Admiral also known for civic activities Aug 23, 2008
Green came to Jacksonville in 1974 as the first commander of a command established to coordinate the activities of the three naval installations in the area and also as commander of Sea-Based Antisubmarine Wings, Atlantic Fleet. After leaving Jacksonville to attend the Navy Senior Officers Ship Material Readiness Course at the Nuclear Power Training Unit at Idaho Falls, Adm. (Florida Times-Union)
Hands across the water Aug 16, 2008
Then in July, stung by criticism about the lack of west coast defences, he announced that the 16 battleships - painted white at his insistence - and support ships from the Atlantic fleet would be sent on a goodwill and training cruise of the Pacific, with Japan one of the destinations. Money was also pushed through for a huge Pacific naval base, at Pearl Harbour in Hawaii. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
British computer hacker loses appeal over US extradition Jul 30, 2008
" McKinnon was never charged in Britain, despite admitting that he hacked into the sensitive computer systems in the United States from a bedroom in a house belonging to the aunt of his girlfriend between 2001 and 2002. His legal team had argued he could be sent to the US detention camp for suspected extremists at Guantanamo Bay on Cuba, despite his insistence that he was looking for evidence of UFOs. An extradition request from the US authorities was granted here in 2006. McKinnon appealed and... (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Scouts receive nice gift Jun 26, 2008
After traversing the Panama Canal in 1977, she joined the Atlantic Fleet and deployed to reserve training. In 1989, she received her discharge and found herself astern of a tugboat heading south. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Photo Gallery Jun 19, 2008
Jonathan Greenert, U.S. Fleet Forces Command commander, holds the 2007 Atlantic Fleet Arleigh Burke Trophy just prior to presenting it to USS Providence (SSN 719) commanding officer, Cmdr. Michael Holland. (The Dolphin, CT)
Arleigh Burke Trophy presented to USS Providence Jun 19, 2008
Todd Figanbaum, USS Providence executive officer, and crew pose with the 2007 Atlantic Fleet Arleigh Burke Trophy, following an awards ceremony on the pier at Naval Submarine Base New London June 12 ... Jonathan Greenert, Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command, presented the crew of USS Providence (SSN 719) with the U.S. Atlantic Fleet 2007 Arleigh Burke Fleet Trophy June 12 ... The Arleigh Burke Fleet Trophy is presented annually to the ship or aviation squadron (one in the Atlantic Fleet and one... (The Dolphin, CT)
OLF: Bringing the noise Jun 15, 2008
"This little corner of Suffolk is sparsely populated ... but we love it.But these days, Coleman Boyce worries that the tranquility of his farm - which he says is close enough to the Gates County, N.C., line that he can toss a baseball into the neighboring state - may be in jeopardy.The U.S. Navy is eyeing a huge tract of land in the Sand Banks areas of Gates County to build another OLF (Outlying Landing Field).According to the Atlantic Fleet Forces Command's Web site, Navy and Marine aircraft... (Suffolk News Herald, VA)
YESTERDAYS: Roosevelt, Taft accept invitation Apr 18, 2008
The facility had a varied history: Land on both sides of the Back River was acquired in 1906 by the US War Dept. to establish a naval magazine for the North Atlantic Fleet. In 1917 during WWI, a section of the parcel was used as at training facility called Camp Hingham. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Military: Great White fleet visit put S.D. on Navy's map Apr 14, 2008
The voyage would start and end at the Atlantic Fleet headquarters in Hampton Roads, Va. San Diego Historical Society As San Diego's congressman, William Kettner persuaded the Navy to establish bases here. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Mayport: The carrier issue Apr 13, 2008
If it didn't cost too much there, it doesn't cost too much here - assuming the Navy believes it's essential to scatter the Atlantic fleet. Economical: Keeping all ships at one base is more economical. (Florida Times-Union)
Veterans to get nursing home, cemetery Apr 5, 2008
Returning stateside after the war, Corry, was a lieutenant commander assigned as aviation aide to the commander in chief of the Atlantic Fleet. He was on a flight with another pilot when it crashed near Hartford, Conn. (Florida Times-Union)
Looking Back Mar 6, 2008
Marine Cpl. Thomas J Strickler son of Mr. and Mrs. F L. Strickler of Kalona is taking part I a six-week amphibious operation with an Atlantic Fleet. Mrs. George Eash and infant daughter returned to their home northwest of Kalona Sunday afternoon. (Kalona News, IA)
Dan Cooper Leaving VA's Benefits Office Feb 29, 2008
He served as the commander of Submarine Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, and as the Navy's budget officer. He retired in 1991 as Assistant Chief of Naval Operations for Undersea Warfare. (PR Newswire)
Georgia flag traveling across state Feb 27, 2008
It conducted the first ever Pacific Fleet SSBN follow on CINC evaluation test conducted in the Atlantic fleet from February to March 1994. In March 2005, Georgia entered Norfolk Naval Shipyard for a scheduled engineered refueling overhaul and conversion was begun to modify the USS Georgia to carry 154 conventional cruise missiles instead of 24 Trident missiles. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
WWII flier later taught jet pilots Jan 29, 2008
He enlisted as a lieutenant, worked his way up to commander and served with the Atlantic Fleet. He later retired as a firefighter and became the University of Illinois security chief, retiring from the school's planning division. (The St. Augustine Record)
Northrop Grumman Q4 EPS Increases to $1.32, 2007 EPS Totals $5.16; EPS of $5.50 to $5.75 Expected in 2008 Jan 25, 2008
-- The Northrop Grumman-built Mesa Verde (LPD 19) was commissioned into the U.S. Navy's Atlantic Fleet in Dec. 2007 ... -- The Northrop Grumman-built Mesa Verde (LPD 19) was commissioned into the U.S. Navy's Atlantic Fleet in Dec. 2007. (PR Newswire)
Augusta rewarded for jobs well done Jan 17, 2008
The criterion for the battle efficiency award is the overall readiness of the command to carry out its assigned wartime tasks as a unit of the Atlantic fleet and is based on a year-long evaluation. The Dolphin 2008. (The Dolphin, CT)
Eyeing the USS Bush Jan 17, 2008
All of the carriers in the Atlantic fleet are home-ported in Norfolk, Va. There is nowhere else to put them. (Florida Times-Union)
Hartford recognized for hard work Jan 10, 2008
The criterion for the battle efficiency award is the overall readiness of the command to carry out its assigned wartime tasks as a unit of the Atlantic Fleet and is based on a year-long evaluation. Hartford also received the White "D" as part of the competition. (The Dolphin, CT)
Avoid Pearl Harbor No. 2 Dec 27, 2007
That, presumably, is why the Navy says it wants two bases for its Atlantic fleet. Why is Crenshaw worried. (Florida Times-Union)
Navy commissions new ship built by Northrop Grumman Dec 16, 2007
The U.S. Navys Atlantic Fleet commissioned a new USS San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship dubbed the Mesa Verde on Saturday along Floridas Gulf Coast. The ship was built at the Northrop Grumman Shipyards in Pascagoula and will be based in Norfolk, Va. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Photo Release -- Northrop Grumman-built Mesa Verde (LPD 19) Commissioned in Panama City Dec 16, 2007
Dec. 15, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Northrop Grumman-built (NYSE: - ) Mesa Verde was commissioned into the U.S. Navy's Atlantic Fleet here today on the Florida Gulf Coast. Speaking to a crowd of more than 4,000, former U.S. Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell of Colorado congratulated the shipbuilding team and future crew of the amphibious transport dock ship. (Primezone Releases)
TR's Big Stick: The Great White Fleet's Voyage Dec 12, 2007
on Dec. 16, 1907, it was simply the Atlantic Fleet beginning a globe-circling voyage ... on Dec. 16, 1907, it was simply the Atlantic Fleet beginning a globe-circling voyage. (Townhall.com)
Pictures tell the story of Pearl Harbor, historical moments Dec 7, 2007
Peleliu wrote on Dec 6, 2007 6:41 PM:" The "backbone of the US Pacific Fleet" the Japanese broke in the attack was the destruction of several obsolete "Dreadnaught" battleships. As the Japanese attack ably demonstrated, the true backbone of a modern navy by then consisted of fast attack aircraft carriers. Fortunately, at the time of the attack, our carriers were out to sea or stationed elsewhere, out of harm's way. Within 2-1/2 years, all of the ships destroyed at Pearl, with the exception of... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Veterans Day ceremony set, memorial to be made to McLead Nov 10, 2007
He commanded assault craft unit two, responsible for all displacement amphibious landing craft in the Atlantic Fleet from September, 1999 to June 2001. During his command, ACU-2 earned the Naval Beach Group Two Command Excellence Award for 2000 and TYCOM Golden Anchor Award for retention excellence. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
To our WWII veterans Nov 10, 2007
The Augusta was the flagship for the Atlantic fleet and the invasion of Normandy and D-Day invasion was directed from that vantage point. Pettyjohn encoded and sent top-secret messages from the admiral and general who reported daily to the president. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
McCain on Giuliani and waterboarding Oct 27, 2007
Robert J. Natter, retired, the former commander in chief of the Atlantic Fleet. The highly politicized nature of political campaigns makes that forum a poor arena in which to debate the distinctions between torture and different forms of interrogation, Admiral Natter said. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
William J. Crowe Jr., at 82; led Joint Chiefs of Staff during '80s crises Oct 19, 2007
In 1983, due to his shortage of sea commands, he lost a chance to be commander in chief of the Atlantic fleet. But he was sent to the equivalent post in the Pacific. (Boston Globe)
News And Notes Oct 2, 2007
Now Sir Dick has introduced Fairtrade-certified coffee and tea (which means the ingredients are farmed in accordance to strict environmental standards and work conditions) on his Virgin Atlantic fleet. After crunching the numbers - last year Virgin served 7 million cups of joe and 5 million spots of tea - this is all very good news for organic farmers (virginatlantic. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Navy Looking At South Carolina Site For Anti-Submarine Training Range Sep 22, 2007
The Navy hopes the range will help provide more realistic training for its Atlantic fleet now that quieter diesel submarines pose a threat. Environmental groups had complained that the first draft environmental study in 2005 didn't adequately consider the harm that sonar training could have on marine mammals. (WTKR.com, VA)
CAMINOS: The Rafael M. Garcia Jr. Story (cont’d) Aug 24, 2007
He would later serve as the Cryptographer for the Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic Fleet. When he returned home in 1954, he had been through a lot of adversity, but he would later witness other bad experiences. (Kansas City Kansan, KS)
Read More: Family Loses 2nd Son In Iraq Aug 24, 2007
The most recent ship, commissioned in 1997 as part of the Atlantic fleet, has the motto: "We stick together.". In other developments. (CBS News -- World)
Castro: The Independent Island Aug 19, 2007
But the Convention suspended the debate on Juan Gualberto Gmezs presentation and decided to send another committee "to ascertain the motives and intentions of the government of the United States about any and all details referring to the establishment of a definitive order to relations, both political and economic, between Cuba and the United States, and to negotiate with the government itself, the bases for agreement on those extremes that would be proposed to the Convention for a final... (Zmag.org)
Navy Calls Off Search for Missing Aviators Aug 18, 2007
Norfolk-based Atlantic Fleet Naval Air Force's spokesman Mike Maus said search crews found debris from the E-2C Hawkeye turbo prop plane but no bodies. He did not elaborate. (WTVR.com, VA)
Navy Searching for 3 Missing After Crash Aug 18, 2007
"Nothing has changed," said Mike Maus, a spokesman with the Norfolk-based Atlantic Fleet Naval Air Force. "The SAR (search and rescue) effort is still ongoing.". (Newsmax)
Pearl Harbor to get 3 new subs Aug 11, 2007
By 2010 there will be 31 nuclear-powered attack subs in the Pacific Fleet and 21 assigned to the Atlantic Fleet. There are now three types of nuclear-powered attack submarines in the Navy: the Los Angeles, Seawolf and Virginia classes. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Navy changing process for IA detailing Jul 19, 2007
"If the IA detailing is more of a PCS rather than just a TAD (Temporary Assigned Duty) that allows us to mentally prepare the Sailor for the assignment the Navy has for them," said Master Chief Navy Counselor (AW/SW) Pollyanna Neely, force career counselor for Commander, Naval Air Forces U.S. Atlantic Fleet. "We all know what we're here to do in the Navy. And just knowing that it's something that can benefit them, and we know how to help them when they return; that makes it all better. It makes... (The Dolphin, CT)
Northrop Grumman Awarded Navy Aircraft Maintenance and Modification Contract Jul 12, 2007
has awarded Northrop Grumman (NYSE: - ) a contract to provide maintenance, modification, and upgrade work for E-2C and C-2A aircraft under the Naval Air Forces Atlantic Fleet program. ADVERTISEMENT. (Primezone Releases)
PM firm on troops remaining in Afghanistan Jul 9, 2007
The government has already been "absolutely clear" on its mission mandate and will not back down,the prime ministertold reporters and members of Canada's Atlantic fleet. Harpermade his comments the day after a roadsidebomb in the Panjwaii district, 20 kilometres southwest of Kandahar City, killed six Canadian soldiers. (CBC.ca)
Kennedy's loss hurts Mayport Jun 25, 2007
Although Navy leaders have said they want two East Coast carrier ports, the remaining carriers in the Atlantic Fleet are nuclear-powered, and Mayport lacks infrastructure to maintain a nuclear propulsion plant. Maintaining an industrial base. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Missile test off Kaua'i a success Jun 23, 2007
The military is equipping two Atlantic Fleet destroyers with the same capabilities. The Aegis ballistic missile defense system refers to the technology the military has mounted on Navy ships to intercept mid-range missiles. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Look at Commander of Central Command May 14, 2007
He was the vice chief of naval operations at the Pentagon, 2000-2003, then commander of U.S. Fleet Forces Command and the U.S. Atlantic Fleet before becoming commander of U.S. Pacific Command. Assumed command of U.S. Central Command on March 16, 2007. (Newsday -- Politics)
Virgin Atlantic orders 787s Apr 29, 2007
The 787-9 Dreamliner burns around 27 per cent less fuel per passenger than the Airbus A340-300, the aircraft it will replace in the Virgin Atlantic fleet. The order will see Virgin Atlantic take delivery of its new planes from 2011 and could be worth up to $8 billion. (CNN -- Travel)
Flag Officer Announcements Apr 29, 2007
Donegan is currently serving as special assistant to the commander, Naval Air Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, Norfolk, Va. Navy Capt. Patrick Driscoll has been nominated for appointment to the rank of rear admiral (lower half). (DOD DefenseLINK -- News)
Long history of westerner hostages in Middle East, including our very own Ion Perdicaris Apr 8, 2007
Seven battleships from the Atlantic fleet were dispatched to the Moroccan coast. But even with the public and press crying for blood, Roosevelt knew he couldn t send marines on a rescue mission on unfamiliar soil. (The Trentonian, NJ)
UFO excuse fails as hacker is sent to US to stand trial Apr 4, 2007
McKinnon is charged with using his computer skills to gain access to 53 US army computers, including those used for national defence and security, and 26 US navy computers, including those at US naval weapons station Earle in New Jersey, responsible for replenishing munitions and supplies for the deployed Atlantic fleet. McKinnon is also charged with hacking into 16 NASA computers and one US defence department computer. (Scotsman)
General and Flag Officer Announcements Mar 21, 2007
Starling is currently serving as commander, Naval Air Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, Norfolk, Va. Marine Corps Maj. (DOD DefenseLINK -- News)
Command change for USS Louisville Mar 19, 2007
He served as the flag lieutenant for commander, Submarine Force U.S. Atlantic Fleet, before returning to the fleet in April 1993 as navigator and operations officer on USS Memphis. He served as the submarine department head assignment officer at the Bureau of Naval Personnel and in deterrent patrols as the executive officer of the USS Maine. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
New Hand At Helm At Centcom Mar 17, 2007
Robert Natter, former commander of the U.S. Atlantic Fleet, said in a telephone interview. Natter said Fallon will focus on larger "strategic and political" situations, such as the problems that arise from Iran's pursuit of nuclear weapons and its support for insurgent forces in the Middle East. (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
The Odd Couple Mar 16, 2007
The sinking by the British of the main French Atlantic fleet at Mers-el-Kbir in July 1940, when the Frenchwho had agreed to disarm their ships "under German or Italian control"refused either to scuttle them or to sail to a British or American port with reduced crews, killed 1,297. These losses, which happened only seventeen days after the two countries were discussing indissoluble union in London, still rankle in France, but are forgotten in Britain except by historians. (Ocnus.net)
Navy's oldest Sailor retires after 30 years Feb 1, 2007
In 1981, the musician reported to the Atlantic Fleet Band in Norfolk, Va. After completing advanced training at the Armed Forces School of Music in Norfolk in 1985, Forziati was stationed in Naples for the first time, when he was assigned to the Commander-in-Chief South Band, which now performs as the Allied Forces Band. (The Dolphin, CT)
Some Things To Do In Hampton Roads When You're Bored Feb 1, 2007
You'll get a unique view of the Atlantic Fleet. And don't worry about the rain. (WTKR.com, VA)
Jan. 21, 1954: Up Periscope Jan 22, 2007
designated SSN-571 by the Navy, spent the majority of its career in the Atlantic Fleet. Its six torpedo tubes never saw action in wartime. (Wired News)
The Caribbean's hottest secret Jan 14, 2007
The silence, broken only by the scream of the coquis - the indigenous little frogs that chorus like crickets from the tropical foliage - is a welcome change for the Viequenese, who, for the 60 years prior to 2003, were subjected to the daily sound of bombardments emanating from the Atlantic Fleet Weapons Training Facility on the east of the island. The horses are in fact taking a walk along a military airstrip, now unused and overgrown, that has the same uncanny apocalyptic air of the other... (Guardian Unlimited -- Travel)
Atlantic Fleet awarded for efficiency Jan 11, 2007
Thursday 11 January, 2007. The following are winners of the Commander Submarine Force Atlantic 2006 Battle Efficiency Competition: Battle Efficiency "E" award SUBRON 2 - USS Albuquerque (SSN 706) SUBRON 4 - USS Seawolf (SSN 21) SUBRON 6 - USS Norfolk (SSN 714) SUBRON 8 - USS Hyman G Rickover (SSN 709) SUBDEVRON 12 - USS Alexandria (SSN 757) SUBRON 20 - USS Tennessee (SSBN 734) (Blue) Special category submarine - NR-1 Engineering Red "E" SUBRON 2 - USS Philadelphia (SSN 690) SUBRON 4 - USS Miami... (The Dolphin, CT)
Adm. William J. Fallon: An Experienced Naval Officer, and a Diplomat Jan 8, 2007
Robert J. Natter, who worked extensively with Admiral Fallon before retiring as commander of the Atlantic Fleet ... His senior positions before the Pacific assignment included commander of the Fleet Forces Command and of the Atlantic Fleet. (The Ledger)
Former Commander Of US Atlantic Fleet In Norfolk Likely Taking Over Central Command Jan 7, 2007
The former commander of the U.S. Atlantic Fleet in Norfolk will likely be taking over U.S. Central Command. That's according to a defense official who insisted on anonymity because formal announcements are still pending. (WTKR.com, VA)
Adm. Fallon to lead U.S. war in Iraq Jan 6, 2007
Thomas Fargo, who was succeeded by Fallon when he retired as commander of U.S. forces in the Pacific and Asia two years ago, told reporters yesterday: "We train our flag and general officers to be joint officers and to understand the full range of capabilities of our military. I don't think that should be an issue at all. ADM. WILLIAM J. FALLON Born: December 1944 Birthplace: Merchantville, N.J. College: Villanova University (1967); master's degree in international studies from Old Dominion... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Bush Reshuffles Military, Diplomatic Teams for Iraq Jan 6, 2007
Experience: Commander, U.S. Pacific Command, 2005-present; commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command and U.S. Atlantic Fleet, Oct. 2003-Feb. 2005; 31st vice chief of Naval Operations, Oct. 2000- Aug. 2003; commander, Second Fleet and commander, Striking Fleet Atlantic, Nov. 1997-Sept. (NPR)
