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Service Life Extensions for Three Cruisers. The Department of the Navy plans to operate three Ticonderoga-class (CG 47) cruisers beyond their expected service life: USS Gettysburg (CG 64), USS Chosin (CG 65), and USS Cape St. George (CG 71). This decision adds 10 years of cumulative ship service life from fiscal year 2026 to 2029.

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Belgian ship, BNS Louise-Marie will join the Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 (SNMG1), a permanent NATO maritime group. It will be responsible for patrols and will participate in two major exercises: Joint Warrior and Freezing Winds.

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Today, 110 years ago in 1914 HMS Hermes was sank in the Channel by U-27 whilst delivering seaplanes. She was a Highflyer Class Cruiser and was lost with 21 of her crew killed. Remember.

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The Maritime Trade Unions Nautilusint and the RMT Union have summarily rejected the latest RFA pay offer. Anger is palpable and further industrial action is likely. Unions still want 2023-4 settlement addressed but Govt refusing. The latest offer part funded by giving up leave vouchers plus bonus only if the RFA met certain targets.

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