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USS New Orleans (LPD 18) Conducts Change of Command Ceremony [Image 10 of 14]

241230-N-SW005-1231 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 30, 2024) Capt. Ethan M. Rule (right), commanding officer of USS New Orleans (LPD 18), receives a gift from the ship’s Wardroom during his change of command ceremony in the ship’s well deck, Dec. 30. USS New Orleans (LPD 18), is a San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility, as part of the America Amphibious Ready Group. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sade’ Anita Wallace)

USS New Orleans (LPD 18) Conducts Change of Command Ceremony [Image 7 of 14]

241230-N-SW005-1182 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 30, 2024) Capt. Ethan M. Rule, commanding officer of USS New Orleans (LPD 18), speaks during his change of command ceremony in the ship’s well deck, Dec. 30. USS New Orleans (LPD 18), is a San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility, as part of the America Amphibious Ready Group. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sade’ Anita Wallace)

USS New Orleans (LPD 18) Conducts Change of Command Ceremony [Image 6 of 14]

241230-N-SW005-1164 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 30, 2024) Capt. Ethan M. Rule (right), commanding officer of USS New Orleans (LPD 18), speaks during his change of command ceremony in the ship’s well deck, Dec. 30. USS New Orleans (LPD 18), is a San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility, as part of the America Amphibious Ready Group. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sade’ Anita Wallace)

USS New Orleans (LPD 18) Conducts Change of Command Ceremony [Image 14 of 14]

241230-N-SW005-1323 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 30, 2024) Capt. Kevin T. Dean, incoming commanding officer of the forward-deployed USS New Orleans (LPD 18), speaks during a change of command ceremony in the ship’s well deck, Dec. 30. USS New Orleans (LPD 18), is a San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility, as part of the America Amphibious Ready Group. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sade’ Anita Wallace)

USS New Orleans (LPD 18) Conducts Change of Command Ceremony [Image 13 of 14]

241230-N-SW005-1318 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 30, 2024) Capt. Kevin T. Dean, commanding officer of the forward-deployed USS New Orleans (LPD 18), speaks during his change of command ceremony in the ship’s well deck, December 30th. USS New Orleans (LPD 18), is a San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility, as part of the America Amphibious Ready Group. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sade’ Anita Wallace)

USS New Orleans (LPD 18) Conducts Change of Command Ceremony [Image 12 of 14]

241230-N-SW005-1253 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 30, 2024) Rear Adm. Christopher D. Stone, Commander (left), Expeditionary Strike Group 7, salutes Capt. Kevin T. Dean (right), incoming commanding officer of the forward-deployed USS New Orleans (LPD 18), during a change of command ceremony in the ship’s well deck, Dec. 30. USS New Orleans (LPD 18), is a San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility, as part of the America Amphibious Ready Group. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sade’ Anita Wallace)

USS New Orleans (LPD 18) Conducts Change of Command Ceremony [Image 2 of 14]

241230-N-SW005-1081 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 30, 2024) Lt. Truett Byrns, from Elgin, Oklahoma, chaplain of the forward-deployed USS New Orleans (LPD 18), provides the benediction during a change of command ceremony in the ship’s well deck, Dec. 30. USS New Orleans (LPD 18), is a San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility, as part of the America Amphibious Ready Group. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sade’ Anita Wallace)

USS New Orleans (LPD 18) Conducts Change of Command Ceremony [Image 9 of 14]

241230-N-SW005-1221 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 30, 2024) Mrs. Stephanie Chance (center), ombudsman of the forward-deployed USS New Orleans (LPD 18), receives a gift during a change of command ceremony in the ship’s well deck, December 30th. USS New Orleans (LPD 18), is a San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility, as part of the America Amphibious Ready Group. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sade’ Anita Wallace)

USS New Orleans (LPD 18) Conducts Change of Command Ceremony [Image 3 of 14]

241230-N-SW005-1117 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 30, 2024) Sailors, assigned to the forward deployed USS New Orleans (LPD 18), stand at attention during a change of command ceremony in the ship’s well deck, Dec. 30. USS New Orleans (LPD 18), is a San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility, as part of the America Amphibious Ready Group. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sade’ Anita Wallace)

USS New Orleans (LPD 18) Change of Command on March 22, 2024

SASEBO, Japan – Capt. Patrick German relinquished command of San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) to Capt. Robert Biggs during a change of command ceremony held onboard on March 22, 2024.

USS NEW ORLEANS (LPD 18) HOLIDAY MESSAGE 2023-2024

The CO, XO, CMC, Officers, Chief Petty Officers, and Crew of Forward-deployed Naval Forces unit USS New Orleans (LPD 18) stand in the Upper Vehicle Stowage area of New Orleans and wish their friends and family a safe and happy holidays this season.

TYCOM Material Inspection onboard USS New Orleans May 2022

220510-N-XB010-2001 SASEBO, Japan (May 10, 2022) USS New Orleans (LPD 18) performs a Type Commander (TYCOM) Material Inspection through an aqueous film forming foam demonstration in the hangar bay and fires an Mk-46 30mm gun weapon system. New Orleans, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Desmond Parks)

USS New Orleans Joint Fire Drill

USS New Orleans (LPD 18) conducted a joint fire drill alongside Commander, Navy Region Japan Fire and Safety Emergency Services, Sasebo. New Orleans, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Desmond Parks)

USS New Orleans changes command

Change-of-Command ceremony on USS New Orleans Sept. 23rd.

National Pride from Service to Citizenship

Sailors assigned to USS New Orleans (LPD 18) earn their citizenship while the ship is in port in Guam.

TS21 Aboard USS New Orleans B-Roll

TS21 is a large-scale, bilateral military exercise between Australia and the U.S. involving more than 17,000 participants from seven nations. It is a demonstration of our strong alliance underpinned by deep levels of cooperation and trust built over decades operating and training together. TS21 advances the Indo-Pacific Pathway’s initiative to promote a free and open Indo-Pacific by strengthening relationships and interoperability with allies and partners. TS21 also supports the U.S. National Defense Strategy by enhancing our ability to protect the homeland and address the full range of potential security concerns in the Indo-Pacific.

TS21 Aboard USS New Orleans B-Roll

Japanese oiler resupplies USS America at sea

USS America (LHA 6) conducted a replenishment-at-sea May 22 in the western Pacific Ocean with Japan Maritime Self Defense Force supply ship JS Hamana (AOE 424).

USS New Orleans participates in ARC 21

SASEBO, Japan — San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS New Orleans (LPD 18) joins the Royal Australian Navy, French Armed Forces, Japan Self-Defense Forces and other U.S. Forces for exercise Jeanne D’Arc (ARC) 21, May 11.

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