The Sullivans Sails Into New York Fleet Week

The 21st Fleet Week celebration in New York City began May 21, with the traditional Parade of Ships. [ More ]

Brazilian Sub Visits Mayport To Promote U.S.-Brazil Interoperability
Marinha do Brasil (Brazilian Navy) submarine Timbira (S-32) made a port visit to Naval Station Mayport, May 20-26, to build on partner relations with the United States. Shortly after the sub arrived in Mayport, officers from Timbira's sister ship, USS Vicksburg (CG 69), hosted an icebreaker with Timbira's officers, kicking off the long list of relationship-building events between the U.S. and Brazilian navies while Timbira was in port. Promoting regional maritime partner relations is a mission of U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command (NAVSO).

Vicksburg Receives Visit From CCSG 12
USS Vicksburg hosted Rear Adm. Dan Holloway, Commander Carrier Strike Group 12 (CCSG-12) and Commander, USS Enterprise (CVN 65) Strike Group, on May 15.

USS Farragut Sailors Join Chileans In Celebration of 'Glorias Navales'
Chile celebrates Glorias Navales with festivities, celebrations, military parades, speeches and commemoration services on May 21. All are held in honor of the Battle of Iquique, a naval battle which occurred on May 21, 1879 during the War of the Pacific. This year, Sailors from guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99) joined their Chilean counterparts to honor the "Armada " in Punta Arenas, Chile.

Fleet Week Memorial Service Aboard USS The Sullivans Honors Fallen Leaders
Two leaders who embodied the spirit of USS The Sullivans (DDG 68) and the five fallen brothers the U.S. Navy warship honors were memorialized at a Fleet Week New York 2008 ceremony May 24, aboard the vessel.