06 December 2023 USS Anchorage change of command ceremony SAN DIEGO — San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23) held a change of command ceremony on the flight deck of the USS Midway Museum, Dec. 6...
28 April 2023 Makin Island ARG Conducts Balikatan with the Armed Forces of the Philippines PHILIPPINES — The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) with the embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) completed Exercise Balikatan 2023 (BK23), April 28 with a closing ceremony in Camp Aguinaldo, Philippines...
17 March 2023 USS Makin Island Conducts Operations with USS Chung Hoon and USS America in the South China Sea Amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) finished conducting operations while transiting with guided-missile destroyer USS Chung Hoon (DDG 93) and landing helicopter assault ship USS America (LHA 6), in the Luzon Strait, March 17...
02 February 2023 Makin Island Sailors, 13th MEU Marines volunteer in Singapore Sailors aboard amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), and Marines with 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), participated in several community relations events during their visit in Singapore, Feb. 1-9, 2023...
26 January 2023 CARAT/MAREX Sri Lanka concludes, enhancing naval partnerships and disaster response Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT)/Marine Exercise (MAREX) Sri Lanka 2023 concluded in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Jan. 26, following eight days of in-person and at-sea engagements that enhanced collaboration between the Sri Lanka and U.S. militaries...
21 January 2023 13th MEU USS Anchorage CARAT/MAREX Sri Lanka Pre-sail Confirmation Brief U.S. Marines with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23), and Sri Lankan partners listen to a pre-sail confirmation brief for Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training/Marine Exercise Sri Lanka 2023 aboard Anchorage in...
20 January 2023 13th MEU Subject Matter Expert Exchanges A U.S. Navy Sailor assigned to the amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 13th Marine expeditionary Unit, take a group photo with members of the Sri Lanka Navy during a Women, Peace and Security symposium for Cooperation Afloat Readiness and...
20 January 2023 13th MEU Subject Matter Expert Exchanges A Sri Lankan Navy medical officer gives a presentation to U.S. Navy medical staff from the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit and the amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23) during a medical subject matter expert exchange for Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training/Marine Exercise Sri Lanka...
20 January 2023 13th MEU Religious KLE U.S. Navy Sailors with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit and the amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23) listen to a religious leader during a religious engagement for Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training/Marine Exercise Sri Lanka 2023 in Colombo, Jan. 20...
19 January 2023 Sri Lanka and U.S. militaries commence CARAT/MAREX Sri Lanka The U.S. Navy and Marine Corps began exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT)/Marine Exercise (MAREX) Sri Lanka 2023 with the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) and Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) in Colombo, Jan. 19, 2023...
19 January 2023 13th MEU USS Anchorage CARAT/MAREX Sri Lanka 22 Opening Ceremony U.S. Marines with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23), and Sri Lanka Navy Sailors take a group photo for Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training/Marine Exercise Sri Lanka 2023 in Colomb, Jan. 19...
09 January 2023 MKI ARG Religious Leaders Meet for Key Leader Engagement for CARAT/MAREX Singapore Navy chaplains from the Makin Island Amphibious Readiness Group, Commander Task Force 76/3, Commander Logistics Group Western Pacific/Task Force 73, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit and local religious ministry leaders pose for a group photo during a key leader engagement meeting at the National...
21 December 2022 CARAT/MAREX Indonesia concludes, enhances at-sea and ashore collaboration Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT)/Marine Exercise (MAREX) Indonesia 2022 concluded in Situbondo, Indonesia, Dec. 21, following 15 days of in-person and at-sea engagements that enhanced collaboration between the Indonesian and U.S. military...
06 December 2022 CARAT Indonesia 2022 kicks off with Indonesian and U.S. Navy and Marine Corps The U.S. Navy and Marine Corps began exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Indonesia 2022 with the Indonesian Navy (TNI-AL) and Marine Corps (KORMAR RI) in Surabaya, Indonesia, Dec. 7...
29 September 2022 CPR 7 Sailors Visit Coronado High School NJROTC SAN DIEGO (Sept. 29, 2022) – Sailors, and Marines, from the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) visited Coronado High School (CHS) Navy Junior Reserves Officers Training Corps, Sept. 29...
01 August 2022 USS Anchorage Changes Command Capt. Daniel Keeler relieved Capt. Pete Riebe as commanding officer of USS Anchorage (LPD 23) during a change of command ceremony, August 1...
16 July 2022 USS Anchorage (LPD 23) Welcomes “Leaders to Sea” Participants Six emergency service leaders of San Diego County attended Leaders to Sea aboard USS Anchorage (LPD 23), July 14...
23 June 2022 Families Visit USS Anchorage for Day Cruise USS Anchorage (LPD 23) welcomed over 400 new shipmates while getting underway off the coast of San Diego, June 23...
24 May 2022 USS Makin Island (LHD 8),USS Anchorage (LPD 23) Connect with Local High School Sailors of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) and amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23) visited Lincoln High School, May 24...
14 February 2022 USS Anchorage, 1st Marine Division Exercise Waterborne Capabilities of ACVs U.S. Marines assigned to the 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion (3D AABN), 1st Marine Division (1stMarDiv) participated in a waterborne training evolution with Amphibious Combat Vehicles (ACVs) aboard amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) in the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 12-13, 2022...
28 January 2019 USS Anchorage Arrives in Singapore Singapore (NNS) – The San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) arrived in Singapore for a scheduled port visit, Jan. 26.The port visit offers a chance for Sailors and Marines to enjoy the culture, visit iconic sites and...