Thursday, April 21, 2011

Navy celebrates century of aviation with historic paint jobs

http://hamptonroads.com.nyud.net/2011/04/navy-celebrates-century-aviation-historic-paint-jobs

A fresh coat of history
Navy aircraft aren’t exactly known for their fashionable colors. But this year, to celebrate the century-long union of Navy ships and aircraft, squadrons across the country have traded their drab paint for something a bit splashier. Each participating squadron has painted one of its aircraft in a pattern inspired by a historic plane or helicopter. Here’s a look at some of the fancy warbirds and their famous forbears.

HMS Caroline may yet be saved - last survivor of Jutland

http://www.military-times.co.uk/articles/hms-caroline-may-be-saved.htm

When it was announced in the March issue of Military Times that the decommissioned light-cruiser HMS Caroline was going to be scrapped and turned into razorblades, there was an understandable call to arms. Read Dominic Tweedle’s original article here
But now, thanks to the hard work of, among others, Dr Dominic Tweddle, Director-General of the National Museum of the Royal Navy, the museum’s Board of Trustees has resolved to accept the day-to-day responsibility for the operation and maintenance of the otherwise doomed vessel.

Navy suspends command's ship-repair oversight

The Navy has suspended the oversight authority of the local command responsible for supervising ship repairs done by private contractors.
The command, called Norfolk Ship Support Activity, has headquarters at Norfolk Naval Station. Staffed by both sailors and civilians, it oversees all maintenance work done by private companies on Navy surface ships in the mid-Atlantic region.
By suspending the command's oversight authority - formally known as its "technical warrant" - the Navy essentially is saying it no longer trusts Norfolk Ship Support Activity to make sure work by contractors is being done properly.
http://hamptonroads.com.nyud.net/2011/04/navy-suspends-commands-shiprepair-oversight-0

Monday, April 11, 2011

ADM: Formal bid lodged for purchase of Larg Bay

ADM: Formal bid lodged for purchase of Larg Bay

ADM: JSF and Super Hornet: Covering the air gap

ADM: JSF and Super Hornet: Covering the air gap

ADM: UK budget writedowns costs

ADM: UK budget writedowns costs

The Varyag

Sailors aboard Stout have a lens on conflict in Libya

http://hamptonroads.com/2011/04/sailors-aboard-stout-have-lens-conflict-libya

Pentagon having second thoughts on Iraq withdrawal

http://hamptonroads.com/2011/04/pentagon-having-second-thoughts-iraq-withdrawal

Pictures from a friend of the VP of the Navy League, at the Great MN Airshow, St. Cloud, MN 2010




Saturday, April 9, 2011

Gates: U.S. troops could stay in Iraq for years - News - Stripes

Gates: U.S. troops could stay in Iraq for years - News - Stripes

Aftershock stronger than original earthquake, soldiers and shelter residents say - Earthquake Disaster in Japan - Stripes

Aftershock stronger than original earthquake, soldiers and shelter residents say - Earthquake Disaster in Japan - Stripes

Solution for Piracy 'Scourge' Remains Elusive - Defense News

Solution for Piracy 'Scourge' Remains Elusive - Defense News Not if you attack their bases........................

EDA Seeks Refueling Solutions for Naval Ships at Sea - Defense News

EDA Seeks Refueling Solutions for Naval Ships at Sea - Defense News

Australia Navy To Acquire U.K. Amphibious Ship - Defense News

Australia Navy To Acquire U.K. Amphibious Ship - Defense News

USAF To Use Rapid Process to Buy Bombers - Defense News

USAF To Use Rapid Process to Buy Bombers - Defense News

Cold War neutrals now taking sides, timidly - Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times

Cold War neutrals now taking sides, timidly - Navy News News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times

China`s aircraft carrier

http://english.donga.com/srv/service.php3?biid=2011040824838

Keeping the Eye on the Long Game - at Sal's Place


Thursday, April 7, 2011

US Navy Status

Ships and Submarines
Deployable Battle Force Ships: 287

Ships Underway (away from homeport): 154 ships (54% of total)

On deployment: 122 ships (43% of total)

Attack submarines underway (away from homeport): 32 subs (59%)

On deployment: 26 subs (48%)
Ships Underway

Carriers:
              USS Enterprise (CVN 65) - 5th Fleet
              USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) - 5th Fleet
              USS George Washington (CVN 73) - Yellow Sea
              USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) - Pacific Ocean
              USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) - Pacific Ocean

Amphibious Warfare Ships:
              USS Essex (LHD 2) - Pacific Ocean
              USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) - Mediterranean Sea
              USS Boxer (LHD 4) - 5th Fleet
              USS Bataan (LHD 5) - Atlantic Ocean
              USS Makin Islnd (LHD 8) - Pacific Ocean

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

2 dead as Super Hornet crashes near Lemoore - Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times

2 dead as Super Hornet crashes near Lemoore - Navy News News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times Please keep the families on your prayers.....................today, we are all shipmates with those families

Singing the Blues..............


