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April 24, 2012
High Speed Vessel Swift (HSV 2) departed Toulon naval base after a three-day port visit to strengthen relations with the French navy, April 20.
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April 4, 2012
Greece continued to host partner navies this week following last week’s Enterprise Carrier Strike Group visit to Piraeus with the exercise Phoenix Express 2012 (PE12) final planning conference, Apr. 3-5.
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March 30, 2012
The U.S. State Department presented a Polish admiral and graduate of the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies with an American military medal March 22.
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March 30, 2012
Donald Bittner has been a doctor since 1981, but the Navy captain had never practiced medicine like he did March 26 while driving to a local restaurant with his wife.
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March 5, 2012
On March 4, 1970 the French military submarine Eurydice exploded, killing all 57 sailors aboard.
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December 22, 2010
The U.S. European Command (USEUCOM) Director of Intelligence presented the first group of Navy Officers from USEUCOM directorates and components with the new Information Dominance Warfare insignia at USEUCOM Headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany, Dec. 16.
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September 20, 2010
Helicopter-to-ship boarding training was given to special operations forces (SOF) from seven countries aboard USS Mount Whitney (LCC/JCC 20) during exercise Jackal Stone (JS10) 2010, Sept. 19.
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September 20, 2010
Special operations forces (SOF) from seven nations worked together to conduct several training exercises aboard USS Mount Whitney (LCC/JCC 20) Sept. 19.
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September 17, 2010
While talking about his deployments, he shifted slightly in his seat and had difficulty speaking to me. When he spoke, his voice was soft and shaky, and when I looked into his eyes, I could tell they held memories that he wished he didn’t have.
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September 13, 2010
Marines are integrating with Sailors aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) during the ship’s current deployment.
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September 13, 2010
USS Taylor (FFG 50) departed Murmansk, Russia, after a three-day port visit where they celebrated the close World War II alliance between Russia and the U.S., and honored veterans in both countries on the 65th anniversary of the end of World War II, Sept. 9.
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September 7, 2010
USS Taylor (FFG 50) pulled into Murmansk, Russia, to celebrate the close World War II alliance between Russia and the U.S., and to honor veterans in both countries on the 65th anniversary of the end of World War II, Sept. 6.
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August 25, 2010
USS Taylor (FFG 50) conducted a passenger exchange along with sonar and lookout training with the Norwegian submarine HNoMS Ula (S 300) Aug. 23.
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August 23, 2010
Fay Hartog Levin, U.S. Ambassador to the Netherlands, Henk Jan Ormel, Netherlands Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee, and Hans van Baalen, a member of the European Parliament, paid a visit to USS Taylor (FFG 50) here, Aug. 18.
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August 17, 2010
Adm. Mark Fitzgerald, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, Laurie S. Fulton, U.S. Ambassador to Denmark, and Cmdr. Lyle Hall, commanding officer of USS Taylor (FFG 50) co-hosted a reception for more than 115 distinguished guests aboard the ship here, Aug. 12.
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August 10, 2010
COPENHAGEN, Denmark – USS Taylor (FFG 50) moored pier side in Copenhagen, Denmark, Aug. 10, to participate in the 500 year anniversary of the Danish navy.
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August 4, 2010
LISBON, Portugal — Navy Vice Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr., commander of the U.S. 6th Fleet, and Allan J. Katz, U.S. ambassador to Portugal, co-hosted a reception for more than 250 distinguished guests aboard USS Mount Whitney (LCC/JCC 20) Aug 4.
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July 28, 2010
STUTTGART, Germany -- Army Command Sgt. Maj. Charles Sekelsky assumed responsibility as the senior enlisted leader for Special Operations Command Europe July 28 during a ceremony on Patch Barracks in Stuttgart, Germany.
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July 26, 2010
STUTTGART, Germany -- On July 26 at the Patch High School Gymnasium, Patch Barracks, Air Force Maj. Gen. Frank J. Kisner said goodbye to the servicemembers and civilians he led for two years.
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July 25, 2010
FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom — The 2010 Farnborough International Air Show came to a close July 25.
