398 results found for 'LPD 30'

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  • INSURV Concluded aboard USS New Orleans

    11 August 2015
    Authorities, Research & Development, Training & Education

    The amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) completed a material inspection by the Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV), at Naval Base San Diego, July 30. The extensive three-day assessment of the entire ship was evaluated by dozens of subject-matter experts assigned to INSURV. Members from Expeditionary Strike Group 3, Commander Amphibious […]

  • USS Green Bay Docks in Guam

    9 August 2015
    Authorities

    US Navy’s amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) arrived in Guam for a port visit, Aug. 7. Green Bay traveled to Guam from Australia after participating in Talisman Sabre 2015, a bilateral exercise executed with Australian military forces. While operating in the region, the crew had the opportunity to participate in visits […]

  • USS San Diego Changes Command aboard USS Midway Museum

    3 August 2015
    Authorities

    The crew of the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) held a change of command ceremony, July 30, aboard the USS Midway Museum. Capt. Carl W. Meuser relieved Capt. John V. Menoni as commanding officer. Menoni, San Diego’s fourth commanding officer, began his tour as the ship’s executive officer in November 2012, […]

  • Talisman Sabre 2015 Kicks Off

    7 July 2015
    Authorities, Research & Development, Training & Education

    Darwin, Australia, hosted the opening ceremonies for Talisman Sabre 2015 on July 5. Australian service members, from the Royal Australian Navy, the Australian Defence Force, and the Royal Australian Air Force embarked the ships USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), USS Green Bay (LPD 20), and USS Ashland (LSD 48) in Australia, June 30, in preparation […]

  • USS Frank Cable Supports Many US Vessels in Sasebo

    11 March 2015
    Authorities, Equipment & technology, Research & Development

    The submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) finished repair support on multiple U.S. naval assets while in port Sasebo, Japan, March 11. Frank Cable conducted repairs and maintenance on the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20), the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), the Avenger-class […]

  • USS New York Faces Urgent Blade Repair

    5 February 2015
    Equipment & technology, Research & Development

    The Dive Locker at Southeast Regional Maintenance Center in Mayport accomplished a first-ever waterborne repair on one of USS New York’s (LPD 21) propeller blades, enabling the ship to deploy on time with the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group Dec. 11. During a routine underwater hull cleaning in mid-November, one blade attachment bolt was found […]

  • PHIBRON 1 Gets New Commander

    3 February 2015
    Authorities

    Capt. Keith G. Moore relieved Capt. Malcolm H. Potts as Commander, Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 1 at a change of command ceremony aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18), Jan. 30. During Potts’ tenure as commander, PHIBRON 1, he led the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group through numerous bilateral and multinational exercises and […]

  • GD to Produce GWS for Littoral Combat Ships

    16 January 2015
    Authorities

    The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) awarded General Dynamics Land Systems a $26.2 million contract for the production of MK46 Modification (Mod) 2 Gun Weapon Systems (GWS) for use on Littoral Combat Ships (LCS), and Zumwalt-class (DDG-1000) ships. General Dynamics Land Systems is a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD). The MK46 30mm Naval […]

  • USS Iwo Jima Transit Through the Strait of Messina

    8 January 2015
    Authorities

    After paying a scheduled port visit to Civitavecchia, Italy on December 30, USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), US Navy’s amphibious assault ship, continued it deployment.  The vessel soon took on a southbound transit through the Strait of Messina to carry on with conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility in support of U.S. national […]

  • Civitavecchia, Italy Hosts USS Iwo Jima

    5 January 2015
    Authorities

    Amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) pulled in to Civitavecchia, Italy for a scheduled port visit Dec. 30, 2014. The visit provided the Sailors with the opportunity to build relations with the people of Italy, while affording them a chance to enjoy the remainder of the holiday season in port. Capt. Dana Gordon, commanding […]

  • USS Makin Island Changes Command

    29 December 2014
    Training & Education

    Capt. Jon P. Rodgers relieved Capt. Alvin Holsey as commanding officer of Makin Island. Rodgers becomes the ship’s fifth commanding officer since the ship’s commissioning in 2009. “I’m honored to command USS Makin Island and all who sail in this warship,” said Rodgers. “The awesome performance of this ship and crew during this deployment is […]

  • USS Peleliu Returns to San Diego

    25 December 2014
    Training & Education

    USS Peleliu (LHA 5) returned to Naval Base San Diego Dec. 24 from a six-month deployment to the Western Pacific. Upon return, the ship will make preparations to decommission in March after 34 years of service, 17 deployments and more than a million miles transited, and as the last remaining Tarawa-class amphibious assault ship. During […]

  • USS Mesa Verde to Undergo Maintenance

    23 December 2014
    Authorities, Equipment & technology, Research & Development

    Marine Tec, Norfolk, Virginia, is being awarded a $39,8 million undefinitized contract action as a modification to a previously awarded cost-plus-incentive-fee contract for USS Mesa Verde (LPD-19) fiscal 2015 phased maintenance availability. A phased maintenance availability includes the planning and execution of depot-level maintenance, alterations, and modifications that will update and improve the ship’s military […]

