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The four-star woman

The four-star woman

Gepostet von | 19 Jun 2021 | , , , | 0

After four decades, Admiral Charlie Ray has vacated his position as Deputy Commandant of the US Coast Guard and retired. He has been succeeded by Linda Lee Fagan, the first woman to hold this post. With her promotion to four-star admiral, she is also the first woman to hold this high rank in the USCG. Fagan joined the Coast Guard in 1985 and served on every continent before becoming the 32nd Deputy Commandant. Aileen E. Fagan, one of her two daughters, also serves in the Coast Guard with the rank of Lieutenant. Previously, Linda Fagan was Commander...

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The fight against drug smuggling: a worthwhile mission in the Caribbean

The fight against drug smuggling: a worthwhile mission in the Caribbean

Gepostet von | 19 Jun 2021 | , , , | 0

The HNLMS Holland has only been in the Caribbean since May, but the results are already impressive. At the end of last week, the crew was able to stop drug smugglers twice from bringing their valuable cargo to the USA. In the first case, a suspicious speedboat was discovered on Friday. As it did not stop despite radio calls, the two Dutch fast response boats were launched. Although they were able to catch up with the smuggler boat, they were initially unable to bring it to a halt. Only targeted shots at the outboard engines of the fleeing go-fast put an end to the pursuit. At...

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More Scotland is hardly possible

More Scotland is hardly possible

Gepostet von | 19 Jun 2021 | , , , , | 0

A few fair weather clouds drift leisurely across the sky in the north of the UK as Lady Alison Johnstone enters the small speaker's platform. She is President of the Scottish Parliament and godmother of HMS Spey, which is being commissioned on this day. The offshore patrol vessel belongs to the second tranche of the River class, Batch 2, as it is known in the Royal Navy. The Spey was built by BAE Systems in Glasgow, Scotland, as the fifth and final ship in the series. Named after a river that meanders through the Cairngorms National Park around 40 kilometres south of Invergordon, it is now being built in the small harbour town of...

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Japan-US co-operation in the Pacific

Japan-US co-operation in the Pacific

Gepostet von | 15 Jun 2021 | , , , | 1

The Japanese landing ship Shimokita was able to train with US units for two days. In the Philippine Sea, the 8900-ton displacement Osumi-class ship joined the Americans to practice various manoeuvres and procedures on a binational level. On the first day, the lead ship, the USS America, conducted cross-deck transfers with the V-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft and tactical manoeuvres. A hovercraft (LCAC) from the USS New Orleans successfully entered the well deck of the Shimokita, and in return the Japanese LCAC made a detour to the USS Germantown. At the end, the opportunity for a photex was not to be missed. The three participating US amphibious ships...

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Corvette Braunschweig on UN mission

Corvette Braunschweig on UN mission

Gepostet von | 13 Jun 2021 | , , , | 0

Due to the pandemic-related situation, the departure took place in private and without ceremony. The commander of the 1st Corvette Squadron, Frigate Captain Florian Feld (45), explained: "It was with a heavy heart that we decided to take this step. However, the safety of all involved has the highest priority".
In addition to the German blue helmets, ships and boats from Brazil, Greece, Bangladesh, Indonesia and Turkey are also involved in the UN mission in the Mediterranean. The main task of the marines will be maritime surveillance. This also includes co-operation with the Lebanese authorities and training the Lebanese navy in coastal protection. Since the beginning of the year, the entire naval unit has been under the German command of Flotilla Admiral Axel Schulz.
At the end of October, the "Bravo" crew will be relieved by the "Charlie" crew and return to Warnemünde. The corvette "Braunschweig", on the other hand, will remain in the eastern Mediterranean.

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