Source: United States Navy
SAN DIEGO–The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS O’Kane(DDG 77) returned home to Naval Base San Diego, completing an eight-month independent deployment to the U.S.5th and 7th Fleet areas of operation, Feb. 6.
Defense News in Brief: Exercise Cutlass Express 2022 Commences
Source: United States Navy
DJIBOUTI – Maritime forces from East Africa, West Indian Ocean nations, Europe, North America, and several international organizations began the multinational maritime exercise Cutlass Express 2022 (CE22) with an opening ceremony held at the Coast Guard Training Center in Djibouti, Feb. 6, 2022.
Defense News in Brief: CNO and MCPON Visit Norfolk for Naval Safety Command Establishment, Fleet Engagement
Source: United States Navy
U.S. Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Gilday and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Russell Smith visited Norfolk Naval Station to attend the establishment ceremony of the Naval Safety Command and visit local Norfolk-based commands, Feb. 4.
Defense News in Brief: Amphibious Construction Battalion Two Command Triad Relieved
Source: United States Navy
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – The command triad team from Amphibious Construction Battalion 2 (ACB 2) was relieved Feb 3 due to loss of confidence in their abilities to effectively perform their leadership roles. Rear. Adm. John V. Menoni, Commander, Expeditionary Strike Group Two (ESG 2), relieved Capt. Jeffrey Lengkeek, commanding officer; Cmdr. Michael Jarosz, executive officer; and Command Master Chief Matthew Turner.
Defense News in Brief: Exercise Noble Fusion Kicks Off with Joint Combined Expeditionary Training in Philippine Sea
Source: United States Navy
PHILIPPINE SEA – Noble Fusion, a joint and combined naval expeditionary exercise combining multiple elements of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force alongside the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), kicked off in the Philippine Sea in vicinity of Luzon Strait, and the Miyako Strait Feb. 3, 2022.