Tag Archives: JC’s Naval and Military news and photos

USS Carl Vinson operates in South China Sea with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force

By Diana Stancy Correll Oct 28, 10:09 AM U.S. Navy aircraft carrier Carl Vinson and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Izumo-class helicopter destroyer JS Kaga Maritime Partnership Exercise 2021 on Oct. 17, 2021. (MC3 Erin C. Zorich/U.S. Navy) The aircraft carrier Carl Vinson and a Japanese helicopter destroyer have teamed up to operate in the South China Sea — the first time the VinsonContinue reading “USS Carl Vinson operates in South China Sea with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force”

US, China sparring over Taiwan heats up anew

By Matthew Lee, The Associated Press Oct 27, 12:08 PM FILE – In this Aug. 27, 2021, file photo provided by U.S. Coast Guard, Legend-class U.S. Coast Guard National Security Cutter Munro transits the Taiwan Strait during a routine transit with guided-missile destroyer USS Kidd. (U.S. Coast Guard via AP, File) WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States and China are stepping upContinue reading “US, China sparring over Taiwan heats up anew”

Gen. Milley calls Chinese weapon test ‘very concerning’

By Robert Burns, The Associated Press Oct 28, 07:14 AM FILE – Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley testifies before the House Armed Services Committee on the conclusion of military operations in Afghanistan and plans for future counterterrorism operations on Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (Rod Lamkey/Pool via AP) WASHINGTON (AP) — China recentlyContinue reading “Gen. Milley calls Chinese weapon test ‘very concerning’”

Geraldton confirmed as homeport for NUSHIP Stalwart

NUSHIP Stalwart is expected to call the City of Greater Geraldton home following the supply ship’s commissioning into the Royal Australian Navy next month. The Royal Australian Navy’s new supply ship, NUSHIP Stalwart, is expected to call Geraldton home after its commissioning ceremony next month, with Minister for Defence Industry and member for Durack Melissa Price noting that theContinue reading “Geraldton confirmed as homeport for NUSHIP Stalwart”

USS Sentry (MCM 3), left, USS Gladiator (MCM 11), USS O’Kane (DDG 77), USS Portland (LPD 27) and the Royal Saudi Naval Forces frigate Al Riyadh (812) transit the Red Sea during exercise Indigo Defender 21.

RED SEA (Oct. 25, 2021) From left to right, the U.S. Navy mine countermeasure ships USS Sentry (MCM 3) and USS Gladiator (MCM 11), the guided-missile destroyer USS O’Kane (DDG 77), the amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27) and the Royal Saudi Naval Forces frigate Al Riyadh (812) transit the Red Sea inContinue reading “USS Sentry (MCM 3), left, USS Gladiator (MCM 11), USS O’Kane (DDG 77), USS Portland (LPD 27) and the Royal Saudi Naval Forces frigate Al Riyadh (812) transit the Red Sea during exercise Indigo Defender 21.”