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	USS Vandegrift (FFG-48) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		USS Vandegrift (FFG-48) is an Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate of the United States Navy.
		Vandegrift was built at Todd Pacific Shipyards, Seattle, Washington, launched on 15 October 1982, and commissioned on 24 November 1984.
		Vandegrift conducted operations with USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) in the Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/USS_Vandegrift_(FFG-48) (685 words)

	Trung Há»c VÅ©ng TÃ u (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		USS Vandegrift seaman Kevin Reyes of Miami, Florida offers a young orphan a toy during a visit to the Tam Binh Orphanage located in the outskirts of Ho Chi Minh City, November 20, 2003.
		The USS Vandegrift docked in Vietnam's biggest city on Wednesday, the first American warship to visit the country since the end of their bloody conflict nearly 30 years ago.
		USS Vandegrift, a Perry class guided missile frigate, will call at Vietnam's Saigon Port on Wednesday, the first visit by a U.S. warship to the country since the end of the war that killed three million Vietnamese and 58,000 Americans.
	www.trunghocvungtau.org /news/chienham2.html (3821 words)

	USS Lake Erie (CG 70)
		USS LAKE ERIE, with the USS CONSTELLATION (CV 64) Battle Group, then departed 5th Fleet's Area of Responsibility (AOR) on August 17, 1997 on schedule to continue its routine six-month deployment in the waters of the Indian and Pacific Oceans.
		USS LAKE ERIE and USS PORT ROYAL were then to conduct at sea testing, develop core doctrine and tactics, and serve as focal points for putting the TBMD technology in the hands of the warfighters in the rest of the fleet.
		USS SHILOH (CG 67) had conducted the first ALI live firing test in September 1999 and had successfully demonstrated the launch and flight sequence through third stage separation as well as verified flight stability at extreme altitude.
	navysite.de /cg/cg70.html (2114 words)

	HNN Fleet Focus :: (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The hull number on the bow of USS Vandegrift (FFG 48) is visible over the city lights of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, following her arrival for a scheduled port visit.
		USS Vandegrift is an Oliver Hazard Perry Class Guided-Missile Frigate and is a part of the Kitty Hawk Carrier Strike Group forward deployed to Yokosuka, Japan.
		Vandegrift is forward deployed to Yokosuka, Japan, as part of the U.S. Navy's 7th Fleet and has a complement of approximately 200 Sailors.
	www.hnn.navy.mil /Archives/031205/vandegrift_031205.htm (766 words)

	USS Vandegrift (FFG 48)
		In 1942, Vandegrift sailed to the South Pacific as Commanding General of the 1st Marine Division and led his men in the initial landing of the U.S. forces against the Japanese at Guadalcanal.
		On 1 January 1945, Vandegrift was appointed to the rank of General, the first active-duty Marine officer to reach four-star rank.
		USS VANDEGRIFT, named for Gen. Alexander A. Vandegrift, U.S. Marine Corps, was built at Todd Pacific Shipyards in Seattle, Washington, and was commissioned on 24 November 1984.
	www.navysite.de /ffg/FFG48.HTM (899 words)

	USS Vandegrift Sailors Recognized for Arabian Gulf Accomplishments
		YOKOSUKA, Japan (NNS) -- Crewmembers of USS Vandegrift (FFG 48) were recognized Aug. 29 for their outstanding performances in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom, by Cmdr. Richard Rogers, the ship’s commanding officer.
		Thirteen Vandegrift crewmembers were awarded Commander, 5th Fleet Letters of Commendation for their assistance in supporting that area of operations.
		Vandegrift, an Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate, began a surge deployment from Yokosuka to the Arabian Gulf Jan. 29, where it continuously remained at sea for 88 days before pulling into Bahrain for a port visit.
	www.navy.mil /search/display.asp?story_id=9326 (533 words)

	Japan-U.S. Forces Train for Defense
		L to R in front of the 5-inch gun of the guided-missile destroyer USS Stetham (DDG-63) are: Mr.
		The Vandegrift is a guided-missile frigate home-ported in Yokosuka, Japan, and is the flagship for the amphibious force commander.
		USS Vandegrift, captained by Cmdr. Neal Kusomoto, was met by the PLA Navy's Jiangwei-class frigate Anqing at the mouth of the Yangtze River, which escorted the Vandegrift to her berth in Shanghai.
	forum.apan-info.net /summer99web/china-us.html (1263 words)

