Year in Review
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uring our year at Surface Warfare we have run the gamut of subjects ranging from managing your naval career to developing capabilities to instituting new standards across the Fleet. We’ve covered the bicentennial of the War of 1812, observed the largest amphibious exercise
in the last ten years, and followed the DDG-1000 to its final stages of development. We’ve seen commissionings of new Ships as well as the change of office of the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy. All the while, the backbone of the Navy has been the Sailors’ dedication and commitment as seen during humanitarian efforts such as relief for Hurricane Sandy. We look forward to your continued readership as we enter into the New Year. It’s been an honor to support the Fleet in all things Surface Warfare.
uu SNA National kicks off the year. Attendies have a themed discussion about, “Sustaining Today’s Force Structure and Building the Navy’s Future Force” with a panel of Navy representatives during the 24th Annual Surface Navy Association National Symposium. This year’s theme was “Surface Navy: A Credible Force in Uncertain Times.”
pp Bold Alligator 2012 (Jan 30. to Feb 12) largest amphibious exercise held in ten years. Bold Alligator, held from Jan. 30 to Feb. 12, 2012 off the coast of South Carolina, is the largest naval amphibious exercise held in the past 10 years and represents the Navy and Marine Corps’ revitalization of the full range of amphibious operations, focusing on today’s fight with today’s forces while showcasing the advantages of seabasing.
(MC2(EXW) Todd Frantom/USN)
(MC1(SCW) Demetrius Kennon/USN)
uu 21st Century Sailor and Marine Initiative The initiative consolidates a set of objectives and policies, new and existing, to maximize Sailor and Marine personal readiness, build resiliency and hone combateffectiveness. (MC2(AW) Gary Granger Jr./USN)
pp International Operation Sail 2012 commemorates the bicentennial of the War of 1812. Indonesian navy tall ship KRI Dewaruci began its cruise from Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia on Jan. 14 as part of International Operation Sail 2012 to commemorate the bicentennial of the War of 1812, Feb. 29. (Tech. Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth/USAF)
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Winter 2013 • Surface Warfare magazine