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Ashland Completes Forward Deployment to Sasebo
March 22, 2023

U.S. Indo-Pacific Forces Come Together: Valiant Shield 22
June 5, 2022

Miguel Keith, Charleston, Chief conduct Exercise Noble Vanguard in the Indo-Pacific
May 24, 2022

USS Green Bay holds change of command
May 13, 2022

Aboard USS Jackson, MQ-8C Fire Scout returns to flight
April 27, 2022

USS America completes integrated industrial firefighting drill
April 28, 2022

USS Ashland, USS Miguel Keith Participate in Balikatan 2022
April 10, 2022

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Fair Winds and Following Seas, USS Ashland! Ashland departed Sasebo, #Japan, for its new homeport in San Diego Mar. 22 after a nearly 10-year forward-deployment to the @US7thFleet area of operations. https://t.co/QawpRACo3k #USNavy #FreeandOpenIndoPacific https://t.co/BBxrXf4BEe

“Being able to execute these operations together helps us stay postured for future maritime challenges, serving as a foundation for the combat credibility of our forward-deployed naval forces,” said RADM. Michael Donnelly, commander, Carrier Strike Group 5.https://t.co/YtXE6Hlf0d

“Australia is one of our closest allies. It is a great honor and privilege for USS Charleston to be participating, along with several regional partners, in their flagship naval exercise,” said Cmdr. Clay Beas, commanding officer of Charleston. https://t.co/qUala5WUIy https://t.co/26axHrSKbH

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“You are living our mission as forward-deployed Sailors,” said Rear Adm. Derek A. Trinque, commander, Expeditionary Strike Group 7, while visiting the forward-deployed amphibious assault carrier USS America https://t.co/JwYWHEG8jX

SASEBO, Japan (July 11, 2022) Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Naomi Peppers, from New York, assigned to the forward-deployed assault carrier USS America (LHA 6), prepares dessert in the ship’s kitchen. https://t.co/3rcxzJoRZi

The nine-day engagement focuses on a full spectrum of naval capabilities and features cooperative evolutions that highlight the ability of U.S. and Bangladesh to work together toward the common goal of ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific. To read more: https://t.co/bJxfjiORJh

“Our visit here is an opportunity to highlight cooperation and reinforce our alliance with Japan as the cornerstone for regional peace and security,” said Capt. Ken Ward, America’s commanding officer, during a press conference on the ship’s flight deck. https://t.co/CeZljGoFWy https://t.co/D6HxFAbB12

“Rushmore has a fantastic reputation and I am certain that the team will seamlessly pick up where Germantown left off,” said Capt. Greg Baker, commodore of Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 11. https://t.co/BDjcawpZSH https://t.co/Su3yfgVqsi

Officers and Sailors from Ise and Commander, Escort Flotilla 2 (CCF 2) enjoyed a command brief, VIP tour and “Burger Wednesday” lunch as part of America’s first major in-port tour since the COVID-19 pandemic began. https://t.co/812End12XR

“We [had to] make our own luck” in the face of the pandemic, seeking out any opportunity to train safely, said Marine Col. Christopher M. Haar, commanding officer of the 3rd Combat Logistics Regiment. https://t.co/47FmDR0HDL

RT @SECNAV: My wife Betty and I stand with the Department of the Navy in mourning the passing of the 65th Secretary of State, Colin Powell.…

RT @SECNAV: Happy Birthday to the #Sailors, civilians & families of the #USNavy. For 246 years, the United States Navy has served as this n…

“USS Miguel Keith offers the capability to provide presence in areas where the U.S. does not have a land-based footprint as well as supporting humanitarian assistance/disaster response missions if required,” said Rear Adm. Chris Engdahl, commander, ESG7. https://t.co/08gaqsnbZl

EAST CHINA SEA - Sailors fold the American flag on the bridge wing aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) during a September 11th Remembrance event. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Darcy McAtee/Released) https://t.co/vIdkstlsIk

“My arrival in Japan was the start of an amazing tour on a great ship, with an extraordinary crew, and experiences that I will always cherish,” said Capt. Brian Schrum as the commanding officer of USS New Orleans (LPD 18). https://t.co/oTpwNMVzXE

“Germantown and the Sailors who have sailed with her have made an incredible impact across the entire 7th Fleet theater,” said Rear Adm. Chris Engdahl, commander of Expeditionary Strike Group 7. https://t.co/nDXdJzeEc9

SASEBO, Japan–(Aug. 15, 2021) Sailors on USS Germantown (LSD 42) make the forecastle ready for mooring pier side in Sasebo, Japan. #WelcomeHome https://t.co/G6mR3NWwbk

RT @USNavy: Anchors Aweigh ⚓ @RoyalNavy 🇬🇧 Carrier Strike Group (CSG 21) & #USNavy 🇺🇸 #USSAmerica Expeditionary Strike Group with embarked…

“The evolution underscored our continued effort to shift away from static, built-up airfields towards distributed maritime operations (DMO),” said Col. Simon Doran, U.S. Senior National Representative to the UK CSG. To read the rest of the story here: https://t.co/rGKQWXZa4N

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PHIBRON 11	DESRON 7	MCMRON 7
USS Blue Ridge	USS America	USS New Orleans
USS Green Bay	USS Rushmore	USS Patriot
USS Pioneer	USS Warrior	USS Chief
Tactical Squadron 12	Fleet Surgical Team 7	Naval Beach Unit 7
Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 25		Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 15 Det 3A