	Vandegrift Makes Historic Port Visit to Vietnam (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Vandegrift is an Oliver Hazard Perry Class guided missile frigate and is a part of the USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Carrier Strike Group, forward deployed to Yokosuka, Japan.
		Vandegrift commanding officer, Cmdr. Richard Rogers of Moscow, Idaho, noted the Navy’s historical importance in national diplomacy.
		Vandegrift is forward deployed to Yokosuka, Japan, as part of the U.S. Navy’s 7th Fleet.
	www.news.navy.mil /search/display.asp?story_id=10697 (549 words)

	2003 Press Releases (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		USS Gary and USS Vandegrift to return to Yokosuka
		USS Gary is commanded by Cmdr. Tito P. Dua, and USS Vandegrift is commanded by Cmdr. Richard Rogers.
		Media desiring to cover the return of USS Gary and USS Vandegrift are encouraged to contact the CNFJ Public Affairs Office at 0468-22-7579, or 0468-21-1911 Ext.
	www.cnfj.navy.mil /PAO/Release03-17.htm (249 words)

	A new day of thanksgiving - Local Navy man on board as U.S. Navy ship visits Vietnam for the first time since 1973
		On November 19, 2003 the USS Vandegrift (FFG-48) arrived in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
		The Vandegrift’s visit to Vietnam indicates that both countries are looking to the future to further improve our bilateral relationship and to the benefits it will bring not only to the U.S. and Vietnam, but the entire region.
		Vandegrift also hosted an evening reception for numerous political and military leaders from around the world.
	www.ecm-inc.com /news/postreview/2003/November/26stenger.html (887 words)

	USS California News Stories
		USS Shiloh (CG 67), USS Laboon (DDG 58) and Air Force B52 bombers flying from Guam launched 27 cruise missiles during the initial strike yesterday.
		USS Hewitt and USS Laboon are part of the USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) Battle Group that moved into the northern Arabian Gulf last week in response to escalating activity by Iraqi ground forces.
		USS Russell and Jefferson City are operating as part of the maritime interception force under U.S. Fifth Fleet command.
	www.geocities.com /schetroma/morenews2.html (2294 words)

	Seventh Fleet - Images (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The city of Shanghai, China can be seen from the bow of USS Vandegrift (FFG-48) as the ship pulls in for a four-day port visit from Dec. 4 - 8.
		USS Vandegrift's visit to Shanghai - Chinese for "on the sea" - was a chance for U.S. Sailors to experience the rich history of eastern and western influences within China's largest city.
		Highfill embarked onboard USS Vandegrift -- the first U.S. Navy ship to visit this port in nearly three years.
	www.c7f.navy.mil /shanghai/images.html (388 words)

	Asia Pacific Defense Forum Spring 2004
		USS Vandegrift (FFG 48) arrives in Ho Chi Minh City on the first U.S. Navy ship visit to Vietnam in 30 years.
		The Commander of the USS Vandegrift, U.S. Navy Cmdr. Richard Rogers, said he was deeply honored to command the first ship to visit Vietnam in 30 years.
		An Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided missile frigate, the USS Vandegrift has a crew of about 200 sailors and is a multi-mission platform that can operate two helicopters for undersea warfare and reconnaissance missions.
	forum.apan-info.net /spring04/36_39/36.html (363 words)

	The Hindu : U.S. Naval ships visit Kochi
		The Oliver Hazard Perry Class frigates USS Gary (FFG 51) and USS Vandegrift (FFG 48) arrived in Kochi today on a four-day visit.
		Crewmembers from USS Gary will visit the SOS village at Edathala in Aluva to participate in a community service project (bird cage building and natural habitat) with the children.
		USS Gary and USS Vandegrift are permanently forward deployed to Yokosuka, Japan.
	www.hinduonnet.com /thehindu/2003/06/20/stories/2003062002320500.htm (214 words)

