>Four Sailors from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11, saved a Turkish man's life by administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) while on liberty in Marmaris, Turkey, from deployed aircraft carrier USS Enterprise. Aviation Electrician's Mate 2nd Class (AW) Christopher Hockey, Aviation Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Jacob Kudrin, Aviation Machinist's Mate Airman Brian Jones, and Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman... Continue Reading →
>The oldest serving US Navy aircraft carrier CVN-65 USS Enterprise is in Marmaris, Turkey for a four day port visit.This will be the second port visit of USS Enterprise in her 21st deployment.Special security preparations were taken before the visit and during her stay in Marmaris USS Enterprise will be guarded by Turkish Coast Guard... Continue Reading →
>Yesterday, I was cordially invited like all other citizens of Istanbul to the temporary SpanishEmbassy in Istanbul.It was one of the most interesting and enjoyablehalf an hour I have had. This is a benefit of being unemployed at the moment. I could never spare me time to visit the ship if I was working.Of course... Continue Reading →
>USS Ross, in Istanbul.Arleigh Burke class destroyer DDG-71 USS Ross is in Istanbul, for a 3 day long port visit.The ship is docked to the commercial port of Istanbul on Friday and will leave the town tomorrow.She was been deployed in the Mediterranean for the last 7 months. And according to news reports she will... Continue Reading →
>USS Vella Gulf in KuşadasıTiconderoga class cruiser, CG-72 USS Vella Gulf arrived for a 4 day port visit in Kuşadası Turkey.According to news reports Turkish Coast Guard provides extra security around the ship during her stay.The commander of the ship made the inevitable courtesy visit to the Mayor of Kuşadası and exchanged presents.USS Vella Gulf,... Continue Reading →
>The ships of Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 are in Antalya for a well deserved rest, after the ending of the naval exercise Mavi Balina 2010.The commanders of the ships, made a courtesy visit to the governor of Antalya.Click here for some photos where you do not see much. The ships will stay in town till the... Continue Reading →
>USS Providence. Source: WikipediaLos Angeles class attack submarine SSN-719 USS Providence docked in Aksaz Naval Base in Marmaris Turkey, yesterday.Usually foreign warships visiting Turkey are hosted in the commercial ports for the ease of bringing sailors to the shore and back. But USS Providence is in naval base away from public for increased security, I... Continue Reading →
>F-240 TCG Yavuz, Meko 200 Track IToday is the 87th anniversary of the Turkish Republic.It is a custom of Turkish Navy to send a couple of warships to port cities and open them for public visitingThis year F-240 TCG Yavuz and F-243 TCG Yıldırım are in Istanbul. Last year F-242 TCG Fatih and F-497 TCG... Continue Reading →
>On 6th September 2010, when leavening the Mombassa harbor Turkish frigate F-494 TCG Gökçeada ran aground briefly.She was freed with the help of Kenyan tugs after one hour. She was docked back in Mombassa for a damage survey. The seemingly undamaged frigate then left Kenya for Dar Es Salaam on her own power, the same day. More... Continue Reading →
>I was able to take some photos of the two frigates and one patrol craft which were in Istanbul to celebrate the Navy Day. F-243 TCG YıldırımP-128 TCG AB-28F-240 TCG YavuzEarly in the morning as I was taking these photos there was a downpour. Later it turned to be a sunny day but I was... Continue Reading →
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