75 Years Ago: The Assault on Iwo Jima

The Maritime Executive 17h   //  keep unread  //  hide [By Dr. Robert M. Browning, U.S. Coast Guard (ret’d)] “The American flag was raised on top of Mt. Suribachi. Many a life was lost trying to get to the top of that mountain.” – Diary of Carpenters Mate 3rd class Leno DiRosario, LST-795, February 23, 1945 In the quote above, CM3Continue reading “75 Years Ago: The Assault on Iwo Jima”

Shipbuilders start dockside trials of diesel-electric submarine for Russia’s Pacific Fleet

World Defence Newsby Maxime Charlier / 10h   //  keep unread  //  hide The Admiralty Shipyard in St. Petersburg in Russia’s northwest has started the dockside trials of the Project 636.3 diesel-electric submarine Volkhov, the Shipyard’s press office reported on March 2 2020. Read Full News At This Link…  Volkhov submarine Read More VISIT WEBSITE from JC’s Naval, Maritime and Military NewsContinue reading “Shipbuilders start dockside trials of diesel-electric submarine for Russia’s Pacific Fleet”

San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock begins first underway in three years

World Defence Newsby Maxime Charlier / 6h   //  keep unread  //  hide San Antonio class amphibious transport dock USS San Antonio (LPD 17) began Sea Trials February 29. This is the ship’s first underway following a three-year Chief of Naval Operations maintenance availability. Read Full News At This Link… USS San Antonio (LPD 17) Read More VISIT WEBSITE from JC’s Naval,Continue reading “San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock begins first underway in three years”

The U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Mustin (DDG 89) and USS Barry (DDG 52), and the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54) are underway in formation with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force missile destroyers JS Suzinami (DD 114) and JS Sawagiri (DD 157) during the U.S.-Japan Bilateral Advanced Warfighting Training exercise.

 BAWT improves interoperability between U.S. and Japanese forces. This exercise enhances the ability of the U.S. Navy and JMSDF to work together to confront any contingency. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Cody Beam (Released) 200301-N-AJ005-1075 from JC’s Naval, Maritime and Military News https://ift.tt/32O8ws7 via IFTTT