398 results found for 'LPD 30'

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  • USS Simpson Completes IDCERTEX

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

    Commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 4 congratulated the crew of the guided-missile frigate USS Simpson (FFG 56), Sept. 26, after the ship successfully completed its Independent Deployer Certification Exercise (IDCERTEX).   CSG-4 led the training across multiple warfare areas for Simpson during the three week long Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) / 24th Marine […]

  • USS Iwo Jima ARG, 24th MEU End ARG/MEU Ex

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

    USS Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) arrives in Mayport, Florida, after completing a 23-day ARG/ Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise (ARG/MEU Ex) with the 24th MEU.   This was the first pre-deployment exercise where the Iwo Jima ARG and 24th MEU were fully integrated. The exercise is one in a series to prepare the ships […]

  • USS Anchorage Completes URT-3

    22 September 2014
    Training & Education

    Amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23) arrived at Naval Base San Diego after completing the third Underway Recovery Test (URT-3) for NASA’s Orion Program, Sept. 19.   USNS Salvor (ARS 52) was completing URT-4A, a towing and recovery test with NASA’s test model of the crew module when Anchorage arrived at the recovery site […]

  • USS Mesa Verde Runs for Suicide Awareness and Prevention

    18 September 2014
    Authorities, Research & Development

    Sailors and Marines aboard amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) participated in a 5 kilometer (5K) run for suicide awareness and prevention, Sept. 14.   September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and commands throughout the Navy are using this month as a launch pad to focus on the Navy’s ongoing suicide […]

  • ISS: Global Solutions to Common Maritime Challenges

    18 September 2014
    Authorities

    The 21st edition of the International Seapower Symposium (ISS) began Sept. 16 at the U.S. Naval War College (NWC) in Newport, R.I., with more than 170 representatives from 113 nations attending.   Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus addressed the group with opening remarks and stressed the importance of the conference’s theme: Global Solutions to […]

  • Makin Island ARG Joins 5th Fleet AOR

    15 September 2014
    Authorities

    More than 4,000 Sailors and Marines with the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) arrived in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility (AOR), Sept. 12, after participating in a joint exercise with the Malaysian military and conducting a patrol of the U.S. 7th Fleet.   The […]

  • USS New York Sailor Rescued

    15 September 2014
    Authorities, Research & Development

    A MH-60R Seahawk helicopter crew embarked aboard the guided missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109), performed the at-sea rescue of an USS New York (LPD 21) Sailor Sept. 11.   The amphibious transport dock USS New York initiated the successful search and rescue mission after the Sailor failed to report for muster. USS New […]

  • USS San Diego Engages in Med-Den CAP

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

    A call for healing brought amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) Sailors and 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Marines to the eastern beaches of Malaysia Aug. 29-30 to assist Malaysian civilian and military medical personnel in the 2014 Medical and Dental Civic Action Program.   The event (Med-Den CAP), part of the […]

  • MALUS AMPHEX Concludes in Malaysia

    8 September 2014
    Authorities, Training & Education

    The amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22), the amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) and the embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit concluded the 2014 Malaysia – United States Amphibious Exercise in Malaysia, Sept. 2.   The nine-day long exercise, code-named MALUS AMPHEX, spanned from the Sulu Sea to the eastern […]

  • Marine Helicopter Crashes in the Gulf of Aden

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

    A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) crashed at 2:00 p.m. (GMT), yesterday, at sea in the Gulf of Aden as it attempted to land aboard USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19).   All 25 persons aboard the helicopter; 17 Marines and eight Navy Sailors, were safely […]

  • Bataan ARG 5th Fleet Deployment Extended

    1 September 2014
    Authorities, Research & Development

    The Secretary of Defense ordered the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Aug. 30, to remain in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility (AOR) until the beginning of October.   This represents a 21 day extension to the ARG/MEU’s deployment schedule. Bataan ARG includes USS Bataan (LHD 5), […]

  • Image of the Day: Sailors Conduct RHIB Training

    29 August 2014
    Authorities, Training & Education

    Sailors aboard a Naval Special Warfare rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) practice coming alongside the amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) during routine small boat training.   Mesa Verde is part of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, is deployed in support of maritime security operations […]

  • USS Makin Island ARG Leaves Hong Kong

    25 August 2014
    Authorities, Research & Development

    The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit departed Hong Kong, Aug. 23, after completing a three-day port visit.   The amphibious ready group (ARG) is comprised of the flagship amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45), and amphibious transport dock ship […]

  • USS Makin Island Docks in Hong Kong

    21 August 2014
    Authorities

    Amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), along with the embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, arrived in Hong Kong, Aug. 20, for a port visit.   The visit is the first port call for the crew, who departed San Diego July 25 before conducting Marine sustainment training off the coast of Hawaii and participating […]

