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LCC 19 LATEST NEWS

230105-N-GU321-1085 YOKOSUKA, Japan (Jan. 5, 2023) – Hull Maintenance Technician 2nd Class Ryan Misuraca, from Las Vegas, brazes a potable water pipe in the hull technician shop aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), Jan. 5, 2023. Blue Ridge is the oldest operational ship in the Navy and, as 7th Fleet command ship, actively works to foster relationships with allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Toi Williams) Share

SINGAPORE

230109-N-XK047-1189 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 Council of Churches in Singapore, Jan. 9, 2023 as part of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT)/Marine Exercise (MAREX) Singapore 2022. Share

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230109-N-IV962-1017 SINGAPORE (Jan. 9, 2023) Amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) Command Master Chief Lucas Jenkins shows the chiefs mess to senior enlisted leaders of the Republic of Singapore Navy during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT)/Marine Exercise (MAREX) Singapore 2022, Jan. 9, 2023. CARAT Singapore is a bilateral exercise between Singapore and the United States designed to promote regional security cooperation, maintain and strengthen maritime partnerships, and enhance maritime cooperation. In its 28th, the CARAT series is comprised of multinational exercises, designed to enhance U.S. and partner forces’ abilities to operate together in response to traditional and non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of Makin Island and amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations with the embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit to enhance interoperability with Allies and partners and serve as a ready-response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nadia Lund) Share

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230109-N-VS068-1128 SINGAPORE (Jan. 9, 2023) Commanders and leaders from Logistics Group Western Pacific/Task Force 73, USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Destroyer Squadron 7, Amphibious Squadron SEVEN, USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), and the Republic of Singapore Navy stand at attention during both countries’ national anthems at the opening ceremony of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT)/Marine Exercise (MAREX) Singapore 2022, Jan. 9, 2023. CARAT Singapore is a bilateral exercise between Singapore and the United States designed to promote regional security cooperation, maintain and strengthen maritime partnerships, and enhance maritime cooperation. In its 28th, the CARAT series is comprised of multinational exercises, designed to enhance U.S. and partner forces’ abilities to operate together in response to traditional and non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) and amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations with the embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit to enhance interoperability with Allies and partners and serve as a ready-response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kendra Helmbrecht) Share

ARLINGTON, VA, UNITED STATES

230110-N-EC658-1044 ARLINGTON Va. (Jan. 10, 2023) – Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, speaks at the Surface Navy Association’s (SNA) 35th National Symposium. The Symposium brings together joint experts and decision-makers in the military, industry, and congress to discuss how the Surface Force is a critical element of national defense and security. Share

CNSP LATEST NEWS

221220-N-NM271-1022 SAN DIEGO (Dec. 20, 2022) Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class Sean Hoffmann, from Delavan, Minn., poses for a photo next to a fancy work design he created at Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet’s headquarters. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Melvin Fatimehin) Share

LPD 18 LATEST NEWS

USS NEW ORLEANS (LPD 18) Change of Command Share

LPD 18 LATEST NEWS

USS NEW ORLEANS (LPD 18) Change of Command Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

221218-M-FW664-1660 PACIFIC OCEAN PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 18, 2022) – U.S. Marines with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit and U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island and amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage sail alongside vessels of the Indonesian Navy during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training/ Marine Exercise (MAREX) Indonesia 2022, Dec. 18. CARAT/MAREX Indonesia is a bilateral exercise between Indonesia and the United States designed to promote regional security cooperation, maintain and strengthen maritime partnerships, and enhance maritime interoperability. In its 28th year, the CARAT series is comprised of multinational exercises, designed to enhance U.S. and partner navies’ and marine corps abilities to operate together in response to traditional and non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Chad J. Pulliam) Share

LCS 34 LATEST NEWS

221213-N-ZS023-1020 SAN DIEGO (Dec 13, 2022) Independence-variant littoral combat ship Pre-Commissioning Unit Augusta (LCS 34) Blue crew render honors during an assumption of command ceremony held at Littoral Combat Ship Squadron ONE, Dec. 13. Littoral Combat Ships are fast, optimally-manned, mission-tailored surface combatants that operate in near-shore and open-ocean environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. LCS integrate with joint, combined, manned and unmanned teams to support forward-presence, maritime security, sea control and deterrence missions around the globe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Vance Hand) Share

WATERS OFF COX'S BAZAR, BANGLADESH

221209-O-NR876-777 WATERS OFF COX’S BAZAR, Bangladesh (Dec. 9, 2022) – The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Oakland (LCS 24) sails in formation with ships from nations participating in International Fleet Review (IFR) 2022 in the waters off Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh Dec. 9. Oakland is participating in IFR 2022 organized by the Bangladesh Navy, which intends to promote good will, strengthen cooperation and serve as an ideal platform for world’s navies to showcase their prowess, naval diplomacy, and cooperation in a global arena. (Bangladesh Navy courtesy photo) Share

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221124-N-YT019-0647 Cmdr. Robert Floyd, Executive Officer aboard amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), hands out care packages put together by the Padres Foundation. Share