EODESU-1 Assists USS Portland in Orion Recovery 221211-N-VQ947-3099 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 11, 2022) Sailors aboard amphibious transport dock USS Portland (LPD 27) use a line load attenuating mechanism assembly to pull the NASA Artemis I Orion spacecraft into the well deck, Dec. 11, 2022. Portland, along with Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Montgomery (LCS 8), is underway in U.S. 3rd Fleet in support of the recovery. The retrieval operation is part of a Department of Defense effort that integrates combatant command service capabilities to determine best practices for safely retrieving spacecraft capable of carrying humans into space. The U.S. Navy has many unique capabilities that make it an ideal partner for supporting NASA, including its amphibious and expeditionary 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 Devin Kates) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Devin Kates VIRIN: 221213-N-N0831-0001 U.S. Navy Retrieves Artemis I Orion Spacecraft Amphibious transport dock USS Portland (LPD 27) retrieved the Artemis I Orion spacecraft in coordination with multiple organizations including NASA, U.S. Space Command, fellow U.S. Navy ship Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Montgomery (LCS 8), Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC 23), and Explosive Ordnance Disposal Expeditionary Support Unit (EODESU) 1, Dec. 11. LPD 27 LATEST NEWS ESG 3 LATEST NEWS
Landing Craft Utility pulls into boating dock 220524-N-QR052-1066 PORT OF LOS ANGELES - A Landing Craft, utility pulls into a boating dock in support of a Defense Support of Civil Authorities exercise during Los Angeles Fleet Week (LAFW), May 24. LAFW 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 Los Angeles and its surrounding areas. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kelsey S. Culbertson/Released) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 3rd Class Kelsey Culbertson VIRIN: 220526-N-N0831-0002 Los Angeles Fleet Week 2022 launches off with DSCA exercise. Sailors and Marines worked in collaboration with first responders from Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and with the city and county of Los Angeles during a Defense Support of Civil Authority (DSCA) exercise held in conjunction with Los Angeles Fleet Week (LAFW), May 24. LPD 27 LATEST NEWS LAFW FEMA DSCA USS Portland ACB 1 LA PORT POLICE LA FIRE DEPARTMENT LA POLICE USMC
LA Fleet Week Returns for Fifth Iteration 220523-N-VQ947-1100 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 23, 2022) — Sailors and Marines man the rails on the flight deck as San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27) arrives at the Port of Los Angeles for Fleet Week, May 23, 2022. LAFW 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 Los Angles and its surrounding areas. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Devin Kates/Released) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Devin Kates VIRIN: 220526-N-N0831-0001 LA Fleet Week Returns for Fifth Iteration Sailors, Marines, Soldiers, and Coast Guardsmen from several ships, squadrons and military units will be in Los Angeles for the fifth Los Angeles Fleet Week, May 24-30. LHD 2 LATEST NEWS LPD 27 LATEST NEWS USS Portland USS Essex LAFW
N/A N/A SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: N/A VIRIN: 210107-N-N0831-0011 USS Portland Change of Command SAN DIEGO — The San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27) held a change of command ceremony in San Diego, Dec. 19. Capt. Karrey Sanders relieved Capt. Jesus Rodriguez after his 15-month tour as commanding officer. LPD 27 LATEST NEWS
NA NA SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 1st Class Woody Pa VIRIN: 210115-N-N0831-0107 NBC Nightly News Broadcasts Live From USS Portland Lester Holt anchored and episode of NBC Nightly News live from the flight deck of USS Portland LPD 27 LATEST NEWS