398 results found for 'LPD 30'

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  • USA: Bataan, Makin Island ARG’s Turnover Duties

    10 January 2012
    Training & Education

    Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Group (MEU) were relieved of their duties in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility (AOR) by the Makin Island ARG and the 11th MEU, Jan. 6. The Bataan ARG deployed March 23, 2011 and since then has conducted maritime security operations, theater security cooperation […]

  • BMT Defence Services Increases UK Ministry of Defence Recognised Organisation Status

    9 January 2012
    Industry

    BMT Defence Services Ltd, a subsidiary of BMT Group Ltd, the leading international maritime design, engineering and risk management consultancy, has had its status as Recognised Organisation (RO) renewed by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) with an increased scope. The RO status permits BMT to undertake assurance activities on behalf of the MOD Naval Authorities. […]

  • USA: Sailors, Marines Attached to BATARG Reach New Year’s Goals

    4 January 2012
    Training & Education

    Sailors and Marines attached to the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (BATARG) and 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) closed out the year by reflecting on the personal and professional goals they have achieved, and they set their sights on fresh goals for 2012. The BATARG deployed more than nine months ago and has since conducted exercises […]

  • Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group Underway Following Singapore Port Visit

    29 December 2011
    Training & Education

    The three ships that make up the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) got underway once again Dec. 27, following a Christmas holiday port visit to Singapore. The Makin Island ARG is comprised of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), which serves as the command ship for Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 5 and […]

  • USA: San Antonio-Class Amphibious Transport Dock Celebrates Christmas Underway

    28 December 2011
    Training & Education

    Deployed Sailors and Marines aboard USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) celebrated Christmas with fellow service members while deployed to the U.S. 5th fleet area of responsibility Dec. 24-25. “It’s a little bittersweet,” said Electronics Technician 3rd Class Keshia Gorby from Ashland, Ohio. “We’re away from family, but on the other hand we figure out that […]

  • Iwo Jima ARG Finishes COMPTUEX (USA)

    22 December 2011
    Research & Development, Training & Education

    The Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) successfully completed Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) Dec. 21, moving one step closer to being certified and better prepared for deployment. The Iwo Jima ARG consists of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44), amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), amphibious transport dock […]

  • USA: Huntington Ingalls Delivers Future USS San Diego

    21 December 2011
    Equipment & technology

    The Navy accepted the delivery of its newest amphibious transport dock ship, the future USS San Diego (LPD 22) from Huntington Ingalls Industries, Dec. 19. San Diego, the sixth ship in the LPD 17 San Antonio class, successfully completed acceptance trials in November, receiving some of the highest grades in the class and completing all […]

  • Amphibious Transport Dock Ship USS New York Conducts Simulated Boardings

    21 December 2011
    Training & Education

    The amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21), boarded two vessels, one compliant and one non-compliant, during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) Dec. 14. New York is part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), including Amphibious Squadron 8, the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) […]

  • Amphibious Transport Dock USS New Orleans Hosts RCN During MAREX

    20 December 2011
    Training & Education

    Amphibious transport dock USS New Orleans (LPD 18) hosted more than a dozen members of the Royal Cambodian Navy (RCN) Dec. 14-15, during Cambodian Marine Exercise (MAREX) 2012. MAREX is a multi-day theater security cooperation exercise between the U.S. and Cambodian military designed to share expertise related to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief response. The […]

  • HII Delivers Company’s Sixth Amphibious Transport Dock to US Navy

    20 December 2011
    Industry

    Huntington Ingalls Industries today delivered the company’s sixth amphibious transport dock, San Diego (LPD 22), to the U.S. Navy. The ship was delivered in a brief ceremony at Ingalls Shipbuilding​​. “This delivery exemplifies the unique skill and craftsmanship of our shipbuilders,” said Doug Lounsberry, Ingalls Shipbuilding’s vice president and program manager, LPD 17 program. “What […]

  • USS Pearl Harbor’s Sailors, Marines of MEU Take Part in Community Service Project

    16 December 2011
    Training & Education

    Sailors assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) and embarked Marines of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) took time out of their day Dec. 15., to participate in a community service project at the Help the Children of Cambodia (HtCC) Goodwill Center. The HtCC center is a refuge for […]

  • Sailors, Marines Aboard USS Pearl Harbor Reflect on Ship’s Namesake

    8 December 2011
    Training & Education

    Sailors and Marines aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) reflected on the meaning of the ship’s namesake during a ceremony Dec. 7, exactly 70 years after the attacks on Pearl Harbor. In a ceremony held on the ship’s flight deck, Pearl Harbor crew members and embarked Marines from the 11th […]

  • Sailors, Marines Aboard USS New Orleans Reflect on Pearl Harbor, Namesake’s Role in World War II

    8 December 2011
    Training & Education

    Sailors and Marines aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) observed a moment of silence Dec. 7 to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, which resulted in America’s entrance into World War II. The ship’s commanding officer ordered a pause in all shipboard activities at 7:56 a.m., […]

