USS John P. Murtha Holds Change of Command Ceremony Capt. Douglas Langenberg, commanding officer of San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), addresses the crew during his change of command ceremony on the flight deck of the USS Midway Museum in San Diego, Jan. 12, 2024. John P. Murtha is docked in San Diego conducting a maintenance period to upgrade and refurbish key systems aboard. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Samoluk) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Joshua Samoluk VIRIN: 240112-N-YT019-1081 USS John P. Murtha Holds Change of Command SAN DIEGO — San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) held a change of command ceremony on the flight deck of the USS Midway Museum in San Diego, Jan. 12. LPD 26 LATEST NEWS CNSP LATEST NEWS USS JOHN P. MURTHA USS JOHN P MURTHA USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) LPD 26 USS Midway Museum SAN DIEGO Change of Command change of command ceremony
SF Fleet Week 23: Manning The Rails U.S. Marines and Sailors aboard the USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) man the rails as part of San Francisco Fleet Week (SFFW) 2023 at San Francisco Bay, San Francisco, Oct. 1, 2023. SFFW is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard teams and experience America's sea services. During fleet week, service members participate in various community service events, showcase capabilities and equipment to the community, and enjoy the hospitality of the city and its surrounding areas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Trent A. Henry) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Cpl. Trent A. Henry VIRIN: 231001-M-FP389-1144 U.S. Ships to participate in San Francisco Fleet Week SAN FRANCISCO (NNS) — Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen from several ships, squadrons and military units will be in San Francisco for the annual San Francisco Fleet Week, Oct. 2-9. DDG 60 LATEST NEWS LPD 26 LATEST NEWS CPR 7 LATEST NEWS ESG 3 LATEST NEWS USS PAUL HAMILTON DDG 60 USS JOHN P. MURTHA LPD 26 Amphibious Squadron 7 AMPHIBIOUS SQUADRON SEVEN PHIBRON 7 COMPHIBRON 7 Expeditionary Strike Group 3 ESG 3 San Francisco San Francisco Fleet Week Fleet Week
Special Operations Command North deploys Special Operations Forces to the Arctic during Operation Polar Dagger UNITED STATES — Starting Aug. 15, the North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command initiated Operation Noble Defender in Alaska to demonstrate the commands’ ability to advance integrated deterrence and layered defense for Canada and the U.S. Alaskan NORAD Region. LPD 26 LATEST NEWS USS JOHN P. MURTHA LPD 26 Operation Polar Dagger Special Operation Forces Arctic
230823-N-YT019-1212 Two Combatant Craft Assault boats are launched from the well deck of amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) during Operation POLAR DAGGER, Aug. 23, 2023. Amphibious transport dock ships like John P. Murtha have many unique capabilities that make them ideal platforms to support special operations forces, such as the ability to embark helicopters from the joint force, launch and recover Naval Special Warfare combatant craft, and maintain all-domain awareness through advanced sensors. Operations NOBLE DEFENDER and POLAR DAGGER sharpen joint special operations integration and provides the forces the opportunity to test new capabilities and advance response options in defense of the U.S. homeland. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Samoluk) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Mass Communications Specialist 2 VIRIN: 230823-N-YT019-1212 Naval Special Warfare Interoperates with USS John P. Murtha in Bering Sea BERING SEA — East Coast based Naval Special Warfare Operators (SEALs) seamlessly integrated with USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) during Operation Polar Dagger, in the Alaskan Arctic region, demonstrating special operations forces capability to operate in austere locations to defend critical infrastructure and strengthen interoperability in the region. LPD 26 LATEST NEWS USS JOHN P. MURTHA LPD 26 Operation Polar Dagger bering sea Naval Special Warfare Naval Special Warfare Group 2