	Vandegrift Conducts Exercise with Russian Navy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		031109-N-3483C-002 USS Vandegrift (FFG 48) Nov. 9, 2003 -- Russian Federation Navy Officers pose for a picture with Commanding Officer USS Vandegrift (FFG 48) Cmdr. Rich Rogers, and Lt. Cmdr.
		ABOARD USS VANDEGRIFT, At Sea (NNS) -- USS Vandegrift (FFG 48) participated in a passing exercise (PASSEX) with the Russian Federation navy in the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 9.
		Vandegrift, an Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate, is forward-deployed from Yokosuka, Japan.
	www.navy.mil /search/display.asp?story_id=10698&page=2 (404 words)

	U.S. Navy - Weapons Images (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		At sea aboard USS Vandegrift, Feb. 7, 2002 — A standard missile leaves a trail of smoke as it is launched from the starboard side of USS Vandegrift (FFG 48) and heads on an intercept course with an incoming "hostile" drone.
		At sea aboard USS Lake Erie, Jan. 25, 2002 — A Standard Missile (SM-3) leaves the vertical launch system (VLS) of the cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG 70) during a combined Missile Defense Agency and U.S. Navy flight test.
		At sea aboard USS John C. Stennis, Jan. 15, 2002 — One of the Phalanx Close-In Weapons Systems (CIWS) of USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) tilts outboard, firing its 20mm rounds during a nighttime pre-aim calibration (PAC) test.
	www.chinfo.navy.mil /navpalib/images/ima-weps6.html (549 words)

	PEO Ships - July 2004 News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		USS VANDEGRIFT, At Sea (NNS) -- USS Vandegrift (FFG 48) and JDS Harasume paired up July 26 to conduct the first towing exercise (TOWEX) between the U.S. Navy and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF).
		ABOARD USS KEARSARGE, At Sea (NNS) -- The aerographer's mates (AGs) aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) marked the 80th birthday of their rating July 1 hard at work, providing important meteorological and oceanographic services during the daily operations of the ship’s surge mission to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.
		ARABIAN GULF (NNS) -- USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) began offloading elements of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) in the Arabian Gulf July 7, reaching the mid-point of its surge mission to the U.S. Central Command Area of Responsibility (AOR).
	peoships.crane.navy.mil /news/newsjuly04.htm (1314 words)

	Wednesday, March 28, 2001
		The destroyer USS O’Brien skipped two weeks of local operations in March and, crew members say, also is opting out of a planned western Pacific deployment next month.
		The USS Kitty Hawk carrier battle group — including the cruisers USS Vincennes and USS Chancellorsville and the frigate USS Gary — had been expected to come home in mid-June but moved the return date ahead two weeks, according to numerous family members of the crews.
		The destroyer USS Cushing recently wrapped up a lengthy maintenance period that has idled the ship since last fall, and its crew is eager to go back to sea.
	www.stripes.com /01/mar01/ed032801k.html (975 words)

	Print Version (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Richard A. Rogers of the USS Vandegrift greets Vietnamese Navy officials after the ship's arrival in Ho Chi Minh City's port on Nov. 19.
		USS Vandegrift made first U.S. port call to Vietnam since 1975
		HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam -- The USS Vandegrift weighed anchor Saturday and departed Ho Chi Minh City, ending the first port call by an American Navy ship to the communist country since the Vietnam War ended in 1975.
	www.cdapress.com /articles/2003/11/26/news/news03.prt (480 words)

	Official USS Gary Website (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		COCHIN, India — When USS Gary (FFG 51) pulled into Cochin, India, with USS Vandegrift (FFG 48) on June 19, there were more than the usual number of media waiting on the pier.
		USS Gary and USS Vandegrift stopped in Cochin on their way back to Yokosuka, Japan, where they are permanently forward deployed.
		USS Gary and USS Vandegrift Sailors departed Yokosuka for an extended deployment Jan. 29.
	www.gary.navy.mil /03_10.html (417 words)

