Built in Mobile, Ala., by Austal U.S.A., USNS Spearhead (JHSV 1), a joint high-speed vessel or JHSV, is designed for rapid, intra-theater transport of troops and military equipment. MSC owns and operates Spearhead, along with nine other JHSVs that are currently under contract.
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As big Navy’s trust in MSC grows, so does our involvement in missions around the world. We play a critical role in Africa Partnership Station and Southern Partnership Station, building cooperative relationships with allies and neighbors. We also carry a message of hope and good will to people in need of medical and civic assistance in both hemispheres during Continuing Promise and Pacific Partnership missions.
MINDELO, Cape Verde, (Jan. 11, 2013) Gunner’s Mate 1st Class Nicholas Heidingsfelder, a maritime civil affairs instructor, observes Cape Verdian Coast Guard Cpl. Gil Lima practicing field tactical movement during boarding team operations training aboard the High-Speed Vessel Swift (HSV 2) as part of Africa Partnership Station (APS). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Felicito Rustique/Released)
Every day, more than 9,500 dedicated men and women of the U.S. Navy’s Military Sealift Command deliver critical supplies and conduct missions across the world’s oceans. Here’s what we’ve been up to Jan. 26-31.
MSC-chartered ship HSV Swift (HSV 2) visited Mindelo, Cape Verde, in January, participating in its final Africa Partnership Station and its final deployment to the Europe and Africa areas of responsibility, where it has supported five years of APS and other theater security cooperation port visits over the years. Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class (SW/AW) Felicito, from the Navy Public Affairs Support Element East, joined Swift during its visit to Mindelo where he spoke with Swift’s contract mariner crew and military detachment personnel about Swift’s final visit to the AOR.
Every day, nearly ten thousand dedicated men and women of the U.S. Navy’s Military Sealift Command deliver critical supplies and conduct missions across the world’s oceans. Here’s what we’ve been up to Jan. 4-10.
