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"Gorch Fock" back from the 175th training voyage

"Gorch Fock" back from the 175th training voyage

Gepostet von | 10 Jul 2023 | , , | 0

In the 175th anniversary year of the German Navy, the "Gorch Fock" completes its 175th training voyage abroad On Friday, 7 July 2023 at 10 a.m., the sail training ship "Gorch Fock" is expected back at the Kiel-Wik naval base. This marks the end of the 175th training voyage abroad, which took the ship and crew back to Kiel via Spain (La Coruna and Cadiz), Portugal (Funchal on Madeira, Ponta Delgada on the Azores) and Ireland (Dublin). The German Navy is celebrating its 175th anniversary this year. The German Navy's sail training ship was not in its home port of Kiel for the German Navy's birthday on 14 June and also missed Kiel Week. But now, after around four months, the three-masted barque...

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Crew member of the "Bonn" needs help

Crew member of the "Bonn" needs help

Gepostet von | 6 Jul 2023 | , , , | 0

When the Bonn arrived, it was announced that a mate from the "Bonn" had fallen seriously ill. As reported by the Wilhelmshavener Zeitung, which exclusively accompanied the arrival with naval editor Michael Halama, the navy has already taken action. "Unfortunately, there is always unpleasant news on sea voyages," says Lieutenant Captain Daniel A., press officer of the "Bonn". "During our stay in Souda Bay on Crete, a sick crew member was flown back to Germany: Diagnosed with leukaemia." DKMS (see below) knows that every twelve minutes someone in Germany receives this terrible diagnosis of blood cancer, and every 27 seconds worldwide. Many patients cannot survive without a life-saving stem cell donation.

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"Bonn" back

"Bonn" back

Gepostet von | 6 Jul 2023 | , , , | 0

It was a stormy night, a hurricane with winds of up to 12 gusts swept across northern Germany as the Bonn made its way homewards on the Jade. They stayed overnight just outside the harbour. "Actually, you want to avoid something like this," said the commander, frigate captain Eike Deußen, to the squadron commander, frigate captain Torsten Geldmacher, as they entered the harbour. He had previously reported the ship back to his boss after a successful mission. The atmosphere on the pier was full of anticipation before everyone was able to hug their loved ones again. After 85 days away, the guests stormed on board as soon as the Stelling was deployed. The decision had been made...

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Running team Bundeswehr and Reservists becomes e.V. !

Running team Bundeswehr and Reservists becomes e.V. !

Gepostet von | 5 Jul 2023 | , , , | 0

Following the successful foundation of the association in 2021, the Bundeswehr and Reservists running team is now pleased to announce the official registration of the association and its recognition as a non-profit organisation. The association was founded on 29 November 2021 and has seen a steady increase in members and supporters since then. With a total of 273 members, 15 charity runs, including seven specially organised ones, 6,659 runners and donations totalling 104,259.89 euros, the association can already look back on a successful founding period. Thanks to the additional, numerous support from the fields of sport, the military and politics in the form of 20 active ambassadors and the many active members from the wider community, the organisation can now look back on a...

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WTD 71 receives new blood

WTD 71 receives new blood

Gepostet von | 4 Jul 2023 | , , | 0

The renewal of the fleet of the Navy's defence technology unit, WTD 71, is progressing. On Friday, 30 June 2023, the first of two newbuildings was christened "Kalkgrund" by the Mayor of Eckernförde, Iris Ploog, in Berne an der Weser. The ceremony, accompanied by the Wilhelmshaven Naval Music Corps, took place in the presence of Dr Uwe Kretschmer, Head of Maritime Research and representative of the Director of WTD 71, and the managing partner of the shipyard, Fassmer GmbH & Co. KG, Harald Fassmer, took place. Two for three "Kalkgrund" and her sister ship will be multi-purpose boats of class 745 "Breitgrund" (Y866) and "Mittelgrund"...

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