The US Navy announced successful joint exercises in the Mediterranean Sea alongside Israel's Sa’ar 4.5 ships yesterday. Commanders of the two naval forces met aboard the USS Monterey to commemorate the successful joint exercise, and to commit to further cooperation between the two allies. Here is the US Navy's account of the joint venture. Enjoy! …
Continue reading US Sixth Fleet Joins Israeli Navy in Joint Exercises in the Eastern Mediterranean
American-Israeli "Noble Rose" Exercises Israeli naval commandos, known as Shayetet 13, joined forces with US Navy Special Forces last week to conduct "Noble Rose," simulating the takeover of hijacked seafaring vessels. Shatetet 13 is the Israeli version of the US Navy Seals, and are among the most highly-trained special ops units in the world. Together, …
Continue reading Israeli Shayetet 13 and US Navy Special Forces Conduct Joint Exercise, “Noble Rose”
Hi friends! Tomorrow (October 13, 2018), the US Navy will celebrate its 243rd birthday. Yesterday, while docked in Ashdod, Israel, the USS Ross welcomed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and American Ambassador to Israel, David Friedman, aboard. Dignitaries came to pay tribute to the US Navy, and the American sailors were given time to spend ashore …
Continue reading How Does the US Navy Celebrate its 243rd Birthday? It Goes to Israel!
A few days ago the USS America (a huge helicopter carrier) docked in Israel. On board the assault vessel are V-22 Osprey military aircraft, AV8B Harriers and the son of one of our church staff members! The US warship is there "to work together with our partners," and to demonstrate the growing military relationship between …
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