	Pacific Fleet Online (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		USS KITTY HAWK, At Sea (June 8, 2005) -- During a change of command ceremony held June 2, Capt. Samuel Perez Jr., commander of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15 relinquished command to Capt. Robert Girrier in the foc’sle of USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63).
		Change of command ceremonies are a time-honored naval tradition in which the departing commander formally turns over command of the unit to his successor in the presence the ship’s crew and officers.
		The Kitty Hawk Strike Group is the largest carrier strike group in the Navy and is composed of the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63), Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, the guided-missile cruisers USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) and USS Cowpens (CG 63), and Destroyer Squadron 15.
	www.cpf.navy.mil /news_images/0506/050608b.htm (466 words)

	Pacific Fleet Online (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		USS VANDEGRIFT, At sea (June 3, 2005) -- USS Vandegrift (FFG 48) and the Australian ship HMAS Canberra (FFG 02) completed combined operations May 19 while transiting through the Philippine Sea and Pacific Ocean.
		They are a highly capable regional ally and we jump at the opportunity to train with them,” said Cmdr. David Chase, Vandegrift’s commanding officer.
		Operating out of Yokosuka, Japan, Vandegrift is assigned to Destroyer Squadron 15 and the Kitty Hawk Strike Group.
	www.cpf.navy.mil /news_images/0506/050603b.htm (494 words)

	USS Vandegrift arrives in Vietnam for historic visit
		USS Vandegrift arrives in Vietnam for historic visit
		Vandegrift is an Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided missile frigate.
		A part of the Kitty Hawk Carrier Strike Group, Vandegrift is commanded by Cmdr. Richard Rogers and is forward deployed to Yokosuka, Japan.
	www.globalsecurity.org /military/library/news/2003/11/mil-031119-c7f01.htm (139 words)

	UFOP: SB118 Forums > Ship name
		How about the USS Vandegrift, named after Major General Alexander Vandegrift, who led the first marines on the shores of Guadalcanal in August, 1942.
		This culminated with a test on board the USS Ahwahnee; when a new computer control system was tried out the ship created a wormhole effect on its first test flight.
		Given the higher registry of the USS Ahwahnee, the Cheyenne is a recent class that came into service around the same time as the Galaxy-class.
	www.starbase118.net /forums/lofiversion/index.php/t1284-50.html (2970 words)

	USS Vandegrift visits Himeji
		Located on the central Japanese island of Honshu, Himeji is close to major cities such as Kobe and Osaka.
		Commanded by Cmdr. Richard Rogers, Vandegrift recently completed a historic visit to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, becoming the first U.S. warship to visit the country in more than 30 years.
		Vandegrift is part of the Kitty Hawk Carrier Strike Group, permanently forward deployed to Yokosuka, Japan.
	www.globalsecurity.org /military/library/news/2003/11/mil-031128-c7f01.htm (145 words)

	Stars & Stripes (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The USS Vandegrift arrives in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, for a scheduled port visit, the first by a U.S. Navy ship to Vietnam in 30 years.
		But of all the exotic ports the sailors of the USS Vandegrift have visited — in 12 different countries since March — none made as much history as their trip to Ho Chi Minh City.
		The ship’s crew of 210 had been briefed on the importance of discretion, politeness and propriety on the visit, which had been in the planning for some months and signaled a continued attempt between Vietnam and the United States to normalize relations, a process that started in 1995.
	www.stripes.com /article.asp?section=126&article=27497&archive=true (1113 words)

	PEO Ships - Ships in Spotlight (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		USS CHAFEE (NNS) -- USS Chafee (DDG 90) left her homeport of Pearl Harbor May 20 for her maiden deployment with the USS Nimitz (CVN 65) Carrier Strike Group.
		The U.S. Navy's newest amphibious ship, the future USS San Antonio (LPD 17), sailed from Northrop Grumman Ship Systems' Pascagoula shipyard Friday morning (April 29) to undergo her initial at-sea testing in the Gulf of Mexico.
		ABOARD USS ESSEX,, At Sea (NNS) -- Since arriving on station off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia, USS Essex (LHD 2) has delivered more than 1 million pounds of humanitarian aid to tsunami survivors in the northern areas of the island.
	peoships.crane.navy.mil /shipsinspotlight.htm (593 words)

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