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U.S., Royal Thai Navy Conclude CARAT Thailand 2019
June 8, 2019 — The 25th annual Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand concluded during a ceremony aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided missile destroyer USS Antietam (CG 54) at Sattahip Naval Base June 8... MORE

This year marks the 25th iteration of CARAT, a multinational exercise series designed to enhance U.S. and partner navies' abilities to operate together in response to traditional and non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region.

Boxer Arrives in Phuket, Thailand for Port Visit
June 8, 2019 — The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) and the embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) arrived in Phuket, Thailand June 8 for a scheduled port visit... MORE

The Marines and Sailors of the 11th Marines Expeditionary Unit are deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to support regional stability, reassure partners and allies, and maintain a presence postured to respond to any crisis ranging from humanitarian assistance to contingency operations.

USS Boxer and Charles de Gaulle Sail in Andaman Sea
June 7, 2019 — Amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) and French navy aircraft carrier, FS Charles de Gaulle (R 91), and its escort ships conducted drills while sailing through the Bay of Bengal, June 7... MORE

The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to support regional stability, reassure partners and allies, and respond to any crisis ranging from humanitarian assistance to contingency operations.

HSC-25 Rescues four from damaged watercraft
June 4, 2019 — The Guam-based “Island Knights” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 responded to a vessel in distress on June 2... MORE

HSC-25 provides a multi-mission rotary wing capability for units in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations and maintains a Guam-based 24-hour search-and-rescue and medical evacuation capability, directly supporting U.S. Coast Guard and Joint Region Marianas.

7th Fleet Flagship Strengthens Partnerships Throughout Indo-Pacific
May 30, 2019 — The U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) and embarked U.S. 7th Fleet staff returned to Yokosuka May 29, after visiting 11 ports and strengthening partnerships in nine Indo-Pacific nations... MORE

Blue Ridge is the oldest operational ship in the Navy and, as 7th Fleet command ship, actively works to foster relationships with allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific Region.

A Quarter-Century of Naval Partnership: US, Thailand Kicks off 25th CARAT Exercise
May 29, 2019 — The U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard and Royal Thai Navy and Marine Corps kicked off the 25th annual Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) during an opening ceremony at Sattahip Naval Base, May 29... MORE

Amphibious Force 7th Fleet holds Change of Command
May 17, 2019 — Rear Adm. Fred Kacher assumed command of Amphibious Force 7th Fleet from Rear Adm. Brad Cooper during a change of command ceremony aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) May 17... MORE

Memorial Service Held at Kama Cemetery for Japanese War Dead
May 13, 2019 — The 38th annual Kama Cemetery memorial service for the war dead was held May 12, 2019. Representatives from government and civic organizations within Sasebo City and Nagasaki Prefecture, including local U.S. naval forces at Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo, participated in the ceremony... MORE

USS Pioneer and Patriot arrive in Puerto Princesa
May 13, 2019 — Avenger-class mine countermeasures ships USS Pioneer (MCM 9) and USS Patriot (MCM 7) arrived in Puerto Princesa, Philippines, for a port visit for resupply and routine maintenance purposes, May 9... MORE

PUERTO PRINCESA, Republic of the Philippines (May 9, 2019) The Avenger-class mine countermeasure ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9) and her sister ship USS Patriot (MCM 7) pull into Puerto Princesa. Both Pioneer and Patriot, part of Mine Countermeasures Squadron 7, are operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response platform for contingency operations.

7th Fleet Flagship USS Blue Ridge Returns to Singapore
May 6, 2019 — U.S. 7th Fleet flagship, USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), arrived in Singapore for a port visit May 6, marking the ship’s first visit to the Lion City in more than three years... MORE

SINGAPORE (May 6, 2019) - U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) and embarked staff arrives in Singapore for a port visit. During their visit they will engage in local culture, host military-to-military engagements and build relationships through music and public service activities. Blue Ridge is the oldest operational ship in the Navy and, as 7th Fleet command ship, actively works to foster relationships with allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific Region.