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July 24, 2010
ODESSA, Ukraine – John F. Tefft, the U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, paid a visit to USS Taylor (FFG 50) upon the ship’s return to Odessa, Ukraine, July 24.
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July 21, 2010
PARIS -- Chief of naval operations (CNO) Adm. Gary Roughead praised the naval forces of France and cited the shared interests and capabilities of the US and French navies during a visit here July 17-21.?
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July 21, 2010
FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom – More than 285,000 visitors witnessed the superior performance and handling capabilities of the Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet during a flight demonstration at the 2010 Farnborough International Air Show July 21.
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July 20, 2010
ODESSA, Ukraine -- A U.S. Navy Chief returns to his homeland after 17 years in the U.S.
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July 20, 2010
FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom – One of the largest air shows in the world kicked off July 20, and U.S. service members are among 1,500 exhibitors from around the world showing off the latest in aviation technology.
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July 16, 2010
ODESSA, Ukraine – Sailors aboard USS Taylor (FFG 50) took time during exercise Sea Breeze 2010 to deliver Project Handclasp supplies to the Lastochka Orphanage in Odessa, July 16.
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July 14, 2010
RIGA, Latvia — Continuing his outreach effort to establish close relationships with the leadership of NATO member and partner countries Navy Supreme Allied Commander Europe, Adm. James Stavridis visited Latvia 13-14 July.
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July 14, 2010
ODESSA, Ukraine – Danish, Ukrainian, and U.S. Navy divers took to the water for one of many dive evolutions during the multinational exercise Sea Breeze 2010 at the Ukrainian Western Naval Base, July 14.
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July 13, 2010
VILNIUS, Lithuania — Supreme Allied Commander Europe, Navy Adm. James Stavridis visited Lithuania July 13 as part of his outreach effort to establish close relationships with the leadership of NATO member countries.
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July 11, 2010
FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom --Support personnel for the 2010 Farnborough International Air Show arrived July 11 to set up for the week-long event that brings over 1300 exhibitors and 165 air frames from around the world into one arena to enjoy this global iconic event.
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July 8, 2010
STUTTGART, Germany (NNS) -- The chief of the Navy Reserve visited reserve sailors in Stuttgart July 8 during an all hands call.
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July 6, 2010
VILLEFRANCHE, France — The Navy guilded missile frigate USS Taylor (FFG 50) departed Villefranche, France July 6, after a four day port visit to the country.
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June 24, 2010
SIGONELLA, Sicily — Military and civilian co-workers, family and friends attended a change of command ceremony aboard Naval Air Station Sigonella, Sicily, June 24.
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June 23, 2010
INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Turkey — While on a Memorial Day recreational trip to Kizkalesi Beach, Turkey, four sailors temporarily stationed at Incirlik aided in the rescue of a Turkish family-of-six after their small boat capsized May 29.
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June 14, 2010
RIGA, Latvia – On June 14, the U.S. Embassy’s Office of Defense Cooperation and a U.S. Navy Construction Battalion officially opened two renovation projects in western Latvia.
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June 14, 2010
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Navy 6th Fleet's commander reaffirmed the Navy's commitment to global alliances and ongoing maritime operations, specifically in the Europe-Africa region, during a media roundtable June 14 at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C.
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June 12, 2010
MARSEILLE, France — Crew members from USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) performed more than 900 hours of community service during a recent port visit to Marseille, France, June 9-12.
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June 8, 2010
BUDAPEST, Hungary -- Supreme Allied Commander Europe Navy Adm. James Stavridis visited Hungary 7-8 June to congratulate the new leadership as they set forth on their new responsibilities, and to thank the people of Hungary for their armed forces contributions to missions all around the world.
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June 7, 2010
USS MOUNT WHITNEY, Baltic Sea — Maritime forces from 12 countries joined each other to participate in the largest multinational naval exercise in the Baltic Sea June 7-19.
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June 7, 2010
HEIDELBERG, Germany – German public health officials have recently publicized an increase in Puumala virus infections among its citizens in the states of Baden-Wuerttemberg and Bavaria June 7.