  • NASA Completes First Orion Program Test Flight

    8 December 2014
    Authorities, Equipment & technology, Research & Development

    The Lockheed Martin-built Orion Crew Module descends to the Pacific Ocean under its three main parachutes as part of the NASA’s Orion Program tests. The Orion spacecraft gently splashed down into the waters of the Pacific Ocean on Friday, December 5, completing the first test flight of NASA’s deep space exploration capsule. After a successful launch […]

  • USS San Diego Hosts “Thinking Pink” Event

    12 November 2014
    Authorities

    The amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) and 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU)’s Second Class Petty Officer and Sergeant Association (SCPOSA) hosted a “Thinking Pink” event aboard the ship, Oct. 30. During the event, Sailors and Marines gathered on the mess decks of the ship for the special dinning event held to […]

  • Communications Systems Get Installed on Australia’s NUSHIP Canberra

    10 November 2014
    Authorities, Equipment & technology, Research & Development

    The communications and information systems department started work onboard Australian Navy’s biggest ship NUSHIP Canberra in August during sea trials and have spent a considerable amount of time since then ensuring that the ship’s communications systems are ready when the crew embarks. The ship’s Communications and Information Warfare Officer, Lieutenant Commander Andrew Mannion said the […]

  • Future USS John P. Murtha Takes to the Water

    31 October 2014
    Authorities, Research & Development

    The future USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) launched from the Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) Shipyard Oct. 30. The John P. Murtha is the tenth ship of the San Antonio (LPD 17) class which functionally replaces more than 41 ships across four ship classes. The launch marks a major milestone for the ship. Capt. Darren […]

  • USS Arlington Finishes Supply Management Certification

    15 October 2014
    Authorities, Research & Development

    The crew of the amphibious transport dock USS Arlington (LPD 24) completed a biennial Supply Management Certification (SMC) Oct. 8 while moored at its homeport at Naval Base Norfolk, Va. Inspectors from Afloat Training Group Mid-Atlantic (ATG) visited Arlington to conduct the assessment and grade the ship on its inventory, sanitization and proper equipment operation. […]

  • SECNAV Names Submarine USS Oregon

    13 October 2014
    Authorities, Research & Development

    The US Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus hosted a ship-naming ceremony recently to announce that SSN 793, a Virginia-class attack submarine, will bear the name USS Oregon. During the ceremony held at The Battleship Oregon Memorial in Tom McCall Waterfront Park, Mabus announced the submarine will be named to honor the long-standing history its namesake […]

  • USS Mesa Verde Says Goodbye to Split, Croatia

    10 October 2014
    Authorities, Research & Development, Training & Education

    Sailors and Marines aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) departed Split, Croatia, Oct. 9, after a scheduled port visit. While in Croatia, Sailors and Marines had the opportunity to take tours hosted by the ship’s Morale, Welfare, and Recreation team, which showcased some of the unique attractions of the region. […]

  • USS Mesa Verde Engages in VBSS with Croatian and Slovenian Navies

    8 October 2014
    Authorities, Research & Development, Training & Education

    Sailors from the amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) participated in joint training for visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) procedures with members of the Croatian and Slovenian navies during a scheduled port visit to Split, Croatia Oct. 7. The team demonstrated some techniques and gave a ship tour to the Slovenian […]

  • CSG 5 Gets New Commander

    8 October 2014
    Authorities

    Commander, Carrier Strike Group (CCSG) 5 welcomed its new commander during a change of command ceremony aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during a port visit to Guam, Oct. 5. Rear Adm. John Alexander assumed command of CSG 5 from Rear Adm. Mark Montgomery during the ceremony, which was presided over by […]

  • USS Mesa Verde Pays Visit to Split, Croatia

    8 October 2014
    Authorities

    The USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19), arrived in Split, Croatia, for a port visit, Oct. 6. While in port, Mesa Verde provides tours for government, military and embassy officials while her officers and crew interact with local and international military leadership. Mesa Verde is crewed by 360 Sailors, and it also maintains 699 Marines as […]

  • Bataan ARG, 22nd MEU Heads Home

    6 October 2014
    Authorities

    Ships of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) with embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) transited the Suez Canal Oct. 2, which marked the beginning of their journey homeward. Deployed since Feb. 8, the Bataan ARG/MEU comprises the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19), […]

  • Five USS Mesa Verde Sailors Promoted to CPOs

    30 September 2014
    Authorities, Research & Development

    Five Sailors aboard amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) were frocked to chief petty officer (CPO) during a ceremony held Sept. 16.   The pinning ceremony began with soon-to-be chiefs marching while singing “Anchors Aweigh,” embodying the Navy pride and unity that comes with their new title and rank. Each chief selectee […]

  • Essex ARG,15th MEU Hold Combining Ceremony

    29 September 2014
    Authorities, Research & Development, Training & Education

    Sailors and Marines of the Essex Amphibious Readiness Group (ESXARG) and the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) were joined together during a combining ceremony on board the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), Sept. 26.   The event was held to officially recognize the formation of roughly 5,000 Sailors and Marines that make up […]