USS Underwood (FFG 36) visited Naval Station (NS) Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, during her deployment in support of Southern Seas 2012, July 18. The Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate was in port to receive logistic support from the installation’s Port Operations department including water, fuel, and ammunition. “The Underwood received almost 98,000 gallons of diesel fuel (DFM) [...]
A British support ship has made a rare visit to Cuba to discuss the fight against the drugs trade and mark an historic anniversary. Royal Fleet Auxiliary Fort Rosalie visited Havana to strengthen counter narcotics collaboration work between UK and Cuban authorities. Fort Rosalie was welcomed to the Caribbean capital with a Cuban Navy band [...]
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Naval Station (NS) Guantanamo Bay, Cuba commenced its annual base-wide hurricane preparedness exercise, April 13-18. HURREX/Citadel Gale 2012, a Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) and Fleet Forces Command (FFC) exercise, is held annually to help commands prepare for the Atlantic hurricane season, which begins June 1 and ends Nov. 30. “Our events were centered [...]
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USS San Diego (LPD 22) departed Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba following her first port visit March 21. San Diego arrived in Cuba March 18, three days after departing Huntington Ingalls Shipyard in Pascagoula, Miss. While in Cuba, San Diego hosted ship’s tours for more than 100 base personnel and their families, including Commander, [...]
![High Speed Vessel Swift 2 Visits Guantanamo Bay, Cuba to Load Operation Handclasp Supplies]()
High Speed Vessel Swift (HSV) 2 arrived at Naval Station (NS) Guantanamo Bay, Cuba to receive supplies in support of Operation Handclasp, Feb. 14. NS Guantanamo Bay served as the consolidation point for receiving, storing, and staging more than 160 pallets of donated humanitarian aid products and materials. Before being loaded on the Swift, [...]
Guided-missile cruiser USS Carr (FFG 52) pulled into Naval Station (NS) Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Nov. 7. Carr made the port call at the naval station to receive fuel, water, supplies and maintenance. “The Carr received 100,000 gallons of diesel fuel, 17,000 gallons of aviation fuel, and 9,000 gallons of fresh water,” said Quartermaster 2nd Class [...]
![Chinese Navy’s Hospital Ship Peace Ark Visits Cuba]()
Chinese Navy’s hospital ship Peace Ark arrived at the port of Havana, Cuba on Oct 21 with a 5-day friendly visit. This is the first visit of Chinese Navy’s ship to Cuba. Peace Ark left Chinese port Zhoushan on Sept 16 with the view to pay friendly visits to Cuba, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, [...]