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June 7, 2010
USS HARRY S. TRUMAN, Mediterranean Sea — USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) conducted interoperability exercises with the French nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle (R 91) June 4-7.
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June 4, 2010
USS HARRY S. TRUMAN, Mediterranean Sea — As part of interoperability operations with the French navy, a maintenance crew for the French aircraft Rafale F3 performed a jet engine swap-out on board the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) June 4.
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May 31, 2010
Not long after the Civil War, Americans pledged to honor those who, as Abraham Lincoln put it, gave the last full measure of devotion. Be they from Lexington and Concord; Gettysburg and Antietam; the Argonnes Forest or the beaches of Normandy; Chosin and Inchon; Saigon and the Mekong Delta; Baghdad or Kandahar — we have kept that pledge every Memorial Day, and rightfully so.
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May 30, 2010
MARGRATEN, Netherlands – Navy Vice Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr., commander of the U.S. 6th Fleet, arrived in Margraten, Netherlands, May 30 to celebrate Memorial Day at the World War II Netherlands American Cemetery and Memorial.
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May 24, 2010
USS GUNSTON HALL, Mediterranean Sea — The second phase of exercise Phoenix Express 2010 (PE10) began after the successful completion of the in port segment of the exercise in Souda Bay, Greece on May 24.
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May 19, 2010
SOUDA BAY, Greece — Teams from eight ships came together to participate in damage control training as a part of exercise Phoenix Express 2010 (PE10) at Marathi Pier in Souda Bay, Greece, May 19.
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May 19, 2010
NAPLES, Italy — Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet (CNE-CNA/C6F) Headquarters held an Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month celebration for military and civilian personnel May 19.
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May 17, 2010
MIHAIL KOGALNICEANU AIRFIELD, Romania — The Marines and sailors of Black Sea Rotational Force 2010 officially kicked off their three-month engagement in the Black Sea region in a ceremony at Romania’s Mihail Kogalniceanu Airfield, May 17.
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May 12, 2010
STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- U.S. Navy Admiral James Stavridis, the Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR), visited Sweden from May 10-11 on the invitation of the Chief of Defense of the Swedish Armed Forces, Gen. Sverker Göranson.
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May 7, 2010
KLAIPEDA, Lithuania &8212; Sailors aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vicksburg (CG 69) visited Klaipeda, Lithuania May 4-7 for a three-day theater security cooperation (TSC) port visit to the country.
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May 7, 2010
VLADIVOSTOK, Russia — USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) and embarked 7th Fleet staff sailors arrived in Vladivostok, Russia May 7 for the flagship's first visit to the city since 2006.
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April 25, 2010
USS LABOON, Atlantic Ocean — Exercise Joint Warrior 10-1 concluded April 23, culminating with a visit by Commander, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 24 to the Brazilian navy frigate Independencia (F44).
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April 20, 2010
NAPLES, Italy — Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples Fitness Forum's Spouse Fit for Life program is assisting family members with getting into shape and staying healthy.
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April 14, 2010
NAPLES, Italy — Commander, U.S Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet (CNE-CNA/C6F) Headquarters held their annual submarine birthday ball at Il Gabbiano restaurant in Baia, Italy, April 9.
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April 12, 2010
USS LABOON, Scotland — The multinational high-tempo training exercise Joint Warrior 10-1 commenced April 12 off the coast of Scotland.
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April 12, 2010
On behalf of the men and women of the U.S. Navy, I extend our deepest condolences to our fellow sailors in the Polish navy for the loss of their Navy Commander-in-Chief Vice Admiral Andrzej Karweta as well as their president and other national leaders in the tragic plane crash April 10.
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April 12, 2010
FASLANE, Scotland — U.S. Navy ships led by Commander, Destroyer Squadron 24 (DESRON 24) arrived in Faslane, Scotland, April 9 to participate in Joint Warrior 10-1, a multinational semi-annual exercise held off the coast of Scotland.
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March 29, 2010
ROTA, Spain — Seabees from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 7 departed Rota, Spain, March 23 in support of exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2010.
