Construction starts on French Navy’s 1st FLOTLOG replenishment ship

The first steel plate of the hull of the first of the French Navy’s four new logistic support ships (LSS) has been cut in a ceremony at Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard. The ceremony held on… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] from NavalContinue reading “Construction starts on French Navy’s 1st FLOTLOG replenishment ship”

I have seen this photograph identified as both the SMS Deutschland and the SMS Schleswig-Holstein. My gut feeling is it’s the Deutschland due to the bow ornament.

I have seen this photograph identified as both the SMS Deutschland and the SMS Schleswig-Holstein. My gut feeling is it’s the Deutschland due to the bow ornament. from JC’s Navy, Military and Maritime https://ift.tt/2X6Myy1via IFTTT from JC’s Naval, Maritime and Military News https://ift.tt/3e2QM0t via IFTTT

Patrol Squadron 26 ‘Tridents’ Deploy to 4th Fleet

Story Number: NNS200518-05Release Date: 5/18/2020 8:04:00 AMAAAFrom Patrol Squadron 26 Public Affairs JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (NNS) — The “Tridents” of Patrol Squadron (VP) 26 recently deployed in support of U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command and Joint Interagency Task Force South to relieve the VP-47 “Golden Swordsmen” in the 4th Fleet area of responsibility.  As operational leadContinue reading “Patrol Squadron 26 ‘Tridents’ Deploy to 4th Fleet”

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114) and USS Sterret (DDG 104) transit the Pacific Ocean with the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) during a composite unit training exercise (COMPTUEX). COMPTUEX is an intensive exercise designed to fully integrate units of the Carrier Strike Group, while testing a strike group’s ability as a whole to carry out sustained combat operations from the sea. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Andrew Langholf (Released) 200514-N-FA490-2189

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Navy Tests Theodore Roosevelt Preparing for Return to Sea

Navy Tests Theodore Roosevelt Preparing for Return to SeaThe Maritime Executive 5h//keep unread//hide Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt are going to begin an exercise known as a “fast cruise” while moored at Naval Base Guam as the next step in returning the carrier to sea. According to the U.S. Navy, during the exercise, the crew willContinue reading “Navy Tests Theodore Roosevelt Preparing for Return to Sea”