Monthly Archives: September 2021

USS Barnes (CVE-20) transporting P-38s and P-47s, 1943

USS Barnes (AVG-20/ACV-20/CVE-20) was a Bogue-class escort carrier in the United States Navy. She was the second ship to carry the name. Barnes was laid down under a Maritime Commission contract and was transferred to the United States Navy on 1 May 1942. The ship was launched on 22 May 1942 by Seattle-Tacoma Shipbuilding, Tacoma, Washington, sponsored by Mrs. G. L. Hutchinson, the widow of Lieutenant Hutchinson. Barnes was commissioned on 20 February 1943 with Captain Cato Douglas Glover in command.Continue reading “USS Barnes (CVE-20) transporting P-38s and P-47s, 1943”

Navy ships of the Philippines and Australia over the weekend held maritime exercises aimed at “promoting peace and stability” in the region.

Navy ships of the Philippines and Australia over the weekend held maritime exercises aimed at “promoting peace and stability” in the region. The Philippine Navy (PN)’s second missile-frigate, the BRP Antonio Luna (FF-151), participated at-sea phase of Exercise Lumbas 2021 with two Royal Australian Navy (RAN) vessels on Saturday for the “maneuver exercise, division tactics,Continue reading “Navy ships of the Philippines and Australia over the weekend held maritime exercises aimed at “promoting peace and stability” in the region.”

USS Essex (LHD 2), right, and USNS Wally Schirra (T-AKE 8) transit the Strait of Hormuz in formation.

STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Sept. 17, 2021) The amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), right, and the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Wally Schirra (T-AKE 8) transit the Strait of Hormuz in formation. The Essex Amphibious Ready Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to ensure maritime stability and securityContinue reading “USS Essex (LHD 2), right, and USNS Wally Schirra (T-AKE 8) transit the Strait of Hormuz in formation.”

Cheer Ship: How A Royal Navy Custom Historically Meant ‘We Come In Peace’ What is manning the rail and cheer ship in naval tradition?

29th September 2021 at 5:50pm HMS Queen Elizabeth ship’s company and embarked personnel conduct a Cheer Ship as the JS Ise sails past. Picture: MOD / Crown Copyright. A Royal Navy tradition that makes for an impressive sight is when all the company of sailors line the deck at the sides of the ship inContinue reading “Cheer Ship: How A Royal Navy Custom Historically Meant ‘We Come In Peace’ What is manning the rail and cheer ship in naval tradition?”

Moving Marines Across the Pacific Could Be Littoral Combat Ship’s Next Mission By: Mallory Shelbourne September 28, 2021 7:10 PM • Updated: September 29, 2021 9:26 AM

USS Kansas City (LCS-22) off the coast of California on Aug. 16, 2021. USNI News Photo ABOARD THE LITTORAL COMBAT SHIP USS KANSAS CITY, OFF THE COAST OF CALIFORNIA – The cavernous mission bay of USS Kansas City (LCS-22) was crafted to hold the Navy’s needs to find sea mines, fight swarm boats or interdict submarines –Continue reading “Moving Marines Across the Pacific Could Be Littoral Combat Ship’s Next Mission By: Mallory Shelbourne September 28, 2021 7:10 PM • Updated: September 29, 2021 9:26 AM”