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USS WASP (LHD 1) departs 7th Fleet
September 4, 2019 — The amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) departed U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations as part of a scheduled homeport shift Sept. 4... MORE

SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 29, 2019) The amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) transits the waters of the South China Sea. Wasp, flagship of Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in the Indo-Pacific region to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a lethal, ready-response force for any type of contingency.

U.S., Allied Forces Complete EOD Exercise HYDRACRAB 2019
August 31, 2019 — SANTA RITA, Guam (NNS) – Expeditionary forces from Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United States completed Exercise HYDRACRAB 2019, Aug. 31. HYDRACRAB was a first-of-its-kind quadrilateral exercise with key partner nations, which began Aug. 19 and spanned two weeks. The exercise aimed to prepare allied Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD)... MORE

SANTA RITA, Guam (Aug. 30, 2019) Expeditionary forces from Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United States pose for a group photo during Exercise HYDRACRAB. HYDRACRAB is a quadrilateral exercise conducted by forces from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and U.S. Naval forces. The purpose of this exercise is to prepare the participating Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) forces to operate as an integrated, capable, and potent allied force ready to respond to a changing and complex maritime environment in the Indo-Pacific region.

U.S., Allied Forces Kick-off EOD Exercise HYDRACRAB
August 19, 2019 — SANTA RITA, Guam (NNS) –Expeditionary forces from Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United States conducted the opening ceremony for Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) training exercise HYDRACRAB, Aug. 19.HYDRACRAB is quadrilateral exercise conducted by more than 100 Sailors from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and U.S. Naval forces. The... MORE

A U.S. Navy Sailor assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 5 (EODMU 5) fast-ropes from an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter during HYDROCRAB at Santa Rita, Guam, August 19, 2019. HYDRACRAB is quadrilateral exercise conducted by forces from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and U.S. Naval forces. The purpose of this exercise is to prepare the participating Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) forces to operate as an integrated, capable, and potent allied force ready to respond to a changing and complex maritime environment in the Indo-Pacific region.

U.S., Allied Forces Launch EOD Exercise HYDRACRAB
August 14, 2019 — SANTA RITA, Guam (NNS) – In a first-of-its-kind event, expeditionary forces from Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United States arrived in Guam August 14 to conduct Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) training in exercise HYDRACRAB.HYDRACRAB brings together more than 100 Sailors from four Indo-Pacific nations to sharpen skills and strengthen... MORE

NAVAL BASE GUAM (April 15, 2019) Sailors assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 5, jump out of a MH-60S Seahawk helicopter, attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25, during a Cast and Recovery portion of the Naval Helicopter Rope Suspension Technique (HRST) course. EODMU-5 is assigned to Commander, Navy Expeditionary Forces Pacific, the primary expeditionary task force responsible for the planning and execution of coastal riverine operations, explosive ordnance disposal, diving engineering and construction, and underwater construction in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations.

US, Japan EOD Forces Complete Exercise 2JA
August 8, 2019 — U.S. Navy personnel assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 5 and their Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) EOD counterparts completed Mine Warfare Exercise (MIWEX) 2JA 2019, July 29... MORE

Lt. Andrew Kuo, from Durham, North Carolina, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 5 Platoon 501, attaches a dummy explosive charge to floating mine during Mine Warfare Exercise (MIWEX) 2JA. MIWEX 2JA is part of an annual series of bilateral exercises held between the U.S. and Japan to increase proficiency in mine countermeasure operations.

HSC-25 Provides Urgent MEDEVAC of Chinese Mariner at Sea
August 7, 2019 — The Guam-based “Island Knights” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 responded to a civilian in distress aboard a Chinese-flagged vessel in the Pacific, Aug. 6... MORE

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 6, 2019) Naval Air Crewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Nathan Swartz from Elmhurst, Illinois, is lowered to the deck of Chinese-flagged vessel CSC Brave to assess a Cpatient and prepare him for movement via litter hoisting during a medical evacuation mission by the �Island Knights� of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25. The Guam-based �Island Knights� of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 responded to the Chinese civilian in distress in the Pacific, Aug. 6.

USS Green Bay and USS Ashland Sail With Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force
August 7, 2019 — CORAL SEA (August 1, 2019) – The forward-deployed San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Green Bay (LPD 20) and Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48), ships in the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), sailed with the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) in the Coral Sea, August 1.Together with Green... MORE

CORAL SEA (August 01, 2019) – The amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) sails behind the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) destroyer helicopter ship JS Ise (DDH 182), left, and the JMSDF amphibious transport dock ship JS Kunisaki (LST 4003). Ashland, part of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the Indo-Pacific region to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency.

Wasp Amphibious Ready Group Ends Talisman Sabre with Port Visits
July 26, 2019 — BRISBANE, Australia – The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) with the embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), arrived in Brisbane for a scheduled port visit July 26 after completing Exercise Talisman Sabre 2019.Along with Wasp, USS Green Bay (LPD 20) and USS Ashland (LSD 48), both in the Wasp Expeditionary Strike Group... MORE

CAIRNS, Australia (July 26, 2019) The amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) arrives in Cairns, Australia for a scheduled port visit. Green Bay, part of the Wasp Expeditionary Strike Group, with embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, participated in Talisman Sabre 2019 off the coast of Northern Australia. A bilateral, biennial event, Talisman Sabre is designed to improve U.S. and Australian combat training, readiness and interoperability through realistic, relevant training necessary to maintain regional security, peace and stability.

McCampbell Participates in Talisman Sabre 2019 with Wasp ESG
July 20, 2019 — CORAL SEA (July 15, 2019) – The newest addition to the Wasp Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG), Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85), is participating in exercise Talisman Saber 2019 off the coast of Northern Australia, as of July 11. Wasp ESG consists of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), San... MORE

TASMAN SEA (July 11, 2019) The USCGC Stratton (WMSL 752), far left, USS Chancellorsville (CG 62), left, HMAS Melbourne (FFG 05), center, and USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110) transit with the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) during a photo exercise (PHOTOEX) as part of the exercise Talisman Sabre 2019. McCampbell, part of the Wasp Expeditionary Strike Group, with embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is currently participating in Talisman Sabre 2019 off the coast of Northern Australia. A bilateral, biennial event, Talisman Sabre is designed to improve U.S. and Australian combat training, readiness and interoperability through realistic, relevant training necessary to maintain regional security, peace and stability.

U.S., Allied Navies Begin Maneuvers for Talisman Sabre
July 12, 2019 — CORAL SEA (July 11, 2019) – Seventeen ships from the United States, Australia, Canada and Japan sailed together in formation July 10, to signify the beginning of naval maneuvers as part of Exercise Talisman Sabre 2019. This year’s Talisman Sabre is focused on defending the rights, freedoms, and uses of the sea, air, space and cyberspace guaranteed... MORE

CORAL SEA (July 11, 2019) The Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) sails alongside, from right to left, the U.S. Navy’s Amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110), the Royal Canadian Navy’s HMAS Regina, ¬the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s JS Ise (DDH 182), USCGC Stratton (CGC 752), and USS McCampbell (DDG 85) during Talisman Sabre 2019. Talisman Sabre 2019 illustrates the closeness of the Australian and U.S. alliance and the strength of the military-to-military relationship. This is the eighth iteration of this exercise.