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HMS Bulwark has visited the Libyan port of Tripoli in support of a ministerial visit from the UK. The ship, which is part of the Royal Navy’s Response Force Task Group (RFTG) and has been taking part in the Cougar 13 deployment, called in to Tripoli to support a visit by UK Minister for the Armed Forces Mark Francois and provided the platform for a UK Trade and Industry event.

Twelve British firms presented a range of services – including border security systems, explosive ordnance disposal, legal advice and services and specialist advice on education – to visitors from the Libyan Prime Minister’s office as well as representatives from the Libyan Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Interior and Minist

Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) were treated to a traditional Thanksgiving meal at sea, Nov. 28.
 
George Washington’s Supply department provided classic Thanksgiving favorites including turkey, bread dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, and an assortment of pies to more than 5,000 Sailors aboard the ship.

“Today’s celebration is really a way to give thanks to the whole George Washington team for having an outstanding performance during the whole cruise,” said Chief Culinary Specialist Jeric Toledo, a food production chief aboard the ship. “It’s a means a lot to the entire food service division to provide a Thanksgiving meal for all the Sailors aboard George Washington

Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) were treated to a traditional Thanksgiving meal at sea, Nov. 28.
 
George Washington’s Supply department provided classic Thanksgiving favorites including turkey, bread dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, and an assortment of pies to more than 5,000 Sailors aboard the ship.

“Today’s celebration is really a way to give thanks to the whole George Washington team for having an outstanding performance during the whole cruise,” said Chief Culinary Specialist Jeric Toledo, a food production chief aboard the ship. “It’s a means a lot to the entire food service division to provide a Thanksgiving meal for all the Sailors aboard George Washington

The U.S. Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) hosted key regional military leaders during George Washington Carrier Strike Group’s participation in Annual Exercise (AnnualEx) 13, Nov 27-28.
 
Vice Adm. Robert Thomas, commander, U.S. Seventh Fleet, and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Vice Adm. Yasuhi Matsushita, commander in chief, Japan Self-Defense Fleet, visited the ship to discuss AnnualEx 13 and to foster relations between two key regional allies.

“It’s pleasure to have you aboard,” said Capt. Greg Fenton, George Washington’s commanding officer, as he welcomed them onto the ship. “This is a wonderful opportunity for you to debrief on A

As HMAS Tobruk steamed into Ormoc on the morning of November 26, a light mist hid much of the city’s devastation.