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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

U.S.-Japan Maritime Forces Conduct Navigational Maneuvers in East China Sea
April 10, 2018 — Ships of the Wasp Expeditionary Strike Group, with embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, sailed together with the amphibious transport dock JS Shimokita (LST 4002) in a bilateral formation, April 9... MORE

Bonhomme Richard Arrives in Okinawa for Port Visit, Support to White Beach Festival
April 9, 2018 — OKINAWA, Japan – The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) arrived at White Beach, Okinawa on April 9, the ship’s final time there as it prepares to sail to San Diego for a homeport shift... MORE

7th Fleet Commander Visits Wasp, Observes F-35B Flight Operations For the First Time
April 3, 2018 — Vice Adm. Phil Sawyer, commander, U.S. 7th Fleet visited the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) on April 2 to see Navy-Marine Cops integration firsthand as both services continue on deployment... MORE

USS Sterett Departs Hong Kong, Continues 7th Fleet Deployment
March 31, 2018 — HONG KONG -- The guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) departed Hong Kong after a four-day port visit, March 30... MORE

Sterett is in Hong Kong to experience the city’s rich culture and history as the guided-missile destroyer continues its deployment with the Wasp Expeditionary Strike Group as a multi-mission asset in the Indo-Pacific region.

USS Blue Ridge, C7F Chiefs Celebrate 125th CPO birthday
March 30, 2018 — Chief Petty Officers (CPO) assigned to USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) and Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet combined Chiefs' Mess gathered on the ship's flight deck April 1 to commemorate the 125th birthday of the rank of CPO... MORE

Blue Ridge Earns FSO-M Certification
March 29, 2018 — The crew of U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) successfully completed their Fleet Support Operations-Medical (FSO-M) assessments conducted Feb 20-March 26... MORE