Nov 29, 2012
Media Advisory: U.S. Navy Invites Media to Discuss Fire Scout, USS Klakring (FFG 42) Deployment
What:
Members of the electronic, print and broadcast media are invited to participate in a media teleconference to discuss the details of the Fire Scout, USS Klakring (FFG 42) deployment. The ship returned to Naval Station Mayport, Fla. Dec. 1, 2012 after setting endurance records during its five-month deployment.
When:
Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012
Conference Check-In: 10:45 to 11:00 a.m. Eastern
Media Teleconference: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Eastern
Spokespersons:
- Cmdr. Darrell Canady
Commanding Officer, USS Klakring (FFG 42)
- Lt. Cmdr Jay Lambert
Detachment Officer in Charge, Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron Light (HSL) 42
- Capt. Patrick Smith, USN
Program Manger, Navy and Marine Corps Multi-Mission Tactical Unmanned Air Systems program office
Teleconference Call-in Details:
Dial in - 888-339-2688
Participant Code - 25336944
Contact:
- Jamie Cosgrove, (301)757-9703, Jamie.cosgrove@navy.mil
Media Materials Availability:
(Including YouTube addresses for B-roll, Navy segment)
http://www.navair.navy.mil/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.NAVAIRNewsStory&id=5202
Background:
Fire Scout is an operationally tested, field-proven, autonomous tactical intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) system that moves with war fighters on sea and land, providing situational and environmental awareness.
While deployed aboard FFG 42, Fire Scout regularly maintained 12-hour days on station, providing continuous support. The system accomplished a new single-day endurance record by providing ISR support for an entire 24-hour period. For the first time ever, HSL 42 conducted dual air vehicle operations.
PEO(U&W) Public Affairs
(301) 757-9703
