#Warfighting: Washington, Stennis Carrier Strike Groups Operate in Andaman Sea  (12 October 2012)

The USS George Washington and USS John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Groups (CSGs) steamed together in the Andaman Sea Oct. 12, conducting integrated flight operations while also practicing surface and anti-submarine drills.

#Warfighting: Navy Birthday Celebration Kicks Off at Pentagon  (9 October 2012)

Defense officials and service members gathered Oct. 9 to kickoff the Navy's 237th birthday week in Washington, D.C.

#Warfighting: Bonhomme Richard ARG, 31st MEU Begin PHIBLEX  (9 October 2012)

The Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and embarked Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) began an Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX) with an opening ceremony aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) Oct. 8.

#Warfighting: USS Olympia Visits Subic Bay during Western Pacific Deployment   (9 October 2012)

The Los Angeles-class submarine USS Olympia (SSN 717) arrived at Subic Bay Oct. 4 for a visit as part of her deployment to the Western Pacific.

#Warfighting: Expeditionary Strike Group Five Recognizes Iwo Jima Sailors   (8 October 2012)

During a visit to multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), Expeditionary Strike Group Five (ESG 5) commander Rear Adm. William K. Lescher recognized exceptional crew members for their performance during deployment, Sept. 24.

#Warfighting: PELARG, 15th MEU Enters 7th Fleet Area of Operations  (7 October 2012)

The Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group (PEL ARG) arrived in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations Sept. 30 as part of a scheduled deployment.

#Warfighting: Stennis Strike Group Conducts Flight Operations While Operating Forward   (5 October 2012)

The John C. Stennis Strike Group conducted flight operations Oct. 5, in the South China Sea as it prepares to enter U.S. 5th Fleet in the coming weeks.

#Warfighting: Navy to Commission Guided-Missile Destroyer Michael Murphy  (3 October 2012)

The Navy will commission the newest guided-missile destroyer, Michael Murphy (DDG 112), Oct. 6, during a 10 a.m. EDT ceremony at Pier 88 in Manhattan, N.Y.

#Warfighting: ESG-2 and 2nd MEB Train to Maintain to Operate  (3 October 2012)

The Navy and Marine Corps continue to strengthen their partnership and demonstrate the single naval battle concept through joint amphibious training at Expeditionary Warfare Training Group Atlantic, Oct. 1-4.

#Warfighting: CNO and MCPON to Host Worldwide Navy Birthday All Hands Call  (2 October 2012)

In celebration of the Navy's 237th birthday, the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) will hold a worldwide all-hands call, Oct. 11, at 1:00 p.m. EST.

#Warfighting: Navy's Second Joint High Speed Vessel Launched  (2 October 2012)

The future USNS Choctaw County (JHSV 2) launched Oct. 1, in Mobile, Ala., marking a key milestone in the ship's construction process.

#Warfighting: Former Navy POW Recounts Time as POW to Sailors, Marines at Yorktown  (1 October 2012)

A former Prisoner of War addressed more than 150 Sailors, Marines and civilians at Naval Weapons Station (WPNSTA) Yorktown, Sept. 26, as part of the installation's POW/MIA Recognition Day program.

#Warfighting: NMCB 11 Returns Home after Seven Months in Afghanistan  (1 October 2012)

Sailors assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11 were welcomed home by family and friends Sept. 21 after a successful seven-month deployment to Afghanistan, which began in February this year.

#Warfighting: Navy Wounded Warrior Program Moves to Commander, Navy Installations Command  (1 October 2012)

The Navy Wounded Warrior - Safe Harbor program will realign from Total Force Requirements Division (OPNAV N12) to Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) effective Oct. 1.

Truman Underway to Conduct Weapons System Tests  (24 September 2012)

The aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) departed Naval Station Norfolk Sept. 24 to conduct combat systems ship qualification trials (CSSQT).

Fort Worth Commissioned in Galveston  (23 September 2012)

USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) commissioned at the Port of Galveston in Galveston, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 22. The ship was officially placed in service by Vice Chief of Naval Operations (VCNO), Adm. Mark E. Ferguson III.

USS Anzio Launches Air-to-Air Missile During UNITAS  (21 September 2012)

The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Anzio (CG 68) conducted a standard missile (SN-2) launch and a live fire gunnery exercise during a drone exercise supporting UNITAS Atlantic 53-12, Sept. 21, which is being hosted by U.S. Fourth Fleet.

