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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

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

USS Sterett Visits Hong Kong as 7th Fleet Deployment Continues
March 27, 2018 — HONG KONG – The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) arrived in Hong Kong for a port visit March 27 after a stretch of operations as part of a deployment in the Indo-Pacific.The visit is meant to allow the crew to experience the culture of Hong Kong and engage with the local community. "We are thankful for the... MORE

Sailors heave a line aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) as part of a scheduled port visit. 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.

Bonhomme Richard Completes Unit-level Training, Arrives in Okinawa
March 22, 2018 — The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) arrived at White Beach Naval Facility, Okinawa, March 22, following a week of unit-level training at sea... MORE

Wasp ESG, Embarked 31st MEU Sails from Okinawa for Indo-Pacific Patrol
March 19, 2018 — Ships of the Wasp Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) departed Okinawa, Japan March 19 after embarking more than 2,300 Marines and equipment of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU)... MORE

180319-N-YG104-0001 OKINAWA, Japan (March 19, 2018) A Sailor looks on as the dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) departs the harbor of White Beach Naval Facility after embarking the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. Ashland, part of the Wasp Expeditionary Strike Group, is operating in the Indo-Pacific region as part of a regularly scheduled patrol and provides a rapid-response capability in the event of a regional contingency or natural disaster. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sarah Villegas/ Released)

Green Bay Joins Rest of Wasp ESG in Okinawa to Bring on 31st MEU
March 17, 2018 — OKINAWA, Japan – The forward-deployed amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) arrived at White Beach Naval Facility, Okinawa March 16 to onload elements of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU)... MORE

USS Wasp Arrives in Okinawa after Completing Series of Flight Operations with F-35B
March 15, 2018 — The amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) arrived in White Beach Naval Facility, Okinawa, on March 15 after completing a dedicated period of flight operations with F-35B Lighting II from Fighter Attack Squadron 121 (VMFA-121)... MORE