Foreign In the Navy Latest Military News IN THE NAVY 10.12.2024 October 12, 2024October 26, 2024 Vic Vizcocho 0 Comments BoatswainÕs mates prepare the spanning wire during a replenishment-at-sea aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67) in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility, Sept. 24, 2024. Cole is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. 6th Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Mark Pe–a) U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technicians assigned to EOD Mobile Unit 8 conduct clearance and disposal operations of improvised explosive devices during Northern Challenge 2024 in Keflavik, Iceland, Sept. 29, 2024. Northern Challenge is an annual, joint-funded multinational EOD exercise hosted by the Icelandic Coast Guard aimed at preparing NATO Allies and NATO’s Partnership for Peace partners for international deployments and defense against terrorism. A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey, attached to Marine Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), takes off from the flight deck aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) while the ship transits the Philippine Sea, Oct. 8, 2024. The U.S. Department of Defense is supporting the Republic of the Philippines at the request of the Government of the Philippines and providing foreign disaster relief in the aftermath of Typhoon Krathon (Julian) in Northern Luzon. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Normand Basque) U.S. Navy Senior Chief Boatswain’s Mate Andrew Werner, from Lafayette, Indiana, attached to Military Sealift Command (MSC) Far East, provides instruction to Philippine navy sailors during a hands-on refueling-at-sea training aboard the Philippine navy frigate BRP Jose Riza (FF 150) as part of Sama Sama 2024, Oct. 9, 2024. Sama Sama is a bilateral exercise hosted by the Philippines and United States, with participants from Australia, Canada, France, and Japan, designed to promote regional security cooperation, maintain and strengthen maritime partnerships, and enhance maritime interoperability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ange Olivier Clement) FacebookTweetEmailPin