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ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 15, 2024) The French navy Mistral-class amphibious assault and command ship FS Tonnerre (L 9014), left, the U.S. Navy Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50), center, and the La Fayette-class frigate FS Guepratte (F 714) transit the Atlantic Ocean in formation during Exercise Chesapeake 2024, June 15, 2024. Exercise Chesapeake is a U.S. – French bilateral amphibious exercise designed to improve interoperability between nations, increase readiness and enhance naval integration.

Southern Fleet of the PLA Navy – Tanzania

🌏 Joint Combined Exchange Training in Sattahip, Thailand! Last month, Naval Special Warfare Operators joined forces with the Royal Thai Navy Special Warfare Command for an intense training session. 🔱 Here’s a sneak peek at what went down: 🎯 VBSS Tactics: Visit, board, search-and-seizure maneuvers – because precision matters. Close-Quarters Combat: Up-close-and-personal training – honing skills for tight spaces. 👉 Tactical Combat Casualty Care: Safety first – because lives depend on it. Live Weapons Training: Lock and load! Sharpening marksmanship skills. 💦 Airborne Water Entry: Splashdown! Diving into action. 🤝 As one of five treaty allies in the region, Thailand plays a crucial role in maintaining the rules-based international order. Dating back to 1833, Thailand is the U.S.'s oldest Asian ally, and as a security treaty partner for 65 years, it remains committed to a free and open Indo-Pacific. 🌊 Naval Special Warfare is the nation's elite maritime special operations force, uniquely positioned to extend the Fleet's reach and gain and maintain access for the Joint Force in competition and conflict. #NavySEALs #NavySWCC #USSOCOM #Partnership #SpecialWarfare #USandThailandAllies https://lnkd.in/gJ6PnWbN

Defense officials from the United States Department of Defense 🇺🇸, #Norway 🇳🇴, and the UK Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 recently concluded a conference with Naval Special Warfare in Virginia Beach, June 24-27, 2024. The constructive discussions focused on establishing common standards for Arctic-capable forces, optimizing intelligence-sharing practices, and facilitating persistent training and engagements. The three countries noted the need to enhance readiness and effectiveness in addressing evolving operational challenges in the #Arctic and High North. Commander of Naval Special Warfare Command - Navy SEAL & SWCC Teams, Rear Adm. Keith Davids, said “These important partnerships enhance the security cooperation between the United States, the United Kingdom, and Norway and are crucial for addressing common security threats. These strategic partnerships strengthen our collective defense, enhance stability, and encourage competitors to adhere to international norms." #SOF #People #Partners #Teammates

Summary: The USS Lewis B. Puller, a floating Navy SEAL base, is stationed in the Arabian Sea and plays a crucial role in military operations, including supporting Navy SEAL missions. Named after the most decorated Marine in history, it is the first purpose-built mobile base vessel in the US Navy. The ship has been involved in various operations, including seizing illicit weapons and conducting counter-narcotics missions. Takeaway: The USS Lewis B. Puller, with its unique design and capabilities, is a key asset in supporting military operations and maintaining maritime security in the region. Hashtags: #USSLewisBPuller #NavySEALs #MilitaryOperations #MaritimeSecurity #ExpeditionarySeaBase #USNavy #ArabianSea #DefenseOperations

#navalintegration is occurring at all echelons primarily with an emphasis at the Fleet and MARFOR level, or lower, small unit level. However, for the Navy DMO will still be executed at the CSG level. It would be wise for the FMF to start integrating with CSG training events to understand how the Navy will plan and execute operations in the "blue" water, so Marines can conduct operations in the "brown" water littoral areas and enable DMO. I encourage FMF units to reach out to CSG-4 (East Coast) / CSG-15 (West Coast) and see if they can participate in CSG events beyond current efforts. Marines will learn a lot which will better inform planners and commanders on how best to employ FMF forces, and the Navy will see the Marine Corps can contribute to the DMO fight.

Flight deck yoga is a thing.

“The command’s core mission to train, mentor, and assess integrated maritime forces for worldwide assignment is informed by the current and projected strategic security environment,” said Rear Adm. Max “Pepper” McCoy, commander, CSG-4. “Recent armed conflicts remind us of the imperative for naval forces to train to any threat environment they may encounter, and underscores the complexity facing commanders leading teams from the East Coast who may operate in the U.S. Sixth, Fifth, or Seventh Fleet areas of operation.” Check out RDML McCoy’s article, “Bringing the Team Together: Integrated Training for Tactical Advantage,” about the teamwork across the Navy, Joint, and combined team to deliver warfighting capability here: https://lnkd.in/eS8Mf9rb #training #teamwork #maritimediplomacy #allies #LiveVirtualConstructive #LVC #BlueGreenTeam cc: U.S. Fleet Forces Command Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, Marine Forces Command, Marine Forces Northern Command U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet Commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet II Marine Expeditionary Force STRIKFORNATO | Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO U.S. Navy Reserve Commander Naval Surface Force Atlantic Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic Commander, Naval Information Forces

Casablanca-Class: The U.S. Navy Built 50 'Baby' Aircraft Carriers in a Just 1 Year In 1942, industrialist Henry Kaiser proposed mass-producing small escort carriers for the U.S. Navy to aid in World War II, using assembly-line techniques to launch one nearly every week. Despite initial skepticism, President Roosevelt's support led to the production of fifty Casablanca-class carriers, crucial for anti-submarine warfare and air defense in the Atlantic and Pacific