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Chancellor and Foreign Minister on board "Frankfurt am Main"

Chancellor and Foreign Minister on board "Frankfurt am Main"

Posted by | 29 Oct 2024 | , , | 0

High-ranking visit on board the IPD 24 naval association The government visit by Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock and State Secretary Nils Hilmer, representing Defence Minister Boris Pistorius, on 26 October 2024 on board the task force provider "Frankfurt am Main" in Mormugao, Goa, India, marked a highlight for the German naval association. It was immediately preceded by the Indo-German government consultations in Delhi. At the same time, the visit marks the conclusion of the Indo-Pacific Deployment 2024 (IPD 24) and a special appreciation of the work of the servicewomen and men of the Naval Association. Chancellor Scholz thanked the crews for their tireless efforts and sacrifices on this long voyage. They have...

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US aircraft carrier under NATO command

US aircraft carrier under NATO command

Posted by | 29 Oct 2024 | , , , | 0

Deterrence in the North Sea and Mediterranean Since 24 October, NATO has taken control of the US aircraft carrier "Harry S. Truman" and other units for the NEPTUNE STRIKE mission. The large-scale operation aims to establish a flexible military presence and deterrence in strategic waters and involves forces from several NATO countries. Since 24 October, NATO has regained operational control of aircraft carriers: As officially announced by the Alliance and participating nations, several units and other forces will transfer under the command of the Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO (STRIKFORNATO) by 31 October to conduct NEPTUNE STRIKE for the second time this year.

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Swearing-in ceremony in the fishing harbour

Swearing-in ceremony in the fishing harbour

Posted by | 29 Oct 2024 | , , , | 0

Public swearing-in ceremony and solemn oath of the recruits of the Naval Operations School On Wednesday, 30 October 2024 at 4 pm, 199 soldiers will be publicly sworn in by the Commandant of the Naval Operations School, Captain Andreas Seidl, at the fishing port in Bremerhaven. 86 regular soldiers and 113 volunteers will take the oath to serve the Federal Republic of Germany faithfully and to valiantly defend the law and the freedom of the German people. On completion of the first part of their training, many of them will be transferred to navy ships and boats, where they are urgently needed because the navy is short of personnel. Some...

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30 years in the service of the navy

30 years in the service of the navy

Posted by | 28 Oct 2024 | , , | 0

The "red eagle" is the oldest combat ship of the German Navy On 19 October, the crew of the frigate "Brandenburg" celebrated the ship's 30th birthday together with representatives of the state of Brandenburg, the circle of friends, relatives and friends. After her keel laying and christening in 1992, the frigate Brandenburg was not only the first frigate of the 123 class, but also the type ship of the class that gave it its name, commissioned on 14 October 1994. A lot has happened since then: with a good 660,000 nautical miles - a distance equivalent to around 1,220,000 kilometres - the frigate has circumnavigated the world around 30 times. In the process, the men visited...

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