Monthly Archives: November 2012

USS Stethem returns from Deployment

From Commander Naval Forces Japan Public Affairs YOKOSUKA, Japan—The U.S. Navy announced today the guided missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) will return to Yokosuka tomorrow, Nov. 16, from an 8-month deployment to the Arabian Gulf and Commander U.S. Fifth … Continue reading

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Commander, Joint Region Marianas Applauds New Americans

By Shaina Marie Santos Joint Region Marianas Public Affairs SANTA RITA, Guam (Nov. 15, 2012) – The District Court of Guam hosted a Veterans Day naturalization ceremony at the courthouse in Hagatna Nov. 13. Keynote speaker Rear Adm. Tilghman Payne, … Continue reading

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USS Mustin, U.S. Marines, Blow Away NSFS Certification

Story by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Devon Dow WESTERN PACIFIC OCEAN – Guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) successfully completed its Naval Surface Fire Support (NSFS) recertification Nov. 4. NSFS is an exercise in which destroyers and cruisers train … Continue reading

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CTF70 Admiral Visits USS Mustin at Sea

Story By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Devon Dow PHILIPPINE SEA – Commander, Task Force 70 Rear Adm. John R. Haley visited guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) Nov. 2 to meet with the crew and show his appreciation for … Continue reading

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Marine Officer Bridges the Gap Between Green and Blue

Story by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Karen Blankenship Amphibious Squadron 11 Public Affairs SOUTH CHINA SEA – Marine Capt. Benjamin Leatherbury, a communications officer, is currently serving aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) on deployment in … Continue reading

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Sailor of the Week

By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kegan E. Kay NAVAL AIR FACILITY ATSUGI, Japan – Sailor of the week is a title granted to a different Sailor on board Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi once a week who has shown … Continue reading

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Nigeria Native Keeps Sailors Healthy Aboard USS Tortuga

By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Chelsea Mandello, Amphibious Squadron 11, Public Affairs HONG KONG – Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Naudi Chukwudozie, son of Beneddete and Joseph Chukwudozie of Lagos, Nigeria, is currently serving aboard amphibious dock landing ship USS … Continue reading

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Hong Kong Families Host Tortuga Sailors

By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Chelsea Mandello, Amphibious Squadron 11, Public Affairs HONG KONG – Sailors and Marines from amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46) spent a day with local Hong Kong families during a “Meal in … Continue reading

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