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March 29, 2010
VLORA, Albania — The USS John L. Hall (FFG 32), and the United States European Command, through the U.S. Embassy’s Office of Defense Cooperation, donated hygiene supplies to the Special Needs Children School and orphanage here, March 23.
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March 22, 2010
USS VICKSBURG, at sea — USS Vicksburg (CG 69) completed a unique Passing Exercise (PASSEX) off the Western Coast of Norway, including operations above the Arctic Circle.
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March 19, 2010
MANAMA, Bahrain — A UK flagged merchant vessel the MV Tortugas has successfully evaded a pirate attack by following industry recommended ‘best management practices.'
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February 10, 2010
GULF OF ADEN -- Danish warship HDMS Absalon, part of NATO's counter-piracy Operation Ocean Shield, had another encounter with pirates in the Gulf of Aden, Feb. 7, 2010.
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February 2, 2010
GULF OF ADEN -- Danish warship HDMS Absalon, who is part of NATO's Operation Ocean Shield, rendered assistance to an Indian flagged cargo ship (known as a dhow), Feb. 2.
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December 4, 2009
ROTA, Spain - Naval Station Rota, Spain's fire department held an interagency drill with the Spanish navy and the city of Rota fire departments here Dec. 4.
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November 9, 2009
WASHINGTON - A divided Berlin symbolized the Cold War and witness remember the day it fell.
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October 23, 2009
TEL AVIV, Israel - Nine Soldiers from the Ohio Army National Guard's Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and high-yield Explosive (CBRNE) Enhanced Response Force (CERF) will join about 1,000 soldiers from the 357th Air & Missile Defense Detachment out of Kaiserslautern, Germany, and U.S. European Command.
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October 22, 2009
NAPLES, Italy - Seabees from Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples, Public Works Department treated children from a local community and learning center to a day of bowling and fun at NSA Naples Striker's Bowling Alley Oct. 18.
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September 28, 2009
SIGONELLA, Sicily - Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Mobile Unit Eight (EODMU8) conducted theater security cooperation (TSC) training using side scan sonar equipment with the Ukrainian Navy at Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella Sept. 21-25.
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September 25, 2009
NAPLES, Italy - San Diego-based destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) is currently deployed in the 6th Fleet area of operations and is a real-world application of the collaborative approach by fleet commanders for supporting global mission requirements.
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September 25, 2009
SOUDA BAY, Greece - U.S. 6th Fleet personnel provided non-commissioned officer (NCO) development sessions during Eurasia Partnership Capstone 2009 (EPC 09) here, Sept. 24, at the NATO Maritime Interdiction Operation Training Center (NMIOTC).
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September 25, 2009
ZEMUNIK AIR BASE, Croatia - American and coalition forces participating in the multi-national special operations Jackal Stone 2009 exercise gave the commander of U.S. European Command/Supreme Allied Commander Europe a glimpse of what has been transpiring during the three-week training event held throughout the country of Croatia, here Sept. 23.
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September 16, 2009
MIHAIL KOGALNICEANU, Romania - U.S. Navy Seabees were honored at a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Mihail Kogalniceanu middle school, Sept. 14.
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June 26, 2009
ROYAL AIR FORCE MILDENHALL, England - An international rescue effort is currently en route to a ship in the Atlantic approximately 700 miles off the west coast of Ireland. A crew member on board container ship "Pascha" has fallen seriously ill and needs urgent medical attention.
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June 25, 2009
STUTTGART, Germany - The United States European Command (USEUCOM) will host a Change of Command Ceremony between Army Gen. John Craddock and Navy Adm. James G. Stavridis at Husky Field on Patch Barracks, Stuttgart, Germany, June 30 at 10 a.m.
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June 19, 2009
USS MOUNT WHITNEY, Baltic Sea - More than 30 ships from 12 nations completed the last tactical exercise of Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) exercise June 18.
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June 19, 2009
KIEL, Germany - USS Mount Whitney (LCC/JCC 20) was among the 26 ships that pulled into the northern German city of Kiel June 19 after the successful completion of Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) exercise 2009.
