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USS Pioneer sailed around Sasebo harbor for a Family and Friends Day cruise
November 4, 2019 — The Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9) sailed around Sasebo harbor for their Family and Friends Day cruise in Sasebo, Japan, November 1.Family and friends of the Pioneer crew had the opportunity to experience what life underway is like for their sailors. A few Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force sailors from... MORE

191101-N-AD347-0141 SASEBO, Japan (November 01, 2019) Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force sailors from Hirashima-class Mine Countermeasures ship, Hirashima MSC 601 use a simulator program to practice driving a mine neutralization vehicle in order to hone their skills and mine hunting aboard Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9). Pioneer, part of Mine Countermeasures Squadron 7, is operating in the 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response platform for contingency operations.

USS Germantown arrives in Phuket
November 3, 2019 — PHUKET, Thailand – Sailors and Marines from the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) and embarked 3rd Marine Division arrived in Phuket, Thailand, Nov. 3.“It’s great to be able to bring our blue and gold team to one of Thailand’s beautiful cities,” said Cdr. Christopher Causee, commanding officer. “We look forward to... MORE

PHUKET, Thailand (Nov. 3, 2019) Marines, from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 3rd Marine Division, stand watch on the forecastle, as the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) prepares to anchor near Phuket, Thailand. Germantown, part of Commander, Amphibious Squadron 11, is deployed to the Indo-Pacific region to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency.

USS Boxer and 11th MEU Arrive in Guam
October 30, 2019 — USS Boxer (LHD 4) and the embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) arrived at Naval Base Guam for a port visit, Oct. 30... MORE

Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) raise the American flag on the fantail after the ship moors at Naval Base Guam.

USS Pioneer arrives in Uki City, Japan
October 18, 2019 — The Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9) arrived in Uki, Japan, for a port visit, October 18... MORE

Lt. Saungwon Ko, communications officer of Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9), speaks with local kindergarteners from Uki city.

Harpers Ferry and 11th MEU Arrive in Brunei for CARAT 2019
October 15, 2019 — BRUNEI – The amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) and the embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) arrived in Brunei for Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2019 exercise with the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF), Oct. 10.During CARAT, Marines launched from USS Harper’s Ferry to conduct an amphibious assault... MORE

MAURA, Brunei (Oct. 10, 2019) Marines, assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), man the rails of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) as the ship arrives in Maura, Brunei, for Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei. Harpers Ferry and elements of the 11th MEU are ashore in Brunei to perform day and night training in an urban environment and to enhance interoperability and partnership between the U.S. and Brunei during CARAT Brunei 2019.

Ronald Reagan CSG, Boxer ARG Provide Ready, Capable Forward Presence in the Indo-Pacific
October 6, 2019 — SOUTH CHINA SEA – The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group and the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group joined forces to conduct security and stability operations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific.Ships and aircraft from the U.S. Navy, as well as aircraft from the U.S. Marine Corps, conducted a multitude of joint, high end warfighting exercises... MORE

191006-N-VI515-0567 SOUTH CHINA SEA (October 6, 2019) Ships from Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group and Boxer Amphibious Ready Group conduct breakaway maneuvers while sailing in formation during security and stability operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is the largest numbered fleet in the world, and the U.S. Navy has operated in the Indo-Pacific region for more than 70 years, providing credible, ready forces to help preserve peace and prevent conflict.

Malaysian, US militaries partner for exercise Tiger Strike 19
September 30, 2019 — LAHAD DATU, Malaysia – Members of the United States military and Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) come together for several days of training onboard the USS Green Bay (LPD-20), on the beach, and in the jungle during the bilateral exercise Tiger Strike 19 in Malaysia from Sept. 30-Oct. 5, 2019. “What a superb opportunity it is for our Sailors and... MORE

CELEBES SEA (Sept. 30, 2019) Captain Michael Harris, commanding officer of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20), Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) Lt. Gen. Dato’ Wira Zambrose bin Mohd Zain, Army Field Eastern Commander, Rear Adm. Fred Kacher, commander of Expeditionary Strike Group 7, and Lt. Col. William Jacobs, commander of troops, 3rd Marine Division, pose for a photo with a gift during an opening ceremony for exercise Tiger Strike 2019. Tiger Strike focuses on strengthening combined U.S. and Malaysian military interoperability and increasing combat readiness through amphibious operations and cultural exchanges between the MAF and the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps team.

Boxer ARG, 11th MEU Arrive in 7th Fleet
September 24, 2019 — The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) team entered the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations from the U.S. 5th Fleet September 23 during a scheduled deployment.Joining 7th Fleet’s Naval Forces, the Boxer ARG and 11th MEU will work side-by-side with regional partners and allies to promote maritime security and... MORE

Official U.S. Navy file photo Amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4),

Women’s Waterfront Symposium Held at CFAS
September 19, 2019 — Military and civilian women and men sat down in the Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo, Community Education Center to share stories about their perspective on issues involving women empowerment, physical and mental health, and goal setting... MORE

Cmdr. Greta Densham, Naval beach Unit 7 commanding officer, opens the 2019 Waterfront Women’s Symposium at Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo Sept. 18, 2019.

7th Fleet Conducts Change of Command, Welcomes New Leadership
September 12, 2019 — U.S. 7th Fleet held a change of command ceremony Sept. 12 at the Fleet Activities Yokosuka Fleet Theater... MORE

190912-N-CN315-1184 YOKOSUKA, Japan (September 12, 2019) Vice Adm. Bill Merz delivers remarks to the audience during the change of command ceremony for Commander, U.S. Seventh Fleet at the Fleet Theater on board Yokosuka Naval Base. Vice Adm. William R. Merz assumed command of the 7th Fleet from Vice Adm. Phil G. Sawyer during the ceremony.