Monthly Archives: May 2022

Royal Navy sailors receive new ‘cooler and more practical’ uniform The new uniform is made from flame-resistant Nomex – used in the suits of F1 drivers – which allows the body to breathe.

* Harry Adams 24th May 2022 at 5:01pmThe aim of the new uniform is to be more practical, better fitting and to withstand life at sea (Picture: Royal Navy). Sailors are receiving a new uniform, with more than 1,000 personnel on operations in hot climates already wearing the new clothing. Known as Rig22, the uniformContinue reading “Royal Navy sailors receive new ‘cooler and more practical’ uniform The new uniform is made from flame-resistant Nomex – used in the suits of F1 drivers – which allows the body to breathe.”

HMAS Stalwart executes milestone replenishment at sea

MARITIME AND UNDERSEA WARFARE|25 MAY 2022By: Reporter The crew of HMAS Stalwart has successfully conducted the ship’s first replenishment at sea, marking a milestone after just a short time in service. HMAS Parramatta received HMAS Stalwart’s padded fuel line for its first replenishment at sea. According to commanding officer of Stalwart, Commander Steve McCracken, the evolution signalledContinue reading “HMAS Stalwart executes milestone replenishment at sea”

An MH-60S Sea Hawk, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, conducts a vertical replenishment-at-sea drill aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6).

SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 19, 2022) Jackson, part of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, is on a rotational deployment, operating in U.S. 7th Fleet to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Alexandra Green)>>       Receive aContinue reading “An MH-60S Sea Hawk, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, conducts a vertical replenishment-at-sea drill aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6).”

* VIDEO: Navy Commissions Littoral Combat Ship USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul

By: Mallory Shelbourne May 23, 2022 4:43 PM USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul (LCS-21) Sailors salute the audience during the commissioning ceremony of the ship in Duluth, Minn., on May 21, 2022. US Navy Photo The Navy commissioned Freedom-class Littoral Combat Ship USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul (LCS-21) at a Saturday ceremony hosted in Duluth, Minn. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Rep. BettyContinue reading “* VIDEO: Navy Commissions Littoral Combat Ship USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul”

USS Bulkeley (DDG 84), front, is underway with the Italian navy destroyer ITS Caio Duilio (D 554) in the Atlantic Ocean.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 21, 2022) The Italian navy destroyer ITS Caio Duilio (D 554) is underway with the U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) during a passing exercise in the Atlantic Ocean, May 21, 2022. Caio Duilio will exercise with the ships and aircraft of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 10 during its upcomingContinue reading “USS Bulkeley (DDG 84), front, is underway with the Italian navy destroyer ITS Caio Duilio (D 554) in the Atlantic Ocean.”