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Carrier USS George H.W. Bush Returns From 8-Month Mediterranean Deployment

The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), along with the staff of carrier Strike Group (CSG) 10, returns to Naval Station Norfolk following an eight-month deployment, April 23, 2023. U.S. Navy Photo

USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77) pulled into its homeport in Norfolk, Va., on Sunday, marking the end of an eight month deployment to the Mediterranean Sea.
The aircraft carrier left Norfolk on Aug. 10 for its deployment and arrived in the Mediterranean to relieve the Harry S....

10 Navy Helicopters Suffer Major Damage, Several Blown Over in Sudden Norfolk Storm

Navy helicopters damaged by a sudden thunderstorm on July 26, 2022, at Chambers Field at Naval Station Norfolk, Va.

At least 10 Navy helicopters were damaged in a sudden storm that blew through Norfolk Naval Station, Va., Tuesday afternoon, USNI News has learned.

According to a Navy initial assessment reviewed by USNI News, the storm resulted in 10 Class A ground mishaps – mishaps that result in more than $2.5 million in damage or the total loss of the aircraft.

“The Navy is continuing to assess...

https://news.usni.org/2022/07/27/10-navy-helicopters-suffer-major-damage-several-blown-over-in-sudden-norfolk-storm

USS Iwo Jima Arrives in New Homeport at Naval Station Norfolk

The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) departs Naval Station Mayport, Florida, to execute a homeport shift from Mayport to Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, Dec. 10. US Navy Photo

USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) will now call Norfolk, Va., home as part of a planned shift in homeports.


Iwo Jima arrived in its new homeport Monday afternoon and was pier-side as of 1:15 p.m., although it had not yet thrown its ropes over, said Lt. Cmdr. Paul Newell, Expeditionary Strike Group Two (ESG-2)...

https://news.usni.org/2021/12/13/uss-iwo-jima-arrives-in-new-homeport-at-naval-station-norfolk

U.K. Aircraft Carrier, Italian Navy Carrier Cross-Deck F-35Bs in Mediterranean

A U.S Marine Corps, Royal Air Force, Italian Air Force and Italian Navy F-35Bs on the deck of carrier Queen Elizabeth (R08). U.K. Royal Navy Photo

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – The United Kingdom Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth (R08) and Italian carrier ITS Cavour (CVH550) on Monday performed a cross-decking and integration exercise of their embarked F-35B Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters south east of Sicily in the Mediterranean, making Italy the second nation after the United...

https://news.usni.org/2021/11/24/u-k-aircraft-carrier-italian-navy-carrier-cross-deck-f-35bs-in-mediterranean

24th MEU, Iwo Jima ARG Arrive Home From Deployment

The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) arrives at its homeport of Naval Station Mayport, Florida, Oct. 11, 2021. US Navy Photo

The three ships that make up the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group pulled into their respective homeports the last few days, ending a deployment that supported the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.

USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) reached Naval Station Mayport, Fla., on Monday, while USS Carter Hall (LSD-50) arrived at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek, Va.,...

Cruiser USS Vella Gulf Back on Deployment After Sea Trials, 2 Months of Repairs

USS Vella Gulf (CG-72) transits the Atlantic Ocean on Feb. 21, 2021. US Navy Photo

A guided-missile cruiser that was sidelined for two months is back on deployment after a brief sea trial period to test repairs to several engineering casualties aboard the ship, U.S. 2nd Fleet officials told USNI News on Monday.

USS Vella Gulf (CG-72) left Naval Station Norfolk, Va., last week after being pier-side for repairs since late February – initially for fuel tank leaks and then for the lube oil system of...

https://news.usni.org/2021/04/26/cruiser-uss-vella-gulf-back-on-deployment-after-sea-trials-2-months-of-repairs

Guided-Missile Cruiser USS Vella Gulf Back Underway After Almost 2 Months of Repairs

USS Vella Gulf (CG-72) sails alongside the supply ship USNS Wally Schirra (T-AKE-8) during a replenishment-at-sea on April 28, 2020. US Navy Photo

A guided-missile cruiser that has been sidelined since February for emergency repairs is back underway for a shakedown cruise, the Navy confirmed to USNI News on Wednesday.

USS Vella Gulf (CG-72) departed Naval Station Norfolk, Va., this afternoon as part of a shakedown cruise to test repairs to tanks and the main reduction gear lube oil system.

“Vella...

https://news.usni.org/2021/04/21/guided-missile-cruiser-uss-vella-gulf-back-underway-after-almost-2-months-of-repairs

More Mechanical Issues Found on Cruiser USS Vella Gulf, Repair Timeline Extended

USS Vella Gulf (CG-72) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with USNS Joshua Humphreys (T-AO-188) on July 22, 2020. US Navy Photo

A new set of mechanical issues are extending repairs on an almost 30-year-old guided-missile cruiser that has been sidelined since February, USNI News learned on Monday.

The crew of USS Vella Gulf (CG-72) discovered significant debris in the lube oil system of the cruiser’s main reduction gear, an issue that will require more time at the pier and likely see the cruiser...

https://news.usni.org/2021/04/12/more-mechanical-issues-found-on-cruiser-uss-vella-gulf-repair-timeline-extended

USS Vella Gulf Back in Norfolk for More Repairs After Brief Underway

USS Vella Gulf (CG-72) sails alongside the supply ship USNS Wally Schirra (T-AKE-8) during a replenishment-at-sea on April 28, 2020. US Navy Photo

A guided-missile cruiser that underwent repairs for a fuel leak is back in port again for more work following a brief weekend underway, the service told USNI News.

A U.S. 2nd Fleet spokesperson said in a statement that USS Vella Gulf (CG-72) came back to Norfolk, Va., on Sunday for another “technical assessment” after leaving the day before.

“After...

https://news.usni.org/2021/03/15/uss-vella-gulf-back-in-norfolk-for-more-repairs-after-brief-underway

U.S. 2nd Fleet Blames Corrosion for USS Vella Gulf Mishap

USS Vella Gulf (CG-72) sails alongside the supply ship USNS Wally Schirra (T-AKE-8) during a replenishment-at-sea on April 28, 2020. US Navy Photo

A fuel leak aboard a Navy cruiser that recently deployed was caused by “single tank corrosion,” the service said Wednesday.

In a statement, a U.S. 2nd Fleet spokesperson said USS Vella Gulf (CG-72) came back to Naval Station Norfolk late last week so the ship could undergo a “technical assessment” and have the leak fixed.

“Technical experts assess the...

https://news.usni.org/2021/03/03/u-s-2nd-fleet-blames-corrosion-for-uss-vella-gulf-mishap

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