  • USS Tortuga Holds Change of Command

    19 August 2014
    Authorities

    USS Tortuga (LSD 46) held a change of ceremony Aug. 15 on board amphibious dock landing ship at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek.   Cmdr. Thomas Goudreau relieved Cmdr. Brett Hershman as the commanding officer. During his tour, Hershman led USS Ashland (LSD 48) through a successful Board of Inspection Survey (INSURV)- a critical event […]

  • New Commander aboard USS Anchorage

    19 August 2014
    Authorities

    Capt. Michael McKenna relieved Cmdr. Joel Stewart as commanding officer aboard San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) during a change of command ceremony, August 15.   Stewart, a plankowner of Anchorage, began his tour as Anchorage’s executive officer and commissioned the ship in Anchorage, Alaska May 13, 2013. During his tenure, […]

  • USS Blue Ridge Now Second Oldest in US Navy Fleet

    18 August 2014
    Authorities

    U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) now holds the honor of being the oldest ship in the U.S. Navy’s active duty fleet, next to USS Constitution, after the decommissioning of the USS Denver (LPD 9) Aug. 14.   Blue Ridge’s keel was laid Feb. 27, 1967, and she was commissioned Nov. 14, […]

  • USS Mesa Verde Reaches Qualification Level Milestone

    12 August 2014
    Authorities

    USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) celebrated its 131st Sailor to qualify as an Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist (ESWS) since deploying in February, bringing the overall qualification level of the ship to 83 percent.   The high percent of qualification is not only a milestone for the ship, but for the Sailors as well, as many […]

  • Partner Navies Pay Visit to USS New York

    11 August 2014
    Authorities

    Members of partner navies visited USS New York (LPD 21) Aug. 7, 8 and 9, on Naval Station Mayport while participating in PANAMAX 2014, an exercise aimed at developing strong working relationships between multinational forces to ensure the defense of the Panama Canal.   The exercise, which is scheduled to run through Aug. 15, includes […]

  • NOAA Researchers Flee Ahead of Hurricane

    10 August 2014
    Authorities

    Sailors and Marines from the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) conducted an emergent recovery of 11 researchers with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) from the Papahnaumokukea Marine National Monument Aug. 8.   The purpose of the operation was to assist the researchers in retreating from imminent […]

  • USS Anchorage Finishes Second Underway Recovery Test

    6 August 2014
    Authorities, Equipment & technology, Research & Development

    Amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23) completed the second Underway Recovery Test (URT-2) for NASA’s Orion Program, Aug. 5.   URT-2 is the second at-sea testing of the Orion crew module using a well-deck recovery method. The first testing was conducted on board USS San Diego (LPD 22). “Anchorage provided a unique, validated capability […]

  • USS Anchorage Visits Los Angeles

    6 August 2014
    Authorities

    San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) arrived in Los Angeles for LA Navy Days on a scheduled port visit Aug. 5.   More than 500 Sailors and Marines will have the opportunity to interact with the Los Angeles community by volunteering their time and efforts for community relations (COMREL) projects and […]

  • Change of Command at USS Green Bay

    6 August 2014
    Authorities

    Amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) conducted a change of command ceremony Aug. 1 during which Capt. Kristy McCallum assumed command of Green Bay relieving Capt. Gregory Huffman.   “We have worked together to get this ship through a tough yard period, through a challenging light off and crew certification and into […]

  • NROTC Midshipmen Train aboard USS Anchorage

    6 August 2014
    Authorities, Training & Education

    Eight Navy Reserves Officer Training Corps (NROTC) midshipmen joined the crew of amphibious platform dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) to learn and to experience firsthand shipboard life July 16 – Aug. 14.   The annual summer training program is held between academic school years and is applicable to both NROTC and U.S. Naval Academy […]

  • Image of the Day: Sailors Engage in NASA Orion Program Tests

    5 August 2014
    Authorities, Equipment & technology, Research & Development, Training & Education

    Sailors from the amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and Navy divers assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 11, Mobile Diving and Salvage Company 11-7, participate in the second underway recovery test for the NASA Orion Program.   This is the second at-sea testing for the Orion crew module using a […]

  • Carrier Strike Group 10 Changes Command

    4 August 2014
    Authorities

    Rear Adm. Bruce Lindsey relieved Rear Adm. Kevin Sweeney as commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 10, during a change of command ceremony aboard aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), August 1.   Sweeney assumed command of CSG 10 Aug. 17, 2012 and led Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group as it completed a […]