Ashland Completes Forward Deployment to Sasebo The amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) departs Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo, Japan (CFAS) March 22, 2023. Ashland’s new homeport will be San Diego after serving as a forward-deployed ship in U.S. 7th Fleet since August 2013. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jeremy Graham) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jeremy Graham VIRIN: 230322-N-HI376-1050 Ashland Completes Forward Deployment to Sasebo The dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) departed Sasebo March 22, 2023 for its new homeport of San Diego, California. CNSP LATEST NEWS LSD 48 LATEST NEWS
SWOBOSS Visits CFAY YOKOSUKA, Japan (Oct. 17, 2022) Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, speaks with the Chief Petty Officers' Mess aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105). During a tour, Kitchener evaluated Dewey’s current state of readiness, met with Sailors and presented the crew with the 2021 Battle Effectiveness award. (U.S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kelby Sanders) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 1st Class Kelby Sanders VIRIN: 221024-N-N0831-0001 SWO Boss Visits Japan to Engage with Surface Warriors Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet visited Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY) and Sasebo (CFAS) to engage with forward-deployed Sailors and their communities and connect with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) partners, Oct. 16-20. CNSP LATEST NEWS SWO Boss CFAY CFAS JMSDF TASK FORCE 71 USS Dewey DDG 105 LATEST NEWS CEA DESTROYER SQUADRON 15 CDS 15 LATEST NEWS FFM 1 U.S. - JAPAN ALLIANCE CTF 76 CNSGWP LATEST NEWS SRF-JRMC COMPHIBRON 11 MCMRON 7 LATEST NEWS USS Ashland LSD 48 LATEST NEWS
220328-N-JD834-0068 U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines, 3rd Marine Division prepare to board a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 466 (HMH-466) on the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) during Balikatan 22, off the coast of the Philippines, March 28, 2022. 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 shared experiences. Balikatan, Tagalog for 'shoulder-to-shoulder,' is a longstanding bilateral exercise between the Philippines and the United States highlighting the deep-rooted partnership between both countries. Balikatan 22 is the 37th iteration of the exercise and coincides with the 75th anniversary of U.S.-Philippine security cooperation. SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael Doan VIRIN: 220328-N-JD834-0068 USS Ashland, USS Miguel Keith Participate in Balikatan 2022 Balikatan featured field and maritime training events including an amphibious exercise. Balikatan Balikatan 2022 LSD 48 LATEST NEWS ESB 5 LATEST NEWS
190223-N-WI365-1123 190223-N-WI365-1123 KOTA KINABALU, Malaysia (Feb. 23, 2019) – The amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) is anchored out off the coast of Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. Ashland, part of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the Indo-Pacific region to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Markus Castaneda) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Markus C VIRIN: 190223-N-WI365-1123 USS ASHLAND ARRIVES IN KOTA KINABALU KOTA KINABALU, Malaysia (NNS) – The amphibious assault ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) arrived in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia for a port visit, Feb. 23 as they continue working to strengthen regional partnerships. LSD 48 LSD NEWS LSD 48 LATEST NEWS USS Ashland Malaysia
N/A N/A SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Joshua M VIRIN: 210105-N-N0831-0102 Ashland says farewell to CNMI GUAM (NNS) - The amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) departed the waters near Guam LSD 48 LATEST NEWS