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USS Ashland Returns to Sasebo
April 24, 2018 — SASEBO, Japan – The amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) returned to Sasebo after a successful routine patrol in the 7th Fleet area of operations as part of Wasp Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG), April 24... MORE

Junior Officers Gain Valuable Experiences on MSC Bridge
April 23, 2018 — Junior officers from U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) recently gained valuable experience aboard USNS Walter S. Diehl (TA-O 193) as part of an effort to qualify watchstanders while Blue Ridge continues a vital maintenance and upkeep period pier-side in Yokosuka... MORE

Wasp ESG arrives in Okinawa to offload 31st MEU
April 21, 2018 — OKINAWA, Japan –The ships of the Wasp Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) arrived in Okinawa, Japan on April 21, capping nearly two months of operations in the Indo-Pacific with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit... MORE

3-D printer-capable Marines with 31st MEU print replacement part for F-35B
April 19, 2018 — Marines with Combat Logistic Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, are now capable of ‘additive manufacturing,’ also known as 3-D printing... MORE

Sgt. Adrian Willis, a computer and telephone technician with Combat Logistic Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, explains the functions of a 3-D printer aboard the USS Wasp while underway in the Pacific Ocean, March 22, 2018. Marines with CLB-31 are now capable of ‘additive manufacturing,’ also known as 3-D printing, which is the technique of replicating digital 3-D models as tangible objects. The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit partners with the Navy’s Amphibious Squadron 11 to form the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, a cohesive blue-green team capable of accomplishing a variety of missions across the Indo-Pacific.

Bonhomme Richard departs Sasebo, concludes forward-deployed service
April 18, 2018 — The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) departed Sasebo, Japan, April 18, capping six years of forward-deployed service in the Indo-Pacific... MORE

From Virginia Tech to the Marine Corps, three F-35 pilots serve together
April 18, 2018 — Virginia Tech’s motto is 'ut prosim' – Latin for ‘that I may serve.’ Three of Virginia Tech’s alumni, taking their school’s motto to heart, followed their studies with careers as pilots in the Marine Corps. ... MORE

(From left to right) Capt. Evan Slusser, Maj. John Stuart and Capt. Andrew Thornberg are F-35B Lightning II pilots with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, currently embarked aboard the USS Wasp (LHD-1).

Marine shares passion for baking with everyone aboard the USS Wasp
April 18, 2018 — “Originally I was thinking of going to a culinary arts school, but my mom told me not to waste my money on being a cook,” said Sgt. Jordan Prunty, food service specialist with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. “So when I decided to join the Marine Corps, I wanted to be a cook so I could take as much as possible from my training.” ... MORE

Sgt. Jordan Prunty, from Tacoma, Washington, is a food service specialist with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. Growing up, Prunty found a passion for baking.

Bonhomme Richard Departs Okinawa, Prepares for Homeport Shift
April 16, 2018 — The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) departed White Beach, Okinawa April 16, to continue a routine patrol and prepare for a homeport shift to San Diego, following participation in White Beach Festival 2018... MORE

HSC-25 Rescues Stranded Hikers Near Cetti Bay
April 16, 2018 — Aircrew from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25, in partnership with the Guam Fire Department, rescued five hikers who were stranded atop a cliff while hiking up a stream to the Cetti Bay waterfall in Guam, April 15... MORE

From the Commander | Invite to White Beach Festival 2018
April 10, 2018 — 4月14、15日にホワイトビーチ海軍施設で開催されるホワイトビーチフェスティバルに皆様を謹んでご招待いたします。ホワイトビーチフェスティバルは米海軍と海上自衛隊の共催によるイベントであり、私たちの同盟の強さを真に象徴するものです。このフェスティバルではライブ演奏や数々のアメリカンフード、お子様向けのイベントもあります。... MORE