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June 19, 2009
USS Mount Whitney, Baltic Sea - The 37th annual Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) exercise 2009 concluded June 19 after 14 days of multinational operations in the Baltic Sea.
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June 19, 2009
NAPLES, Italy — Maritime forces from four countries began participation in annual exercise FRUKUS this year in the Bay of Biscay off the coast of Brest, France June 19.
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June 17, 2009
USS MOUNT WHITNEY, Baltic Sea — USS Mount Whitney (LCC/JCC 20) completed an underway replenishment (UNREP) without incident June 12 while deployed for Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) exercise 2009.
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June 17, 2009
HMS ST. ALBANS, Baltic Sea - British Royal Navy ship HMS St. Albans (F 83) conducted joint rescue assistance training June 11 with U.S. sailors during Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) exercise 2009.
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June 15, 2009
FGS ELBE, Baltic Sea - A German auxiliary repair ship, one of 10 German units, provides support to more than 40 allied ships participating in Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) exercise 2009, June 11.
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June 6, 2009
KARLSKRONA, Sweden - The Swedish navy's top admiral hosted officers from 12 countries at a reception before the initial phase of Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) Exercise 2009 here June 5.
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June 5, 2009
KARLSKRONA, Sweden - Maritime forces from 12 countries will participate in the largest multinational naval exercise this year in the Baltic Sea, June 8 through the 19th.
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June 2, 2009
KLAIPEDA, Lithuania - USS Mount Whitney (LCC/JCC 20) hosted a reception for the President of Lithuania and the U.S. Ambassador to Lithuania during a three-day port visit here, June 1.
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June 1, 2009
SIGONELLA, Sicily - Members of the Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella Security department along with local Sicilian law-enforcement and military K-9 units came together to share techniques and training May 28.
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May 28, 2009
DRAGUIGNAN, France — An honor platoon of service members from Naval Station Rota, Spain honored 861 American World War II soldiers buried at the Rhone National cemetery here, May 24 during its annual Memorial Day service.
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May 26, 2009
FASLANE, Scotland - Five U.S. Navy ships and a host of allied forces wrapped up multinational Joint Warrior 09-1 May 21 off the coast of Scotland after having successfully completed some of the world's most innovative and advanced warfare training available.
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May 26, 2009
SCOTLAND - A coalition-forces task unit including USS Porter (DDG 78) and USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) continued their participation in exercise Joint Warrior (JW) with an anti-air warfare (AAW) exercise May 18.
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May 19, 2009
UNITED KINGDOM - In the midst of a full-fledged multinational exercise off the coast of the United Kingdom this May, U.S. Navy and Royal Navy leadership are collaborating with one another to form a stronger joint, allied force for current and future operations at sea.
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May 15, 2009
ROTA, Spain - Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 8, Detachment Europe, at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota hosted their Spanish navy counterparts, the Unidad Especial Desactivated De Explosivo (U.E.D.E) from Cartagena, Spain during Magre 09-01, May 12-15.
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May 14, 2009
STUTTGART, Germany - Chief of Naval Personnel and Deputy Chief of Naval Operations, Vice Adm. Mark E. Ferguson III, visited sailors stationed at the U.S. European Command and U.S. Africa Command May 14 to discuss Navy personnel issues with sailors.
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May 12, 2009
NAPLES, Italy - Combined maritime forces participating in exercise Phoenix Express 2009 are focusing on the development of increased maritime safety and security through joint operations during the last five days of the exercise, scheduled to end, May 13.
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May 12, 2009
ROTA, Spain - Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota-s last EA-3B (A-3) "Skywarrior" departed southern Spain with the help of the crew of the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) April 30.
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May 6, 2009
Washington, D.C. - Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has issued a message to service members and their families around the world, commemorating May 8 as Military Spouse Appreciation Day.
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October 30, 2006
LIMASSOL, Cyprus - "Underway, shift colors." This one phrase called out over the public address system aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) meant Limassol, Cyprus was now a fond memory for the crew.
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