Capt. Robert Attebury | Special to the Press Gazette/USA TODAY NETWORK
NAVAL AIR STATION WHITING FIELD Lt. Col. Jason N. Dale, U.S. Marine Corps, relieved Cmdr. R. David Mims, U.S. Navy, as the 57th commanding officer of the “Shooters,” Training Squadron Six (VT-6), in a unique ceremony at Naval Air Station Whiting Field in late April.
The squadron is one of three fixed-wing aircraft training squadrons under Training Air Wing Five (TRAWING FIVE).
Mims and Dale conducted their change of command in a unique airborne ceremony while squadron members, friends, and family looked on.
Three T-6B aircraft participated in a formation flight with the first flown by Mims, the second by Dale, and the third with the commodore of Training Air Wing Five (TW-5), Col. Jeffrey Pavelko, serving as the ceremony’s officiating officer.
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
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
Fighting Tigers return to NAS Jacksonville after 6-month deployment
During their 2020-2021 deployment, the Navy says the squadron s 12 combat aircrews flew over 3,400 operational hours. Author: First Coast News Staff Published: 8:52 AM EDT May 6, 2021 Updated: 11:06 AM EDT May 6, 2021
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. The Fighting Tigers of Patrol Squadron VP 8 are expected to return to Naval Air Station Jacksonville on Thursday after what the Navy calls a highly successful six-month deployment.
Watch the return here live at 10 a.m.
They were deployed between the 5th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility.
During their 2020-2021 deployment, the Navy says the squadron s 12 combat aircrews flew over 3,400 operational hours and conducted numerous Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft missions.
Welcome home! Sailors return to NAS Jax following six-month deployment
The Mad Foxes of Patrol Squadron are returning to Naval Air Station Jacksonville following a six-month deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. Author: First Coast News Staff Published: 7:38 AM EDT May 4, 2021 Updated: 11:32 AM EDT May 4, 2021
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Welcome home, sailors!
The Mad Foxes of Patrol Squadron (VP) 5 are returning to Naval Air Station Jacksonville on Tuesday following a six-month deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations.
A spokesperson for NAS Jax says VP-5 conducted maritime patrol and reconnaissance operations with the P-8A Poseidon aircraft primarily out of Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan.