U.S. Navy
USS Nicholas frigate captures 5 pirates in Indian Ocean after gun battle
April 01, 2010American naval ship the USS Nicholas, a.k.a. FFG-47, captured five suspected pirates Thursday off the coast of the Seychelles after exchanging fire, according to the U.S. Naval Forces Africa. The Nicholas reported taking fire at 12:27 a.m. local...
Mistral: A cold French wind blows East
November 24, 2009By David J. Smith The French Navy amphibious assault ship Mistral—named for a cold French wind—visits Saint Petersburg today. This is not just a port call; it is a sales call—with ominous geopolitical implications. "We plan...
U.S. Navy and Turkmenistan officials meet
October 05, 2007A U.S. military commander recently met with Turkmenistan officials over engagement opportunities for the United States in the Caspian Sea region. Vice Adm. Kevin J. Cosgriff, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command U.S. 5th Fleet, with other...