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US Navy Accepts Delivery of Future Independence-class LCS USS Gabrielle Giffords

The U.S. Navy accepted delivery of the future USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) during a ceremony on Dec. 23. Gabrielle Giffords is the ninth littoral combat ship (LCS) to be delivered to the Navy and the fifth of the Independence variant to join the fleet. The Independence variant is noted for its unique trimaran hull, ability to operate at high speeds and large flight deck size.
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NORFOLK (Dec. 24, 2016) The amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) arrives at Naval Station Norfolk as part of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group (WSP ARG) homecoming from a six-month deployment in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in Europe and Middle East. WSP ARG includes Commander, Amphibious Squadron 6; USS Wasp (LHD 1); USS San Antonio (LPD 17); USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) and 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unity (MEU). (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Elesia Patten & Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Grant P. Ammon/Released)

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NORFOLK (Dec. 24, 2016) Chief Information Systems Technician Andrew Lynn kisses his wife, Pamela Lynn, as the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) arrives at Naval Station Norfolk as part of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group (WSP ARG) homecoming from a six-month deployment in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in Europe and Middle East.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Elesia Patten/Released)

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NORFOLK (Dec. 24, 2016) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Jonathan Perkins holds his son Gabrielle Perkins for the first time as the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) arrives at Naval Station Norfolk as part of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group (WSP ARG) homecoming from a six-month deployment in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in Europe and Middle East. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Elesia Patten/Released)

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Connecticut SSN-22 coming out of refit in Bremerton last week.

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FORBIN said:

Gabrielle Giffords LCS 10
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Jeff Head said:

These will ultimately replace the 16 Kaiser class oilers the US Navy has.

But, with several of them, particularly the 1st few that this administration is naming, I can tell you I am getting sick of the "activists" who are receiving these names.

USS and USNS names should go to people who were or are loyal, and patriotic supporters of the US Navy and US Military, not perverted LGBT activists who had nothing to do with or any affinity for the US Navy.

But that is just my own thoughts. I feel a good, squared away vessel is US Navy service deserves a fitting name to match what we are asking of it and its crew.

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USS George H.W. Bush completes COMPTUEX

Sailors aboard the U.S. Navy’s Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush came one step closer to deployment by completing their composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX) on December 21.

The 3-week-long assessment tested the ship’s ability to collaborate with other ships in the strike group based on real-world situations. GHWBCSG conducted various exercises and completed evaluations to certify the CSG for deployment.

“COMPTUEX provides the entire strike group the opportunity to stress our systems and test our tactics and teamwork in combat scenarios before actually entering combat,” said Capt. William Pennington, commanding officer of USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). “I was extremely impressed with the way our Sailors and our embarked teammates handled themselves under some very dynamic and challenging situations.”

The exercise tested and evaluated GHWBCSG units through complex, scenario-based training exercises.

“Each evolution mimicked potential real-world engagement,” said Pennington. “Carrier strike group (CSG) 4 threw the kitchen sink at us and the confidence we gained in our systems, tactics, and teamwork will serve us well on deployment.”

With COMPTUEX complete, GHWB and the rest of the George H.W. Bush carrier strike group (GHWBCSG) are mission-ready and set to deploy early next year.

The GHWBCSG is comprised of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush; staffs of carrier strike group 2, carrier air wing 8 and its squadrons; Destroyer squadron 22 staff and its destroyers; and guided-missile cruisers USS Philippine Sea and USS Hue City.

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 26, 2016) Naval Air Crewman Mechanical 2nd Class Carlos Gomez and Aviation Electronics Technician Airman Amber Fussell perform an aircraft wipe down on a C2-A Greyhound assigned to the Rawhides of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 40 in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Eisenhower and its carrier strike group are returning from a 7-month combat deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nathan T. Beard/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Dec. 26, 2016) Sailors lower a rigid-hull inflatable boat during a man overboard drill aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67). Cole is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brianna K. Green/Released)

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GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 25, 2016) Santa Claus races Senior Chief Boatswain's Mate Jennifer Kelso and Lt. j. g. Jennifer Abbot during a "Reindeer Run" aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25). Somerset and embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit are deployed as part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob I. Allison/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 24, 2016) Aviation Boatswain's Mate Airman Ouniwa Polo, from Come, Togo, performs pre-flight checks on an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Fighting Swordsmen of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 32 prior to launch on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nathan T. Beard/Released)

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EVERETT, Wash. (Dec. 23, 2016) Guided-missile destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102) arrives at its homeport after participating in an Oceania Maritime Security Initiative (OMSI) with U.S. Coast Guard's 14th District in the Western Pacific Ocean. For the duration of its deployment, the ship reported to U.S. 3rd Fleet, headquartered in San Diego, as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of 3rd Fleet into the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Petty Officer 2nd Class Alex Van'tLeven/Released)

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BELFAST,Northern Ireland (Dec. 15, 2016) The guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87) moored to Belfast Harbor for a scheduled port visit. Mason, deployed as part of the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group, is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Janweb B. Lagazo/Released)

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GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 17, 2016) U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Jonathan Brusherd a Reconnaissance Corpsmen with the Maritime Raid Force (MRF), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepares a caving ladder to conduct a visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) mission during Exercise Alligator Dagger. The MRF and special amphibious reconnaissance corpsmen provide the MEU with capabilities like ship-borne and airborne raids, reconnaissance and VBSS. The unilateral exercise provides an opportunity for the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and 11th MEU to train in amphibious operations within the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. The 11th MEU is currently supporting U.S. 5th Fleet's mission to promote and maintain stability and security in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Robert B. Brown Jr.)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Dec. 14, 2016) Petty Officer 2nd Class Jeffery Ward mans a .50 caliber machine gun on the forecastle aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) during sea and anchor detail. Roosevelt, deployed as part of the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group, is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Navy Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Taylor A. Elberg/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Dec. 26, 2016) Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) test-fire a Mark 46 torpedo launching system Dec. 26, 2016. Porter, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Ford Williams/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 24, 2016) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Gunslingers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 105 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Dwight D. Eisenhower, deployed as part of the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group, is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nathan T. Beard/Released)

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bd popeye said:

IKE is returning to the US without another CVN on station in the Gulf region. This needs to be fixed!

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