  • Amphibious Transport Dock Ship USS New Orleans Underway Hawaii Port Visit

    29 November 2011
    Training & Education

    Amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) departed Pearl Harbor Nov. 23 after a scheduled two-day port visit. The visit was the first stop for the ship, which departed its homeport of San Diego, Nov. 14, for its current deployment in support of the nation’s maritime strategy. During the port call, Sailors and […]

  • Makin Island ARG Arrives in U.S. 7th Fleet AOR

    29 November 2011
    Training & Education

    The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) entered the second phase of its scheduled deployment Nov. 27, when the group crossed the international date line and entered the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility (AOR). The Makin Island ARG is comprised of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), which serves as the […]

  • Dock Landing Ship USS Pearl Harbor Underway Following Namesake Port Visit

    25 November 2011
    Training & Education

    The dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) is underway once again following a Nov. 21-23 port visit to its historic namesake of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Cmdr. Homer Denius, USS Pearl Harbor’s commanding officer, said every visit to the place where the ship earned her namesake is a special visit. “The men and women […]

  • USA: Makin Island ARG Arrives in Pearl Harbor

    23 November 2011
    Training & Education

    Nearly 4,000 Sailors and Marines from the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) arrived in Pearl Harbor, Nov. 21 for a scheduled port visit. The Makin Island ARG is comprised of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), which serves as the command ship for Amphibious Squadron […]

  • USS Ponce Departs Ponce, Puerto Rico

    21 November 2011
    Training & Education

    The hot, bright Puerto Rican sun poured its rays down over the Bay of Ponce as the amphibious transport dock USS Ponce (LPD 15) slipped its moorings and turned its bow north, heading home to Norfolk, Va. after a warm and energetic final visit to its last-ever port of call (and namesake city), Ponce, Puerto […]

  • USS San Diego Completes Acceptance Sea Trial

    21 November 2011
    Industry

    Huntington Ingalls Industries announced that the company’s sixth amphibious transport dock, San Diego (LPD 22), successfully completed her U.S. Navy acceptance trial this week. The ship returned to Ingalls Shipbuilding Thursday after a two-day sea trial. “It’s amazing what 25,000 tons of steel can do sailing through the Gulf of Mexico,” said Doug Lounsberry, Ingalls […]

  • San Antonio-Class Amphibious Transport Dock Ship USS Mesa Verde Visits Greece

    2 November 2011
    Training & Education

        The San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) anchored off the coast of Corfu, Greece, for a scheduled port visit, Oct. 30. This is Mesa Verde’s first port visit in 65 days of operations in the Mediterranean Sea. “It’s good to have everyone recharge their batteries,” said Cmdr. John […]

  • USA: Amphibious Transport Dock Gets Underway for Florida

    31 October 2011
    Training & Education

    Amphibious transport dock USS Ponce (LPD 15) departed Naval Station Norfolk Oct. 25 on her way to Florida, the first of her final three port calls before being decommissioned. Commissioned in 1971, Ponce is on her way for a visit to Port Canaveral, Fla., before heading in the Caribbean to call in the Virgin Islands […]

  • USA: Chief of Naval Operations Visits Ingalls Shipyard and PCU

    27 October 2011
    Authorities, Research & Development

    Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert was hosted by Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. leadership during a visit to Ingalls Shipyard​ and Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) San Diego (LPD 22), Oct. 25. U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker accompanied CNO during the visit which was led by Ingalls Shipbuilding President Irwin F. Edenzon. Additionally, during the tour […]

  • General Dynamics​ NASSCO Bags Contract for USS San Diego

    20 October 2011
    Industry

    General Dynamics​ NASSCO, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics, was recently awarded a $37 million contract by the U.S. Navy for the fitting-out availability of the San Antonio-class amphibious assault dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22). Work under this contract will be performed at NASSCO beginning in May 2012 and is expected to […]

  • USA: Essex Amphibious Ready Group Helps 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit to Complete CERTEX

    18 October 2011
    Training & Education

    Ships from forward-deployed Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) worked with the embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) to complete its certification exercise (CERTEX) Oct. 16. CERTEX is an evaluated event that determines if the 31st MEU is capable of doing certain missions such as humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations or non-combatant evacuation operations with […]

  • USS New Orleans Returns to San Diego After Completing CERTEX

    13 October 2011
    Training & Education

      USS New Orleans (LPD 18) returned to San Diego Oct. 12, after completing its final pre-deployment exercise in preparation for its upcoming deployment later this year. New Orleans, alongside amphibious dock-landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52), amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary […]

  • Navy Decommissions USS Cleveland After 44 Years of Service

    4 October 2011
    Authorities, Industry

      USS Cleveland (LPD-7) was decommissioned Sept. 30 as Sailors, former crew members, family and friends gathered at Naval Base San Diego to celebrate the ship’s 44 years of service. Cleveland was commissioned April 21, 1967 in Norfolk, Va. The ship became a member of the Pacific Fleet’s amphibious force when it transited to San […]