Combat Direction Center: George Washington's Eyes, Ears  (17 September 2012)

The combat direction center (CDC) aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73) is the forward-deployed aircraft carrier's finger on the button.

EOD Keeps VS12 Strike Group Mission Ready  (16 September 2012)

Guam-based Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Mobile Battalion 503 is aboard the U.S. Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) conducting operations during the U.S. joint exercise Valiant Shield 2012 (VS12) Sept. 11 - 19.

US Joint Forces Complete Valiant Shield SINKEX  (15 September 2012)

A live-fire exercise, part of Valiant Shield 2012, sank the ex-USS Coronado (AGF-11) in waters 3,045 fathoms (18,270 feet) deep, 102 nautical miles south of Guam at about 3:20 pm local time, Sept. 12.

IA Sailors Lead Joint Crew Composite Squadron ONE to Navy Unit Commendation  (14 September 2012)

The Secretary of the Navy awarded the Navy Unit Commendation to the personnel of Joint Counter-Radio Controlled Improvised Explosive Device Electronic Warfare (CREW) Composite Squadron ONE on July 5, 2012.

USS Fort Worth Departs Mayport for Commissioning  (14 September 2012)

The Navy's newest Littoral Combat Ship, USS Fort Worth (LCS 3), sailed away from Naval Station Mayport, Fla., Sep. 13, beginning the final leg of its maiden voyage to its commissioning site in Galveston, Texas.

USS New York Commemorates 9/11 on Maiden Deployment  (11 September 2012)

USS New York (LPD 21) Sailors and Marines from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) held a remembrance ceremony honoring the 11th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks while on the ship's maiden deployment, Sept. 11.

USS Farragut Departs Germany, Arrives in France  (7 September 2012)

Guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99) arrived in La Rochelle, France, for a port visit, Sept. 7.

Future USS Michael Murphy Sails Away from Shipyard   (6 September 2012)

The future USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) departed General Dynamics Bath Iron Works (BIW) shipyard Sept. 5 for New York City, where she will join the fleet in a commissioning ceremony, Oct. 6.

F-35B Completes First Airborne Engine Start Tests  (4 September 2012)

The F-35 integrated test force announced the completion of a major prerequisite test for in-flight performance on the short take-off and vertical landing variant of the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter Sept. 4.

From Solid Stock: USS Enterprise Machinery Repairmen   (1 September 2012)

Machinery Repairmen (MR) aboard aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) feel a certain prestige in their rating because its rich history translates into valuable experience.

Kitsap Sailor Awarded Bronze Star Medal For Valor in Combat  (1 September 2012)

A Navy officer was awarded the Bronze Star with Combat "V" for valorous action during Operation Enduring Freedom in a ceremony at Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 11 Detachment Bangor, Aug. 30.

CNO Establishes LCS Council  (22 August 2012)

The chief of naval operations (CNO) established a board known as the LCS Council Aug. 22 made up of four Navy vice admirals to oversee continued fleet testing and introduction of littoral combat ship (LCS) sea frames, mission modules, and mission packages.

Panetta Visits USS Stennis, Thanks Sailors Deploying Early for 8-Month Deployment  (22 August 2012)

Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta told Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Stennis here that they and their ship, and others like it, are the "heart and soul" of the nation's defense strategy, Aug. 22.

USS Constitution Sails for First Time since 1997  (19 August 2012)

USS Constitution departed her berth from Charlestown, Mass. Aug. 19, to set sail for the first time since 1997, during an underway demonstration commemorating Guerriere Day.

Air Drop Resupply to USS Carr Prompts Drug Interdiction  (16 August 2012)

Norfolk-based frigate USS Carr (FFG 52) retrieved 1,250 pounds of cocaine while being resupplied by an air drop at sea during Operation Martillo, Aug. 15.

F-35 Completes First Airborne Weapons Separation  (9 August 2012)

The F-35 Lightning II accomplished a significant test milestone Aug. 8 when the aircraft successfully released a weapon in flight.

VAQ-130 Lands its First Growler Aboard Truman  (19 July 2012)

Airborne Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 130, the Zappers, landed its squadron's first operational EA-18G Growler on the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), July 18.

CNO Commemorates 68th Anniversary of Guam Liberation   (18 July 2012)

Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert attended the Wreath-Laying Ceremony for the National Commemoration of the 68th Anniversary of the Liberation of Guam and the Battle for the Northern Marianas at the Tomb of the Unknowns in the Arlington National Cemetery, July 17.