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By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Erin Devenberg  YOKOSUKA, Japan (May 13, 2013) The U.S. Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) hosted four Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighters May 13. UFC fighters Anthony Njokuani, Todd Duffee, Matt … Continue reading →

From U.S. 7th Fleet Public Affairs ABOARD USS BLUE RIDGE – The U.S. Navy is conducting routine carrier operations in international waters east of the Korean Peninsula May 13-14. Following their port visit in Busan, Republic of Korea, the USS … Continue reading →

By Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Nathan R. McDonald BUSAN, Republic of Korea (May 11, 2013) – Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 11, comprised of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) along with embarked Carrier Air Wing 11, Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile … Continue reading →

By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kelby Sanders USS Blue Ridge Sailors experienced a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity when Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert served as reenlisting officer at a group ceremony during his visit to Yokosuka Naval Base, … Continue reading →

By Mass Communications Specialist 3rd Class Michael Hendricks USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) successfully completed their Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) May 10. INSURV inspectors examined engineering, combat systems and navigation equipment, as well as habitability environments to assess … Continue reading →

Story by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Gregory A. Harden II, NPASE Japan   YOKOSUKA, Japan – Marines from Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team Pacific (FASTPAC) began visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) exercises with Sailors aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer … Continue reading →

From USS Lassen Public Affairs VLADIVOSTOK, Russia – Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82) arrived in Vladivostok May 7. The visit is part of building ties and fostering relationships with the Russian Navy on areas of mutual interest. … Continue reading →

By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ricardo R. Guzman   YOKOSUKA, Japan (May 3, 2013) – Sailors assigned to the U.S. Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) participated in a mass casualty drill May 3.             Sailors … Continue reading →

From USS Chosin Public Affairs PACIFIC OCEAN – The guided-missile cruiser USS Chosin (CG 65) arrived in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility (AOR) May 4. While in the 7th Fleet, CHOSIN will conduct exercises and port visits to … Continue reading →