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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

USS Ashland arrives in Okinawa to embark 31st MEU Marines
March 15, 2018 — The amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) arrived at White Beach, Okinawa, March 15 to embark the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) as part of a regularly scheduled patrol in the Indo-Pacific... MORE

USS Dewey departs Sasebo to join the Wasp Expeditionary Strike Group
March 12, 2018 — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105), with embarked Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 35 “Magicians,” joined up with the Wasp Expeditionary Strike Group March 12 following the ship’s port visit in Sasebo... MORE

Green Bay Departs Sasebo for Patrol Following 5-month SRA
March 12, 2018 — The forward-deployed amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) departed Sasebo, Japan for a routine patrol in the Indo-Pacific region, March 12... MORE

180312-N-DX072-050 SASEBO, Japan (March 12, 2018) Sailors standby at their stations on the forecastle as the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) is tugged away from the pier. Green Bay is operating in the Indo-Pacific region to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Anaid Banuelos Rodriguez/Released)

Bonhomme Richard Arrives in Okinawa, Offloads 3d MARDIV Marines
March 12, 2018 — The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) arrived at White Beach, Okinawa to offload the 3d Marine Division following the completion of Cobra Gold 2018, March 12... MORE

USS Ashland Departs Sasebo for Final Readiness Drills, Regional Patrol
March 10, 2018 — SASEBO, Japan– The forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) departed Sasebo, Japan for an amphibious certification assessment and follow-on patrol in the Indo-Pacific, March 8... MORE

Following a final amphibious certification, Ashland is schedule to conduct a routine patrol in the Indo-Pacific region to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Joshua Mortensen/Released)