Monthly Archives: October 2022

( Interesting story including mentions of New Zealand military) – Marooned on Mono Stranded on a remote South Pacific island, downed U.S. Navy airmen managed to stay alive and avoid watchful Japanese eyes—thanks to the islanders with whom they formed a lasting bond.

By Reg Newell October 2022   Naval History Magazine FEATURED ARTICLE   VIEW ISSUE FacebookTwitterRedditEmailShare COMMENTS In mid-1943, as the Allies advanced up the Solomon Island chain, the tempo of air operations increased with strikes at targets in Japanese-held territory. It was inevitable that Allied aircrews would be forced down behind Japanese lines. After ordealsContinue reading “( Interesting story including mentions of New Zealand military) – Marooned on Mono Stranded on a remote South Pacific island, downed U.S. Navy airmen managed to stay alive and avoid watchful Japanese eyes—thanks to the islanders with whom they formed a lasting bond.”

Visit of Adm R Hari Kumar, CNS to New Zealand

Adm R Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Indian Navy, visited New Zealand from 29 September to 01 October 2022. The CNS was warmly welcomed in the traditional Powhiri ceremony hosted by the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) leadership at the Te Taua Moana Marae and was presented the Ceremonial Guard of HonourContinue reading “Visit of Adm R Hari Kumar, CNS to New Zealand”

USNI News Fleet and Marine Tracker: Oct. 3, 2022 October 3, 2022 11:28 AM • Updated: October 3, 2022 10:28 PM

USNI News Graphic These are the approximate positions of the U.S. Navy’s deployed carrier strike groups and amphibious ready groups throughout the world as of Oct. 3, 2022, based on Navy and public data. In cases where a CSG or ARG is conducting disaggregated operations, the chart reflects the location of the capital ship. ShipsContinue reading “USNI News Fleet and Marine Tracker: Oct. 3, 2022 October 3, 2022 11:28 AM • Updated: October 3, 2022 10:28 PM”

Romanian Navy Needs Minehunters to Keep Black Sea Safe for Ships, Navy Chief Says – By: Heather Mongilio October 3, 2022 12:48 PM • Updated: October 3, 2022 10:39 PM

Lt. Remus Lepri (F-24) in port in Constanta, Romania on May 7, 2022. US Army Photo WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Romanian Navy wants more minehunters to keep merchant ships safer in the Black Sea, its top service official said last week. The mine threat in the Black Sea is affecting overall freedom of navigation inContinue reading “Romanian Navy Needs Minehunters to Keep Black Sea Safe for Ships, Navy Chief Says – By: Heather Mongilio October 3, 2022 12:48 PM • Updated: October 3, 2022 10:39 PM”

USS Nimitz Back Underway After Two Weeks of Flushing Jet Fuel Out of Fresh Water System – By: Mallory Shelbourne October 3, 2022 4:43 PM • Updated: October 3, 2022 9:36 PM

USS Chung-Hoon (DDG-93) passes aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68) as it transits through the San Diego Harbor on Sept. 23, 2022. US Navy Photo Aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68) is back at sea preparing for an upcoming deployment after being kept pierside due to jet fuel contamination in its potable water system, USNI News has learned. TheContinue reading “USS Nimitz Back Underway After Two Weeks of Flushing Jet Fuel Out of Fresh Water System – By: Mallory Shelbourne October 3, 2022 4:43 PM • Updated: October 3, 2022 9:36 PM”