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Bonhomme Richard Arrives in Okinawa, Embarks 3d MARDIV Marines
February 1, 2018 — OKINAWA, Japan – The Amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) arrived at White Beach, Okinawa to embark Marines assigned to 3d Marine Division (3d MARDIV), Jan. 31, in preparation for Exercise Cobra Gold 2018... MORE

The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) approaches the pier at White Beach Naval Facility. During the visit, the ship will embark 3d Marine Division personnel, vehicles and equipment, prior to continuing a scheduled patrol.

USS Wasp Receives Retention Excellence Award
January 26, 2018 — The amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) was selected Jan. 25 to receive the FY17 Navy Retention Excellence Award (REA) less than two weeks after pulling into their new home port of Sasebo, Japan... MORE

RDML Cooper Sends: BZ to Stinger Crew for Retention Excellence
January 26, 2018 — The following is a personal BZ message that was sent to the Captain and crew of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) for receiving the Retention Excellence Award (REA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2017. The award, announced by Commander, United States Fleet Forces Command, is given to commands that pass the annual Career Information Program Review (CIPR) with a score of 90 points or better and meet benchmarks showing commitment to the growth and development of Sailors... MORE

Bonhomme Richard Departs Sasebo, Conducts Ready for Sea Assessment
January 23, 2018 — The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) departed Sasebo, Japan, Jan. 23, to conduct its second day of a Ready for Sea Assessment following the completion of a four-month in port maintenance period... MORE

USS Bonhomme Richard Ready For Sea Assessment

Amphibious Force 7th Fleet Welcomes New Commander
January 22, 2018 — Rear Adm. Brad Cooper assumed command of Amphibious Force of 7th Fleet from Capt. Ed Thompson on Jan. 22nd... MORE

U.S. Navy’s Oldest Operational Ship Completes Dry Dock Maintenance
January 20, 2018 — U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) undocked and moored pierside at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka after completing a scheduled extended dry-dock selected restricted availability (EDSRA) maintenance period on Jan. 21... MORE

U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) arrives to Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka after departing dry dock, successfully completing an extended dry-dock selected restricted availability (EDSRA) maintenance period.

America Connects with Guam Elders
January 16, 2018 — Twenty-eight Sailors and Marines assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) and the embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit spent some time interacting with the members of a local adult day care for a community service project, Jan. 9... MORE

Official Remarks to Media by Wasp CO
January 13, 2018 — Ohayo gozaimasu. I’m Captain John Howard, commanding officer of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS WASP, and I would like to thank you for coming today to welcome WASP to Japan. My crew and I are very excited to arrive in Sasebo to join the Forward Deployed Naval Forces. For more than 50 years, the U.S.-Japan alliance has been the... MORE

USS Wasp Arrives to Sasebo to Join Forward Deployed Naval Forces
January 13, 2018 — SASEBO, Japan -- Amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) arrived to Sasebo, Japan on Jan. 14, completing a 28,400-mile journey from Norfolk, Va. that began in late August... MORE

USS America/15th MEU Arrives in Guam
January 7, 2018 — NAVAL BASE GUAM - The amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) and embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) arrived in Guam for a scheduled port visit, Jan. 7... MORE

The amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) pulls into Guam for a scheduled port visit. America, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to strengthen partnerships and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency.