NASSAU, The Bahamas - The amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) hosted a ceremony and reception in honor of the 50th anniversary of Bahamian independence on the ship’s flight deck, June 30, 2023.In addition to The Bahama’s independence, the ceremony celebrated this year marking the 50th year of...

NASSAU, The Bahamas - (June 28, 2023) On June 28, amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) arrived in Nassau, The Bahamas for a port visit aimed to commemorate the 50th anniversary of U.S. - The Bahamas relations and the 50th anniversary of Bahamian independence...

The Army and Navy got together on March 21 and 22 for a Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore (JLOTS) tactical exercise at Fort Story that provided some key training opportunities. ...

Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro visited the dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, March 10, to recognize commands and Sailors who supported recovery of a high-altitude surveillance balloon...

 On March 2, Amphibious Construction Battalion TWO (ACB2) held a decommissioning ceremony at the Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek (JEBLC) chapel after nearly 80 years of service to the Navy and Marine Corps team and our nation.ACB2 Commanding Officer, Capt. Atiim Senthill, presided over a...

MERSIN, Türkiye - USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) arrived in Mersin, Türkiye, Feb. 28, to deliver disaster relief supplies to Turkish officials for those affected by the Feb. 6 earthquakes...

While Navy Times’ bread is not buttered going to press with good news stories, occasionally they go out of their way to give credit when due. Such an occasion took place June 10, when the outlet published an article about the USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) celebrating the hard work of its crew by buying out a...

The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (BATARG), comprising Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19), and Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) successfully integrated with the 26th Marine...

The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) held a change of command ceremony, Jan. 20...

Inspections upon inspections and assessors are around every corner, the crew feels the heat as the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) comes back to life, making tremendous progress and picking up wins along the way...