![]() “We regret not being able to visit our long standing partners, families and friends, but the weather just didn’t cooperate. Stennis Carrier Strike Group (JCSCSG) to cancel the scheduled port visit in Manila. More than 6,000 Sailors are assigned to JCSCSG. The embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9 includes Strike Fighter Squadrons (VFA) 14, (VFA) 41, (VFA) 97, (VFA) 192 Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 112 Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron (VAQ) 133 Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 8 Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 71 and Carrier Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 30. Stennis (CVN 74), Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9 and guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53). JCSCSG includes the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. JCSCSG departed San Diego with the balance of the strike group transiting across the Pacific Ocean and engaged in theater security cooperation in the western Pacific Ocean and South China Sea before continuing on to 5th Fleet. Stennis departed its homeport of Bremerton, Wash., July 25, sailing south to embark Carrier Air Wing 9 and Destroyer Squadron 21 staff. “We look forward to building upon and strengthening our ties with allies and coalition partners in the region while supporting operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.” “Our strike group has trained countless hours to ensure our Sailors are ready to conduct operations in the 5th Fleet area of responsibility,” said Rear Adm. An overlap of carrier deployments provides additional naval and air capabilities to conduct maritime security operations and theater security cooperation engagements, as well as provide support to operations New Dawn and Enduring Freedom. Bush Strike Group, already in the 5th Fleet AOR. 5th Fleet area of responsibility (AOR), Sept. Stennis Carrier Strike Group (JCSCSG) entered the U.S. The tour featured six time USO entertainer and country music singer Kellie Pickler Washington Nationals pitchers Ross Detwiler and Craig Stammen Washington Capitals forward Matt Hendricks and comedian Iliza Shlesinger. ![]() Stennis (CVN 74) during a USO sponsored holiday tour. Martin Dempsey speaks to the crew in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS John C. 5th Fleet area of operations to strengthen regional partnerships, sustain maritime security, and support combatant commander requirements for assets in the area.Ĭhairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Stennis Carrier Strike Group, consisting of Stennis, Carrier Air Wing 9, Destroyer Squadron 21, and guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) are forward deployed to the U.S. “It was great to see the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff take time out of his busy schedule to come see us,” said Master-at-Arms 1st class Brandon Weant from Vancouver, Wash. “It reminded me that my service is important and of how proud I am to serve,” said Leonhardt.Īfter the performance, Sailors had a chance to meet with Dempsey and the entertainers in the hangar bays and aft mess decks. said the visit was positive reinforcement from senior military leadership about the significance of Stennis’ mission in the U.S. The USO holiday show featured six-time USO performer and country singer Kellie Pickler, comedian Ilizia Shlesinger, Washington Nationals pitchers Ross Detwiler and Craig Stammen, and Washington Capitals forward Matt Hendricks.Īerographer’s Mate 2nd Class Kristen Leonhardt, from Huntington, Ind. We are proud of these great Sailors and their families today, through the holidays and always.” “All of the entertainers joined me in saying thank you to the Sailors of Stennis for their magnificent service and sacrifice for our nation. “It was a distinct privilege to bring the USO Holiday Tour to the John C. Martin Dempsey, met with Stennis leadership, observed daily operations, and addressed the crew during an all-hands call in the hangar bay about the importance of Stennis’ presence in the Arabian Gulf. ![]() ![]() 13, 2012) – The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff visited the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. ![]()
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