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USNI News Fleet and Marine Tracker: May 17, 2021
May 17, 2021 11:22 AM
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These are the approximate positions of the U.S. Navy’s deployed carrier strike groups and amphibious ready groups throughout the world as of May 17, 2021, based on Navy and public data. In cases where a CSG or ARG is conducting disaggregated operations, the chart reflects the location of the capital ship.
Total U.S. Navy Battle Force:
296
In Japan
Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA-6) conduct small boat operations on May 15, 2021. US Navy Photo
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In the Philippine Sea
Deck department Sailors assigned to the U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76), prepare to conduct an anchor drop test in the forecastle during sea trials on May 11, 2021. US Navy Photo
COLD BAY, AK
Expeditionary firefighting and rescue Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit responded to a downed bush plane at Cold Bay Airport, Alaska, May 7. None of the aircraft passengers were injured.
Marines with the 15th MEU are in Cold Bay for Exercise Northern Edge 2021, a joint training exercise of approximately 15,000 U.S. service members conducting operations in various locations in and around Alaska.
On Friday afternoon, expeditionary firefighting and rescue Marines with Marine Wing Support Detachment, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 Reinforced, 15th MEU, were loading up in two Oshkosh Striker T3000 firetrucks, having just received word of a simulated vehicle fire that needed to be extinguished. Russell Ruta, Cold Bay’s vice Mayor and a local aircraft rescue firefighter, was riding along for the training.
USAF tests capabilities of new F-15EX fighters
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11th May 2021 News
Just weeks after delivery to Eglin Air Force Base (AFB), Florida, the USAF’s latest iteration of the F-15 multi-role fighter – dubbed the F-15EX – has participated in Exercise Northern Edge in the skies over Alaska in a test of its ability to operate in a complex jamming environment.
Operating from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, the two F-15EX aircraft (EX1 and EX2) will participate in the exercise which will run from May 3-14 to test the performance of a variety of subsystems, including the BAE Systems AN/ALQ-250 Eagle Passive Active Warning Survivability System intended to defend the F-15EX itself as well as other fourth- and fifth-generation platforms in the airspace.
USNI News Fleet and Marine Tracker: May 10, 2021 May 10, 2021 12:07 PM • Updated:
May 10, 2021 5:18 PM
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These are the approximate positions of the U.S. Navy’s deployed carrier strike groups and amphibious ready groups throughout the world as of May 3, 2021, based on Navy and public data. In cases where a CSG or ARG is conducting disaggregated operations, the chart reflects the location of the capital ship.
Total U.S. Navy Battle Force:
296
In Japan
Retail Services Specialist 3rd Class Fangfang Wen, originally from China, left, and Retail Services Specialist 3rd Class Chloe Nichole Luz Rodriguez, originally from the Philippines, right, recite the Oath of Allegiance aboard USS Mustin (DDG-89) during a United States Citizenship and Immigration Services naturalization ceremony on May 7, 2021. US Navy Photo