230726-N-YT019-1150 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 26, 2023) Sailors aboard amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) train alongside NASA on proper line-handling for the Vehicle Advanced Demonstrator for Emergency Recovery, “VADR”, during Underway Recovery Test (URT) 10, July 26, 2023. VADR is a replica of the crew module that will be used during Artemis II. In preparation for NASA's Artemis II crewed mission, which will send four astronauts in Orion beyond the Moon, NASA and the U.S. Navy will conduct a series of tests to demonstrate and evaluate the processes, procedures, and hardware used in recovery operations for crewed lunar missions. The U.S. Navy has many unique capabilities that make it an ideal partner to support NASA, including its amphibious capabilities with the ability to embark helicopters, launch and recover small boats, three-dimensional air search radar and advanced medical facilities. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Samoluk) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Samoluk VIRIN: 230726-N-YT019-1150 Department of Defense completes Underway Recovery Test 10 with NASA SAN DIEGO — NASA’s Landing and Recovery team and the Department of Defense successfully completed the first recovery test for the crewed Artemis II mission aboard the amphibious transport dock USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) off the coast of San Diego, Aug. 1. LPD 26 LATEST NEWS USS JOHN P. MURTHA LPD 26 NASA SAN DIEGO Underway Recovery Test (URT) URT NASA Landing and Recovery Team Department of Defense Artemis II Expeditionary Strike Group 3 ESG 3
Makin Island Participates in Balikatan 23 230412-N-VS068-1086 A U.S. Navy MH-60S Sea Hawk assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 21 takes off from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), during Balikatan 23, April 12, 2023 in the Subic Bay Harbor. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of Makin Island and amphibious transport docks 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 IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 3rd Class Kendra Helmbrecht VIRIN: 230412-N-VS068-1086 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. CPR 7 LATEST NEWS LHD 8 LATEST NEWS LPD 23 LATEST NEWS LPD 26 LATEST NEWS CNSP LATEST NEWS
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. LHD 8 LATEST NEWS USS Makin Island CPR 7 LATEST NEWS USS CHUNG-HOON DDG 93 LATEST NEWS LHA 6 LATEST NEWS LPD 23 LATEST NEWS USS ANCHORAGE LPD 26 LATEST NEWS USS JOHN P. MURTHA
Makin Island Participates in Exercise Cobra Gold 2023 230303-N-EI127-1833 From bottom to top amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Royal Thai Navy landing platform dock HTMS Angthong (LPD 791), Republic of Korea Navy tank landing ship ROKS Il Chul Bong (LST 688), and landing transport dock USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26)during operation Cobra Gold 2023, March 3, 2023. Exercise Cobra Gold 2023, in its 42nd iteration, is one of the largest multilateral theater security cooperation exercises in the Indo-Pacific and reflects the U.S. commitment to allies and partners, providing a continuous and reliable platform to train, prepare, and enhance regional interoperability. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of amphibious assault ship USS 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 MEU 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 Joshua Martinez) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Seaman Joshua Martinez VIRIN: 230315-N-N0831-0001 USS Makin Island Participates in Cobra Gold 2023 Amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) and embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) finished operation Cobra Gold 2023 while ported in Thailand, March 10. CNSP LATEST NEWS LHD 8 LATEST NEWS USS Makin Island LPD 26 LATEST NEWS USS JOHN P MURTHA
USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) Participates in CARAT Timor-Leste 230210-N-YT019-1545 Sailors and Marines, assigned to amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), pose for a photo after a game of football with members of the Timor-Leste Defense Force (F-FDTL) during the opening ceremony of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT)/Marine Exercise (MAREX) 2023 in Dili, Feb. 10, 2023. SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Joshua Samoluk VIRIN: 230214-N-N0831-0002 CARAT/MAREX Timor-Leste concludes, strengthens regional partnerships Sailors and Marines, assigned to amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), pose for a photo after a game of football with members of the Timor-Leste Defense Force (F-FDTL) during the opening ceremony of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT)/Marine Exercise (MAREX) 2023 in Dili, Feb. 10, 2023. LPD 26 LATEST NEWS USS JOHN P MURTHA CNSP LATEST NEWS
USS John P. Murtha Completes CARAT Timor-Leste 230215-N-YT019-2070 Capt. Douglas Langenberg, commanding officer of amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), greats Jose Ramos-Horta, President Timor-Leste during the closing reception of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2023, Feb. 15, 2023. SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Joshua Samoluk VIRIN: 230221-N-N0831-0002 USS John P. Murtha Completes CARAT/MAREX Timor-Leste Amphibious transport dock USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) with embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) completed Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT)/Marine Exercise (MAREX) Timor-Leste, Feb. 15. CNSP LATEST NEWS USS JOHN P. MURTHA CARAT/MAREX TIMOR-LESTE LPD 26 LATEST NEWS DESRON 7 LATEST NEWS CTF 76/3 3RD MEB III MEF
USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) Participates in CARAT Timor-Leste 230210-N-YT019-1044 Sailors from amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), are greeted with a traditional dance by representatives of Timor-Leste for Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT)/Marine Exercise (MAREX) 2023 in Dili, Feb. 10, 2023. SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Joshua Samoluk VIRIN: 230215-N-N0831-0001 USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) Participates in CARAT Timor-Leste Sailors from amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), are greeted with a traditional dance by representatives of Timor-Leste for Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT)/Marine Exercise (MAREX) 2023 in Dili, Feb. 10, 2023. LPD 26 LATEST NEWS USS JOHN P MURTHA CARAT TIMOR-LESTE
USS John P. Murtha 230131-N-YT019-0026 Amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) gets underway from Sembawang, Singapore after a scheduled port call, Jan. 31, 2023. SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Joshua Samoluk VIRIN: 230207-N-N0831-0004 USS John P. Murtha Conducts Singapore Port Call The amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) departed Singapore after a scheduled port call, Jan. 31. CNSP LATEST NEWS USS JOHN P MURTHA LPD 26 LATEST NEWS 13th MEU
CARAT/MAREX Singapore ship-to-shore exercise 230112-N-YQ414-102 PULAU SUDONG (Jan. 12, 2023) Landing Craft, Utility (LCU) 1648, assigned to Assault Craft Unit 1, launched from USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) conducts ship-to-shore exercise on Pulau Sudong as part of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training/Marine Exercise Singapore, Jan. 12. CARAT/MAREX 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 year, the CARAT series is comprised of multinational exercises, designed to enhance U.S. and partner navies’ abilities to operate together in response to traditional and non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Mohammad Issa) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Lt.j.g. Mohammad Issa VIRIN: 230113-N-N0831-0001 CARAT/MAREX Singapore concludes, strengthening maritime cooperation Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT)/Marine Exercise (MAREX) Singapore 2022 concluded in Singapore, Jan. 13, following five days of in-person and at-sea engagements that enhanced collaboration between the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) and U.S. military. DESRON 7 LATEST NEWS CARAT/MAREX Singapore REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE RSS SINGAPURA RSS ENDURANCE LPD 26 LATEST NEWS LHD 8 LATEST NEWS MEU CTF 73 CTF 76 CPR 7 LATEST NEWS 13th MEU CTG CARAT 3D MEB III MEF CDS 7 LATEST NEWS
Makin Island and John P. Murtha Senior Enlisted Leaders CARAT/MAREX Exercise 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 IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Nadia Lund VIRIN: 230111-N-N0831-0002 U.S., Singapore Senior Enlisted Leaders Tour USS Makin Island and RSS Endurance Senior enlisted leaders from amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) and amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) and with embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) participated in a Senior Enlisted Leaders (SEL) exchange, Jan 9. USS JOHN P. MURTHA LPD 26 LATEST NEWS LPD 26 USS Makin Island LHD 8 LATEST NEWS LHD 8 CARAT/MAREX EXERCISE Senior Enlisted Leader Republic of Singapore Navy 13th MEU
Makin Island and John P. Murtha Arrive in Singapore for CARAT/MAREX Exercise 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 IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 3rd Class Kendra Helmbrecht VIRIN: 230111-N-N0831-0001 Makin Island and John P. Murtha Arrive in Singapore for CARAT/MAREX Exercise Amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) and amphibious transport dock USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) with embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) arrived in Singapore to participate in Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT)/Marine Exercise (MAREX) with the Republic of Singapore Navy, Jan. 8. LHD 8 LATEST NEWS USS Makin Island LHD 8 LPD 26 LATEST NEWS LPD 26 USS JOHN P. MURTHA CARAT/MAREX EXERCISE TASK FORCE 73 DESRON 7 LATEST NEWS PHIBRON 7 Republic of Singapore Navy