04/02/2015:Sailors assigned to Deck Department aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) direct Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1651, assigned to Naval Beach Unit 7, to the well deck. Bonhomme Richard is currently underway conducting operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. Credit: USS Bonhomme Richard…
04/01/2015: This buoy tender has reached its 70 year life of service. The USCG faces a serious recapitalization challenge, notably illustrated by operating a 70 year old ship. The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Bluebell recounts the cutter's history as part of its 70th anniversary of service celebration in Portland, Ore.,…
03/31/2015: Service members from the United States, Germany, Italy and Canada prepare for the first day of airborne operations during Operation Skyfall 2015. Operation Skyfall is a joint, multi-lateral combat camera subject matter expert exchange hosted by the 982nd Combat Camera Company, which takes place at multiple locations in Georgia.…
03/30/2015: U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366 and Combat Logistics Battalion 22 conduct external lift training at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Jan. 07, 2015. The training consisted of CH-53E Super Stallions and embarkation Marines rehearsing the insertion and extraction of cargo through air support.…
03/30/2015: U.S. and Kuwaiti forces rehearse an amphibious landing on Failaka Island, east of Kuwait City in the Arabian Gulf. Highlights include: Kuwaiti Rigid-Hulled Inflatable Boats, Kuwaiti AH-64D Apache “Longbow” and AS 332B “Super Puma” helicopters, U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion vehicles from the USS Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready…
03/29/2015: HMAS Canberra is the latest addition to the Royal Australian Navy and introduces amphibious capability to the force. According to the Royal Australian Navy, the Canberra is an important addition to the fleet. HMAS Canberra is the lead ship of the two ship Canberra class Amphibious Assault Ships otherwise known as…
2015-03-29 We have written a number of articles highlighting the coming together of new infantry tactics, with aviation enablers and C2 innovations to deliver new capabilities to the Marines. This capability can be launched from the sea base or from a land base. As such the convergence of C2, ISR,…
03/28/2015: The Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Houston (SSN 713) departs from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for a routine underway. Credit: Commander Submarine Forces Pacific:1/6/15
