France Assumes Command of US Task Force 50
The French Navy (Marine Nationale) Charles de Gaulle carrier strike group (CSG) today assumed command of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command's (NAVCENT) Task Force (CTF) 50.
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French Carrier Strike Group Begins ‘Clemenceau 21’ Deployment
The French Navy Carrier Strike Group set sail on Sunday (21 February) for a long operational deployment named "Clemenceau 21"...
French Navy Aircraft Carrier went through Degaussing ahead of Deployment
The French Navy (Marine Nationale) announced that on 27 January, 2021, the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle went through a degaussing procedure...
All French CSG Sailors to be Vaccinated to Avoid COVID-19 Outbreak Repeat
Sailors of the French Navy (Marine Nationale) carrier strike group (CSG) will all be vaccinated against the Covid-19 before deploying.
French Carrier Strike Group to Deploy to Eastern Mediterranean and Indian Ocean
The French Navy Carrier Strike Group (CSG) will soon be back at sea to support ...
Belgian Navy Frigate to Once Again Be Part of French CSG in 2021
The Belgian Navy’s Karel Doorman-class frigate Leopold 1er (F930) and the French Navy’s Carrier Strike Group (CSG) will meet again in 2021, according to colonel Frédéric Givron, from the Belgian Armed Forces staff in Evere.
Charles de Gaulle carrier back at sea after “COVID-19 adjustments”
The French Navy (Marine Nationale)'s Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier received a number of health safety improvements this summer in order to make it more resilient to the COVID-19 epidemic, French minister of the armed forces said on Sunday. Hundreds of crewmembers tested positive back in April.
COVID-19 Aboard French Aircraft Carrier: 98% of the Crew Now Cured
98% of the sailors aboard French Navy (Marine Nationale) aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle (and its strike group) are now cured.
One Third of Charles de Gaulle CSG’ Sailors Test Positive for COVID-19
Tests carried out at the beginning of the week revealed that 668 French sailors (nearly one third of aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle crew) have tested positive to COVID-19. 31 service members are hospitalized and one is in intensive care. 30% of the test results are still pending.
Confirmed: 50 Covid-19 Cases Aboard French Navy’s Aircraft Carrier
Following the announcement of a number of suspected Covid-19 cases among aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle's crew, a medical team was sent on board. The tests it carried out confirm fifty positive cases of Covid-19 on board.