USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74)

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Comment by Jared Hyde on October 29, 2012 at 11:49pm

How is everyone doing? It is rather quiet here.

 

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on October 13, 2012 at 12:33am

To our Carrier Air Wing Nine Family,

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Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on October 12, 2012 at 4:19pm

121012-N-WW409-349 ANDAMAN SEA (Oct. 12, 2012) The Nimitz-class aircraft carriers USS George Washington (CVN 73) and USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) and the guided-missile frigate USS Vandegrift (FFG 48) are underway in formation. Ships and aircraft of the George Washington and John C. Stennis carrier strike groups are conducting exercises to increase interoperability, readiness, and the capability to respond quickly to various potential crises in the region, ranging from combat operations to humanitarian assistance. The U.S. Navy is constantly deployed to preserve peace, protect commerce, and deter aggression through forward presence. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Jennifer A. Villalovos/Released)

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Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on October 12, 2012 at 4:13pm

Part 2 of the article

#Warfighting: Washington, Stennis Carrier Strike Groups Operate in Andaman Sea

The George Washington CSG is led by Rear Adm. J. R. Haley and consists of his Carrier Strike Group 5 staff, Destroyer Squadron 15, Carrier Air Wing 5, the flagship aircraft carrier USS George Washington, the guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) and the frigate USS Vandegrift (FFG 48).

The John C. Stennis CSG is led by Rear Adm. Gaouette and consists of his Carrier Strike Group 3 staff, Destroyer Squadron 21, Carrier Air Wing 9, the flagship aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis, guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) and guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60). The group is also joined by the fast combat support ship USNS Bridge (T-AOE-10).

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on October 12, 2012 at 4:12pm

#Warfighting: Washington, Stennis Carrier Strike Groups Operate in Andaman Sea

ANDAMAN SEA (NNS) -- The USS George Washington and USS John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Groups (CSGs) steamed together in the Andaman Sea Oct. 12, conducting integrated flight operations while also practicing surface and anti-submarine drills.

Located in the northeast edge of the Indian Ocean, the Andaman Sea narrows to form the Strait of Malacca, one of the most important shipping lanes in the world. Both CSGs have been conducting forward presence operations and port visits in the vital Asia-Pacific region for the past three weeks, but having two aircraft carriers operating together in the Andaman Sea is an unusual opportunity.

"The U.S. Navy routinely conducts dual-aircraft carrier operations in international waters when and where opportunities exist; however, I believe this is the first time it has been done in the Andaman Sea," said Capt. Greg Fenton, USS George Washington's (CVN 73) commanding officer. "These operations are vital in improving interoperability and readiness to respond across the full range of military operations from humanitarian assistance to combat missions."

The two CSGs conducted similar dual-carrier operations in late September near Guam following exercise Valiant Shield.

"Integrated operations are essential to our ability to effectively respond to any threat or crisis in the region," said Rear Adm. Chuck Gaouette, commander of the Stennis CSG. "As the Asia-Pacific region continues to grow in importance, we must ensure we are capable of operating in a complex environment in order to continue to promote peace, cooperation and stability here."

Consisting of more than 10,000 Sailors, 120 aircraft, four escort ships and a supply replenishment ship, both CSGs patrolled the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations over the last few weeks before conducting highly successful port visits.

USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) anchored in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia Sept. 30 for a four-day port visit during which Sailors conducted numerous professional exchanges with the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) while also performing community service projects. Stennis then transited the Strait of Malacca and conducted a port visit in Phuket, Thailand. Sailors worked with the Royal Thai Navy, conducted community service events, and took some time to enjoy the local culture and cuisine.

After recently patrolling in the South China Sea, USS George Washington conducted a port visit to Port Klang, Malaysia Oct. 7. Sailors continued advancing partnerships with the RMN by practicing Explosive Ordnance Disposal team training, conducting a medical subject matter exchange, and visiting the RMN's world class National Hydrographic Center in Port Klang.
Both aircraft carriers departed from their respective port visits in preparation for operating together in the Andaman Sea Oct. 12, the day before the U.S. Navy's 237th birthday.

"It seems appropriate that we have two of our 11 aircraft carriers working side-by-side as we celebrate the Navy's birthday," said Cmdr. Shawn Mangrum, Carrier Air Wing 5 operations officer aboard the USS George Washington. "Working with another carrier air wing increases sortie generation and provides a more robust simulated threat environment and more realistic training."

end of part 1

Comment by Joe on October 11, 2012 at 3:46pm

Love the video of 10/5 ...thank you NavyAdmin.

Comment by Betsy (mom of CTT on Stennis) on October 6, 2012 at 11:47pm

We have some awesome sailors, don't we?

http://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=70013

Comment by David Rolston on October 6, 2012 at 9:31pm

Very good info,  Thank you

Comment by Kris Jenson on October 6, 2012 at 6:32pm

Sailor called around the 22nd, said they phone & computer availabilty werent as good this time as before.  We were out of state when they pulled into port but he doesnt usually call then anyway. I think the nukes are limited on when they go ashore.

Wanted to let anyone know who doesnt already about Google Alerts, you can sign up for thios (free) and get info on the JCS. You choose how often you want an "alert".  Go Google/Alert - type in USS John C Stennis, anytime the ship is mentioned in any type of newspaper article you'll get an email.  It can be interesting as you never know what it might be about. Sometimes it's articles in the foriegn newspapers. Like this visit to Malaysia...one of the alerts was an article in one of their newspapers. Sometimes the alert might be an article from someones home town & sometimes the articles are from unfriendlys-those can be unsettling. Actually this is how I usually find out most info & whereabouts as my sailor is very tightlipped.

Comment by Mother Always on October 5, 2012 at 12:18pm

THANK YOU!!!

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