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#Warfighting: John C. Stennis Strike Group Enters US 5th Fleet

The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group (JCSSG), entered the U.S. 5th Fleet Area of Responsibility (AOR), Oct. 17.

CNO Joins Maritime Leaders at RSS 2012

Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert was the Chairman of the 9th Regional Seapower Symposium (RSS) first session which focused on "Recent operational experiences and their influence on future platforms," Oct. 17.

Navy to Christen Amphibious Assault Ship America

The Navy will christen the amphibious assault ship, America (LHA 6), Oct. 20, during a 10 a.m. CDT ceremony in Pascagoula, Miss.

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Sea Control and #WARFIGHTING

This is the second of five entries looking at Navy #Warfighting by Rear Adm. Michael Smith, Director, Strategy and Policy Division (N51). “Control of the seas means security. Control of the...

Sea-Based Strategic Deterrence: Past, Present, and Future

In a previous blog entitled “Next Generation Ohio – Class” Rear Adm. Barry Bruner, Director of Undersea Warfare, talked about the next class of fleet ballistic submarines. In this blog...

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ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 17, 2012)1 of 4

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Kaitlin Shotwell directs an AS-332 Super Puma helicopter delivering cargo from the Nilitary Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Washington Chambers (T-AKE 11) to the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21). New York is part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group with the embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit and is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. The U.S. Navy is constantly deployed to preserve peace, protect commerce, and deter aggression through forward presence. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zane Ecklund (Released) 121017-N-NN926-048

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STRAIT OF MESSINA (Oct. 15, 2012)2 of 4

The aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) transits the Strait of Messina. Enterprise is deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jeff Atherton (Released) 121015-N-AP176-041

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FENTRESS, Va. (Oct. 16, 2012)3 of 4

An F/A 18 Hornet piloted by Capt. Mark Weisgerber, deputy commodore of Strike Figher Wing Atlantic, performs the first touch-and-go landing during a ribbon cutting ceremony at Naval Auxiliary Landing Field Fentress. Fentress re-opened after a repair project to lay down a new runway and perform numerous electrical and lighting upgrades. U.S. Navy photo by John Land (Released) 121016-N-RH330-015

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ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 9, 2012)4 of 4

Navy Diver 3rd Class Anthony Scott, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MSDU) 1, Company 1-5, conducts a salvage survey of a buoy chain. Company 1-5 is deployed with Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1, which provides maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. The U.S. Navy is reliable, flexible, and ready to respond worldwide on, above, and below the sea. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Jayme Pastoric (Released) 121009-N-XD935-010

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