomous Port on Tuesday as part of its overseas voyage to further enhance China- Cambodia ties and to provide medical services to local residents. (Xinhua/Li Hong)http://www.ecns.cn/military/2013/09-25/82215.shtml View this post on Google+Continue reading “Chinese hospital ship “Peace Ark” arrives at the Sihanoukville Autonomous…”

Underway replenishment can be an arduous work, especially since every step has to be planned very well. However, for sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) that came alongside the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Leroy Grumman (T-AO 195) for refueling, this was just another day on the job.Continue reading “Underway replenishment can be an arduous work, especially since every step has to…”

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HMSHM The sixth and last of the Royal Navy’s new generation of Type 45 destroyers, HMS Duncan, has been formally welcomed into the fleet at a “christening” ceremony.   Destroyer HMS Duncan ‘christened’   Email Print Font Size  4   Share HMS Duncan, the sixth and last of the Royal Navy’s new generation of TypeContinue reading “HMS Duncan is christened today”