Happy 111th Birthday, U.S. Submarine Force!

http://cl.publicaster.com/ClickThru.aspx?pubids=145|73028|68234|5&digest=txk0esVgpL5T68smZtP2jA&sysid=1

Like a prairie dog peeking from its burrow, John P. Holland, arguably the father of the modern submarine, looks up from the conning tower of his invention after its construction in
1897.

In 1900, this boat, the sixth he built, was purchased by the U.S. government and became the USS Holland (SS-1), the first submarine in the United States Navy. Mr. Holland designed and built the sub to his own specifications and at his own expense, and became known at "The Father of the Modern Submarine". Circa 1900.

Aircraft carrier may leave Japan for repairs - Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times

Aircraft carrier may leave Japan for repairs - Navy News News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times

GW stops in Sasebo, Reagan wraps Japan relief - Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times

GW stops in Sasebo, Reagan wraps Japan relief - Navy News News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times

Fla. lawmakers want carrier move expedited - Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times

Fla. lawmakers want carrier move expedited - Navy News News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times

USS Ronald Reagan ends mission as U.S. military relief efforts shift in Japan - Earthquake Disaster in Japan - Stripes

USS Ronald Reagan ends mission as U.S. military relief efforts shift in Japan - Earthquake Disaster in Japan - Stripes

Sunday, April 3, 2011

Aircraft carrier may leave Japan for repairs - Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times

Aircraft carrier may leave Japan for repairs - Navy News News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times Update on condition of USS George Washington CVN 73

Troop surge brings progress to war-torn Afghan province

http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2011/mar/26/change-of-command-in-helmand-province/

The United States Submarine Veterans Announce the 2013 National Convention will be in Rochester, MN!

2013 NATIONAL CONVENTION INFORMATION.

The Minneapolis/St. Paul Base of USSVI and the City of Rochester MN invite you to the 2013 Joint National Convention of the USSVI and the U.S. Submarine Veterans of WW2 to be held in Rochester, the home of the World Famous Mayo Clinic. The Convention will run from August 25, through September 2, 2013. The Host Hotel will be the KAHLER GRAND in Downtown Rochester. Boat Reunions will be held at the DOUBLETREE HOTEL. These locations provide access to all of downtown with its many shops and restaurants and the Mayo Clinic. Most of which is connected by Skyways. Website will be up soon, Reservations will be accepted in early 2012. The Convention Chairman is D.C. (Andy) Anderson STS2 (SS) acelect@emily.net

TCCNL Board says:  This is GREAT news as we look to commission PCU Minnesota SSN 783.  We are thrilled that they've chosen Rochester for their National Convention.  The US Navy is likely going to commission PCU Minnesota in September 2013 so this will be a great add on event!

Navy books 3 warships for repairs in San Diego


Sunday, April 3, 2011


 http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2011/mar/31/navy-books-3-warships-repairs-san-diego/

Ship repair, upgrade and launch schedule

DateVesselActivity
13-AprUSS Bonhomme RichardLeaves dry dock at NASSCO
16-AprUSNS William McLeanLaunch set for NASSCO
29-AprUSS CurtsArrives at NASSCO for repairs
29-AprUSS VandegriftArrives at NASSCO for repairs
5-MayUSS BenfoldLeaves dry dock at BAE
14-MayUSS Pearl HarborArrives at NASSCO
27-JunUSS FreedomArrives at BAE

B-1B Crew Recalls Epic Mission to Libya

A B-1B Lancer takes off in support Operation Odyssey Dawn from Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., March 27. This mission marked the first time the B-1 fleet has launched combat sorties from the continental United States to strike targets overseas.
B-1B crew recalls epic mission to Libya - Air Force News News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Air Force Times

Even though we are partial to the US Navy, we give an 'atta boy' to the US Air Force. Way to go guys!

Saturday, April 2, 2011

The Commodore, The Admiral, And The Women

http://blog.usni.org/2011/04/01/the-commodore-the-admiral-and-the-women/

Nassau decommissioned after 32 years of service - Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times

Nassau decommissioned after 32 years of service - Navy News News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times

Nitze deploying to South America for UNITAS - Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times

Nitze deploying to South America for UNITAS - Navy News News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times

Refurbished US Frigate Transferred to Pakistan Navy | Navy News at DefenseTalk

Refurbished US Frigate Transferred to Pakistan Navy Navy News at DefenseTalk In case you haven't heard, this is the one that - some sailor, uh Pakastani sailor, put the ship in gear at FULL POWER, pier side, not following procedures, putting a big dent in the bow, the pier in front of it, ripped some rope and other assorted damage. Nice...... wonder if that captain was relieved

All-female team launches historic mission over Afghanistan | Air Force News at DefenseTalk

All-female team launches historic mission over Afghanistan Air Force News at DefenseTalk

Take a look at the aircraft collection on USS Lexington CV 16 - outstanding!

http://usslexington.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=14&Itemid=32