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  1. USS Anchorage conducts at-sea exercise with Sri Lanka Navy

    Posted August 30, 2018

    The amphibious transport dock ship partnered with SLNS Suranimila (P702) for an exercise in the Indian Ocean, Aug. 28.

    USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and a pair of landing craft air cushions (LCAC) steam in formation with SLNS Suranimila (P702). (U.S. Marine Coprs/Cpl. Victoria Decker)

  2. Los Angeles Fleet Week begins as ships arrive

    Posted August 29, 2018

    The third annual Los Angeles Fleet Week is underway with the arrival of ships and the event's opening ceremony at the Port of Los Angeles, Aug. 28.

    USS Dewey (DDG 105) arrives at the Port of Los Angeles, Aug. 28, to begin Los Angeles Fleet Week. (Photo courtesy of Los Angeles Fleet Week)

  3. U.S., Timor-Leste begin annual CARAT exercise

    Posted August 27, 2018

    The exercise kicked off with an opening ceremony at Port Hera Navy Base, Aug. 27.

    In this file photo, Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class Alexander Arellanokendall and members of the Timor-Leste Defense Force test the sea worthiness of a rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) after repairs were made to it during CARAT 2016. (U.S. Navy/MCC Lowell Whitman)

  4. 17th SEACAT exercise kicks off with 9 nations

    Posted August 26, 2018

    The exercise focuses on increasing maritime domain awareness through collaborative and coordinated sharing of information.

    In this file photo, liaison officers coordinate exercise activities in Singapore during SEACAT 2017. (U.S. Navy/MC2 Joshua Fulton)

  5. Wasp Amphibious Ready Group conducts passing exercise with JMSDF

    Posted August 26, 2018

    Ships of the Wasp ARG partnered with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's JS Osumi (LST 4001) during a PASSEX, Aug. 26.

    Ships of the Wasp ARG and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force sail in formation during a passing exercise, Aug. 26. (U.S. Navy/MC3 Taylor King)

  6. Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam sets TCCOR 1

    Posted August 24, 2018

    As of 10 a.m., Aug. 24, the base is at Tropical Cyclone Condition of Readiness 1, indicating destructive and sustained winds of 50 knots or greater are possible within 12 hours.

    Morale Welfare and Recreation employees and Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam personnel go over emergency preparation kits at the base fitness center as Hurricane Lane approaches Hawaii. (U.S. Navy/MC1 Corwin M. Colbert)

  7. USS Anchorage arrives in Sri Lanka, 7th Fleet expands logistics services

    Posted August 24, 2018

    The amphibious transport dock ship and embarked 13th MEU arrived in Trincomalee for a port visit, Aug. 24.

    Members of the Sri Lanka Navy band welcome USS Anchorage (LPD 23) as the amphibious transport dock ship arrives for a port visit. (U.S. Embassy Sri Lanka photo)

  8. Navy suspends search and rescue operations for missing Lake Erie Sailor

    Posted August 23, 2018

    U.S. Navy and Coast Guard assets suspended search and rescue operations at sunset Aug. 22, after an extensive four-day search was unable to locate the Sailor.

  9. Hawaii-based ships to sortie ahead of Hurricane Lane

    Posted August 22, 2018

    U.S. Navy ships and submarines not currently undergoing maintenance availabilities have begun to sortie as Hurricane Lane travels toward the Hawaiian Islands.

    A satellite image of Hurricane Lane at 7 a.m. Hawaii Standard Time, Aug. 22. At 11 a.m. Hawaii Standard Time, the category 4 hurricane, which was located about 420 miles south-southeast of Honolulu, Hawaii, was moving west-northwest at 8 mph with maximum sustained winds of 155 mph. (U.S. Navy)

  10. Pearl Harbor survivor Ray Emory dies at 97

    Posted August 20, 2018

    Emory dedicated his life to identifying the remains of hundreds of service members killed on Dec. 7, 1941 and buried as "unknowns" in Hawaii.

    Retired Chief Boatswain's Mate and Pearl Harbor survivor Ray Emory salutes USS O'Kane (DDG 77) Sailors during a farewell ceremony at Pearl Harbor in June. (U.S. Navy/MC2 Justin Pacheco)

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